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	Philanthropy

At The HSUS, we make it easy for you to support our work now—and in the future.

With so many different ways to give, we are confident that we can help you find the approach that best meets both your financial and charitable goals.

As business professionals who care deeply about animals, the gift planning staff in the Department of Philanthropy is available to discuss your options with complete confidentiality and without obligation.

Please browse through our many giving opportunities below, and call us toll free at 1-800-808-7858, or email us at gifts@humanesociety.org if you have any questions. Someone from our Washington, D.C. or nationwide staff will gladly help you.

If you would like to send in a donation, please mail it to: Department of Philanthropy, 2100 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20037. Thank you very much!

Our IRS tax identification number is 53-0225390.

The HSUS is rated a four-star charity (the highest possible rating) by Charity Navigator, America's premier independent charity evaluator. Read Charity Navigator's qualifying letter to The HSUS.

	2007 Major Gifts Opportunities Interested in targeting your gift to a particular animal protection program? Check out all of our opportunities for your support. more

	Bequests in Wills and Living Trusts A bequest in your will or living trust is an uncomplicated way to help protect animals. more

	Cash: The Simplest Way to Give Cash gifts are the easiest way to support our work. more

	Charitable Gift Annuities Charitable gift annuities are one of the oldest and most reliable charitable tools available for senior citizens. Find out how they work. more

	Charitable Remainder and Lead Trusts For gifts of six or more figures, you may wish to consider a charitable trust as a means of maximizing your philanthropic and financial goals. more

	Contact the HSUS Department of Philanthropy for Assistance If you are interested in giving opportunities, our Major & Planned Gifts Office is more than happy to meet with you in person at your home or office. more

	Donor Privacy Policy The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) respects the privacy of its donors and has put in place a Donor Privacy Policy to honor your rights. more

	Foundation Gifts We receive support from family and corporate foundations for a wide range of our programs. Learn more about foundation giving. more

	Fund Your Pet’s Care After Your Death With an Insurance Policy Consider using an insurance policy to fund a pet trust after your death -- and make sure your best friends are taken care of in the humane way you intend. more

	HSUS Guide to Major and Planned Gifts Learn about the surprising number of choices available to donors who want to help support HSUS animal protection programs. more

	HSUS Newsletter: "Because You Care" Our quarterly newsletter "Because You Care" is dedicated to the people whose special generosity makes our animal protection programs possible. more

	HSUS Newsletter: "Planning Smart" "Planning Smart" provides you with additional information on the complicated financial, tax and estate matters that affect you every day. more

	HSUS Recent Accomplishments Your donations support an array of activities to help animals. Check out this page for more information on accomplishments of the last quarter. more

	HSUS Special Friends A close-up look at some of the special friends who have supported our animal protection programs. more

	Hip, Hip, Humane! Hip Hip Humane! is a way to celebrate outstanding animals and people by donating in their names. more

	IRAs: New Tax-Saving Opportunity for Donors Age 70½ or Older The Pension Protection Act of 2006 allows donors 70 and older to make a lifetime gift using funds from individual retirement account (IRA) without undesirable tax effects. more

	Insurance Gifts People may not think about insurance policies as a method of giving, but the fact is that these instruments are a terrific way to support charitable initiatives, including The HSUS’s animal protection programs. more

	Kindred Spirits Memorial Program Make a donation to The HSUS in memory of a beloved person or pet, a kindred spirit. more

	More Ways to Give null more

	Naming The HSUS as a Beneficiary of Financial Assets Don’t forget: you can include The HSUS as beneficiary of financial accounts (checking, savings, investment, etc.). If you list no beneficiaries, the government can assume your funds and other property. more

	Retained Life Estates Donate your home or farm to The HSUS while retaining the right to live in it for the rest of your life -- and qualify for a federal income tax deduction. more

	Stock Gifts Stock Gifts to The HSUS more

	Ways to Give at Work Help support The HSUS through workplace giving campaigns. more