Create a Legacy of Love
Planned Giving
We share the same vision for the future – a humane community.
Leave a lasting legacy when you include the SPCA of Wake County in your plans.
Download our Legacy Giving Guide here.
Bequests
By making a bequest to the SPCA of Wake County, a gift in your will or trust, ensures future funding for lifesaving care for pets in need. Add SPCA Wake to your existing will or trust (with language below).
Beneficiary Designations
Designate part or all of your IRA and other retirement or bank accounts, or life insurance policies to SPCA Wake and make a meaningful gift toward helping end animal cruelty.
NC Animal Legacy Society
The NC Animal Legacy Society honors individuals who have made a commitment to helping animals in need now and into the future. Designating SPCA Wake as a beneficiary in your estate plan makes you eligible for membership in the Animal Legacy Society.
Sample Language For Planning Documents
Leave a gift in your will or trust by adding the following language to your planning documents:
I give to the SPCA of Wake County, Inc, located at 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC, 27603, online at spcawake.org,
and federal tax identification number 56-0891732,___% of my total estate (or $_____) , designated to support SPCA Wake priorities.
Asset Giving
An outright gift is a straightforward and popular way to share your generosity with the animals. Donated shares of stock or a gift directly from your IRA called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) can have additional tax benefits beyond those of cash gifts.
Peace of Mind Program
As a member of the NC Animal Legacy Society, you can enroll in our Peace of Mind pet guardianship program. In the event of your death, members of the Legacy Society can rely on us to provide transitional care and find a permanent, loving home for your pets.
FreeWill Tool
Add SPCA Wake to your existing will or trust or write a will for free online and create a bequest with our partner, FreeWill. You can also use this online tool to write your legal will, for free. This resource is a result of our partnership with FreeWill and helps you to easily create a charitable bequest in your plans to SPCA Wake.
If you have already included a gift to the SPCA of Wake County in your will or trust, please let us know!
We would love to thank you and invite you to join the North Carolina Legacy Society. Notify Us>
Important Details
If you include SPCA Wake in your plans, please be sure to use our legal name and federal tax ID.
Legal Name: SPCA of Wake County, Inc.
Address: 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603
Federal Tax ID Number: 56-0891732
We're Here to Help
Further your financial goals and continue your compassion with smart and thoughtful gift planning. SPCA Wake has many options that offer a variety of benefits, and we have the experience to assist with any questions you might have.
Please email Plannedgiving@spcawake.org or call Kristin Brown, Director of Donor Engagement, at 919-532-2012