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Other Ways To Support Patriot PAWS
Want to maximize your donation while potentially reducing your tax burden? Consider giving through a Legacy Gift, Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), or a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF).
Strengthen your impact
Leave a Legacy With Patriot PAWS
Planning your estate is more than distributing assets—it's an opportunity to create a legacy that reflects your values and provides lasting support to the causes you care about.
Your Legacy, Their Future
We believe in a future where every Veteran who needs a Service Dog has access to one, free of charge. By including Patriot PAWS in your estate plans, you help ensure that Veterans today, and for generations to come, are able to receive the gift of independence, companionship, and hope through the life-changing work of Service Dogs.
Whether you're just beginning to consider your estate plans, or you're ready to take the next step, we're here to support you in creating a plan that reflects your values and impacts lives long into the future.
Why consider a legacy gift to Patriot PAWS?
A legacy gift is a powerful way to extend your impact beyond your lifetime. Your support will:
- Fund the training, care, and placement of future Service Dogs.
- Honor those who have served by ensuring they receive the assistance and support they deserve.
- Create a ripple effect of impact, enabling future generations of Veterans to live fuller, more independent lives.
- Provide potential financial benefits, such as reducing estate taxes, while ensuring your values continue to guide your charitable giving.
Sample Bequest Language
Here is sample language to consider including in your estate documents:
"I give to Patriot PAWS Service Dogs, a nonprofit organization located at 254 Ranch Trail, Rockwall, TX 75032, the sum of $____ (or ___% of my estate) to be used for its general purposes."
Patriot PAWS Tax ID (EIN): 04-3815107
A Legacy That Lives On
Many planned gifts cost nothing during your lifetime, and you retain the flexibility to adjust your plans if your circumstances change. Your legacy ensures that Patriot PAWS' mission lives on.
Your legacy gift is an investment in a future where no Veteran is left without the support of a dedicated Service Dog. Together, we can build a world where every Veteran who needs a Service Dog receives one—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
How you can help
Ways To Leave a Lasting Legacy
There are several flexible options to support Patriot PAWS through your estate:
Beneficiary Designation
Name Patriot PAWS Service Dogs as a beneficiary of your retirement account (such as an IRA or 401k), life insurance policy, or bank account.
Stocks and Securities
Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares is an effective way to support us. This method may allow you to avoid capital gains tax while receiving a charitable income tax deduction for the fair market value of the asset.
Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend grants to Patriot PAWS from your donor-advised fund during your lifetime and as part of your estate plan.
Charitable Remainder Trust
Provide income for yourself or loved ones for life, with the remainder supporting Patriot PAWS.
Bequest in Your Will or Trust
Include a provision in your will or trust designating Patriot PAWS as a beneficiary of a specific dollar amount, percentage of your estate, or particular asset.
Gifts of Real Estate or Personal Property
Donate property, vehicles, or other personal assets to benefit our programs.
How To Get Started
Your generosity will help ensure that Patriot PAWS continues to provide life-changing Service Dogs, at no cost, to Veterans for decades into the future.
Lauren Vaughan, Director of Development
Email: lvaughan@patriotpaws.org
Phone: (972) 772-3282
Address: 254 Ranch Trail, Rockwall, TX 75032
All conversations are confidential and non-binding.
1. Review your current estate plan and consider your charitable goals.
2. Consult with your attorney or financial advisor to explore options for including a gift to Patriot PAWS in your estate plan.
3. Discuss your intentions with your loved ones.
4. Contact us! We would be honored to discuss how your legacy can make a difference.
Give Smarter
Support Patriot PAWS Through QCDs & DAFs
We believe in giving back to those who have given so much. Make a lasting difference in the lives of Veterans, while also making the most of your charitable giving.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
If you’re at least 70 1⁄2 years old, you can make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA to Patriot PAWS through a Qualified Charitable Distribution. A QCD lets you:
- Satisfy all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
- Reduce your taxable income.
- Make a direct, meaningful impact on the lives of Veterans and Service Dogs.
Make a QCD to Patriot PAWS
By choosing to give through a QCD, you can support our mission without increasing your taxable income—it’s a win for you and a win for those we serve. Here's how you can get started:
- Contact your IRA custodian and request a distribution directly to Patriot PAWS Service Dogs.
- Use the following information:
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
A Donor-Advised Fund allows you to recommend grants to Patriot PAWS over time, creating a flexible and impactful way to give. You can:
- Support Patriot PAWS Service Dogs through your DAF at any time.
- Recommend recurring or one-time grants that fit your charitable goals.
- Receive an immediate tax deduction at the time you fund your DAF.
Recommend a Grant to Patriot PAWS
Your DAF contributions help us provide high-quality Service Dogs, training, support, and care, ensuring no Veteran gets left behind.
To recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund to Patriot PAWS, please use the following details:
Patriot PAWS Service Dogs
Tax ID (EIN): 04-3815107
Address: 254 Ranch Trail, Rockwall, TX 75032
Support Our Mission Today
Your Gift, Their Future
When you give through a QCD or DAF, you’re doing more than making a donation—you’re investing in a Veteran’s future, giving them the support of a dedicated Service Dog, and ensuring they never face their challenges alone.
Together, we can give back to those who have given so much. To ask a question or notify us of your gift, reach out to:
Lauren Vaughan
Email:lvaughan@patriotpaws.org
Phone: (972) 772-3282
