Estate Planning

 "The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now."

One way to make sure that you can be remembered for your love of nature is through a forever gift to the Arboretum. Many choose to name the Arboretum as a beneficiary in their will or as a recipient of donations in their honor. Gifts provided through planned giving are invested in the Arboretum’s endowment fund through the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa.

A planned gift is a lasting gift. One that will make an impact for generations to come. Because the fund is endowed, all donated dollars are invested. Only the income resulting from the investments can be used by the Arboretum on an annual basis. For more information on how to donate or for more information about the endowment, please visit the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa's website.

Added Benefit of Giving
Gifts to The Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens Fund are eligible for a 25% Iowa state tax credit in addition to the normal federal deductions for charitable giving. To learn more about Endow Iowa tax credit, contact the Community Foundation at 319-287-916 or visit www.cfneia.org.