Legacy Giving: Carrying Compassion Forward
Create a Lasting Impact
A legacy gift ensures that your compassion continues to protect animals in need long into the future. By including Tails Beyond Borders Foundation in your estate plans, you help guarantee that food, shelter, and medical care will reach vulnerable animals for years to come.
Ways to Give
Bequests in a Will or Trust
You can designate Tails Beyond Borders Foundation to receive a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after other gifts are made.Beneficiary Designations
Naming TBBF as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or other financial asset is often simple to arrange through your provider.Other Planned Gifts
Gifts of securities, charitable trusts, or other estate planning tools may also provide long-term benefits to both you and the mission.
Guidance & Transparency
TBBF encourages you to speak with your attorney or financial advisor when considering legacy giving.
We will provide an acknowledgment of your planned gift intentions if you wish, but you may also choose to remain anonymous.
Through your legacy gift, for the voiceless, for the fallen, for the brave becomes more than words — it becomes a promise carried forward
Sample Bequest Language
“I give to Tails Beyond Borders Foundation, a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California, with its principal business address at [insert address], and federal tax identification number (EIN: 39-3041061) the sum of $___ (or ___% of my estate, or other property described herein) for its general charitable purposes.”
If you are considering a legacy gift, please let us know. We would be honored to talk with you, answer questions, and provide the information your advisor may need.
Next Steps
Legacy Giving FAQ
Will my estate receive a tax benefit?
In many cases, yes. Charitable bequests to qualified nonprofits like TBBF may reduce the taxable portion of your estate. The exact impact depends on your personal circumstances and local laws. We recommend consulting your estate planning attorney or tax advisor.
Do I need to notify TBBF if I include you in my plans?
You are not required to inform us. However, if you choose to share your intentions, we would be honored to acknowledge your generosity and ensure your legacy is recorded in our mission history. You may also choose to remain anonymous.
Can I change my legacy gift later?
Yes. Most wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations can be updated at any time to reflect your wishes.
What if I want my gift to support a specific part of TBBF’s mission?
We welcome designated gifts. Please let us know your intentions so we can honor your wishes while ensuring compliance and sustainability.