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Please consider making a contribution to Winding Trails. One hundred percent (100%) of your tax-deductible donation will go to making sure Winding Trails remains a natural gem for future generations to cherish.

General Support

A gift allocated here supports a full range of projects that serve the mission of Winding Trails. Last year's donations will be used to help fund a new pavilion at the Tennis & Pickleball courts, add new life jackets to boat rentals, a new gaga pit, street hockey boards, stairs in the camp area, additional beach sand, more picnic tables, new tree plantings and landscaping at the picnic area.

Campership

The benefits of children attending summer camp are well documented. The intrinsic focus on youth development and character-building skills has proven to improve academic achievements and personal success through adolescence and into adulthood. Unfortunately, not every child has the opportunity to attend summer camp. This program covers the cost of camp for those that may not be able to afford it. Please consider making a child's summer and donate to our Campership Fund.

Environmental and Educational Initiatives

We will be conducting a year long study of Dunning Lake to monitor water quality and inventory aquatic plants. Protecting Dunning Lake, our natural resources, and education our constituents is critical to saving our environment for future generations

Donating Shares of Stock

A gift of appreciated stock is a wonderful way to support our trails, lakes, and programs. It's often one of the most taxefficient ways to give, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while preserving your cash flow. Every major brokerage supports charitable stock transfers.
How Stock Gifts Work
When you donate appreciated stock held for more than one year, you may avoid capital gains tax and may be eligible to deduct the full fairmarket value of the shares. This can make stock giving a simple and efficient way to support our mission. Because every situation is different, please consult your tax professional to understand how these benefits apply to you.
Step 1: Share Our Transfer Information With Your Broker
To start your stock donation, contact your broker or financial advisor and let them know you'd like to transfer shares to our account. Your broker handles the rest. Most transfers take just a few business days.
Step 2: Let Us Know Your Gift Is Coming
Some brokerages do not include donor names with transfers. A quick note from you helps us match the shares when they arrive.
Step 3: We Receive and Process Your Shares
Once the shares reach our account: We sell them promptly according to our internal policy, we record the fairmarket value on the date the shares are received and we send you an acknowledgment letter for your tax records. Per IRS rules, the letter will describe the shares and the date received, but not a dollar value.

We're grateful for your generosity and your commitment to keeping our facility thriving!

Tom GreenebaumScott Brown
PresidentExecutive Director