Generous Donors Like You Help Ensure the Future of Ghost Ranch!
At Ghost Ranch, breathtaking landscapes and stories of exploration and connection unfold each day. As you experience the magic of Ghost Ranch, please remember that your support makes all the difference—it helps us protect and care for this special place, ensuring that the ranch thrives for generations to come.
Thank you for making a tax-deductible donation and becoming a leader in restoring and preserving the natural habitats that make Ghost Ranch so unique for future generations.
Your generosity ensures
the future of ghost ranch
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ONE-TIME or RECURRING GIFTS
Thank you for supporting Ghost Ranch by making a financial gift today. Gift options include a One-Time or Recurring Gift. Ghost Ranch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. You will receive a receipt for your gift. If you have any questions about making a gift to Ghost Ranch, please call our Development Office at 505.685.1000 or email donations@ghostranch.org.
Our tax ID number is 23-7188767.
Gifts may also be mailed to:
National Ghost Ranch Foundation
Attn: Development Office
280 Private Drive 1708
Abiquiu, NM 87510
Please make checks out to “National Ghost Ranch Foundation”
MANY WAYS TO GIVE
There are multiple ways to give other than gifts of cash or gifts to the Wish List. Federal tax law makes gifts of appreciated assets — those that have grown in value — more advantageous than giving cash. Because the appreciation is not subject to capital gain tax and you receive a tax deduction for the full value of the gift, you can actually contribute more money to Ghost Ranch through non-cash gifts. These are some of the other ways that you can make a gift to Ghost Ranch.
Gifts Of Stock
Gifts of stock to Ghost Ranch can be made directly to Ghost Ranch’s investment account following the instructions below. It would be very helpful to us (and would help us make sure that your gift is properly acknowledged and receipted) if you or your broker would make us aware of the gift as it occurs by emailing us at donations@ghostranch.org or by calling the Development Office at 505.685.1000.
Account information:
- Merrill DTC: 8862
- Account:45604221
- Account Title: NATIONAL GHOST RANCH FOUNDATION INC
- Attn: Anthony D. Baca
- Direct: 505.982.6587
EFT Giving Instructions
Account number: 6928158481
Legal title: NATIONAL GHOST RANCH FOUNDATION INC.
Routing/Transit number: 107002192
Wire ABA: 121000248
Swift: WFBIUS6S
IRA Rollover Gifts
An IRA participant, aged 70 and over., can donate $100,000 for each calendar year from an IRA account tax-free to qualifying charitable organizations.
The National Ghost Ranch Foundation is a qualifying non-profit organization and would welcome your IRA distribution.
You should consult with your financial advisor to review your IRA rollover options and what is most prudent for your personal situation.
Gifts in Kind
In-kind gifts are actual goods rather than cash. Perhaps you have an item at your home or business that would benefit the Ghost Ranch facility or programs?
We would love the opportunity to discuss your gift with you and ask that you contact the Development Office by phone at 505.685.1000 or send an email to donations@ghostranch.org describing the item you wish to donate.
Bequests or Planned Gifts
Today, the future of Ghost Ranch lies in the hands of individuals who wish to leave a lasting legacy of generosity for future generations.
Join the Chimney Rock Society by making a planned gift, which ensures the ongoing viability of Ghost Ranch. Planned gifts are contributions arranged in the present and allocated at a future date, often given through a will or trust, with the donation received by NGRF after the donor’s passing.
Previous confusion has been resolved by renaming the fund known as the Chimney Rock Permanent Endowment Fund to the NGRF Permanent Endowment Fund. Only the donor has the privilege to restrict a gift to the permanent endowment, while the NGRF board of directors designate how earnings from the endowment are used.
While Chimney Rock Society members are not obligated to designate their planned gift to the NGRF Permanent Endowment Fund, they have the option to do so. It’s important to note that planned gifts received from Chimney Rock Society members are not automatically applied to the NGRF Permanent Endowment Fund without the donor’s designation.
To discuss planned giving options, please contact Lorenza Marcais, Manager of Annual Giving and Development Marketing, 505.685.1005 or lorenzam@ghostranch.org.
The Camposanto Memorial Wall, situated amidst the stunning red rocks of Box Canyon at Ghost Ranch, is a sacred place where cherished memories of those who have loved this land are honored.
The memorial plaques, made of bronze and measuring four by six inches, are carefully crafted and installed on the wall. Each plaque bears the name and dates of birth and death of the individual, and their dedication and biography are recorded in a memorial book stored in the Ghost Ranch archives.
We understand how deeply meaningful it is to honor loved ones by spreading their ashes at Ghost Ranch. This amazing place holds special significance for so many.
However, because Ghost Ranch is an active archaeological site, the spreading of ashes or the burial of urns is no longer permitted. This decision, made in January 2022, was guided by our commitment to protecting the cultural and historical integrity of these remarkable lands for all who follow in our footsteps.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding.
For more information or to request a plaque, please contact Lorenza Marcais at lorenzam@ghostranch.org.