JOIN THE PRISTINE GALAPAGOS SOCIETY AND BECOME PART OF THE HISTORY BOOKS OF THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
The Pristine Galapagos Society brings together individuals who are passionate about scientific research for conservation and sustainability of the Galapagos Islands and would like to contribute to a thriving and healthy Archipelago for generations to come. They demonstrate their commitment by making a planned gift, which can have an impact now or after their lifetime.
As a member of The Pristine Galapagos Society you will receive:
- The Pristine Galapagos Society pin
- Annual invitation to an exclusive dinner (subject to chage)
- VIP visit of the Charles Darwin Research Station led by Executive Director. This visit takes you to the Natural History Collections otherwise closed to the public
- Opportunity to plant an Opuntia cactus with your name at the Charles Darwin Research Station
- Exclusive bi-annual newsletter
To join The Pristine Galapagos Society:
- Make a multiyear pledge to the Charles Darwin Foundation
- Make a bequest to the Charles Darwin Foundation in your will, estate plan, living trust, or other plan through your financial advisor. Then notify us.
You can designate a particular asset or dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, the balance or residue of your estate or make a beneficiary designation of certain assets. You can do this while creating your will or trust, or you can amend an existing one with a simple document. The Charles Darwin Foundation can be either a primary or a contingent beneficiary.
If you are based in the United States and would like to receive tax deduction, you can leave a planned gift to the Friends of the Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands (FCDF), a U.S.-registered nonprofit organization, established to conduct activities that support or benefit CDF. You can also name FCDF as a:
- primary or contingent beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
- beneficiary of all or part of a retirement plan.
- beneficiary of a charitable remainder trust or charitable lead trust.
The Galapagos Islands’ endemic biodiversity levels famously rank among the highest on earth. Because of the relatively recent human settlement, and because the park restricted human access to all but three percent of Galapagos land area, the islands have experienced far less anthropogenic impact than most. These twin factors make the Islands a virtual living laboratory, enormously important for the research conducted and contributed to the national and international scientific and conservationist communities.
For 60 years, the Charles Darwin Foundation has been the premier research source dedicated solely to the conservation and sustainability of the Islands’ ecosystems. The Charles Darwin Foundation scientists and researchers are leaders in their fields and provide opportunities, access, and partnerships for scientists worldwide.
As a member of The Pristine Galapagos Society you will significantly contribute to our critical scientific research, which informs conservation action, hence helping to safeguard this unique planetary treasure.
Please contact us at fundraising@fcdarwin.org.ec if you would like to join The Pristine Galapagos Society – we will be happy to answer your questions.
The Charles Darwin Foundation is incredibly grateful for your commitment to the conservation of the Galapagos Islands and the sharing of our research globally!