Gift Planning
How to Give
Including American Humane in your legacy plans ensures we'll continue to make a lifesaving impact long into the future. Not sure where to start? Explore your gift planning options here on our website, or talk to one of our specialists. We can help you find the right gift for your unique situation.
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BequestLeave a legacy of compassion by designating American Humane as a beneficiary of your will, living trust or other estate plan assets.
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IRA RolloverCongress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result you can make a gift, also known as a qualified charitable distribution, to American Humane directly from your Individual Retirement Account that is completely free from federal income tax.
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Beneficiary Designation GiftsDesignating American Humane as a beneficiary of all or part of a retirement account, investment account, bank account or your life insurance policy is one of the easiest ways to leave a meaningful legacy.
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Donor Advised FundsYou fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
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Charitable Gift AnnuityReceive dependable, lifetime income during your retirement years. Simply donate cash or appreciated property to American Humane to fund a gift annuity and receive fixed payments for one or two lifetimes.
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Charitable Remainder UnitrustReceive income for life or a term of years. Simply transfer cash or appreciated property to American Humane to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with dependable income.
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Charitable Remainder Annuity TrustReceive fixed income for life or a term of years. Simply transfer cash or appreciated property to American Humane to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with consistent income.
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Charitable Lead TrustYou fund a trust that makes distributions to American Humane for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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Sale and UnitrustDonate a portion of your property to American Humane to fund a charitable remainder trust. When the property sells, you receive cash and reliable income for life.
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Bargain SaleA transfer of property to American Humane for less than fair market value allows you to receive cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.
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Give It Twice TrustProvide your family with a stream of income while making a gift to American Humane.
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Life Estate ReservedWhen you designate American Humane as the remainder beneficiary of your property, you retain the right to use the property for the rest of your life.
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Gift and BequestA gift and bequest is a combination of a current gift and a charitable gift made in your will or trust. It is an easy way to support American Humane today and make a lasting impact for a more humane future.
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Endowment GiftsAn endowment is a fund you can create at American Humane to ensure a more compassionate future for animals.
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IRA to Gift Annuity RolloverAre you looking for a way to help advance American Humane's mission while maximizing your income? If you are 70½ or older, you can make a one-time IRA rollover to fund a charitable gift annuity and receive fixed payments for life.
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