DOGS

For many members of our OPHS family, it’s not a difficult question — whether you’ve adopted a pet from our shelter or supported our lifesaving programs, we all want to ensure our four-legged friends are loved and cared for. In the spirit of supporting you and your pets, OPHS is introducing a new tool to give you peace of mind...

No matter your age, estate planning is something everyone should consider — especially if you are a pet owner. Too often we see pets left to fend for themselves because their owner didn't have a plan in place. By writing a will, you can ensure the people and animals you love are always protected. This tool makes the process accessible, secure and easy for all. It takes 20 minutes or less to complete and is totally free. It’s a result of our partnership with FreeWill, which over 170,000 Americans have used to write their legal wills.

Giving Through a Will or Trust

Bequests

A bequest is an act of giving personal property or financial assets such as stocks, bonds, jewelry and cash to an individual or organization through the provisions of a will or estate plan.

Any bequest you choose to leave to Olympic Peninsula Humane Society (OPHS), should best suit your personal objectives.

In your bequest, you can state a specific dollar amount you wish to leave, give property, or decide on a certain percentage of the remainder of your estate (the amount that remains after paying all debts, costs, and other prior legacies).

You may also earmark your gift to be used for general support of our work or for a specific purpose you designate.

A bequest is right for you if...

1. You wish to help ensure Olympic Peninsula Humane Society's future viability and strength

2. You are comfortable delaying immediate income-tax deduction in favor of long-term planning

3. You wish to not affect your current cash flow

If you wish to designate a restricted gift...

You may give your gift for restricted use or specifically to support a particular program or service we provide such as earmarking to care specifically for dogs, cats or to designate funds for emergency medical care.

Because of ever-changing financial needs of charitable organizations, advisors often recommend that restrictions be described, avoiding detailed limitations, and be as broad as possible.

The more limited the restrictions of a bequest, the more important it is to add a provision like the following:

"In the event that such use should prove to be impossible, impracticable or undesirable for any reason as the Trustees may determine, in their sole discretion, they shall then provide for alternative use of the funds in a manner consistent with and reflecting the spirit of the original gift."

A bequest made through a provision in your will or revocable trust:

• Is easy to arrange

• Will not alter your current lifestyle in any way

• Can easily be modified to address your changing needs

• May be given to honor the donor or memorialize a loved one

Gifts From Retirement Plans

If you designate the remaining balance of a retirement plan to a beneficiary other than your spouse, the IRS will tax the remaining balance if it is the largest asset remaining in your estate. This tax is in addition to the estate tax that may be imposed on the account. The result of this additional tax could be up to 70 percent of the value of your retirement plan.

Naming Olympic Peninsula Humane Society as the beneficiary of your retirement plan may be right for you if you wish to leave other assets that are not subject to income tax to your heirs. Olympic Peninsula Humane Society, being a qualified 501(c)(3), will not pay income tax on a gift of remaining retirement plan funds.

A Retirement Plan gift is right for you if...

• You have a retirement plan such as a 401(k), IRA, or other qualified plan

• You want to ensure the most efficient distribution of the assets in your estate and prefer to make a gift to us through your estate plan while balancing your giving between family and Olympic Peninsula Humane Society

How Giving from Retirement Plans Works

What to Do

• Name Olympic Peninsula Humane Society as your beneficiary

• Name Olympic Peninsula Humane Society as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k) or other qualified plan

• Designate Olympic Peninsula Humane Society to receive all or a portion of your plan through your plan administrator

• The balance in your plan passes to Olympic Peninsula Humane Society after your death

Benefits to You

• Your retirement savings are double taxed when you leave it to your heirs, You can avoid this if you designate these funds to Olympic Peninsula Humane Society

• You have flexibility to change beneficiaries if your family's needs change during your lifetime

• You can take regular lifetime withdrawals

General Language Examples

Specific Bequest

You may name Olympic Peninsula Humane Society as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate. This is called a specific bequest.

"I give to the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society - Federal Tax I.D. number 91-6001724, located at 1743 Old Olympic Highway in Port Angeles, WA 98362, the sum of $_____ to be used as its Board of Directors deems advisable for the benefit of animals in its care."

Residuary Request

A residuary bequest comes to Olympic Peninsula Humane Society after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid. It allows you to designate Olympic Peninsula Humane Society as the recipient of all or a portion of the residue of your estate.

"I give to Olympic Peninsula Humane Society, Federal Tax I.D. number 91-6001724, located at 1743 Old Olympic Highway in Port Angeles, WA 98362, (the residue of my estate / _____% of the residue of my estate) to be used as its Board of Directors deems advisable for the benefit of animals in its care."

Contingent Request

A contingent bequest enables you to name Olympic Peninsula Humane Society as an alternate beneficiary of all or of a portion of your estate, which means Olympic Peninsula Humane Society will receive the bequest only if your primary beneficiary or beneficiaries do not survive you.

"If __________ is not living at the time of my death, I give to Olympic Peninsula Humane Society, Federal Tax I.D. number 91-6001724, located at 1743 Old Olympic Highway in Port Angeles, WA 98362, (the sum of $_____ / the residue of my estate / _____% of the residue of my estate) to be used as its Board of Directors deems advisable for the benefit of animals in its care."

Property Bequest

"I hereby give to Olympic Peninsula Humane Society, Federal Tax I.D. number 91-6001724, located at 1743 Old Olympic Highway in Port Angeles, WA 98362, the property herein described to be used as its Board of Directors deems advisable for the benefit of animals in its care."

*Outlines cited in examples are subject to change with modifications in the tax laws, and the like. For legal or tax advice, please consult an attorney to help determine what may be best for your personal circumstances.

Planned Giving Information

• Giving through a Will or Trust

• Giving through a Trust

• Giving of Stock

• Giving through a Retirement Plan

• Gifts of Life Insurance

• Gifts of Property

• Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) for those 70.5 Years or Older

• Gifts through Charitable Remainder Trusts

• Specific Bequest

• Residuary Bequest

• Contingent Bequest

• Property Bequest

As part of your estate plan, consider a future gift to Olympic Peninsula Humane Society (OPHS) and carry on your commitment to helping animals on the Olympic Peninsula. Including OPHS in your estate plans will allow us to plan for the future.

We hope you will consider making a donation to OPHS in your will or living trust.

For more information on charitable giving, please contact your tax advisor, attorney or call us at (360) 457-8206 Ext 304

Olympic Peninsula Humane Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization - Tax I.D. Number 91-6001724

P.O. Box 3124 Port Angeles, WA 98362

Please consult an attorney and/or financial advisor to help determine what may be best for your personal circumstances.

Thank you for considering a vehicle donation to the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society! OPHS is able to sell donated vehicles to add to our ability to fund the care for animals in need in Clallam County.

For assistance with a vehicle donation, please contact us at:

360-457-8206 or email info@ophumanesociety.org and place the words "Vehicle Donation" in the reference line.

Why should I donate my vehicle to the OPHS?

It’s Easy!

You will feel great knowing your donated vehicle will directly help the animals here at OPHS. As we are funded by private donors and organizations and are not affiliated with any other local or national animal welfare organization, nor do we receive any direct state or federal funding, OPHS relies on the generosity of people like you to sustain our services.

Your gift will be used efficiently. Because we manage this program ourselves, there are no “middleman expenses.” Therefore, your vehicle’s sale price goes to OPHS with the exception of direct costs such as processing DMV paperwork.

What vehicles does OPHS accept?

The Autos for Animals program accepts running donated cars, trucks, camper trailers, tractors, motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, RVs, boats, jet skis, and even planes!

Camper/travel trailers and boats are accepted based on condition.

How does Autos For Animals work?

It’s easy and convenient:

1. Call us to set up a day and time for pick-up (if needed) and to begin the process. We will need the title (signed over to Olympic Peninsula Humane Society), keys and the vehicle.

2. OPHS will notify the DMV and send a donation acknowledgment to you.

3. Once the vehicle sells, an official tax receipt is mailed to you acknowledging your charitable deduction.

How is the DMV notified?

If you supply complete VIN and plate numbers, OPHS will notify the DMV that your vehicle has been donated. Once your vehicle has been sold, the DMV is notified who purchased the vehicle.

We recommend that you contact the DMV to let them know the vehicle was donated if the vehicle is titled in a state other than Washington.

If you are donating a boat, it is recommended that you contact the State Marine Board to notify them you have donated your vessel to OPHS.

What if I can’t find the vehicle title?

We may be able to help. The vehicle must be owned outright. Proof of ownership such as vehicle registration or a DMV print out may be requested.

How much can I claim for this vehicle donation on my taxes? How do I do that?

The IRS allows for vehicles with a value of less than $500 to be claimed for the fair market value. Higher value vehicles are claimed for the sales price and you will need to provide us with your social security number for the required IRS tax form (1098-C) so that it can be issued.

Steps Involved

Immediately after receiving your donated vehicle, OPHS will mail an acknowledgment letter providing proof that you donated your vehicle to the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society, an eligible 501(c)3 charitable organization.

After the vehicle sells, a tax-receipt/letter will be mailed to you stating the amount for which the vehicle was sold. If you want to claim a charitable deduction for a vehicle that sells for more than $500, we will need your social security number so that an IRS tax form 1098-C can be issued. For additional guidance on vehicle donations, visit www.irs.gov and see publication

4303.

Can I deliver my vehicle to OPHS?

Yes, and as we have a small staff, this is preferred! Please feel welcome to deliver your vehicle to the either shelter campus. Please call (360) 457-8206 to arrange the vehicle surrender process so we will be available to help you.

Did you know you can shop right from your computer and donate the much needed items that our animals require? From basic cleaning supplies to dog chews and kitty treats: we've compiled our wish lists and posted them to the websites below. We appreciate your thoughtfulness! Don't forget to keep your receipts as those are tax deductible.

The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society graciously accepts items that can be auctioned or raffled off at our events for fundraising purposes. These items help us greatly, not only to create a festive and inviting experience for our attendees, but allow us to raise the funds we need to care for our animals.

Additionally, we are delighted to accept dog food, cat food, kitty liter and gently used pet items to help keep our animal guests comfy and entertained.

We cannot accept medications, and/or items that are not directly associated with animal care.

If you have goods or services that you can donate for this purpose, please contact our office at 360-457-8206

Many generous donations make their way through our doors and into the paws of our animals. We accept contributions from individuals and businesses. We gladly accept toys, bedding, bowls, leashes and harnesses, collars and food for the animals in our care. In addition we accept gently used supplies and new food for our Community Food Pantries and Food Banks in Clallam County.

Food for New Pet Food Pantries

• Dog, dry and canned (adult maintenance)

• Puppy, dry and canned (growth formula)

• Cat, dry and canned (adult maintenance)

• Kitten, dry and canned (growth formula)

• KMR (kitten milk replacer formula)

• Powdered Puppy Milk Formula

Supplies for New Pet Food Pantries

• Pet beds, new or gently used

• Harnesses, new or gently used

• Leashes, new or gently used

• Pet Carriers, new or gently used

• Collars, new or gently used

• Pet toys, new or gently used

• Potty pads, new

• Doggie diapers, new

• Stainless steel or ceramic food/water bowls

Cleaning and Office Supplies for Shelter Use

• Clorox wipes

• Liquid Lysol

• Bleach

• Liquid laundry detergent

• Dish and hand soap

• Paper towels

• Toilet paper

• Kitty litter, non clumping

• Self-laminating sheets

• Regular printer paper

• Dry erase markers

• Hand sanitizer

• New Batteries (AAA, AA, C & D)

Gift Cards for Shelter Animal Use

• Amazon

• Costco

• Petco

• Gas cards

Other Animal Supplies for Shelter Animal Use

• Blankets

• Nylon martingale collars – All sizes, preferably in green, blue and/or red

• Kuranda dog beds

• Nitrile exam gloves - Medium and large size

• Dog shampoo

• Dog harnesses

• Dog beds

• Dog Food Puzzles / Slow Feeder Bowls

• Small sized, soft, training treats – For daily dog training. Brands we like are Zuke’s, Blue Bits, Merrick Power Bites or similar.

• Peanut Butter – New, unopened jars. No Xylitol in ingredients!

• Cat towers

• Cat beds

• Cat and kitten collars

• Cat Food Puzzles / Environmental Enrichment toys

​Toys for Shelter Animal Use

• "Hard" dog chews – Such as Nylabone, Benebone or Bully Sticks. Medium to large sizes preferred

• Kongs – Medium-large sizes, black color ones for heavy chewers

• Balls – Chuck-it brand / thrower, soccer balls, basketballs, large Jolly balls

• Frisbees

• Dog agility tunnels and/or platforms

• Dog agility weaving poles

• Cardboard cat scratchers

• Cat toys with bells

• Cat wand toys

• Cat nip

• Kiddie pools (for dog use)

• Cat / rabbit play tunnels

• Rabbit / guinea pig wooden chew toys

• Rabbit outdoor enclosures / chicken coops in new or gently used condition

Currently DO NOT Need These Items

• Rags

• Towels

• Sheets

• Rugs

Items We CANNOT Accept

• Prescription medications

• Mattresses

• Pillows

• Rawhide chews

• Furniture (unless pre-approved)

• Old clothing

• Foam pads

• Broken crates/kennels

• Old appliances

• Dog chain/choke collars

• Newspapers

Donate stock directly to Olympic Peninsula Humane Society for tax benefits and higher charitable impact in under 10 minutes.

Just answer a few questions about where your gift should go, and make a difference today.

Why charitable stock gifts might be right for you

If you donate appreciated stock directly to charity, you do not incur capital gains tax. And when you give a gift of appreciated stock, it’s both fully tax deductible and over 30% more valuable than if you’d sold it and then donated the after-tax earnings. It’s a no-brainer, win-win way to support the causes you care about.