Paws Forever Legacy Society
The Paws Forever Legacy Society honors and thanks those whose planned gifts support the financial health of the Nebraska Humane Society and the animals we serve. By joining this society, you’ll not only find fulfillment in helping homeless animals but also gain peace of mind knowing that, through our Paws for Life Continuing Care Program, we will care for your pets if you are ever unable to do so.
Wills
Bequests are one of the simplest, most impactful, and popular ways to make a planned gift. To make a charitable bequest, a donor has to allocate a portion of their estate to a nonprofit in their legal will.
They are usually allocated in three ways:
- A specific amount of cash (i.e. $10,000);
- A percentage of the donor’s total estate (i.e. 10% of an estate of $1 million would be $100,000 to charity); or
- The remaining value of the estate after all other bequests have been paid.
Bequests are a great option for everyone, as they don't cost a donor anything during their lifetime. We’ve partnered with FreeWill to give our supporters a free and simple way to create a will.
Trusts and Charitable Remainder Trusts
A trust is a legal arrangement that allows you to manage and distribute your assets during your lifetime and after your death, often bypassing probate entirely. Trusts can provide greater privacy, and they offer more control over how and when beneficiaries receive their inheritance. Similar to a will, you can choose to allocate a percentage, a specific dollar amount, or any remaining value of the trust. We’ve partnered with FreeWill to give our supporters a free and simple way to start a trust.
Life Insurance
Choosing to include the Nebraska Humane Society as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy allows you to leave a lasting legacy and support the animals in our community. For more details about including NHS as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, please contact Sara Quandt at 402-905-3486 or squandt@nehumanesociety.org.
If you have already included NHS as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy, please let us know.
IRA or Retirement Account
Designating NHS as the beneficiary of an IRA or retirement account can create a powerful impact, allowing the organization to receive funds without facing income tax on the distribution. This strategy not only supports NHS’s mission but can also help individuals maximize their estate's value by reducing taxable assets. For more details about including NHS as a beneficiary of an IRA or retirement account, please contact Sara Quandt at 402-905-3486 or squandt@nehumanesociety.org.
If you have already included NHS as a beneficiary on your IRA or Retirement account, please let us know.
Charitable Gift Annuities
A Charitable Gift Annuity funded with cash, appreciated securities, or a qualified charitable distribution (QCD), is a planned gift that can provide a guaranteed lifetime income stream for you as well as giving you significant tax benefits now and in the future. In some situations, the donor can take an immediate tax deduction while the nonprofit can invest and grow the funds. When the donor passes or the annuity terms are up, the nonprofit keeps the leftover funds. For more details about Charitable Gift Annuities, please contact Sara Quandt at 402-905-3486 or squandt@nehumanesociety.org.
Life Insurance
Choosing to include the Nebraska Humane Society as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy allows you to leave a lasting legacy and support the animals in our community. For more details about including NHS as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, please contact Sara Quandt at 402-905-3486 or squandt@nehumanesociety.org.
If you have already included NHS as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy, please let us know.
Questions?
For more details or questions about making legacy gifts, or for more information about Paws Forever Legacy Society, please contact Sara Quandt at 402-905-3486 or squandt@nehumanesociety.org.