Planned Giving

One of the nicest things you can do for the community's homeless animals is to help assure that they will be taken care of in the future. Below you will find the basics of some of the most common types of planned gifts. There are a variety of options on each gift type, and one is likely to provide you with the flexibility you desire and the confidence that you have provided welcome support to the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA

Retirement Plans
Designating the SPCA as your retirement plan beneficiary will ensure that neither estate nor income tax will ever be owed on the assets and that 100% of the value of your designation will benefit the animals at the Charlottesville- Albemarle SPCA. You will maximize the impact of each dollar in your plan and your impact on the animals. Simply request a beneficiary designation form from your plan administrator and designate the Charlottesville- Albemarle SPCA as your beneficiary.

Life Insurance
One may designate the SPCA as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy and potentially enjoy estate tax savings because of this gift. Additionally, if you have a fully-paid or partially-paid policy you no longer need, you can donate the policy to the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA and be eligible for a current income tax deduction.

Charitable Trusts
A variety of trusts, including charitable remainder trusts and charitable lead trusts, enable you to make a generous gift to the SPCA while meeting your family's financial needs. Many trusts offer significant tax benefits and a reliable payment stream for you and your family during your lifetime, and a generous legacy for the Charlottesville- Albemarle SPCA.

Bequests
With a bequest - through your will or living trust - you can leave all or part of your estate to the SPCA. Bequests can be a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate. General unrestricted bequests support our operations and endowment to ensure the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA's future.