Ways to Donate

Below are some popular donation methods, but we are happy to explore other strategies that may be right for you.

Donations by Phone or Check 

To make a gift by telephone, please call 414-352-2880 X237. 

To make a gift by check, please make payable to “Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.” Be sure to include a note if the donation is a memorial or honorary gift. 

Please mail your check to: 

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Attn: Development
1111 E Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217 

Donor Advised Funds 

Recommending a gift through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is an easy way to contribute to Schlitz Audubon. While DAF grants may be used for charitable or membership donations, they cannot be used to purchase event tickets or to receive tangible goods or services.  

Your DAF will likely require two pieces of information: 

EIN: 39-1231819
Organization Name: Friends of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Inc. 

Please email us at giving@schlitzaudubon.org if you make a DAF gift to ensure that we can correctly acknowledge you as the donor. 

Appreciated Stock Gifts 

Making a gift to Schlitz Audubon in the form a stock donation allows you to have a direct impact on our mission while potentially receiving a larger tax deduction. By donating an appreciated stock directly, you bypass capital gains tax liability you would incur if you sold the stock first, meaning that both you and Schlitz Audubon will benefit more from the gift. Consult with your broker or financial planner to see if this plan is right for you! 

Your broker will need the following details: 

Receiving Brokerage: Baird
DTC#: 0547
Account Name: Friends of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Account #: 3489-2172 

IRA Rollovers & Qualified Charitable Distributions 

Donors in their 70s can be subject to retirement plan and IRA required minimum distributions (RMDs), depending on age and the type of retirement accounts held. The good news is that you can contribute all or a portion of your annual RMDs directly to Schlitz Audubon through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). In 2025, up to $108,000 given through QCDs can be excluded from your taxable income and can therefore reduce the taxes you owe. Please consult with your IRA trustee to discuss your situation and to learn more. 

Please email us at giving@schlitzaudubon.org if you make a QCD gift to ensure that we can correctly acknowledge your donation. 

Workplace Giving 

Many companies offer programs through which they match current or retired employee donations to charitable organizations. Some companies even offer incentives whereby they match employee volunteer hours with grants to recipient organizations. Contact your HR department and ask if they offer matching gifts programs to learn how you can double your impact today! 

Please email us at giving@schlitzaudubon.org if you have questions.