LEGACY GIVING
What Is Legacy Giving?
By naming Gold Country Wildlife Rescue as a beneficiary of your will, trust, IRA/401K, insurance policy, annuity, or other planned gift you can help us ensure that we are here in the future to meet the needs of local wildlife.
Open a Fund
One way to give is to establish your family fund with the Placer Community Foundation. Placer Community Foundation is our trusted partner and can help you understand options for your estate planning needs. This fund will contribute annually towards our operating expenses. As the fund grows, so will the contributions.
Plan Now, Give Later
By choosing to name Gold Country Wildlife Rescue as a beneficiary in your will or trust, you can help us ensure that we are here in the future to meet the needs of injured or orphaned wildlife. All that is needed is a short statement in your will or trust. Here are some sample wordings*:
Residual: (after other bequests or designations are named)
“I give to Gold Country Wildlife Rescue (Tax ID# 68-0259665), the rest and residue of my estate to be used by Gold Country Wildlife Rescue wherever the need is greatest.”
Portion:
“I give to Gold Country Wildlife Rescue (Tax ID# 68-0259665), ___% of my estate to be used by Gold Country Wildlife Rescue wherever the need is greatest.”
Specific Amount:
“I give to Gold Country Wildlife Rescue (Tax ID# 68-0259665), the sum of $___ of my estate to be used by Gold Country Wildlife Rescue wherever the need is greatest.”
*Please note that this is merely suggested wording; please consult your attorney or an estate planning professional when preparing legal documents.