10804 McConnell Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098

(815) 337-5563

info@hahs.org

JOIN THE HAHS

LEGACY CIRCLE.

At the Hooved Animal Humane Society (HAHS), your compassion can live on through a meaningful and lasting gift—a bequest or estate gift that ensures the continued rescue, rehabilitation, and protection of hooved animals well into the future. Bequests are tremendously crucial to ensuring our long-term ability to provide humane care for equines and other hooved animals—not just in Illinois, but across the United States.

The HAHS Legacy Circle is for individuals who leave a gift to the Hooved Animal Humane Society through their will or estate plan. As a Legacy Member, your generosity becomes part of HAHS’s enduring mission to safeguard the welfare of hooved animals.

Leave a Lasting Legacy for Animals in Need

The HAHS Legacy Membership is a permanent membership for individuals who grant a gift to the Hooved Animal Humane Society through their will or estate planning.
Bequests are tremendously important to ensure our future as a provider of humane care for hooved animals, both in the state of Illinois and throughout our country. Bequests can include a sum of money, a deferred gift, real estate, residuary estate, and endowments.
Donors are encouraged to file a copy of the relevant will with our organization. An individual can either indicate a specific bequest to our organization or bequeath a percentage of the residual of their estate.

You can support HAHS in a number of flexible ways throgh your estate plans:

 
 
 
1. Include HAHS in Your Will or Living Trust
You may choose to:

-Leave a specific dollar amount

-Designate a percentage of your estate

-Donate a particular asset
 
-Bequeath a portion or all of your residuary estate.
 
Sample language:
“I give and bequeath to the Hooved Animal Humane Society (HAHS), a nonprofit organization (Federal Tax ID: 23-7150339), located at 10804 McConnell Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098, the sum of $__ (or __% of my estate) to be used for its general charitable purposes.”
We encourage donors to file a copy of the relevant section of their will with our organization for our records and future planning.
 
 
2. Beneficiary Designations
 
HAHS can be named as a beneficiary of:
 
-Retirement accounts (IRAs, 401(k)s)
-Life insurance policies
-Bank or investment accounts (via payable-on-death or transfer-on-death designations)
 
3. Real Estate Gifts
 
-Retained Life Estate: You may donate your personal residence or farm and continue to live in or operate it during your lifetime. This type of gift can provide a current income tax deduction while still retaining use of the property.
 
-Outright Gift of Real Estate: Alternatively, you may choose to transfer ownership immediately to HAHS, providing immediate support for our mission.
 
4. Deferred Gifts and Endowments
Bequests can also take the form of deferred gifts or the creation of an endowment, offering ongoing support to protect future generations of animals.

A benefactor can also obtain a current income tax deduction by making a charitable gift of a personal residence or farm (while retaining the right to occupy the residence or operate the farm for the duration of his or her life).
A donor may also choose to make an outright gift of a residence or farm, which would provide the immediate financial support the organization needs to achieve its mission.
All bequests and gifts to the Hooved Animal Humane Society are deductible from the donor’s adjusted gross estate. For further information on how you can begin these long-term plans, please contact your attorney.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tax Benefits
 
All bequests and charitable gifts to HAHS are deductible from the donor’s adjusted gross estate, which can result in significant estate tax savings. Please consult your attorney or financial advisor to explore the option that best aligns with your goals.
 

Let Us Know
 
If you have already included HAHS in your estate plans, or are considering doing so, we would love to hear from you. Not only does this help us plan for the future—it allows us to recognize your incredible generosity (with your permission).
We welcome you to become part of our Legacy Circle, a special group of donors who are building a better future for hooved animals through planned giving.

 
 
Contact for Planned Giving
You can provide the information below if your financial institution needs a contact name.
If you need additional information or you would like to notify us of your intentions, please contact us:
Cynthia Glensgard
Executive Director
Hooved Animal Humane Society
📍 10804 McConnell Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098
📞 (815) 337-5563
📧 info@hahs.org

 
Secure the future of animal welfare. Leave a legacy of compassion with a bequest to HAHS.