As you plan your year-end giving, we want to share a brief but important update: federal tax laws are changing on January 1, 2026, and these changes will make charitable giving less advantageous for some donors.

That means 2025 is an especially meaningful — and strategic — year to support Village Preservation.

Below are some impactful ways you can help protect the architectural and cultural heritage of our neighborhoods before December 31, 2025:

Recommend a Grant Through Your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

For donors who give through a DAF, this is one of the easiest and most tax-efficient ways to support Village Preservation before the rules shift.

Maximize your Deduction and Your Impact: Give Appreciated Stock to your Donor Advised Fund

If you’re considering adding to your DAF before year-end, doing so with appreciated stock can be especially beneficial:

• You can claim the full charitable deduction under 2025 rules.
• You avoid capital gains tax by donating securities instead of cash.
• You retain the flexibility to support Village Preservation (and other charities) over time.

If You Don’t Use a DAF

If you plan to continue supporting Village Preservation in the years ahead, consider making multiple years’ worth of gifts in 2025. This lets you take full advantage of the current, more favorable deduction rules before they change next year.

By moving your 2026 giving into 2025, you can increase both your impact and your tax savings under the existing rules.

Your generosity makes everything we do possible. The year ahead will bring change, challenges, and critical choices. Will we preserve the character and charm of our neighborhoods — or let their history and uniqueness fade? Your support ensures Village Preservation can fight for what matters most.

Support Village Preservation today with a gift that has lasting impact. Together we honor our past, nurture our present, and ensure we leave the greatest legacy possible for our future.