What Will Your Legacy Be?

Your will gives you the opportunity to transfer the values that are important to you. What you put in your will is what people will remember you by when you are gone and how you can continue contributing to the causes that are important to you. One of the best ways to leave a legacy like this is to make charitable gift in your will.

The decision to include Nevada Humane Society in your estate plans shows a sincere commitment to the future care of pets in our community and a desire for your legacy of love and caring to continue for years to come. Below is a list of resources and information on planned giving. You are also welcome to call us with any questions you might have, or for personal assistance with including NHS in your will:  775.856.2000 Ext: 316

Leave a Lasting Gift

In as little as one sentence*, you can complete your gift. Whether a specific amount or a percentage of your estate, this type of donation to Nevada Humane Society (NHS) in your will or living trust helps ensure that the needs of homeless pets in our community are met for years to come. Most supporters choose to make an unrestricted bequest, which allows NHS to apply your gift to the area of greatest need. But restricted gifts (gifts made for a designated purpose, like to a particular NHS location or program), are equally as impactful.

* Suggested sentence: “I give to Nevada Humane Society, a charitable, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, currently located at 2825 Longley Lane Suite B, Reno, NV. 89502, or its successor thereto, ______________ [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose.” 

A Tool to Make Planned Giving Easier

Nevada Humane Society has partnered with FreeWill to help you write a legally valid will for free. In under 20 minutes, you can protect your loved ones and make a gift directly to pets in need.

Tax Information

Legal Business Name:  Nevada Humane Society

Mailing Address:  2825 Longley Lane Suite B., Reno, NV. 89502

Federal Tax ID #:  88-0072720

Organization Type:  501(c)(3)

Planned Giving Tips

Update your will or trust often. An old will can be almost as bad as none at all. Life events, tax law changes, a move to another state, or changes in the nature and value of your assets can also affect your will. To make sure your wishes are followed, keep your will or trust updated.

Designating the funds can be done two ways: a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the estate.

Your gift can be contingent. That is, the funds would go to an individual if that person survives you. If not, they would be paid to NHS.

You can create a trust which would pay an income to the individual for life, with the remaining principal to be given to NHS.

A gift without restrictions is usually the most useful because it allows us to apply the funds to our most pressing needs. But you also have the right to restrict your gift by specifying in your will how the funds are to be used. Some people which to designate funds to help dogs or cats specifically or to a specific program. If you wish to do so, it would be best to consult us before you execute your will to make sure the conditions are ones we will be able to meet.

Types of Planned Gifts

Appreciated Securities:  A gift of stocks, bonds and mutual funds is a great way to support our mission while donors can write off the gift and avoid paying capital gains taxes on the stock gains.

Bequest:  Include NHS in your will –a simple, flexible way to continue helping animals.

Charitable Gift Annuity:  Make a gift of cash, securities, or real estate, and receive fixed payments for life along with partly tax-free income and a charitable deduction the year the gift was made.

Charitable Lead Trust:  Make a significant gift to NHS now with a reduced gift or estate tax, while passing on appreciated assets to your loved ones.

Charitable Remainder Trust:  Great tool for selling assets tax-free and receiving income for your or a loved one for life. The remaining assets go to charity.

Life Insurance:  Donate a paid policy, deduct future premium payments or name NHS as a beneficiary of your policy. An easy and inexpensive way to make a lasting gift for animals.

Non-Probate Assets:  Did you know there are some assets that may not be included in your will? These are called non-probate assets and some examples include an IRA, 401(k), or life-insurance policy. You will need to plan beneficiaries for these assets separately. You can use this free online tool to receive instructions on how to make your plans and designate Nevada Humane Society as a beneficiary to save animals for years to come.

Retirement Assets and IRA Gifts:  Funds to NHS are tax-free while family members will be taxed. Name NHS as a beneficiary of your pension or IRA and 100% of your gift will benefit pets in our care.

Required Minimum Distribution and Qualified Charitable Donations  – Satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) while saving taxes and animals. The IRA Charitable Rollover provides you with an excellent opportunity to make a gift during your lifetime from an asset that would be subject to multiple levels of taxation if it remained in your taxable estate.

Already Made a Gift to NHS in Your Will or Trust?

Please fill out this form so we can say thank you for bringing people and pets together as a part of your lasting legacy.

Your gift will help to save the lives of homeless pets for years to come.