Why is planned giving right for you … and the cats you love?
Planned gifts (most commonly a donation made in your will or trust) cost nothing today and allow you to make an incredible impact on the cats for years to come.
Powerful gifts for the future
These common forms of gifts will help build the future you want to see, for your loved ones and the cats alike. Show what matters most to you with a gift that will save lives for years to come.
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are the most common estate gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will or trust, for free.
Beneficiary designations
Naming Tabby’s Place as a beneficiary of assets like 401(k) or IRA accounts, may help your loved ones avoid unwelcome taxes.
Life-saving gifts for today
Consider a non-cash donation that will have a monumental impact on the cats you love, while supporting your financial goals.
Stocks and securities
Make a major impact for cats in need, while avoiding capital gains taxes, with a gift of stock or mutual funds.
Donor Advised Funds
In just a few easy steps, recommend a life-saving grant to Tabby's Place for tax-efficient giving.
Cryptocurrency
Donate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more to save on taxes and reach many cats who need you.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use your IRA to make tax-free gifts that benefit you and reach many cats who need you.
Please let us know if you’ve already included us in your estate plans!
Tell us about your compassionate plans, so we can express our thanks, encourage others to follow your lead, and ensure your gift will be used as you wish.
Join the Thomas Society
By listing your name among those who have included the Tabby’s Place cats in their future plans, you will encourage others to follow your lead. It will then link to those pages.
Planned giving ensures we’ll be here for cats for decades to come
A gift in your will gives the cats a strong foundation for the future. Estate gifts like yours make sure there will always be a Tabby’s Place for cats who have nowhere else to turn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Gifts of any size go a long way for the cats. Many people choose to leave a percentage of their estate, which scales up or down with your estate size.
Yes. We are happy to honor your preference to remain anonymous.
Yes. You are always free to revise or update your estate plans.
Yes. Neither Tabby’s Place nor FreeWill will ever share your personal information without your permission.
Yes! The Guardian Angel Program gives you peace of mind that, if you are no longer able to care for your cats, they will find a safe and loving haven at Tabby’s Place.
Tabby’s Place has been thriving since we opened in 2003, and we have a formal Succession Plan and Board of Trustees in place to ensure that we will be here for many decades to come. Through the generosity of our donors and the support of our 400+ volunteers and long-tenured staff, we are poised for continued growth. We would be pleased to share specifics with you upon request.
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Already included us in your estate plan? Let us know