Donations from the United States
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
EIN: 87-0572187
Your donation supports Lewa’s critical work to protect wildlife and empower communities in northern Kenya.
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA
P.O Box 23860
New York, NY, 10087-3860
Donor Advised Funds
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA accepts gifts from Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). Click below for more information and to make your donation securely online today.
Wire Transfers
Please contact LewaIntl@Lewa.org if you wish to make a donation by wire transfer.
Gifts of Stock
Gifts of appreciated marketable stocks make an immediate impact while providing an income tax deduction for you based on the assets’ current value. To make a stock gift, provide your broker with Lewa’s account information:
DTC# 0352, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Customer Name: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Account Number: 20216352
Give Through Your IRA with QCDs
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), also known as IRA Charitable Rollovers, are the savviest way for individuals age 70½ or older to use their IRAs to maximize their charitable impact.
Please note that recent IRS updates have changed how gift dates are determined for tax purposes, and these rules could impact your ability to claim deductions for this calendar year (2025).
For example, If your check is postmarked by December 31, it counts for that year. However, as of December 24, 2025, USPS applies machine postmarks at regional processing centers, not local drop-off points. This means the postmark date could be several days after you hand over your mail, which may affect your charitable gift timing.
For private carriers, such as FedEx and UPS, the gift date is when we receive it, not when you send it. This is a key change from the old mailbox rule.
Credit Card Gifts
The gift date is when the charge is processed by your card issuer, not when you submit the donation online. Timing matters for your charitable gift deduction.
Wire Transfers or ACH Payments
The gift date is when funds are credited to our account. Plan ahead to ensure your wire transfer charitable gift posts before year-end.
Stock or Securities Gifts
The gift date is when the transfer is completed by your broker. If you’re making a stock donation, confirm with your broker early to avoid delays.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs
The gift date is when funds leave your IRA and are payable to the charity, not when you request the distribution. Timing is critical—confirm with your IRA custodian to ensure processing before year-end. QCDs are a great way to support charities while reducing taxable income.
