Legacy & Planned Giving
Leave a Legacy of Love
By including Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies in your will, trust, or other estate plans, you can help ensure that homeless animals receive compassionate care for generations to come.
Your planned gift provides lasting support for lifesaving programs at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter and Desert Wildlife Center, creating a legacy that continues well into the future.
As a thank you for your generosity, individuals who include Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies in their estate plans become members of our Friends Forever Legacy Society.
How You Can Designate Your Gift
When creating your estate plan, you may direct your gift to:
- Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies (to be used where the need is greatest)
- Palm Springs Animal Shelter
- Desert Wildlife Center
- A combination of the above
Planned Giving Options
Bequests Through Your Will or Trust
The most common planned gift is a bequest made through your will or living trust. Your gift can be:
- A specific dollar amount
- A percentage of your estate
- The remainder (residual) of your estate after other distributions
Create Your Estate Plan with FreeWill
We’ve partnered with FreeWill to provide a free online estate planning tool.
Whether you’re creating your first estate plan, including a charitable gift, or designating Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies as the future caregiver for your beloved pet, FreeWill makes the process simple and accessible.
Other Ways to Leave a Lasting Impact
Make a Tax-Free IRA Gift
If you are 70½ or older, you may be eligible to transfer up to $100,000 annually from your IRA directly to a qualified nonprofit without paying income tax on the distribution.
This Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) allows your gift to go directly toward helping animals in need.
We encourage you to speak with your financial advisor to determine if this option is right for you.
Donate Appreciated Securities
Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds may allow you to avoid capital gains taxes while making a meaningful gift. There is no age requirement for this type of donation.
Please consult your financial advisor to learn more.
Recommend a Grant from Your Donor-Advised Fund
If you have established a donor-advised fund, you can recommend a grant to Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies to support our lifesaving work.
If you make a gift through your donor-advised fund, we’d love to hear from you so we can thank you personally.
We’re Here to Help
If you have questions about planned giving or would like to discuss your legacy plans, please contact:
Bart Verry
Development Director
Phone: (760) 528-8611
Email: bverry@gpsanimalallies.org
You may also contact our Development Department at:
Phone: (760) 528-8611
Email: donate@gpsanimalallies.org
Organization Information
Legal Name: Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies
Address: 4575 E. Mesquite Avenue
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 33-0731853
Organization Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Please consult your financial, tax, and legal advisors to determine the charitable giving strategies that are most appropriate for your individual circumstances.
