A planned gift to Independent Animal Rescue helps ensure that animals in need will continue to receive care, shelter, and second chances for years to come. By including IAR in your estate plans, you can create a lasting impact while also supporting your personal financial and philanthropic goals. There are many ways to make a legacy gift:
Beneficiary Designations
One of the simplest ways to support IAR is by naming us as a beneficiary of your:
- Bank accounts
- Investment accounts
- Life insurance policies
- Retirement accounts, including IRAs
Because these assets pass directly to the named beneficiary, they generally do not go through probate. Contact your financial institution, insurance provider, or plan administrator for the appropriate beneficiary designation forms.
Gifts Through Your Will
You may choose to leave IAR a specific dollar amount, a particular asset, or a percentage of your estate through your will. Gifts may be unrestricted, allowing IAR to use them where they are needed most, or restricted to support a specific program or purpose.
Gifts Through a Trust
IAR can be named as a beneficiary of a revocable or irrevocable trust. Certain charitable trust arrangements may provide benefits to both your family and Independent Animal Rescue.
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
Many donor-advised fund providers allow account holders to recommend grants during their lifetime and designate charitable beneficiaries for the future. Naming IAR as part of your DAF succession plan is a meaningful way to continue supporting animals for generations to come.
Information for Your Advisor
If you choose to include Independent Animal Rescue in your plans, please use the following information:
Full Legal Name: Independent Animal Rescue, Inc.
Legal Mailing Address: PO Box 14232, Durham, NC 27709-4232
EIN: 56-1951483
Questions?
If you would like to discuss legacy giving opportunities with IAR, confidentially and without obligation, please contact us at [email protected].
Thank you for considering a legacy gift that will help create a brighter future for animals in need.
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal, tax, or financial advice. Please consult your attorney, tax advisor, or financial professional regarding your individual circumstances.
