Beyond Tax Day: Giving Strategies That Can Increase Your Impact
May 1, 2026
Smart Ways to Give After Tax Season (and Make Your Impact Go Further)
Tax season has ended, but the work of protecting the Amazon has not. At Amazon Conservation, safeguarding one of the most vital ecosystems on Earth means preserving biodiversity, supporting Indigenous and local communities, and helping address global climate challenges year-round.
Even today, many supporters are still reviewing their finances, updating plans, and deciding how to direct charitable support for the months ahead. If that is you, it may be helpful to consider “smart giving” options that can increase impact while also aligning with your financial goals.
Smart giving helps supporters match the way they give with the outcomes they want to see in the Amazon. These approaches can be efficient, and in many cases, tax-advantaged.
Below are four options to consider:
- Appreciated stock or mutual funds: Donating long-held securities may allow you to avoid capital gains taxes and potentially deduct the full fair market value, helping expand conservation efforts across the Amazon.
- IRA charitable distributions (for those 70½+): These gifts can count toward your required minimum distribution and may reduce taxable income while supporting critical environmental protection.
- Donor-advised fund grants: Recommending a grant is a simple way to direct charitable dollars you’ve already set aside.
- Cryptocurrency donations: These gifts may offer tax advantages similar to stock gifts while helping protect forests and wildlife.
Through our partnership with FreeWill, you can learn about each option and make a contribution in just a few minutes.
Learn more about smart giving options here.
For questions, please contact: development @ amazonconservation.org
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