We believe that all living animals possess an intrinsic value which is manifested in their creation, and that humans must become a responsible steward of their care. A planned gift will help to ensure the long term financial health of Furry Friends Network (FFN) and secure our ability to continue our mission.
By recognizing Furry Friends Network in your will, trust, insurance policy, or by setting up an annuity, you can be certain the organization will be assisting homeless animals years to come. Along with donating to a great cause, a planned gift can also be a great tax deduction.
To assist you with this important process, we recommend that you contact your attorney.
There are many ways to leave a legacy of your love.
- Gifts through your Will or Trust
- Gifts of Retirement Plans
- Gifts through Life Insurance Plans
- Transfer on Death Bank or Brokerage Account
After you have made a planned gift naming FFN as a beneficiary, we hope you will let us know. By leaving a bequest you are leaving a legacy of that love and ensuring that your estate plans reflect your values and who you are.
Will or Trust Gifts
Gifts through Will or Trust
When you make a bequest to FFN, you will ensure that some or all of your assets will be used to help fund futures. There are several types of bequests:
- Specific Bequest – a specified amount, or specific asset, designated in your will or trust as a gift to FFN
- Residuary Bequest – designates that a specific percentage of your estate, or all, will be paid to FFN after payment of all other distributions, including debts, taxes, expenses and other bequests have been made.
- Contingent Bequest – specifies that your estate, or a portion of it, will go to FFN if your other named beneficiary(ies) predeceases you.
Sample Bequest Language:
To make certain that your charitable intentions are carried out, all wills, living trusts and their codicils or amendments should be prepared by or with the advice of your attorney. You can share with your attorney the following language that can be included in your will or living trust and tailored to address your specific wishes:
I give to ___________________, Federal I.D. No. ______________, ________________, City _________, Zip _________, (the sum of $______) (all or __% of the residue of my estate), to be used for its general purposes.
To make certain that your charitable intentions are carried out, all wills, living trusts and their codicils or amendments should be prepared by or with the advice of your attorney. You can share with your attorney the following language that can be included in your will or living trust and tailored to address your specific wishes:
Furry Friends Network
P.O. Box 519
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Tax ID No. 25-1881510
Retirement Gifts
Gifts of Retirement Plans
A gift to FFN through a retirement plan (IRA, 401(k), 403(b), Keogh or other qualified retirement plan) is one of the easiest and most tax-effective ways to ensure a strong future for Furry Friends Network and the thousands of people we help each year. Such assets, if given to an individual, will be subject to various kinds of taxes, but if given to a charity such as Furry Friends Network, they will not be taxed.
Get Started
To name Furry Friends Network as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, simply list it on your plan’s beneficiary designation form. Our legal name, address and taxpayer identification number is:
Furry Friends Network
P.O. Box 519
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Tax ID No. 25-1881510
Life Insurance Gifts
Gifts through Life Insurance Plans
You can use your life insurance plan to fulfill your goals and meet the needs of the animals helped by Furry Friends Network.
All you need to do is to name Furry Friends Network as the beneficiary of your plan, using the following information:
Furry Friends Network
P.O. Box 519
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Tax ID No. 25-1881510
You can also donate your policy to Furry Friends Network and get a charitable deduction during the year of the gift.
Transfer Gifts
Transfer on Death Bank or Brokerage Account
An easy way to make a gift to Furry Friends Network is to name us as the beneficiary of your bank or brokerage account. You retain full control of the account during your lifetime, and on your death, any assets remaining will be transferred to Furry Friends Network. To get started – All you need to do is to obtain a beneficiary designation form from your banker or broker and fill it out with the name, address and taxpayer ID number shown below:
Furry Friends Network
P.O. Box 519
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Tax ID No. 25-1881510
Other Ways to Give
When one’s beloved pet crosses over the Rainbow Bridge, the parents and children who have been with their pet for many years may want to do something special. A monetary memorial gift to Furry Friends Network is a great way to help future generations of animals in your pet’s name.
In Lieu of Flowers
Sometimes when a loved one or special person in your life passes away, you may see a request to make a donation to that person’s favorite charity instead of sending flowers to the family. A donation to Furry Friends Network is especially meaningful.
