Charitable Planned Giving
Gifts of Assets and Bequests

Gifts of Financial Assets at Any Time

There are several ways of donating to help the pets at ARRI. Gifts of mutual funds, stocks, bonds, IRAs, cash, or other financial assets are wonderful ways to support the shelter. 

Examples are: 

  • Stocks & Mutual Funds:
    • Gifts of appreciated securities, such as mutual funds or stocks, directly to a charity may help you avoid capital gains tax and net investment tax.
  • IRA:
    • If you are 70 ½ or older, a gift distribution from your IRA directly to a charity will allow you to avoid reporting income directly from an IRA distribution.
    • The IRS allows you to use a required minimum distribution from your IRA as qualified charitable distribution on a tax-free basis.
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Insurance Policies
  • Real Estate sale proceeds

If you would like to discuss gifts of assets, or to schedule a time for an ARRI tour, please email Jeanine Conrady at jconrady@animalrescueri.org.

Bequests – Leaving a Legacy of Love

When you include Animal Rescue Rhode Island in your estate plan, you ensure a lasting and powerful legacy of saving lives. Establishing a bequest to benefit our homeless animals is a personal decision, and we are honored by those who make ARRI part of their final wishes. All planned gifts, regardless of size, are truly appreciated and allow us to continue our lifesaving mission.

If you would like to discuss planned giving, please email Jeanine Conrady at jconrady@animalrescueri.org. 

Official Bequest Language

Legal name and address: 

Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island
P.O. Box 458, Wakefield, RI 02880

Federal Tax ID: 05-028243

Telephone Number: (401) 783-7606

Sample Bequest Wording 

“I give, devise and bequeath to the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island (tax identification number 05-0282432) a charitable corporation under Rhode Island law, now maintaining its headquarters in Rhode Island at 506B Curtis Corner Road, Peace Dale, RI, 02879, _________ % of the rest and residue of my estate.”

Neither Animal Rescue Rhode Island nor its staff provide tax or legal advice. Please consult with your attorney and tax advisor regarding your personal circumstances and to see how you can include ARRI in your Planned Giving. Thank you.

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