Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Inc.

BARCS Online Donations

Helping homeless animals has never been easier. Now, with a click of your mouse you can support BARCS and help the animals of Baltimore City find new homes. BARCS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Thank you for supporting BARCS!

All transactions are final and non-refundable. Animals and services provided cannot be returned for a refund.

Please keep BARCS in mind for other donation opportunities. You can support BARCS with a planned gift and you may benefit from income and capital gains tax savings when you establish a planned gift. Below are some examples:

• Memorial or Tribute Donation

  To make a donation in memory of a person or pet, please fill out the Memorial or Tribute Form and mail it to Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, Inc, (BARCS), 301 Stockholm Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.

• In Lieu of Flowers (for Funerals or Memorials)

  Suggested text to use for memorials:

  "In lieu of flowers, the family of ______________________ requests your consideration in donating to Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, Inc, (BARCS), 301 Stockholm Street, Baltimore, MD 21230. In honor of ______________________"

• In Lieu of Wedding Favors

  Getting married? Think of donating to BARCS for your wedding favors. Suggested text:

  "In honor of this special day, a gift has been made on behalf of all of our wonderful supportive family and friends gathered here today and those with us in spirit to the Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, Inc. (www.baltimoreanimalshelter.org)"

• Bequests

  Naming BARCS in your will can be a financially responsible way to make a special gift that otherwise may not be possible during your lifetime. Bequests can be designated or unrestricted in any amount.

  A specific bequest directs charity to receive a specific piece of property.

  A general bequest directs charity to receive a specified dollar amount.

  A residual bequest designates all or a portion of what remains after expenses are paid.

  A contingent bequest in effect only if the primary intention cannot be met.

  Suggested language: "I give to the Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, an organization located in Baltimore, Maryland, the sum of $_____________(or Percentage) [or property described herein]."

• Charitable Remainder Trusts

  A Charitable beneficiary receives the remainder interest. It provides financial and estate planning flexibility. Donor transfers property under a trust agreement that specifies how trust income and principal are to be distributed. Trust may be created to become effective during life or at death. An irrevocable trust qualifies for tax consideration if it is in two forms:

  1. Charitable Remainder Unitrust - Provides for payment to the beneficiaries of an amount that may vary. Payment must equal a fixed percentage of the net fair-market value of the trust. Donor determines the fixed percentage, which must be at least 5% of the value of the trust assets. Payments made at least annually.

  2. Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust - Instead of a payout that may vary, the annuity trust provides a fixed payout of not less than 5% of the initial fair-market value of the gift in trust. Makes it suitable for a beneficiary who needs the security of a specific income.

• Retirement Funds (IRA)

  Donors can direct their insurance plans, retirement funds and IRAs in support of BARCS. This designation often allows the donor to make a considerable legacy gift. Careful planning is necessary in the use of IRAs and other retirement plans to fund charitable gifts. IRAs are especially timely this year because 2007 is the last year of the Pension Protection Act, legislation which offers charitably minded individuals, 70.5 years of age and older, a golden opportunity to make gifts from their IRAs and exclude the amount of their gifts from gross income.

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