Just like desert tortoises need winter rain to grow the annual plants they rely on to survive, we need you to keep us going year after year! Your generosity helps us acquire more habitat, do critical restoration work like invasive plant removal and fence repairs, and funds important research and community outreach, like our onsite spring naturalist program and ongoing raven control efforts.
There are various ways to donate and support our work, outlined below:
If you have any questions, please contact us:
(442) 294-4258
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For check donations, please address them to the DTPC:
DTPC
PO Box 940
Ridgecrest, CA 93556
Become a Member / Membership Renewal
Our members are the foundation of our organization. Memberships occur in a variety of support levels, paid annually, and include a subscription to our quarterly newsletter Tortoise Tracks which can be received electronically or via mail. Our newsletter includes organizational news and updates, species information, and a kid’s corner full of kids’ activities! Members are also invited to attend our annual meeting and banquet.
Please select in the online application if you would like to receive your newsletter via email or mail.
Subscription Giving/Donor (Members/Non-Members)
The Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee, Inc. relies on support from its members and donors. Without this support, the hard work needed to implement Desert Tortoise conservation would not be possible. If you would like to help protect Desert Tortoises, please use the Donation button below to make a one-time, or monthly contribution.
Donate to Our Endowment
The goal of a permanent unrestricted endowment fund is to provide the Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee with a steady source of income to fund the daily operations into perpetuity. This will allow us to grow and meet our objectives without the need for consistent fundraising campaigns.
Stock, Bond, or Mutual Fund Gifts
The donation of appreciated marketable securities to our endowment fund gives donors an excellent charitable tax planning opportunity. Appreciated marketable securities are investments that have increased in value from the time they were purchased and these securities are usually publicly-traded stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. We are a California Nonprofit Corporation and are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) and California organization. Charitable gifts to the Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee, Inc. are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. Consult your tax professional for complete details.
For larger donations, please contact Investment Committee Chair Greg Lathrop, at email hidden; JavaScript is required or 415-637-7187
Join a Workplace Giving Campaign
We are affiliates of EarthShare California, a campaign that allows workers in California to designate a nominal price per pay period ($1, $5, $10, etc.) to be donated to a charity. If you are interested in joining this campaign, please visit earthshare.org.
Bequests in Wills or Trusts
You can create a legacy that will reflect the values you hold dear while serving as an example for younger generations. A well-designated estate plan can result in your estate paying less tax, allowing you to leave more to your beneficiaries. If you wish to name us in your will or estate plan, we should be named: Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee, a non-profit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of California, with a principal business address of PO Box 940, Ridgecrest, CA 93556. Our tax identification number is 23-7413415.