Field Institute of Taos
"We strive to grow our community of engaged, resilient, and inquisitive children and families with opportunities for ALL children to experience the beauty, connection, and wonder of nature while developing a healthy, active lifestyle. "
Field Institute of Taos, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), formed in 1996, offers outdoor education programs focused on active, hands-on learning experiences.
Field Institute of Taos is based in El Prado, Taos Ski Valley and beyond, where they utilize the local outdoor environment to offer engaging summer camps, school EdVenture programs, community outreach offerings, and after school programs that focus on developing a sense of place through adventure, natural science education, and local culture exploration. All programs of Field Institute of Taos have a strong mentorship component encouraging youth and adults to share their knowledge and support.
Field Institute of Taos has a primary goal to provide experiential, environmental education, promote the learning of outdoor skills, and encourage an active, healthy lifestyle.
Stocks, IRAs, and Wire Transfers
If you would like information about ways to give, including gifts of stock, IRA contributions, wired funds or other gifts with immediate tax deductions, please contact TCF Director of Operations Amy Duke at aduke@taoscf.org or call 575-737-9300.
Planned Gifts
If you are considering making a bequest to the Field Institute of Taos Fund of the Taos Community Foundation, we recommend the following:
In order to make a bequest, you should speak with your attorney. Your attorney can help you include a bequest to Taos Community Foundation in your estate plan, and we would be happy to work with you and your attorney to help you identify ways to give that will ensure your charitable objectives are met. We will also work with you and your attorney to craft language to accomplish your objectives, but have provided some basic bequest language to get you started.
Specific Dollar Amount/Personal Property
I hereby, give, devise and bequeath [$dollars / description of property] to Taos Community Foundation, a non-profit organization located at 115 La Posta Rd, Ste A, Taos, New Mexico, 87571, Federal Tax ID # 85-0425147, to support the Field Institute of Taos Fund.
Specific Real Estate
I hereby give, devise and bequeath all of the right, title and interest in and to the real estate located at [address or description of property] to Taos Property Foundation, Inc., a non-profit affiliate of the Taos Community Foundation located at 115 La Posta Rd, Ste A, Taos, New Mexico, 87571, Federal Tax ID # 27-0998249, for Field Institute of Taos Fund.
Percentage of an Estate
I hereby, give, devise and bequeath [percentage of your estate] to Taos Community Foundation, a non-profit organization located at 115 La Posta Rd, Ste A, Taos, New Mexico, 87571, Federal Tax ID # 85-0425147, for Field Institute of Taos Fund.