Giving for the Future: Planned Giving and Bequests
A
bequest or other planned gift is an excellent way to help GREY2K USA
carry on its work today and in the future. If you have questions about
planned giving, call our office toll free at 1-866-2GREY2K (247-3925).
There are several ways for you to make a lasting gift for the greyhounds.
Make an Outright Gift
Direct cash gifts are the most common form of giving and may be unrestricted or restricted - specified to benefit greyhounds in a specific state or to support a particular program. Please contact us before making a restricted gift so we can ensure your gift is managed in a way that carries out your wishes.
Donate to GREY2K USA now.
Gifts stock or other investment property may also be donated to support
our nationwide campaign to end dog racing. Please contact
President Christine A. Dorchak, Esq. for personal assistance.
Leave a Bequest
Providing for GREY2K USA in your will is a “greyt” way to support greyhound advocacy. Here is our identification information:
GREY2K USA, Inc.
P.O. Box 442117
240B Elm Street
Somerville, MA 02144
617- 666-3526
EIN. No. 04-3554776
Because the laws governing wills and bequests may vary from state to state, we strongly recommend that you consult with independent legal counsel. Simply ask your attorney to include a bequest to GREY2K USA in your current will or trust. You may also instruct counsel to add a codicil (addendum) that inserts new provisions into an existing testamentary document.
For help with planned giving, please feel free to contact our Boston attorney, Ann Hochberg of Broude and Hochberg at 617-748-5100. She will provide sample bequest language and answer any questions you may have about this process.
Establish a Charitable Gift Annuity
Charitable gift annuities are a great way to make a substantial contribution to GREY2K USA while ensuring that your own financial needs are met. With a gift of cash or securities (minimum $5,000), you can have the satisfaction of making a major gift to GREY2K USA and receiving guaranteed fixed payments for life (for yourself and/or another annuitant). The payout rate on a gift annuity is based on your age (and, if appropriate, the age of the second annuitant) at the time the gift is made. We suggest you obtain legal counsel to establish a charitable gift annuity.
Add a Beneficiary to your Retirement Plan
By naming GREY2K USA a beneficiary of your IRA, 401k, 403b, pension, or other retirement plan(s), you can make a significant charitable gift while leaving other assets to your heirs. Many plans simply require you to fill out a form listing GREY2K USA as a beneficiary. Please check with your plan administrator or financial advisor for the best way to add or change beneficiaries of each plan.
If you have already included GREY2K USA in your estate plans, please contact Christine Dorchak toll free at 1-866-2GREY2K (247-3925).
Thank you for caring about the greyhounds!
** GREY2K USA is a non-profit 501(c)4 advocacy organization and there are no limits on how much one individual can give. Personal and corporate contributions are acceptable. Because GREY2K USA actively lobbies for greyhound protection, contributions are not tax deductible. **
