Email Address

info@specialpals.org

Phone Number

(281) 579-7387

Our Location

3830 Greenhouse Rd. Houston, TX 77084

Planned Giving

Leave a Legacy of Love and Care

Make a Lasting Difference

Thanks to the generosity and foresight of compassionate friends like you, Special Pals Animal Shelter can continue to be a haven for animals in need well into the future.

Your personal legacy will help rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome countless animals, ensuring they receive the care and love they deserve. Special Pals simply could not fulfill its mission without the enduring support of individuals who invest in the future of animal welfare

About Planned Giving?

Ensure a Brighter Future for Animals in Need

Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, is a powerful way to ensure your dedication to animal welfare continues long into the future. By arranging your charitable donation now, which will be allocated at a future date, you make a significant, lasting impact. This type of giving often involves financial or estate planning and can include bequests, trusts, and annuities. It allows you to thoughtfully align your contributions with your financial and philanthropic goals, leaving a meaningful legacy.

Contributions made through legacy giving provide a stable and ongoing source of funding for Special Pals Animal Shelter. Unlike annual donations, legacy gifts offer long-term financial security that helps us weather economic uncertainties. These gifts allow us to plan for the future with confidence, maintaining and expanding our programs, facilities, and outreach efforts. Your legacy gift ensures we can continue to offer top-notch care and support to the animals who need it most.

Legacy gifts are crucial for the long-term sustainability of our shelter. They bridge the gap between current funding and future needs, allowing us to plan ahead and invest in essential resources. With your support, we can rescue more animals, provide medical care and rehabilitation, and find loving homes for them. Legacy gifts enable us to launch new initiatives, improve facilities, and enhance our ability to respond to emergencies. By including Special Pals in your legacy plans, you ensure that your passion for animal welfare makes a difference for years to come. Your legacy gift is a testament to your enduring commitment to helping animals.

Transform Lives with Your Thoughtful Planning

Planned Giving Options

Explore the various ways you can leave a lasting legacy with Special Pals Animal Shelter. By choosing a legacy giving option that aligns with your financial and philanthropic goals, you can make a profound impact on the lives of animals for generations to come. Each option offers unique benefits and opportunities to ensure your compassionate support continues well into the future. Discover how you can create a legacy of love and care for our furry friends through these thoughtful and impactful giving choices.

For more information about the Special Pals Planned Giving program, please contact us via email at giving@specialpals.org. Helpful information for designating a planned gift to Special Pals:

  • Tax ID: 74-2050052
  • Legal Name: Special Pals, Incorporated
  • Mailing Address: 3830 Greenhouse Rd. Houston, TX 77084
  • Business Hours: 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM CST

Wills and Bequests

Include a bequest to Special Pals in your will or living trust. This is a simple way to make a lasting impact. Bequests can be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or particular assets. This option allows you to maintain control of your assets during your lifetime.

Retirement Plans

Designate Special Pals as a beneficiary of your retirement account to support our mission. Naming Special Pals as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement plan can be a tax-efficient way to make a charitable gift. This can reduce the tax burden on your heirs.

Life Insurance

Name Special Pals as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy to help secure the future of our shelter. You can either designate Special Pals as a full or partial beneficiary of an existing policy or take out a new policy with Special Pals as the beneficiary.

Charitable Gift Annuities

Receive fixed payments for life while supporting Special Pals through a charitable gift annuity. In exchange for a gift of cash or securities, you receive fixed payments for life. The remaining balance supports Special Pals.

Charitable Trusts

Establish a charitable trust that benefits both the donor's family and Special Pals. Options include charitable remainder trusts, which provide income to you or your beneficiaries for life or a term of years, with the remainder going to Special Pals.

Memorial Gifts

Honor the memory of a loved one or beloved pet by making a memorial gift to Special Pals. Your contribution will help ensure that their legacy lives on by supporting the care and well-being of animals in need. Whether it's a one-time donation or a recurring gift, memorial gifts are a meaningful way to pay tribute to those who have touched our lives.