Though our time on earth is fleeting, the difference we make can be both lasting and profound. Imagine leaving a legacy that reflects your deepest values while ensuring that the causes you care about during your lifetime are sustained and advanced for generations to come.
By leaving a gift to NAVS in your estate plans, you become part of our Legacy Society – a community of visionary benefactors united by compassion, generosity, and a shared commitment to building a better future for all living beings.
Lasting Legacies Begin with Thoughtful Planning
Planned giving provides a meaningful way to take care of those dear to you, while creating your legacy of lifesaving through charitable organizations like NAVS. Bequests are one of the easiest and most flexible ways to make a gift through a simple provision in your will or trust. Here is an example of suggested language you can include in drafting a bequest that meets your intentions:
“I give and bequeath to the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS), a tax-exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, EIN# 36-2229588, with principal offices presently located at 444 N. Wells Street, Suite 406, Chicago, IL 60654, (the sum of $_______) (all or _______% of my residual estate) for the general purposes of the organization.”
You may choose to:
- Leave a specific dollar amount
- Donate an asset such as real estate or securities
- Allocate a percentage of your estate
- Or contribute the remainder after other provisions are met
Charitable bequests are just one of many powerful ways you can support NAVS through planned giving. As you will learn while exploring this site, some options can even provide income and significant tax benefits during your lifetime. We strongly recommend consulting with your attorney or financial advisor to identify the giving strategy that aligns with your financial and personal goals.
Thank You for Your Consideration
On behalf of all of us at NAVS – and the animals whose lives will be touched by your generosity – thank you for considering a legacy gift. Your support will secure the vitality of NAVS for future generations of advocates and spare countless animals from needless suffering. Together, we can ensure that your legacy endures in a brighter, kinder tomorrow where compassionate science thrives for the benefit of animals and humanity alike.
