Monthly Giving

Join the Monthly Donor Club

Becoming a regular donor is one of the best ways you can support Desert Survivors. Monthly donations generate a predictable revenue stream; making it easier to budget, strategize for long-term projects, and afford both planned and unexpected expenses.

As a donor, you can choose the tier which suits you and breaking a larger gift into more manageable monthly contributions makes it easier to budget. You can provide meaningful support without straining your finances. At the end of the year you receive one consolidated receipt, simplifying tax preparation compared to tracking multiple one-time donations. And setting up a monthly gift is a simple process, which is easy to manage, and does not require you to remember to give.

$35 per month

Sustainer – Gold

$25 per month

Booster – Silver

$15 per month

Supporter – Bronze

End of Year

Your end of year donation is eligible for the Arizona Credit for Contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations (QCO). State tax credits are a dollar-for-dollar reduction in taxes already owed. A tax credit donation must be received by April 15th to be applied to the current year’s tax return. To receive your state reimbursement, use Arizona Form 321 and add our QCO code 20414.

Max QCO Credit Donation Amount for 2025

$495 single, married filing separate or head of household; $987 married filing joint.

Max QCO Credit Donation Amount for 2026

$506 single, married filing separate or head of household; $1,009 married filing joint

You Can Donate from Your IRA

If you’re over 70 ½ , you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution directly from your IRA to Desert Survivors, potentially lowering your taxable income.

Consider a Significant Unrestricted Gift

A larger-than-usual donation to Desert Survivors before the year-end in 2025 may offer greater tax advantages and greater impact.

Remember Noncash and Illiquid Assets

It is important to keep in mind that you can still avoid capital gains tax by giving long-term appreciated assets.

Upcoming Changes

There are some changes in tax law that will impact charitable giving starting in 2026. Desert Survivors encourages you to consult with your tax advisor to ensure you are taking full advantage of these changes. Below are items that may impact your giving moving forward and should be discussed with an expert.

  • Starting in 2026, an additional deduction amount for charitable gifts, up to $1,000 for individuals and $2,000 for a married couple filing jointly, can be made by anyone taking a standard deduction.
  • If you are 65 or older, you may claim an additional $6,000 deduction in tax years 2025–2028, whether you itemize or not.
  • The current 60% of Adjusted Gross Income cap on deductions for cash gifts to public charities is now permanent.
  • You can only claim a charitable deduction if your total annual giving exceeds 0.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income. For example, if you earn $100,000 your donations are not deductible until they are over $500 per year.
  • The estate and gift tax exemption increases to $15 million per individual ($30 million per couple). By using estate planning to make lifetime gifts now, you can reduce your taxable estate and gain immediate tax benefits.

"In Memory of" Donation

Desert Survivors has been a fixture of many people’s lives over our four decades of service. If you have lost someone and would like to have a memorial of them on our site, we can facilitate that process. First, register online for a reoccurring annual donation of at least $1,000. Next, provide a plaque or photograph of your loved one and we will install it in our permanent Memorial Garden at the back of the property. This calming space has been created for the specific purpose of providing a peaceful trail for contemplation. There is a short, circular path, perfect for soothing repetitive movement. Or you can relax on the natural seats, shaded by a long-established tree, to consider the natural beauty around you. Your loved one’s name and an optional photograph can be posted on this website page as well. If you require assistance in finding a marker for that special person, we can provide an engraved granite or brick plaque for an additional fee.

If you would like to make a donation in celebration of a loved one and reserve a space in our Memorial Garden as a memento of remembrance, please contact us to arrange a consultation.

Ken Cole

In loving memory of Ken Cole, who loved the desert plants.

Anthony Smith

In memory of a loving husband, Anthony Smith.

Wally Evans

In loving memory of Wally Evans, who loved to give plants a second chance! October 13, 1945 — October 30, 2020.

Bryan Holben

In loving memory of Bryan Holben; May 4, 1957 — August 4, 2021.

Moira Shea

In loving memory of Moira Shea; March 27, 1954 — August 29, 2020.

Kenneth J. Bayly

In loving memory of Kenneth J. Bayly, an awesome gardener and loving father.

Kim Marcus

In memory of Kim Marcus.

Dr. Alice F. Chang

In memory of Dr. Alice F. Chang.

Deborah Ann Slotsky

Remembering Deborah Ann Slotsky (Preskill).