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The Humane Society of the United States simply could not exist but for investments like the ones you make. You decide how you give. Start here. Giving Amount Under $25,000 $25,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $999,999 $1 million or more Under $25,000 The most popular options for a gift in this range: Gift of Cash Donor Advised Fund Gift in Your Will or Living Trust Charitable Gift Annuity Beneficiary Designations $25,000 to $99,999 The most popular options for a gift in this range: Gift of Cash Donor Advised Fund Gift in Your Will or Living Trust Charitable Gift Annuity Beneficiary Designations $100,000 to $999,999 The most popular options for a gift in this range: Gift in Your Will or Living Trust Beneficiary Designations Charitable Gift Annuity Outright Gift of Life Insurance Charitable Remainder Trust Charitable Lead Trust $1 million or more The most popular options for a gift in this range: Gift in Your Will or Living Trust Beneficiary Designations Charitable Remainder Trust Charitable Lead Trust Age Under 40 40-54 55-69 70+ Under 40 The best gift options for you: Gift of Cash Donor Advised Fund Gift in Your Will or Living Trust Beneficiary Designations 40-54 The best gift options for you: Gift of Cash Donor Advised Fund Gift in Your Will or Living Trust Beneficiary Designations 55-69 The best gift options for you: Gift in Your Will or Living Trust Charitable Gift Annuity Beneficiary Designations Charitable Remainder Trust Charitable Lead Trust 70+ The best gift options for you: Gift in Your Will or Living Trust Charitable Gift Annuity Beneficiary Designations Smart Giving From Your IRA Outright Gift of Life Insurance Charitable Remainder Trust Charitable Lead Trust Assets Cash Retirement Plan Assets Life Insurance Donor Advised Funds Cash Most popular ways to give this asset: Gift of Cash Gift in Your Will or Living Trust Charitable Gift Annuity Donor Advised Fund Charitable Remainder Trust Charitable Lead Trust Retirement Plan Assets Most popular ways to give this asset: Beneficiary Designations Smart Giving From Your IRA Charitable Remainder Trust Donor Advised Fund Life Insurance Most popular ways to give this asset: Outright Gift of Life Insurance Beneficiary Designations Create your humane legacy Give animals a voice for generations to come when you include the Humane Society of the United States in your estate plan. Request Information A guide to making your will Direct your assets to the people and causes you care about most. Plus, learn what happens if you don’t have a will. Download My Brochure A personalized illustration Charitable gift annuities provide a way to create a legacy for animals now—and receive dependable payments for life. See My Benefits Meet Our Donors Donors like you make a difference in the lives of all animials. Here are their stories of giving. Meet Our Donors Sample Language Get the legal language to share with your attorney to make a gift in your will or living trust. Federal tax ID number: 53-0225390 Get Your Sample Language Not Sure How to Begin? To get started, answer a few simple questions. Start Here What’s New? Highest Rates in 16 Years: The Amazing Benefits of the Charitable Gift Annuity Bequest Language and Tax ID Number View All Articles Not Sure How to Begin? I am most interested in making a gift to the Humane Society of the United States that: Question 1 Option 1 Allows me to see my gifts in action during my lifetime. Question 1 Option 2 Leaves a legacy at the Humane Society of the United States and will benefit our mission after my lifetime. The financial benefit that most interests me is: Question 2 Option 1 Obtaining an income tax deduction. Question 2 Option 2 Eliminating or reducing capital gains tax. Question 2 Option 3 Giving without affecting my disposable income. Question 2 Option 4 Creating a secure financial future for my family. The financial benefit that most interests me is: Question 3 Option 1 Receiving regular payments for myself, my spouse or a loved one. Question 3 Option 2 Retaining flexibility and control of my assets. Question 3 Option 3 Saving on estate taxes. Question 3 Option 4 Obtaining an income tax deduction. You should consider: An outright gift of cash Creating a donor advised fund You should consider: Creating a donor advised fund with appreciated assets You should consider: A gift of life insurance You should consider: Creating a charitable lead trust You should consider: Creating a charitable gift annuity Creating a charitable remainder trust You should consider: A gift in your will or living trust Naming us beneficiary of your retirement plan assets, life insurance, bank accounts or investment accounts You should consider: A gift in your will or living trust Naming us beneficiary of your retirement plan assets, life insurance, bank accounts or investment accounts Creating a charitable remainder trust A gift of life insurance You should consider: Creating a charitable gift annuity A gift of life insurance Creating a charitable remainder trust Have a question about planned giving? We can help! Contact Us Today Create a safe and secure estate plan. Free! © 2024 The Humane Society of the United States Privacy Policy & Terms The Humane Society of the United States is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions to the HSUS are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The HSUS’s tax identification number is 53-0225390. Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in any examples are for illustrative purposes only. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results. California residents: Annuities are subject to regulation by the State of California. Payments under such agreements, however, are not protected or otherwise guaranteed by any government agency or the California Life and Health Insurance Guarantee Association. Oklahoma residents: A charitable gift annuity is not regulated by the Oklahoma Insurance Department and is not protected by a guaranty association affiliated with the Oklahoma Insurance Department. South Dakota residents: Charitable gift annuities are not regulated by and are not under the jurisdiction of the South Dakota Division of Insurance. × Our experienced team is here to help. Email or call...