Why do people like making planned gifts?
Planned gifts (most commonly a donation made in your will or trust) cost nothing today and allow you to make an incredible impact, which is why so many people choose to make them.
There are some other exciting but less common gifts — scroll down to learn more!
Popular gifts for the future
See what types of gifts many people choose to make. Many people make these to honor a loved one, to show what’s important in their life.
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will or trust – for free!
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Popular gifts for today
Many people love these donation options because they fit with their personal circumstances and financial goals.
Gifts that pay you back
Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.
Stocks and securities
Many people love donating stock or mutual funds because it may help them avoid paying capital gains taxes.
Donor Advised Funds
Easily recommend grants to Humane Society of Huron Valley for tax-efficient giving.
Cryptocurrency
Donate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more to save on taxes and make a big impact.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use your IRA to make tax-free gifts that benefit you and our mission.
Please let us know if you’ve already included us in your estate plans!
Letting us know is incredibly helpful to our team and helps to make sure your gift is used the way you want it to be.
Legacy giving helps fuel HSHV’s mission
The act of generosity takes many forms, and each is so important. Supporting causes that matter to you is one of the most important decisions you can make. With your support to HSHV, you’ll leave a lasting legacy that provides the loving, responsible care of all animals in our community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Gifts of any size are deeply appreciated. Many people choose to leave a percentage of their estate, which scales up or down with your estate size.
Yes! Knowing in advance about your legacy intention is helpful to HSHV, and we’d love to express our gratitude for your gift. If you wish, we can keep your donation anonymous.
We’ve partnered with FreeWill to help you make a will or trust at no cost to you. You can use this to complete your plans, or you may choose to use the same tools to get your affairs in order before visiting an attorney (who is likely to have a fee associated with finalizing your plans).
Yes. You are always free to revise or update your estate plans.
Yes! FreeWill will never share your personal information without your permission.
You can join the Guardian Circle by including a legacy gift to HSHV in your estate plans and notifying HSHV, marking your commitment to the future care of animals in our community. Join today by creating your free will or by letting us know that you have already included HSHV in your will or trust.
HSHV’s Continuing Care program is a free benefit for Guardian Circle members that ensures their beloved pets will be cared for if they predecease them. If you have completed a Declaration of Intent, please let us know so that we can provide you with a Continuing Care enrollment form, program agreement, and pet profiles to begin the process.
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Already included us in your estate plan? Let us know
Humane Society of Huron Valley
3100 Cherry Hill Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
EIN: 38-1474931