If you are over 70 and a half years of age, you can use your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), and any additional distribution from your IRA to make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) directly to the Chautauqua County Humane Society, so it does not create taxable income for you.

Gifts by Beneficiary Designation

A gift by beneficiary designation is one of the easiest gifts to give because it costs you nothing now, does not require a lawyer, and you can change your beneficiaries at any time. Name The Chautauqua County Humane Society, Inc. as a beneficiary of your retirement account, life insurance plan, bank account, or other assets. Email Holly Mullard at hmullard@chqhumane.org or call 716-665-2209 x214 for help making these changes and learn more. We can help you from start to finish including getting and helping you fill out the correct paperwork to make the changes easily.

1. Retirement Plan Assets– You can simply name The Chautauqua County Humane Society, Inc. as of all or a portion of your retirement plan to better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and life-saving care.
2. Life Insurance Policies– You can name The Chautauqua County Humane Society, Inc. as a beneficiary of all or a portion of your life insurance policy. With this arrangement, the Chautauqua County Humane Society will receive the proceeds of your policy after your lifetime tax free. You can change your beneficiary at any time, and you may reduce your estate taxes.
3. Bank or Brokerage accounts– This is one of the easiest gifts to give and one of the most useful in accomplishing your philanthropic goals. The next time you visit your bank, you can name The Chautauqua County Humane Society, Inc. as the beneficiary of a checking or savings bank account, a certificate of deposit (CD), or a brokerage account.

Email Holly Mullard at hmullard@chqhumane.org or call 716-665-2209 x214 to set up a time to talk.