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Welcome New Trustees

Steep Rock is thrilled to welcome Andria Budd, Carol Maxwell, Richard Rosen, and Steven Fisch as new Trustees to our board. With diverse backgrounds and a shared love for nature, these individuals bring valuable expertise and a deep commitment to our mission. From Andria’s financial acumen to Carol’s extensive community involvement and passion for outdoor […]

VISTA Summer 2023

In this VISTA, we take you “behind the scenes” of our land trust, offering you a glimpse of the day-today activities and long-term work involved in protecting and stewarding the lands you love. From acquiring critical conservation lands to stewarding our forests and waterways and ensuring high quality hiking trails for your outdoor enjoyment, Steep […]

Qualified Charitable Distributions, IRA Charitable Rollovers.

>QCD Initiation Form Qualified Charitable Distributions, also called IRA Charitable Rollovers. If you are 70½ years of age or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to benefit Steep Rock and receive tax benefits in return. You can give any amount up to $100,000 per year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity […]

Gratitude Report 2022

View Gratitude Report As we reflect on our accomplishments over the past year, we are truly indebted to you.   Nearly 100 years ago, we began as an organization tasked with the protection of a 186-acre parcel of land to protect the Steep Rock summit. From our small humble origins in land preservation, SRA has […]

VISTA Summer 2022

What’s in this issue: Steep Rock preserves overview; Climate change, big picture; Hillside on the horizon; Events; You impact; and Conservation, Climate, and Community. Read this issue: VISTA Summer 2022

Donor Advised Funds

Donor Advised Funds (DAF) are a simple way to manage charitable donations. DAFs allow donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend donations to non-profit organizations like Steep Rock from their fund over time.   Gifts made to Steep Rock can be designated for greatest need or directed to special […]

Protect the places you Love

End the year with a gift that protects the places you love.      Every day, Steep Rock protects 5,400 acres of land nestled in Litchfield County, safeguarding essential ecosystems and countless species who call our nature preserves home. But we can’t do this without you.   Your donation is a critical part of our efforts […]

Year In Review

>>DOWNLOAD YEAR IN REVIEW 2021 This holiday season, a time to reflect…    As the year draws to a close and we celebrate the holidays, Steep Rock Association would like to share our appreciation for your support with our “Year in Review” portfolio.  Join me in reflecting upon the past year at Steep Rock and what we love about living, working, and being in Washington, CT.  For nearly a […]

Step into the intimate world of Diana Weymar’s textile art with an exclusive private preview of her latest exhibition, Everything I Touched, August 24 – October 19, 2024 with Kathy McCarver of KMR Arts. This private preview not only showcases Weymar’s distinctive pieces but also offers an in-depth look at the artist’s creative process and the motivations behind her work, which McCarver describes as an “intimate and human antidote to our loud, impersonal, mass-marketed world.” Private opening of the artist or preview before the opening with small group of people. Propose you pick an artist you’re excited about and do a private preview with cocktails and discussion.

Courtesy of: KMR Arts

Opening Bid: $250
Value: $400

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Matching Gifts

 Did you know many companies match donations made by employees, employees’ spouses, and retirees, allowing employees to DOUBLE their generosity and impact? 

Contact your employer today to see if they will match your gift.

QCDs

 If you are 70½ years of age or older, you can take advantage of a popular gift option called a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) also known as a IRA charitable rollover.  QCDs offer simple ways to benefit Steep Rock and receive tax benefits in return.

To learn more, visit here.

Stock or Wire

If you’d like to give a gift via wire or stock, please reach out to gifts@steeprockassoc.org for our account information.

DAF

You can donate through your donor advised fund in just three clocks on our website. 
When granting through your donor-advised fund, please use the following information:

Our legal name: Steep Rock Association, Inc.
Tax ID: #06-6069060
Mailing address: PO Box 279, Washington Depot, CT 06794

Check Donations

Please make checks payable to Steep Rock Association. Our mailing address is:

Steep Rock Association
PO Box 279
Washington Depot, CT 06794