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Planned Giving

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The Humane Society of Summit County’s Legacy Society is a community of compassionate individuals who believe every animal deserves a safe and loving home—today and for generations to come. By including HSSC in your estate plans, you help ensure that abandoned, injured, and homeless animals will always find refuge, comfort, and hope.

HSSC relies on the generosity of people like you to carry out our lifesaving mission. With your support, we have saved thousands of animals—and with planned gifts, we can continue this work well into the future. Legacy Society members make an enduring impact that allows us to protect vulnerable animals for years to come.

Many people give during their lifetimes, but fewer extend their support through a will or estate plan. By doing so, you can become part of this special group and create a legacy of compassion that lasts beyond your lifetime.

A lasting gift is a meaningful way to honor the people and animals who have shaped your life. Every gift matters—large or small. Charitable giving isn’t just for the wealthy; it’s for anyone who wants their love for animals to live on. Together, we can make a profound and lasting difference.

 Your  Legacy

Ways to Make a Planned Gift

Planned gifts are simple, flexible, and deeply meaningful. You can make a lasting impact for animals in many ways, including:

  • A gift in your will or living trust (bequest)
  • Naming HSSC as a beneficiary of your retirement account or life insurance policy
  • A gift of stocks, mutual funds, or other securities
  • Life income gifts, such as charitable gift annuities or trusts
  • A gift of real estate or other property
  • Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD)

No gift is too small—every contribution helps save lives.

Planned giving is a powerful way to support the Humane Society of Summit County’s mission for years to come while also meeting your own financial goals.

 

The HSSC Legacy Society

The Legacy Society was created to recognize and thank those who have included the Humane Society of Summit County in their estate plans. By joining, you ensure that vulnerable animals will always have a place of safety, comfort, and love.

Recognition & Stewardship

As a Legacy Society member, you will enjoy:

  • A beautiful HSSC Legacy Society enamel pin
  • An annual newsletter
  • Invitations to behind-the-scenes tours and appreciation events
  • Opportunities to meet animals whose lives your gift will change
  • Recognition on our Legacy Honor Wall (if you choose)
  • The joy of knowing your compassion will live on

We encourage you to consult your financial or legal advisor when making a planned gift. Our staff is happy to work with you and your advisors to ensure your legacy reflects your wishes and values.

If you have already included the Humane Society of Summit County in your estate plans, please let us know. Sharing your commitment allows us to thank you and welcome you into the Legacy Society. While we respect the wishes of those who prefer to remain anonymous, confidentially informing us of your gift helps HSSC plan for the future.

How to Join

Contact Amanda Novelli, Director of Development, for our Planned Giving Disclosure Form.

Amanda Novelli
Director of Development
Anovelli@summithumane.org
216-213-1004

Legal Disclaimer

 

The Humane Society of Summit County encourages all prospective donors to seek the guidance of personal legal and financial advisors when making planned gifts, including understanding tax and estate planning implications. The information provided above is for general purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, or investment advice.

HSSC Tax ID: 23-7060744