Planned Giving & Bequests

Leave a Legacy of Compassion

Animals bring love, companionship, and joy to our lives. By including Hope for Paws Foundation, Inc. in your estate planning, you ensure that vulnerable animals will continue to receive the rescue, shelter, and care they need for generations to come. Your legacy gift provides long-term support for our mission to protect, rehabilitate, and find loving homes for animals in need.

Bequests in Your Will or Trust

A bequest is one of the simplest ways to support Hope for Paws Foundation, Inc. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your estate to help sustain our lifesaving work.

Sample language: “I give $_________ (or ____% of my estate) to Hope for Paws Foundation, Inc., 109 Executive Drive, Madison, MS 39110, to support its ongoing mission. Tax ID: 33-1489001.”

Retirement Plans & IRAs

Naming Hope for Paws Foundation, Inc. as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or 403(b) is a tax-efficient way to give. Since charities do not pay income tax on retirement assets, your gift will have the greatest possible impact.

Life Insurance Policies

You can name Hope for Paws Foundation, Inc. as a full or partial beneficiary of your life insurance policy. This is a simple way to make a lasting impact without affecting your current financial situation.

Charitable Trusts & Annuities

Consider establishing a Charitable Remainder Trust or Charitable Gift Annuity, which allows you to provide for loved ones while also supporting animal welfare. We are happy to work with your legal and financial advisors to explore options that align with your estate planning goals.

IRA Rollovers

If you are 70½ or older, you can directly transfer a portion of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to Hope for Paws Foundation, Inc., reducing your taxable income while helping animals in need.

Creating Hope for Paws

Join us in building a brighter future for animals by providing love, care, essential resources, and safe shelter homes across Mississippi.

The Impact of Your Legacy Gift

Your planned gift ensures that Hope for Paws Foundation, Inc. can continue providing support for: Every legacy gift, no matter the size, ensures that we can continue our mission to create a world where every animal is safe, loved, and protected.

Legal Information

If you choose to include Hope for Paws Foundation, Inc. in your estate plans, please use the following details:

We strongly recommend consulting with your financial and legal advisors before making any estate planning decisions.

Rescue & Rehabilitation

Saving abused, neglected, and abandoned animals and providing them with critical medical care.

Community Programs

Offering low-cost veterinary care, food assistance, and mobile spay/neuter services to underserved communities.

Responsible Pet Ownership

Education programs promoting responsible pet ownership

Adoption & Foster Services

Helping thousands of animals find loving, permanent homes.

Specialized Care & Support

As we continue rescuing animals with complex medical or behavioral needs, your legacy gift will enable us to provide the specialized care and resources they require.

Animal Welfare Advocacy

Strengthening laws to prevent cruelty and educate the public on humane treatment practices

Advocacy for Animal Rights

Your vision for a better world aligns with ours—a future where all animals are safe, healthy, and loved. Your legacy gift will fuel our efforts to change laws, expand advocacy, and implement lasting reforms for animal protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for considering a legacy of compassion that will save lives for years to come.

How do I include Hope for Paws Foundation, Inc. in my will?

We recommend working with an estate planning attorney to ensure your wishes are properly documented. Sample bequest language is provided above.

Are there tax benefits to planned giving?

Yes. Many legacy gifts provide tax advantages, such as reducing estate taxes or lowering taxable income for retirement distributions. Consult your financial advisor for guidance.

Do I need to notify Hope for Paws Foundation, Inc. of my gift?

While not required, we would love to acknowledge your generosity and discuss how you’d like your gift to be used.

Is there a minimum amount required to leave a legacy gift?

No. Every gift—large or small—makes a lasting difference.

How will my legacy gift be used?

Unrestricted gifts allow us to direct resources where they are needed most. However, if you wish to designate your gift for a specific purpose, please contact us to discuss your options.

If you have already included Hope for Paws Foundation, Inc. in your estate plans or would like more information about planned giving, please contact us:

601-790-0503
[email protected]