Planned Giving

Embark on a legacy of love and compassion for animals by making a planned gift to the Humane Society of New York. Your gift will ensure that our mission to protect and care for animals in need continues for generations to come.

If you have questions or need assistance with planning your gift, please contact Sandra DeFeo at 212-752-4842 ext. 233.

Bequest

You can provide in your will or trust for a gift to be made to the Humane Society of New York. Your gift can be of a dollar amount, specific property, or a share of your estate. For example, if you want to leave a dollar amount, you could include the following language:

Example Language:

I give ____ dollars to the Humane Society of New York, 306 East 59 Street, New York, NY, for its general purposes.

I give ____ percent of the residue of my estate to the Humane Society of New York, 306 East 59 Street, New York, NY, for its general purposes.

IRA or Other Retirement Account

To make a planned gift to the Humane Society of New York from your IRA or other retirement or deferred compensation account, you can simply designate the Humane Society of New York as the beneficiary on the forms provided by your plan administrator.

Example Language:

The Humane Society of New York, 306 East 59 Street, New York, NY, for its general purposes

Life Insurance

To make a gift of your life insurance policy to the Humane Society of New York, name us as the beneficiary on your policy. You can designate all or part of the proceeds of your life insurance policy on the forms provided by your insurance company:

Example Language:

The Humane Society of New York, 306 East 59 Street, New York, NY, for its general purposes

“Pay on Death” Brokerage Accounts and Bank Accounts

Create a “pay on death” brokerage account or bank account to leave your assets to Society after your death. This type of account allows you to control your assets during your lifetime, and then designate HSNY as the beneficiary to receive the balance of the account upon your death.

To create a “pay on death” account, you can contact your broker or bank and ask for the necessary forms. Once you have completed the forms, you will need to designate the Humane Society of New York as the beneficiary of the account:

Example Language:

The Humane Society of New York, 306 East 59 Street, New York, NY, for its general purposes

Please be advised that the preceding is not legal or financial advice. Discuss your specific plans with your lawyer and financial advisor for information and guidance.

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  • Your Gift Counts

  • Your financial contributions are essential in helping us provide services to animals who might not otherwise be able to receive care. Your gift will make a difference in the life of an animal in need right now.

  • Our effective management, led by a dedicated team of professionals working alongside a non-salaried President, Board of Directors, and volunteers, allows us to allocate 97% of funds raised directly to programs.

  • We are honored this achievement has earned us a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator and the America’s Best Charities Seal of Excellence.

  • Together, we safeguard the well-being of the most vulnerable animals, fostering a stronger, more compassionate community for all.

  • Accountability & Finance

    Board Members and Key Staff

    Founded in 1904 to aid the city’s working horses with water troughs, new shoes, blankets, and rest, the Humane Society of New York has continually evolved to meet changing needs. Today, we provide medical care for dogs and cats in our hospital and sanctuary in the Vladimir Horowitz and Wanda Toscanini Horowitz Adoption Center.

    Annual Tax Reports

    View our Audited Financial Statements and Form 990.

    Privacy Policy

    The Humane Society of New York never has and never will sell or share your personal information.

    Tax Information

    The Humane Society of New York is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to the Humane Society of New York are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our tax identification number is 13-1624041.

    Printable Donation Forms

    To send your gift by mail, use our printable Donation Form. Our mailing address, phone number, and email are included for your convenience.