Bequests in your will
Name LivnOcean Research, Inc. (dba Cape Fear Dolphin Research) for a specific amount, a percentage, or the remainder of your estate.
Legacy & estate giving
Protect the Cape Fear coast for generations.
A planned gift ensures the dolphins and whales you love today will still be studied and protected long into the future. It's one of the most powerful ways to support our mission.
Beneficiary designations
Make us a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or donor-advised fund — often the simplest planned gift.
Stock & appreciated assets
Gifts of appreciated securities can provide tax advantages while funding long-term research.
Charitable trusts
Provide income for yourself or loved ones today while supporting marine conservation for the future.
Sample bequest language
You can share this with your attorney or financial advisor:
"I give and bequeath ______ (a specific sum, percentage, or the remainder of my estate) to LivnOcean Research, Inc., doing business as Cape Fear Dolphin Research, a nonprofit organization, for its general charitable purposes."
Cape Fear Dolphin Research is a program of LivnOcean Research, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Planned gifts may offer significant tax benefits. Please consult your own legal and financial advisors — this page is informational and not legal or tax advice.
Let's talk about your legacy.
If you've included us in your plans, or you'd like to learn more, we'd be honored to hear from you — confidentially and with no obligation.
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