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Natural resource conservation has never been more important. The decisions we make today will profoundly impact not just our world, but the world our children and grandchildren will inherit. Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, Nemours Wildlife Foundation is able to advance conservation through action-based research, immersive educational programs, hands-on stewardship training, and leadership development for future conservationists. Your support is crucial and directly support the work of the Foundation. By making a tax-deductible gift to Nemours, you are playing a pivotal role in preserving our natural heritage for generations to come. We are deeply grateful for your support and commitment to making a lasting and meaningful difference in the world we all cherish and share.

Nemours Wildlife Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, private operating foundation. Our tax identification number is 57-0985138. Your contribution may be deductible for income tax purposes. Please see your tax advisor for actual deductibility.

Donate Today

Click here to donate online with a credit card.

To mail a check, please make it payable to Nemours Wildlife Foundation and mail it to Nemours Wildlife Foundation, 161 Nemours Plantation Road, Yemassee, SC 29945 along with our donation form.

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The Friends of Nemours Wildlife Foundation is a group of ambassadors and advocates who make a cumulative annual contribution of $1,000 or more. Nemours Wildlife Foundation hosts many intimate invitation-only opportunities for our Friends throughout the year.  These events include birding tours, presentations that explore our research programs and initiatives, discussions on the Foundation’s future, and much more.

Making a tax-deductible gift to the Nemours Wildlife Foundation is a meaningful way to honor a loved one while making a difference for conservation. Your contribution, whether in celebration of a birthday, holiday, or in remembrance, helps protect the many species who call the ACE Basin home.

Please include your honoree’s name and mailing address so the individual or family is notified of your thoughtful donation.

A recurring gift is a simple and efficient way to ensure your ongoing support for Nemours Wildlife Foundation. By setting up a recurring monthly, quarterly or annual gift, you will know that you are continuing to support our mission. 

By making a quarterly gift of $250, you can become a Friend of Nemours!

No matter the size, your recurring gift will make a difference. 

Thank you for your interest in recommending a grant from your donor-advised fund to Nemours Wildlife Foundation. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are eligible to receive grants from donor-advised funds. Whether your fund is managed by a private firm such as Vanguard, Charles Schwab, or Fidelity or held by a local foundation, we can provide any necessary information.
 
If your grant-making organization requires a statement of purpose for the grant, please consider the following language: 
Nemours Wildlife Foundation is a non-profit private operating foundation and leader in the scientific study and stewardship of our natural resources. Funds will be used to facilitate conservation and human well-being in the ACE Basin and beyond through collaborative scientific research, leadership development, management demonstration, and experiential education.
 
Our taxpayer ID/employer identification number (EIN) is 57-0985138.
 
Upon receiving the recommended grant, we will send you a letter of gratitude. All other tax and administrative communications will be directed to the grant-making organization. We credit donor-directed grants to the grant advisor when considering consecutive and lifetime giving and Friends recognition.
 
You can also create a lasting legacy by naming Nemours Wildlife Foundation the beneficiary of the entire account or a percentage of the fund. With a percentage, you can create a family legacy of giving by naming your loved ones as your successor to continue recommending grants to charitable organizations. Contact your fund administrator for a beneficiary form.

Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift. Please see our instructions on how you can transfer stock or bonds from your brokerage or investment account to Nemours Wildlife Foundation.

Including Nemours Wildlife Foundation in your will or estate plan creates a lasting legacy of conservation that will endure for generations. Your generosity ensures that meaningful progress continues through action-based research, immersive educational programs, hands-on stewardship training, and leadership development for future conservationists—long after we are gone. 

Below is sample language you may share with your attorney or use with an online will service: 

For a percentage or residue of your estate: 

“I give to Nemours Plantation Wildlife Foundation, a nonprofit organization organized and existing under the laws of the State of South Carolina, with its principal business address at 161 Nemours Plantation Road, Yemassee, SC 29945, all (or ___%) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, to be used for its general purposes.” 

For a specific gift amount: 

“I give to Nemours Plantation Wildlife Foundation, a nonprofit organization organized and existing under the laws of the State of South Carolina, with its principal business address at 161 Nemours Plantation Road, Yemassee, SC 29945, the sum of $__________ (or describe any real or personal property), to be used for its general purposes.” 

Let us know about your plans!

If you’ve included Nemours Wildlife Foundation in your plans, we would be honored to hear from you. Sharing your intentions allows us to plan for the future and recognize your commitment. You may choose to remain anonymous, and all information shared will be kept confidential. 

You can notify us of your bequest by completing our online form. 

OR

Download and complete the Planned Gift Intention Form. 

Important Information for planned giving:  
Legal Name: Nemours Plantation Wildlife Foundation 
Mailing Address: 161 Nemours Plantation Road, Yemassee, SC 29945 
Federal Tax ID Number: 57-0985138 

Does your business or organization share our mission and values? Let’s join forces! Your support can make a lasting impact through opportunities like joining our corporate giving society, sponsoring programs or events, naming facilities, or contributing gifts-in-kind. 

We pursue local community, scientific research, and national grants to help cover our program expenses. We welcome partnerships with other foundations to achieve shared goals and support our community in the Lowcountry.

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GERALD H. SCHULZE

Chairman

STEPHEN CLEMENTS, PH.D.

Wildlife Scientist

MARIAH WHITEHEAD, PH.D.

Board Member

She is currently the Vice President and Senior Director of Land at the Open Space Institute, where she has been instrumental in shaping strategic conservation priorities, climate resilience efforts, and freshwater protection programs in the Southeastern United States. Prior to her current appointment, she was involved in various conservation initiatives including piloting The Nature Conservancy’s Coastal Resilience 2.0 program and contributing to the NOAA Climate Vulnerability Assessment Tool for Coastal Habitats. In addition, she is
trained as a Conservation Coach in the Conservation Standards strategic planning process, a skillset and distinction she shares with our President and CEO. However, she asserts that her most significant role is parenting three daughters, and her favorite activity is spending time with her family in the outdoors. 

JOHN WILLIAMSON, III

Board Member

COLDEN R. BATTEY, JR.

Board Member

Colden has been a partner in the law firm of Harvey & Battey since 1963. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Battey served as chairman of Beaufort County Council for 8 years; he is a past president of the Beaufort County Bar Association, past director of the South Carolina Bar Association and of the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association. He currently serves as the president of the Open Land Trust board of directors.

ALEX SHUFORD

Treasurer

Alex loves the Lowcountry and has long had an interest in conservation. He is a retired Vice President with South State Bank and brings great experience in financial management, marketing and non-profit organization to the Trust. He currently serves on the Finance and Investment Committee of the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation and on the Board of the Open Land Trust as Treasurer. He is also a past president of the University of South Carolina Alumni Association and a past member of the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees. Alex has two grown sons whose families all enjoy the beautiful Lowcountry and coastal South Carolina.

KEVIN E. DUKES

Vice Chairman

PEACHIE WASHINGTON
Hospitality Specialist
JESSE DREW
Land Stewardship Specialist
BUBBA ERWIN
Land Stewardship Specialist
JUSTIN RICKENBAKER
Land Stewardship Specialist
ROBERT KITLER
Land Stewardship Specialist
SARA MILLER
Donor Relations & Development Coordinator

Sara is truly looking forward to meeting with our generous and growing number of enthusiastic supporters who share our commitment to conservation. Her responsibilities include communicating news and project updates to our constituents, organizing donor stewardship efforts and events, and assisting supporters with their philanthropic goals. She lives in Beaufort with her two dogs, Kona and Kiwi. In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, indulging in fresh local seafood, getting together with her local sorority alumnae group, participating in beach/trash cleanups, and exploring state parks.  

KIMBERLY LARSEN, M.B.A.

Business Administrator

Kimberly lives in Seabrook with her husband, Eric, and their three dogs, Dingo, Kanga, and Bilby. The Larsens are longtime residents of Beaufort County and in their spare time, they enjoy spending time exploring South Carolina’s state parks and relaxing on the local beaches.

HEATHER KRAUS, M.SC.

Education & Outreach Coordinator

BEAU BAUER, M.SC.

Wildlife Biologist
Certified Wildlife Biologist®

ANDREW S. BRIDGES, PH.D.

President & C.E.O.