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The Natural Capital Investment Fund, a wholly-owned affiliate of The Conservation Fund, greatly appreciates the generous gifts of our donors. Contributions add resources for debt and equity financing to small and emerging natural resource-based businesses that will advance sustainable economic development throughout our service area.

There are many ways you can make a tax-deductible gift to the Natural Capital Investment Fund.


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Contribute by Mail, Fax or Phone

  • Mail the gift form (requires Adobe Acrobat) with your contribution to NCIF, c/o The Conservation Fund, 1655 North Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1300, Arlington, VA 22209.
  • Fax the gift form to (703) 525-4610.
  • Call (703) 525-6300 with your credit card information between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm EST.

Appreciated Stock

Donations of appreciated stocks, bonds, and mutual funds have additional tax advantages. You can transfer stocks directly from your brokerage account to The Conservation Fund's on behalf of the Natural Capital Investment Fund. Please fill out and fax the Securities Transfer Request Form.

Employer Matching

Many companies have a matching gift program to support employee interests and demonstrate their commitment to the community. Ask your human resources or personnel department for a matching gift form to enclose with your contribution.

We advise that you consult your attorney or tax consultant about how tax benefits may apply to your specific situation. Contributions to NCIF and The Conservation Fund, a 501(c)(3) charity, are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Our tax identification number is: 52-1388917.

Our Pledge To You
  • Privacy: We never buy, sell or share personal information with any other organization.
  • Highest Standards: Only 1% of our annual budget supports fundraising.
  • Limited Mailings: We send only one annual fund request per year and a quarterly newsletter.

  • Gifts Support Programs: 96% of each gift directly supports conservation programs.

Earth Share

Earth ShareEarth Share is a nationwide network of the country's most respected environmental and conservation organizations.

Through Earth Share, the Fund participates in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). If you are a federal government or military employee and would like to give to The Conservation Fund through the CFC, please enter CFC code #10630 on your pledge card during the annual fund drive.

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Your support will help us continue to find, support and fund entrepreneurs who are demonstrating, that triple-bottom-line businesses can sustain rural communities and their natural resources.

NCIF Partners to Offer New Markets Tax Credit Products

In 2008, NCIF established a formal working partnership with CEI Capital Management, LLC to provide access to New Markets Tax Credit-based loan funds in our four state service area. This partnership represents a unique opportunity to accelerate the development and implementation of triple bottom line projects in rural Appalachia and the Southeast. Read more>