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When you include Environmental Defense Fund in your estate plan, your generosity helps deliver game-changing solutions to Earth's biggest environmental challenges. Thank you for ensuring EDF can continue to make a global impact for future generations.

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Sample Language for Your Will

Get the legal language to share with your attorney to make a gift in your will or living trust. EDF's federal tax ID number is 11-6107128.

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Your Gifts at Work

With your help, EDF is slashing climate pollution and strengthening the ability of people and nature to thrive.

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Our members are making an impact on the long-term protection of the environment. Here are their stories.

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