The Keuka Lake Association is outlining new ways supporters can donate in 2026, including stock transfers and IRA distributions.
The Penn Yan-based nonprofit said it relies on volunteers and financial contributions to support its work on Keuka Lake.
The organization identified several giving options beyond standard memberships and one-time cash donations.
Supporters can donate long-term appreciated stock. The association said donors may avoid capital gains tax on the stock’s increased value and receive a tax deduction for the full fair market value at the time of the gift.
The group is also accepting Qualified Charitable Distribution donations from individual retirement accounts. Those transfers can count toward a donor’s required minimum distribution if completed by the end of the calendar year.
Memorial and tribute gifts are another option. The association said it accepts those donations by check, credit card or stock.
Donors can also give through Donor Advised Funds, which allow contributors to receive an immediate tax deduction and recommend grants over time. Funds donated to the association can support general operations or specific areas of interest.
The Keuka Lake Association is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 1956. It reports having about 1,500 members and focuses on lake level control, water quality, land use, recreational use and conservation.
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