Donor Stories

Sharon Austin: Acting with Foresight, Generosity, and Hope
"The earth is my home, and I want to keep it clean.”

Joan Bloom: Creates Charitable Gift Annuity
"Healthy and resilient ocean ecosystems benefit both the marine life and the communities. It’s important to me to be a part of this intersectional work.”

Leaving a Legacy
"I want somebody to work on these issues."
Art Cooley, EDF Founding Trustee, shares about his legacy gift.

"To me, the earth is first."
Osprey Legacy Society member Stephanie Barko explains why she is ready to make a difference for the environment.

Michael Colvin: I want my legacy to reflect my values
“The environment is meant to be shared, and I’m so glad that I can help share it with future generations.”

James Benkard: A Tenacious Advocate
"There was something rare about his steely personal compass and unwavering commitment to the public good. We need to hold his spirit and make sure it continues to inspire us."

Partnership Power
Bob and Leslie Cutler, EDF donors, share why they also chose to include EDF in their estate plans.

Paul Epton: Living Lightly on the Earth
“I believe every little bit helps.”

Jamie Hartshorn: Member Spotlight
“A charitable gift annuity is a way I can support the mission of EDF and at the same time earn guaranteed income in my retirement.”

Rick Van De Poll: Saying “Yes” to Taking Action
“EDF has more ‘Yes’ answers to environmental issues and concerns than any other organization I know of.”