Legacy Giving

What will your legacy be?

By including East Bay SPCA in your will, estate or financial plans, you can:

Leave a legacy of love for your family, pets and for generations to come.
Support both animals and people now and in the future by ensuring the continuation of East Bay SPCA’s lifesaving mission, programs and services.
Take advantage of valuable tax and financial benefits.

For additional information on including East Bay SPCA as part of your legacy, please contact Vice President of Philanthropy Julie Henderson (510)746-5111 or jhenderson@eastbayspca.org.

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Taking the time to create a living trust, will or other legal document now can provide you with the peace of mind that your plans have been formalized and will be carried out according to your wishes and specific instructions. And yet, as important as a will or living trust is, only 40% of American adults actually have a plan in place according to a 2019 survey by Caring.com.

FreeWill provides you with an easy, fast and free online tool to create a legal will that can be expanded or altered at any time. Including East Bay SPCA as a charitable beneficiary in your free will is a powerful way to ensure the continuation of our work and mission in the future.

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More Ways to Give

For questions or more information on any of these topics, please contact Vice President of Philanthropy Julie Henderson (510)746-5111 or jhenderson@eastbayspca.org.

Bequest

Gifts made through a will or living trust. Donors can designate a specific amount, percentage, or residue of their estate.

Charitable Gift Annuities

A contract where the donor transfers assets to the nonprofit in exchange for regular lifetime payments. After the donor’s lifetime, the remaining balance supports the nonprofit.

Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRT)

A trust that provides income to the donor or other beneficiaries for a set period, with the remainder going to the nonprofit.

Charitable Lead Trusts (CLT)

A trust where the nonprofit receives income for a specified term, and the remaining assets go to the donor’s heirs or other beneficiaries.

Retirement Plan Beneficiary Designations

Naming the nonprofit as a beneficiary of an IRA, 401(k), or other retirement accounts. These are often tax-efficient gifts.

Life Insurance

Donors can name the nonprofit as a beneficiary of their life insurance policy, or they may transfer ownership of an existing policy to the nonprofit.

Real Estate Gifts

Donating property outright or through a bequest. Some nonprofits also accept "retained life estates," where donors gift property but retain the right to live there for life.

Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)

Donors recommend grants to nonprofits from their DAF. They can also designate any remaining assets in the DAF to go to the nonprofit.

Stocks and Securities

Donating appreciated securities, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, to avoid capital gains taxes while benefiting the nonprofit.

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Our Information

Legal Name: East Bay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)
Legal Address: 8323 Baldwin St., Oakland, CA 94621
Federal Tax ID: 94-1322202
Organization Status: 501(c)(3) non-profit

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