“You remain responsible forever for what you have tamed” ~ Antoine De Saint-Exupery
 

A Lasting Legacy of Love

Over 5,000 animals are homeless in Washington County alone, and their numbers continue to grow. The WCHS must meet the needs of those animals today, while ensuring our ability to meet them in the years to come.

We are doing everything we can to eliminate suffering, however, we can’t do it alone. You can help by making a planned gift to The Washington County Humane Society. Planned gifts are, quite literally, the gifts that keep on giving. They provide current and future support to

the WCHS, while meeting many of your tax and estate planning needs.
 

About Planned Gifts

Unless otherwise designated, funds generated from planned gifts are placed in The Washington County Humane Society’s Endowment Funds, and investment policies are designed to preserve the principle. If needed, the WCHS Board decides the amount to be withdrawn and used for our animal services. This is a triple win situation:

1) You as a donor get tax benefits
2) The WCHS can keep programs viable
3) Washington County’s animals continue to be cared for well into the future

 

Common Planned Gifts

Current Gift
You can give cash, real estate, stock, or other appreciated property and get a tax deduction for the current value of the property given.

Bequest
Through your written will, cash, real estate, or stock can be given to the WCHS.

Trust
Through a legal document, assets (or income from assets) can be transferred to the WCHS when a specific date is reached, or at the beneficiary’s death. In the meantime, the owner maintains control of the trust.

Charitable Gift Annuity
You can establish an income for your lifetime while benefiting from the tax deduction for your contribution to the WCHS. In addition to important tax considerations, rates are age dependent, and may be very favorable.

Life Insurance
The ownership of a paid up policy is transferred to the WCHS, or the organization is named the beneficiary on your policy.

Retirement Plans
The WCHS is named beneficiary of residual amounts in your 401K or IRA.

 

 

To receive additional information on planned giving, please contact our Executive Director at (262) 677-4388 or exec@washingtoncountyhumane.org.