Planned Giving

Leave a Legacy Through Planned Giving

A planned gift is any major gift, made in lifetime or at death as part of your overall financial and/or estate planning. In short, a planned gift is one that is arranged in the present to be allocated at a future date. These include gifts of equity, life insurance, real estate, personal property, or cash. Just a simple provision in your will or revocable trust provides for the animals who need your help.

What are the benefits of planned giving?

Planned giving establishes a personal legacy of support for the Bangor Humane Society’s long-term mission of helping animals in need. In short, a planned gift is one that is arranged in the present to be allocated at a future date. Through a planned gift, you may be able to increase your current income or retirement income while reducing taxes on income and estate. Some examples are cash, appreciated property, wills or bequests, trusts, and life insurance.

We are honored to know you feel so strongly about the mission of Bangor Humane Society that you would provide for the care and comfort of homeless and unwanted pets by remembering us in your will. Gifting through your will or trust allows you the flexibility of specifying a dollar amount or a particular asset, such as real estate or stock. It also allows you to donate either a percentage or remainder of your estate. 

You can put your gift to work immediately. And if at some future date your circumstances should change to where your gift to us may no longer be possible, you can change your mind at any time.

There are many income and tax advantages for the donor, depending on the type of gift established. We encourage you to seek the guidance of your attorney, financial advisor, estate planner, or accountant to discuss your options. Please contact our Executive Director, Suzan Prendergast, to discuss your wishes further. Email [email protected], or call 207-942-8902 ext. 105.