The Promise of Clean Water: Now and For The Future

When you think of "clean water" what comes to mind?

For some people, the answer is a special day at the shore, a fishing trip along a pristine stream, the morning call of a loon on a moonlit lake, or a neighborhood creek from our childhood.

For others, it is the comfort of knowing that what comes out of the tap is safe for our families to drink. We want to ensure that clean, safe water will be there for our children and grandchildren to enjoy.

Or, as one Clean Water supporter stated in a recent letter, "Clean water equals life itself, for people and for all other creatures."

One thing is certain. Our precious water resources must not be taken for granted.

Everyone can agree that the task of assuring abundant, clean, safe and affordable water, now and for future generations, begins with sound planning.

It also requires a creative and hopeful vision, together with proven strategies that will deliver results for our water and the people who rely on it.

This is a long term commitment. As Clean Water Fund's founder, David Zwick, observed more than thirty years ago, "An awakened local citizenry will always be needed to support the tough stands officials will have to take to get the water clean."

Clean Water Fund has delivered on that commitment, consistently and effectively over all these years.

Whether you are a long-time Clean Water Fund donor or a more recent contributor to our organization, you are a part of this Clean Water legacy. You share that vision and commitment.

Now is the perfect time to make Clean Water Fund part of your own long-term plans.

Taking that next step can be as simple as designating Clean Water Fund as a beneficiary under a qualifying retirement plan, investment account or life insurance policy, or adding a bequest provision to your will.

By including Clean Water Fund in your own long-term plans, your action and foresight will help us continue to make a difference, now and for the future.

Your Legacy Gift for Clean Water

For information or assistance with bequests, donations of appreciated assets (stock, mutual funds, real estate, etc.) and other methods of long term or planned giving to create your Legacy Gift for Clean Water, please contact us:

By phone: (202) 330-2379
By e-mail
By U.S. mail:

The information on these pages is intended only as a general introduction to legacy giving. Please be sure to consult with qualified legal counsel in preparing your estate plans.

Tax Considerations

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, Clean Water Fund’s research, education and action programs produce real results for people and our environment.

And, gifts to Clean Water Fund are tax deductible as charitable contributions to the extent allowed by law and are not subject to any federal gift tax limitations.

Clean Water Fund welcomes your questions and would be pleased to assist you in any aspect of arranging your gift(s) and contribution(s). Please contact us by phone at 202-895-0432 x 169 or by e-mail.