Environmental stewardship is everybody’s responsibility.  Environmental education is, by far, the most effective means that society has for confronting its environmental future.  It is the most potent force for shaping the world of tomorrow. Environmental education builds a knowledgeable and skilled citizenry and promotes a balanced analysis of social, economic, and ecological needs.  

We all know the demands being placed on our local and global environment, as well as the demands being placed on our formal and non-formal education systems.  We can no longer afford to treat environmental education as optional. Across the globe, problems caused by climate change, pollution, and resource depletion are increasingly acute.  This, in turn, creates a growing demand on KAEE to ensure that we provide a lifelong learning experience about our environment, to ensure that all citizens have access to quality environmental education, and to do our part in developing adaptable, smart and sustainable solutions to environmental problems.

You can help have a lasting impact on our environment through planned giving. Planned giving is a way for you to provide donations to a charity in a manner that is tax preferred to you and your estate. What sets planned giving apart from a regular charitable contribution is that the actual contribution occurs in the future. Charities are facing a great decline in the amount of government funding available for the worthy causes that need to be supported. By planning in advance how you will support us, we can, in turn, plan ahead for the future.

A bequest is any gift of an asset made through a will. A common strategy is simply naming the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education as a beneficiary of either a specific dollar amount or a fraction of the residual portion of your estate. The benefit to you is that the full dollar amount donated qualifies as a charitable donation, which can be used to offset the taxes on your estate. 

We would like to thank you in advance for your interest in helping to support environmental education. With dedicated donors such as you we can all make a difference and help ensure everyone has the opportunity to learn about the world around them and experience quality environmental education.  

​In order to find out more about planned giving and how you can help, please call KAEE Executive Director Ashley Hoffman at 270.214.0587.