Leave a Life-Saving Legacy With Your Gift

Your gift will have a lasting impact, and it is because of gifts like this that we can further our mission and continue to save the lives of animals in need.

Your Will or Living Trust

Planned giving can allow you to donate more and make a difference that has a significant and lasting impact on the lives of animals. If you already have a will or trust, you should be able to add an amendment that fulfills your charitable wishes. There are additional tax benefits to these gifts and we recommend you discuss them with your legal advisor.

Some Options For Planned Giving Include:

  • A gift of a specific dollar amount or piece of property to Five Acres Animal Shelter
  • Designate a percentage of your overall estate
  • Name Five Acres Animal Shelter as a contingent beneficiary
  • Name Five Acres Animal Shelter as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy, IRA, 401(k), 403(b),  checking or savings account, or other Transfer on Death (TOD) account.

Sample Language

Donate a Percentage of Your Estate:

I give and bequeath ____% of my estate to Five Acres Animal Shelter, a Missouri corporation currently located at 1099 Pralle Lane, St. Charles, MO.

Make a Specific Dollar Bequest:

I give and bequeath the sum of $____ to Five Acres Animal Shelter, a Missouri corporation currently located at 1099 Pralle Lane, St. Charles, MO.

Make a Specific Gift of Property:

I give and bequeath my home located at _________________ to Five Acres Animal Shelter, a Missouri corporation currently located at 1099 Pralle Lane, St. Charles, MO.

Contingent Gift:

If (name of beneficiary) does not survive me, I give the remainder of my estate to Five Acres Animal Shelter, a Missouri corporation currently located at 1099 Pralle Lane, St. Charles, MO.

Basic Information for Your Advisor:

Legal Name: Five Acres Animal Shelter

Address: 1099 Pralle Lane, St. Charles, MO 63303

Federal Tax ID: 01-0756138

If you are interested in leaving a legacy of life-saving by making a gift to Five Acres, contact your estate planner and use the information above. For more information and to let us know about your intention to leave a legacy gift, please contact our Director of Development at madeline@fiveacresanimalshelter.org. 

DISCLAIMER:

This content is intended to be a general overview of the benefits of charitable giving and should not be considered legal, tax, or investment advice. The tax rules governing charitable giving are complex and may vary based on your individual financial situation. You should consult with a professional tax advisor or financial planner for personalized advice.