Planned Giving

Thomasville Humane depends on the generosity and support of our community. Together, we have improved the lives of thousands of animals in need. While many contribute during their lifetime, few leave planned gifts to continue their support in their estate plans.

Planned giving is a unique charitable tool that allows you to support Thomasville Humane well into the future and fulfills your own financial goals and objectives. Planned giving will ensure that Thomasville Humane can continue its mission for years to come. Gifts large and small are important. Charitable giving is not only for the wealthy. It is for anyone who wants their legacy of love to live beyond their lifetime. Leave a Legacy of Love.

A few ways you can leave a Legacy of Love:

  • Include Thomasville Humane in your will or revocable trust.

  • Name Thomasville Humane as a remainder beneficiary of a life-income arrangement, such as a charitable remainder trust.

  • Designate Thomasville Humane as the beneficiary of qualified retirement plan accounts, such as an IRA, 401(k) or 403(b).

  • Bequeath a U.S. Savings Bond.

  • Make a gift of life insurance.

  • Designate Thomasville Humane as a beneficiary of a bank account.

Whether you wish for your gift to be applied to a specific program or to the greatest needs, we are happy to work with your attorney or estate planner to draft language that ensures your wishes. 

Specific Gift Language

A specific bequest names Thomasville Humane as a beneficiary of a specific amount, specific percentage of your estate, or specific property that you designate.

I give, devise and bequeath to Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society, a non-profit corporation duly existing under the laws of the State of Georgia and located in Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia, in the United States, [$___________] or [___% of my estate] or [an asset], to be used for its unrestricted use and purpose (or for the support of a specific program).

Residual Gift Language

A residual bequest is a gift made to Thomasville Humane after all other bequests, debts, and taxes are paid.

I give, devise and bequeath to Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society, a non-profit corporation duly existing under the laws of the State of Georgia and located in Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia, in the United States, [all or ___%] of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, to be used for its unrestricted use and purpose (or for the support of a specific program).

Contingent Bequest Language

A contingent bequest is a gift that names Thomasville Humane a beneficiary in the event that one of your specific bequests cannot be fulfilled.

If [insert name of primary beneficiary] is not living at the time of my demise I give, devise and bequeath to Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society, a non-profit corporation duly existing under the laws of the State of Georgia and located in Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia, in the United States, the sum of $____ [or all or a specific percentage of the residue of my estate] to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific program).

Legal Disclaimer

Thomasville Humane urges all prospective donors to seek the assistance of personal legal and financial advisors in matters relating to their gifts, including the resulting tax and estate planning consequences. The information above is intended to provide general information on gift giving and should not be used as specific legal, tax, or investment advice.