Wills & Estates

National Humane Society Charity Info

We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. Our tax ID number is: 58 -2399783

Distributing Wills

Assigning the National Humane Society in your will or trust is a helpful way for our organization to continue serving animals in need. Several programs and services we offer and sponsor have been supported by individuals including the National Humane Society in their wills.

Different ways to give back with your will or trust

• By setting a specific dollar amount or asset in your will to the National Humane Society
• Set a percentage of your estate assigned to the National Humane Society
• Designate the remaining of your estate that remains after all bequests to family and/or loved ones

Below is an example of how to include such language in your will or trust:

"I give and bequeath to The National Humane Society, a non-profit organization, addressed presently located at               , in the sum of , or                 of my estate, which will be used for the accomplishment of its general purposes."

Trusts

Trusts can also be gifted to the National Humane Society to include:

• Cash gifts
• Personal property
• Real Estate
• Securities

"I give and bequeath to The National Humane Society, a non-profit organization, addressed presently located at               , in the sum of , or                 of my estate, which will be used for the accomplishment of its general purposes."

Below is an example of how to include such language in your will or trust:

Your Will and/or Trusts can be bequeathed in two different forms

• For unrestricted general purposes. The National Humane Society will use these resources without specific direction.
• A specific request (the gift is used to sponsor a specific program)

Assets from Retirement

Trusts can also be gifted to the National Humane Society to include:

Charitable gifts by assigning a beneficiary

The National Humane Society can be named as a beneficiary or contingent beneficiary from your retirement account. If the account is left to a charity, there are no income taxes subject to the organization. For questions and assistance, contact your retirement plan’s administrator.

Charitable gifts by assigning a beneficiary

A trust can be named for your retirement plan during the event of excess or unused assets. Further, the trust can issue income to other beneficiaries or heirs for a period of time. After the time has passed, the trust’s assets will fund the assigned charity.

Life Insurance Policies

A life insurance policy is often forgotten as a way to give back to charity like the National Humane Society. As this policy is similar to beneficiaries in a will, there are many ways to to issue a charitable gift.

• Adding a beneficiary or beneficiaries is quite simple. Contact your life insurance provider so they can help add in the charity, such as the National Humane Society, to the policy.
  
• Create a new policy with the National Humane Society named as the primary beneficiary. Here, you will make premium payments to your insurance company or pay on behalf of the National Humane Society. This type of gift does qualify as an income tax deduction.
• Give your paid-up policy and assign the National Humane Society as the new owner. Once the transfer is complete, the National Humane Society can receive the full amount immediately or receive the benefit at a later time. The original policy holder will receive an income tax deduction depending on the value of the policy.

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Disclaimer

The information posted on this page is to provide a general understanding and help guide the reader. For serious inquiries, please consult with your attorney, tax advisor, or business manager. This information is not to be viewed as financial, legal, tax or advice.