Sustainers of Boston Farms Program

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Boston Farms Community Land Trust is seeking annual sustainers for our 2024 season as we work to transform vacant urban land into productive growing spaces to be farmed by local entrepreneurs and to serve as educational sites for neighborhood youth and adults.


Sustainer benefit packages start at $1,500 annually, and are accompanied by a range of valuable benefits to ensure that we can adequately recognize your contribution. For additional details, view the full Sustainer Program.


SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Annual Sustainer | $12,000

Community Farmer | $6,000

Harvest Helper | $3,000

Sprout Tender| $1,500


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Please note there are many ways to make contributions to Boston Farms. Please see below for all of the options to support our work.


CHECK

Write your check payable to “Boston Farms” and mail to:

Boston Farms

PO Box 260053

Mattapan, MA 02126


Tax acknowledgments are sent automatically for all donations over $250 and upon request for check donations below $250.

 

MATCHING GIFTS

Double your donation! When applying for a company match, search for Boston Farms by tax ID (82-2328676). Complete your company’s online process or send paper matching forms with your check or online donation receipt to Boston Farms at PO Box 260053, Mattapan, MA 02126. 


In addition to matches, many employers have grant programs based on volunteer hours or other criteria. Check if your company matches.

 

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are very effective charitable giving vehicles whereby donors set aside money to be granted to charitable organizations. You can support Boston Farms with a DAF grant. When processing a DAF grant through a charitable giving account, search for Boston Farms by tax ID (82-2328676). Learn more about DAFs in the Fidelity Charitable Giving Report.


IRA DONATIONS

Make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA. IRA distributions are exempt from taxable income and qualify for the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). When requesting an IRA distribution, reference tax ID 82-2328676.

You must be age 70 1/2 or older

  • $100,000 maximum annual donation
  • Download a sample letter to your IRA administrator to request a charitable gift transfer to Boston Farms.


Boston Farms Community Land Trust, EIN: 82-2328676

 

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