Planned Giving

Leave a Legacy of Love for Animals

When you include Gulf Coast Humane Society in your estate plan, you ensure that animals in the Coastal Bend will receive care, compassion, and second chances for generations to come.

Gift planning helps you turn your savings into lifesaving while meeting your personal, financial, and estate-planning goals.

Include Gulf Coast Humane Society in your will or living trust. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after other bequests are fulfilled.

Name GCHS as a beneficiary of your retirement account, life insurance policy, or bank account. This is one of the simplest ways to make a planned gift.

A charitable remainder trust provides you or your beneficiaries with income during your lifetime, with the remainder going to GCHS. This can offer significant tax benefits.

If you are 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA to GCHS — up to $100,000 per year. This counts toward your required minimum distribution.

Recommend grants to GCHS from your donor advised fund. This provides immediate tax benefits while allowing you to support our mission over time.

Gifts of appreciated assets such as stocks, bonds, or real estate can provide significant tax advantages while supporting our lifesaving work.

Keeler Legacy Society

Become a member of the Keeler Legacy Society

When you leave a gift to Gulf Coast Humane Society through your estate plan, you will become a member of the Keeler Legacy Society. Leaving a gift comes with the peace of mind of knowing that your savings will continue, leaving a legacy of kindness for dogs and cats in need, even after you're gone. Connect with us to learn more about how you can join the Keeler Legacy Society.

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Ready to start planning your legacy?

We'd love to speak with you about how your generosity can create a lasting impact. No obligation — just a conversation about your goals.

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