Remember
California's
Endangered Species
at Tax Time

You can help endangered species by making a voluntary contribution to the Rare and Endangered Species Preservation Program under Contributions, Code 403, of the California State Tax Form. And it's a tax deduction! You can enter your contribution on your state and federal tax forms in the following year.

California is biologically diverse and supports more than 5,000 native plants and more than 1,000 native animals. At least one-third of the plants and two-thirds of the animals are endemic species – species that occur nowhere else in the world. Many have been pushed to the brink of extinction. Of these species, more than 300 are designated by the state as rare, threatened or endangered. Loss of habitat, water management conflicts, invasive species and climate change are the most important factors affecting the long-term survival of these species. These animals and plants are part of our heritage and need your support to survive and thrive.

Contributions to the Endangered Species Preservation Fund have helped protect hundreds of endangered plants and animals in California. By donating just a few dollars, you will ensure that critical habitat for California's endangered species is conserved and enhanced and that these plants and animals are protected and managed for future generations.