The simple fact is that bequests form the financial basis and security of many charitable organizations.  These gifts make a huge impact on our organization.  By providing a charitable gift in your estate, you help ensure that our essential programs for the dogs, cats and community members are continued.

Giving a bequest through your will is the easiest and most direct way to leave a legacy.  You may name Protectors of Animals, Inc. as a beneficiary in your will, stating a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate.  If you don't have a will and want to make plans for your estate, your attorney or financial advisor can help you.  No one likes to think of such things, but leaving instructions will ensure your wishes to continue to help homeless animals are carried out.

An outright gift of cash or securities is the simplest way of making a gift to Protectors of Animals.  With this type of direct gift, the IRS will allow you to take a charitable deduction equal to the gift's fair market value on the date you made the gift.  Does your employer have a workplace giving program?  If so, remember to include Protectors of Animals in your mix of charitable giving.

If you have life insurance that you no longer need to protect your family, you may gift the policy to Protectors of Animals.

Withdrawals from these accounts are often fully taxable.  Estate and income taxes can further reduce the post-lifetime balance.  You may avoid some of these taxes by naming Protectors of Animals as the primary or contingent beneficiary on all or a portion of your accounts.

You may wish to consider establishing a charitable trust with your assets providing a steady income stream for your, with the trust assets transferring to Protectors of Animals at the time of your death or at an earlier time you specify.  These trusts can provide income tax deductions.