Legacy Circle-Bequests and Legacy Gifts
Making a planned gift to the Lowell Humane Society is a meaningful way to carry forward your compassion and concern for animals. In addition, this type of giving may help you achieve specific financial goals, such as reducing or eliminating tax liability.
Bequests
One of the simplest ways to leave a charitable legacy to the Lowell Humane Society is through a provision in your will. Your will provides the flexibility of specifying exactly how you wish to provide for the animals in our care.
Bequests made through your will may take various forms:
- Specific Bequest – directs a specific dollar gift or property to be passed to the Lowell Humane Society. “I leave the sum of __ (dollars) to the Lowell Humane Society (Humane Society – Lowell), tax ID 04-2104400.”
- Percentage Bequest – designates a percentage of the total value of the estate as a gift to the Lowell Humane Society. “I leave the sum of __ (percentage) to the Lowell Humane Society (Humane Society – Lowell), tax ID 04-2104400.”
- Residual Bequest – directs that the Lowell Humane Society receive the remainder of the estate, or a portion of the remainder, after all expenses and other bequests have been made. “I give __ (dollars or percent) to __ if he/she is living, otherwise to the Lowell Humane Society (Humane Society – Lowell), tax ID 04-2104400.” Or “I leave __ percent of all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to the Lowell Humane Society (Humane Society – Lowell), tax ID 04-2104400.”
The decision to include the Lowell Humane Society in your estate plans shows a sincere commitment to animals and a desire for your legacy of love to continue for years to come.
To include us in your will or estate plan, you must specify the following information:
Legal Name: Lowell Humane Society (Humane Society – Lowell)
Street Address: 951 Broadway Street Lowell, MA 01854
Federal Tax ID: 04-2104400
Complete this form and submit to us via mail or e-mail.
Questions & Answers
Who can leave a legacy?
You don’t have to be wealthy to leave a legacy. Everybody has an estate. Your money, property and personal belongings constitute your estate.
How do I leave a legacy?
Contact your attorney, insurance agent, accountant or financial planner. Complete this form and submit to us via mail or e-mail.
Can I leave a gift in memory of a loved one or for a specific purpose?
You sure can, if you state it in your will. By designating your wishes legally, you can guarantee that the legacy goes to the shelter’s programs you care about or for general operating purposes.
Why Planned Giving?
Many Greater Lowell residents volunteer regularly and financially support the animal shelter during their lifetime. When they’re gone, their support is sorely missed.
When you remember the Lowell Humane Society in your will or estate plan, you are giving a gift which ensures that the vital work of the shelter will continue for years to come. Thank you for considering this gift option.
For more information please send an email to legacy@lowellhumanesociety.org
