Planned Giving


How can you help Connecticut Farmland Trust through your estate plan?

Make a Planned Gift or Bequest

No gift or passion too small.

The term “planned giving” refers to future charitable gifts. Because so much of our land protection work is about ensuring that the places we save today will be protected forever, planned gifts are indispensable.

For many individuals, ensuring that the important work carried out by their favorite charities continues after their lifetime is important. If you are interested in supporting the Connecticut Farmland Trust (CFT) through your estate plan, find out how to name CFT in your will or trust.

If you have already named the CFT in your will, we thank you and ask that you please let us know about your plans. Knowing of your commitment to CFT helps us to plan for our work in the future and, also ensures we can honor your wishes.

Contact our planned giving liaison about any questions you have or to learn more about how gift and estate planning can benefit you and farmland protection. Your inquiry is always confidential.

What will your legacy be?

Leave vibrant working farms all across Connecticut.

Your past support has demonstrated your strong commitment to protecting and conserving the lands on which all life depends. With a simple gift in your will you can help protect farmland for years to come.

Many of our supporters tell us they would like to do even more to protect farms, family traditions, food sources, and the environment for future generations. You can; by leaving a gift to Connecticut Farmland Trust.

How to say it: Sample Language

Please share this sample language with your attorney or adviser.

“I give [the sum of ________ dollars] or [____% of the full/residue of my estate], or [the residue of my estate], to Connecticut Farmland Trust, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of Connecticut, with a principal business address of 77 Buckingham Street, Hartford, CT 06106.”

Tax identification number: 32-0007171

Date of Incorporation: January 22, 2002

Please Tell Us About Your Gift

Many people leave a legacy gift to the Connecticut Farmland Trust without telling us. We would love the chance to thank you. Plus, your gift can inspire others to remember Connecticut Farmland Trust in a similarly meaningful way.

The Connecticut Farmland Trust uses legacy gifts to support operations for farmland conservation priorities unless otherwise specified by the donor. If you would like your gift to be used for land easement acquisition or land stewardship, please contact us to ensure your wishes can be met.