Other Ways to Give

Make Your Gift Go Further

There are many ways to support Operation Paws for Homes beyond a traditional cash donation. Depending on your circumstances, gifts of appreciated assets, retirement funds, donor-advised funds, cryptocurrency, workplace giving, and planned gifts may offer meaningful ways to support lifesaving while providing potential tax benefits.

Because everyone's financial situation is different, we encourage you to consult your financial, tax, or legal advisor before making a non-cash or planned gift.

Stocks, Securities & Mutual Funds

Turn Appreciated Assets Into Lifesaving

If you own stocks, securities, or mutual funds that have increased in value, donating those assets directly to OPH may be a tax-efficient way to make a charitable gift.

In many circumstances, donating appreciated securities that have been held for more than one year may allow you to avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation while potentially receiving a charitable deduction based on the asset's fair market value. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances, so please consult your tax advisor.

Why Consider a Gift of Securities?

A gift of appreciated securities may allow you to:

Potentially avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation;
Potentially receive a charitable income tax deduction;
Make a larger charitable gift without selling the asset first; and
Put your investment to work helping vulnerable animals.

How It Works

Generally, you can transfer eligible securities directly to OPH. Once received, OPH can liquidate the securities and use the proceeds to support our mission.

If you are considering a securities gift, please contact OPH for transfer instructions before initiating the transaction.

Cryptocurrency

Put Your Digital Assets to Work for Animals

Cryptocurrency can be another way to make a charitable contribution to OPH.

A cryptocurrency donation may provide potential tax advantages while allowing you to turn a digital asset into tangible lifesaving support for animals who need veterinary care, transportation, foster placement, and a second chance.

Depending on your circumstances, donating appreciated cryptocurrency directly to a qualified charitable organization may allow you to avoid capital gains taxes and potentially receive a charitable deduction.

Because tax treatment can vary, we recommend consulting your tax professional before making a cryptocurrency gift.

Donor-Advised Funds

Recommend a Grant to OPH

If you have a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), you can recommend a grant to Operation Paws for Homes.

A DAF allows donors to contribute assets to a charitable account, receive potential tax benefits when they make their contribution to the fund, and recommend grants to eligible nonprofit organizations over time.

Your DAF can be a flexible way to support OPH's lifesaving work, including our rescue, foster, community, transport, and other programs.

Request a Grant

Contact your DAF provider and recommend a grant to: Operation Paws for Homes

Please make sure your provider has our current legal name and tax identification information when submitting your recommendation.

If you have already recommended a grant to OPH, thank you! We appreciate the opportunity to put your charitable dollars to work saving animals.

Qualified Charitable Distributions from an IRA

Turn Your IRA Distribution Into Lifesaving

If you are eligible, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) may allow you to make a charitable gift directly from your IRA to OPH.

For individuals who meet the applicable age requirements, a QCD can be a tax-efficient way to support a nonprofit while potentially counting toward the required minimum distribution for the year.

Current federal rules and limits apply, and eligibility and tax treatment can change. Please consult your financial or tax advisor to determine whether a QCD is appropriate for you.

Generally, the distribution is made directly from your IRA administrator to OPH. Because the gift must meet specific IRS requirements, it is important to follow your financial institution's procedures carefully.

Please contact OPH if you need information to help direct your IRA administrator to our organization.

Employer Matching Gifts

Double the Impact of Your Donation

Your employer may be able to make your charitable gift go even further.

Many companies offer matching gift programs, allowing eligible employees to have their charitable contributions matched by their employer. Some employers may also match gifts made by spouses, retirees, or other eligible individuals.

A matching gift can turn one donation into twice the support for animals in need.

Check with your employer's human resources or community giving department to see whether OPH is eligible for a matching gift.

Planned & Legacy Giving

Leave a Lasting Legacy for Animals

Your commitment to animals can continue for generations.

Including Operation Paws for Homes in your will, trust, retirement plan, life insurance policy, or other estate plans can create a lasting legacy for vulnerable animals.

A planned gift can provide future support for the animals who will need us tomorrow while allowing you to make a charitable impact that extends beyond your lifetime.

You Can Make a Difference Through:

A gift in your will or trust
A beneficiary designation on an IRA or retirement account
A life insurance beneficiary designation
Other planned giving arrangements

Planned gifts can often be made without affecting your current cash flow and may offer tax or estate-planning benefits depending on your circumstances.

If you are considering including OPH in your estate plans, we encourage you to work with your attorney or financial advisor to determine the approach that is right for you.

If you have already included OPH in your estate plans, please let us know. We would be honored to recognize your commitment and ensure that we have the information necessary to properly acknowledge your future gift.

Questions About Giving?

If you're considering a gift of stock, cryptocurrency, a donor-advised fund, retirement assets, or a planned gift and aren't sure where to begin, please reach out to director@ophrescue.org.

We can provide organizational information and help you understand the process for directing your gift to Operation Paws for Homes. We cannot provide individual tax, legal, or investment advice, so please consult your professional advisors regarding your specific circumstances.