. . . Take a "behind the scenes" look on what it takes day-to-day to run a shelter that cares for and adopts over 150 cats a year!Funding Support
Eglin Pet Welfare is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, charitable, nonprofit organization. Cash gifts are very important to Eglin Pet Welfare and are the easiest way to support our work. You can simply write a check or make a secure donation via a credit card. Donations are deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
100% of all monetary donations go directly to maintain the shelter and to provide a safe and healthy environment for the animals while they wait to be adopted into a forever home of their own!
Eglin Pet Welfare will put your gift to work immediately on behalf of our animals.
The donations are used for:
- Veterinary services (rabies shots, spay/neutering, medical procedures)
- Cat and dog food (includes special diet foods as prescribed by a vet)
- Supplies (cleaning material, cat liter, office supplies)
Wish to make a Donation...
Download the mail in Donation Form here.
By CHECK mail to:
Eglin Pet Welfare
P.O. Box 1914
Eglin AFB, FL 32542
Via ONLINE click here:
Although there are some restrictions and annual limitations in the tax code, you can generally take a charitable deduction on your income tax return for the cash amount or fair market value of your gift.
Other Ways to support...Charitable & Estate Planning
We always welcome and truly appreciate your cash gifts. Did you know that there are other ways to give and support Eglin Pet Welfare? Please consider gift-giving plans as an integral part of your total estate planning. We encourage you to discuss these methods with your financial and legal advisors to determine a strategy that is most appropriate for you.
Bequest - By naming Eglin Pet Welfare in your will, you leave a legacy without giving up assets during your lifetime. A specific bequest in your will may help you save on estate taxes.
A Final Act of Love
To our friends who wish to remember Eglin Pet Welfare in their Wills,
the following form is recommended:
"I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Eglin Pet Welfare,
whose shelter is located on Range Road, Eglin Air Force Base,
Florida, 32542, the sum of $_________.
These funds are to be used for the purpose of operating and
maintaining the shelter as determined by the Eglin Pet Welfare
Board of Directors." (It is suggested that you take this form to
your attorney so that your specific request may be incorporated
into your will.)
Living Trust - You (or a beneficiary) receive the income from trust assets, and you name who will ultimately receive the remainder of the trust assets. Since the trust assets bypass probate, the terms are private.
Insurance Policy - You may be able to take a charitable donation when you name Eglin Pet Welfare as beneficiary and assign us ownership of a life insurance policy. And since the proceeds are removed from your estate, you may benefit from reduced estate taxes.
Stocks and Bonds - There are no capital gains taxes on the appreciation in value, no second tax on accumulated earnings by averting a dividend distribution, and you may benefit from an income tax deduction for the charitable contribution.
Securities or Real Estate
Memorials or Gifts - Many donations to Eglin Pet Welfare have been inspired by the memory of loved ones. Our pets are devoted companions who give us their friendship, love and acceptance. Often, the loss of an animal friend can be one of life's most difficult experiences. Making a donation to Eglin Pet Welfare is a personal way to honor the memory of a pet or person. This meaningful gesture will keep the spirit of a lost loved one alive, while helping all the animals.