The GSCO Pinnacle Membership represents the highest tier within GSCO’s core membership structure and reflects a long-term commitment to the future of both the organization and GSCOnservation.

Pinnacle Members represent the “tip of the spear” for GSCOnservation and GSCO’s expanding role in boots-on-the-ground conservation initiatives worldwide. While the Pinnacle Endowment is also structured around long-term sustainability, its primary purpose is specifically tied to ensuring the continued strength, credibility, and operational stability of GSCOnservation.

The intent of the Pinnacle Fund is simple: To help ensure that 100% of funds raised for conservation projects can be directed toward conservation initiatives themselves.

Residual earnings generated from the Pinnacle Fund are utilized to strengthen and grow the fund itself while also assisting with the external operational requirements necessary to successfully administer meaningful conservation efforts. This structure allows GSCOnservation initiatives and donor-raised conservation dollars to remain focused on conservation projects themselves, rather than administrative burden.

GSCO Pinnacle Members contribute with the understanding that their support is helping establish a sustainable framework for conservation efforts well into the future. Their commitment helps ensure that GSCOnservation can continue operating responsibly, effectively, and independently while maintaining the integrity and confidence expected by GSCO membership and conservation partners alike.

Pinnacle Membership is more than a membership level. It is a commitment to the long-term future of wildlife conservation and to ensuring that GSCOnservation remains sustainable, impactful, and positioned to grow for generations to come.

Eligibility

Pinnacle Membership is available exclusively to GSCO Life Members in good standing through an additional contribution to the Pinnacle Fund.

Tax Information

The Pinnacle Fund is intended to support GSCO’s charitable and conservation mission through the long-term sustainability of GSCOnservation. No additional material goods, services, privileges, or membership benefits are provided in exchange for a Pinnacle Membership contribution beyond recognition associated with participation in the program.

GSCO will provide written acknowledgment of Pinnacle Membership contributions for tax reporting purposes. Because no substantial goods or services are provided in exchange for the contribution, the full amount of the Pinnacle Membership upgrade is intended to qualify as a charitable contribution as permitted by applicable law.

Note: Canadian GSCO Life Members may make their Pinnacle Membership contribution directly to GSCO Canada and will receive the appropriate Canadian charitable tax documentation.

**Members should consult their tax advisor regarding the deductibility of their contribution and individual tax circumstances.