Make A Lasting Impact

Published Feb 11, 2021

Make A Lasting Impact

Food & Water Watch is creating a future where everyone will have food they can trust, safe, reliable water, and a livable climate. Your legacy gift makes this possible and will make a lasting impact for future generations.

Our Impact

  • 1.2 Million members and supporters
  • 50+ state and local campaigns to stop or shut down fossil fuel extraction and infrastructure, including fracking.
  • 20 active lawsuits against polluters like JBS and Tyson, and against the EPA, USDA, FERC and other agencies who need to do more to protect our resources.

Ways to Leave a Legacy

  • 1. Bequests & Wills
    Bequests & Wills

    Give a gift that creates a sustainable future in just 20 minutes with our free online will-making tool, FreeWill.com.

    Your gift protects our planet far into the future.
  • 2. Beneficiary Designations
    Beneficiary Designations

    Making Food & Water Watch a beneficiary of your IRA, retirement plan, insurance policy or other asset is a powerful way to leave a lasting legacy.

    Your gift ensures that we continue our mission for years to come.
  • 3. Qualified Charitable Distributions
    Qualified Charitable Distributions

    If you’re age 70 1/2 or older, you can make a donation from your IRA that is fully tax-deductible.

    Your gift can make a lasting difference.
  • 4. Donor Advised Funds
    Donor Advised Funds

    Find out how to easily direct a gift to Food & Water Watch from your Donor Advised Fund.

    Use this easy way to make a big impact.

Invest in the Future

By leaving a gift in your will or through a planned giving effort you will become part of the Food & Water Watch Future Fund and taking a bold stand to protect our food, water, and climate for the people you love.

Food & Water Watch Legacy Society

Provide long-lasting support to protect the environment while enjoying financial benefits yourself.

For more information, please contact Tamara Tripp at [email protected].

As a member of the Legacy Society, you will receive:

  • Invitations to exclusive quarterly event series with Food & Water Watch leadership.
  • Food & Water Watch liaison and access to one-on-one conversations with policy and research experts.
  • In-depth updates and quarterly digital newsletter.
  • First look at Food & Water Watch research reports.
  • Access and invitations to monthly event series, virtual salons and tours.
  • A featured spotlight in online and printed resources (should you choose).