Join us in our current campaign to Grow Trees for GLTs.

For more information about donating in honor of Dr. Jennifer Mickelberg, please click here.

 

Help ensure a future for GLTs!

 
 

You can help save the golden lion tamarin (GLT) in its Atlantic Forest home in Brazil.  Make your contribution to Save the Golden Lion Tamarin today!

Save the Golden Lion Tamarin is a lean, volunteer-run organization. Your entire contribution will directly support our conservation work.

Any donation, large or small, is important to saving GLTs from extinction.

To donate:

  • Donate through Zelle using our email contact@savetheliontamarin.org and save on transfer fees

  • Donate through this link to use your credit/debit card or your Paypal account

  • Donate through Venmo @SavetheGoldenLionTamarin.

  • Mail a check in US dollars payable to Save the Golden Lion Tamarin and send it to:   Save the Golden Lion Tamarin, 303 Cavalier Court, Silver Spring MD 20901-1620, USA.  Please include the name to be listed in our donor registry and the email to which a receipt should be sent.

  • Wire funds in US dollars directly through your bank. Email us at <contact@savetheliontamarin.org> for our account information.

Tax-Smart ways you can make a difference for GLTs - Save the Golden Lion Tamarin (EIN 20-2874701) is a U.S. public charity, qualified to receive tax deductible contributions under section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code.

If you itemize deductions, you can deduct your donation to Save the Golden Lion Tamarin from your US taxes.

  • Make a gift of appreciated securities. When you give appreciated stock, mutual funds, or bonds that you’ve owned for more than one year, you can avoid capital gains tax and receive a charitable U.S. income tax deduction of the current market value of the gift when you itemize. Have your broker contact us for transfer information.

  • Make a bequest. Save the Golden Lion Tamarin is qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106, or 2522 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Ask us at <contact@savetheliontamarin.org> or contact your attorney about including Save the Golden Lion Tamarin in your estate plans.

  • Make a gift of retirement assets. If you are age 72 or over, you can make tax-free gifts directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA).   Your charitable distribution to Save the Golden Lion Tamarin can be used to satisfy your required withdrawal and will never count as income.  Check with your financial advisor for details.

  • Give through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF).  A DAF is like a charitable savings account.  It gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to Save the Golden Lion Tamarin. If you have a DAF, you can recommend a donation, or recurring donations, to make an immediate impact now – or use your fund as a tool for future charitable gifts.  Ask your fund manager to contact us at <contact@savetheliontamarin.org>.

Other ways you can help:

  • Get involved!  Learn about Golden Lion Tamarins and inspire your friends and family. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media. 

  • Give a gift of Trees for GLTs to your friends and family.

  • Become a monthly donor and support Golden Lion Tamarins 365 days a year.

  • Hold a fundraiser in your school, neighborhood, church, or organization. Ideas include lemonade stands, bake sales, car washes, auctions, raffles, bingo, etc. Upon request, we can provide materials for your use.  QR codes are available to direct your audience to our donation page and to our homepage.

  • Hold a fundraiser online. Select Save the Golden Lion Tamarin as your charity cause on GoFundMe, JustGiving, or Facebook. All donations will be tax deductible, and these platforms will send the donations directly to us. Join with friends to make a group donation.

  • Suggest a gift to SGLT in lieu of flowers at a memorial service.

  • Suggest a gift to SGLT for your birthday, wedding, bar or bat mitzvah.

  • Ask your employer if it can match your gift!  Check if it has a program to match your gifts to charitable organizations.

  • Sell your unwanted items on eBay for Charity. You can set up any listing to direct 10-100% of your sales to SGLT. Add us to your “My Favorites”.

 
 
 
 

Our organization earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency, showcasing the progress and results we’re making toward our mission! Check out our updated Nonprofit Profile on GuideStar.