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.
Endowment Fund
We have established an endowment fund at Placer Community Foundation. Your contribution to the Gold Country Wildlife Rescue fund will help us secure future income on an annual basis. The greater our fund grows, the greater the financial support we will receive.
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.
Our mailing address is:
P.O. Box 4162
Auburn, CA 95604