Planned Giving

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Leave Behind a Lifeline

You can continue caring for the animals for years to come through these programs that support the SSPCA:

Facility Naming Opportunities

Many opportunities are available for facilities naming in our new shelter. Find out what's availble on our Facilities Naming section.

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As we take steps every day towards ending the crisis of pet overpopulation abuse and neglect, we depend on the generous support of fellow animal lovers in our community. Please let us know if we can provide any assistance during your planning process. We'll be glad to explore options that benefit you, your family, and the animals.

The Endowment Fund

When you specify an endowment, your gift will be invested to provide a legacy of support for the SSPCA in perpetuity because the funds earn interest into the future. Only the interest is spent and the gift principal remains intact. If you are interested in establishing an endowment fund to honor or memorialize a pet or person, or if you would like to endow a specific program, please contact the Fund Development Office.

Make an Outright Gift

When you can make a significant gift outright, you have the joy of seeing your donation put to good use right away. You also, receive an income tax deduction if you itemize on your tax return or avoid capital gains tax on gifts of property. If you give appreciated securities to the SSPCA you avoid tax in the gain.

Give a Bequest

One way to give is with a bequest. Your will or trust can designate that a specific amount be transferred as a gift to the Sacrament SPCA. Such a gift can take the form of cash, stocks, bonds, books, real estate, or any type of asset. You may also give a percentage of your estate. The bequest lets you pass on your gift to the Sacramento SPCA free of estate tax.

Consider a Gift of Life Insurance

A gift of life insurance to the Sacramento SPCA can be a way to make a significant donation even though you may not be a wealthy person. If you have existing policies for which you no longer need the coverage, consider assigning ownership to the Sacramento SPCA. By naming the Sacramento SPCA as both owner and beneficiary, you get a tax deduction as well as make a generous gift at low cost. You may take an immediate tax deduction for the cost basis or surrender value, whichever is less. There are many other ways to use life insurance to make a bigger gift than you ever thought possible.

Living Trust

The living trust is often a good supplement to a will for those who wish to avoid the time and expense of probate. There are many kinds of trusts for many different purposes. But they all have one thing in common: they are a means of assuring that your property will be handled, and ultimately passed on, in the way you wish.

Your Will or Trust

Your will or trust is just one part of your total estate plan, but it is the most important part. If you do not leave a will or trust, your good intentions leave with you. With a will or trust you can provide for those you love; you can make provisions for a beloved pet, relative or friend. With a will or trust you can make a charitable donation to causes that are important to you and minimize taxes and other expenses

Electronic Transfer

Call your broker and designate the stock and number of shares you which to transfer to the SSPCA. Contact our Finance Director, Mike Oei at (916) 383-7387, ext. 9101 or, for more information, please call our Development Department at (916) 383-7387, ext. 9106.