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Many employers will generously match the gifts of employees, spouses, and retirees. Please request a matching gift form from your human resources department and send a copy to Love me Like a Dog Inc. info@lovemelikeadog.org

To mail your form, please use this address:
LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc.
3441 BRAEBURN CIR
ANN ARBOR MI 48108-2619

For more information, please email us at info@lovemelikeadog.org

If you hold securities, which would result in a long-term capital gain if sold, you can make a gift to LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc. save on capital gains tax on the appreciation.

It is recommended to speak with your tax advisor about the latest IRS rules and regulations. To transfer securities to LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc. via Wire Transfer DTC, please use this information:

Bank of New York Mellon
DTC # 0443
Beneficiary Account Number: 0000-0000
Beneficiary Name: LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc
Originator to Beneficiary Information (OBI): Donor Name

If your broker requires further information, have them contact Bank of New York Mellon at 1-212-495-1784

BEQUESTS TO LOVE ME LIKE A DOG INC.

When you decide to leave assets to LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc in your will or trust you are making a BEQUEST.  You can name LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc in a variety of ways: as either a direct beneficiary of specific assets such as real estate, art, jewelry, Certificates of Deposit, cash, etc. or as a beneficiary of a percentage or lump sum of your assets.

For example, if you wished to leave 50% of your assets to your family or friends and 50% to LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc, or a specific dollar amount, alternatively.

DESIGNATE LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc AS A BENEFICIARY OF SECURITIES FUNDS, BANK ACCOUNTS OR PENSION/RETIREMENT FUNDS

For specific types of assets, such as stocks and bonds, bank accounts, pension or retirement plans, you can designate LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc as a beneficiary and avoid probate (and save fees) on these assets.  These types of accounts make excellent charitable gifts because the funds in these accounts become non-taxable if they are transferred to a tax-exempt organization like LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc.

GIFTS OF ACCOUNTS OR SECURITIES ACCOUNTS

One simple way you can include LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc in your estate plans is to designate us as a beneficiary of your securities or bank accounts. All you need to do is to fill out a “Transfer upon Death” or “Pay on Death” form provided by your financial institution. This approach is a simple, low-cost way of making a lasting contribution to LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc. Upon your death, the specific gift will pass to LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc directly from your financial institution. Most states permit this approach, but not all.

PENSION/RETIREMENT FUNDS

Your pension account is designed to benefit you during your retirement. What happens if you pass away with funds remaining in your account? Did you know that you could name a charity like LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc. as a beneficiary to that account? Did you also know that your heirs may have to pay both income tax and estate tax on the money in your retirement account should you pass away before all the funds are disbursed? Retirement accounts are tax-deferred, meaning that income tax is not paid on the funds in the account until those funds are distributed. Because LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc is a Non-profit Public Charity Organization,  tax- exempt, distribution from your retirement account to LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc would be tax-free.  This option has the added benefit to your estate and heirs as the value of the contribution reduces the taxable estate.

To designate LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc as a beneficiary of your retirement or pension account, simply request and fill out a beneficiary account form from your retirement fund manager.

DESIGNATE LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc. AS THE BENEFICIARY OR “OWNER” OF YOUR LIFE INSURANCE POLICY

You can either designate LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc as a beneficiary of all or a portion of the policy proceeds.    This is a simple, cost-effective procedure and will keep the insurance proceeds out of probate. An estate tax deduction is permitted for up to 100% of the proceeds received by LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc, which can save your estate substantial taxes and leave more for your heirs.

Simply contact your insurance provider and request a beneficiary form.

CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST (CRT) CONTRIBUTIONS

Another way to give donations to LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc is a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT).  A CRT is a way that you can make a significant future gift to LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc now while receiving either a fixed income (Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust—CRAT) or a variable income (Charitable Remainder Unitrust—CRUT) from the value of the assets placed in the trust. These kinds of trusts have a great advantage over simply making an outright gift while you live or in your will. That advantage is the present tax deduction. Not only are you eligible to take a charitable tax deduction for the value of the gift, but you avoid paying a capital gains tax on the appreciated value of the asset.

RETAINED LIFE ESTATE TO LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc.

You can give your home, farm, or other real estates to LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc now, while continuing to use or live in that property until your death (or some shorter term, if that is what you specify), and receive substantial charitable income tax deductions and gift/estate tax savings. After your lifetime, LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc will sell your property and use the proceeds to continue our mission concerned not only with the wellbeing of dogs in America but also with the need of support dogs for our War Heroes, Children with medical conditions, and vision-impaired individuals, who could benefit from an excellent four-legged companion; a best friend.

CURRENT GIFTS OF APPRECIATED SECURITIES

Current gifts of appreciated stocks or mutual funds are a quick, easy and, tax-efficient way to make a lasting contribution to LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc. When you make a gift of stocks or other securities to LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc, you are eligible to take an income tax deduction of a specified percentage of your adjusted gross income. Additionally, when you donate your appreciated security, you will avoid the capital gains taxes you would have paid if you had sold the security outright.

Please use the information below to fill out your beneficiary forms:

Name of organization: LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc
Address:   3441 BRAEBURN CIR, ANN ARBOR MI 48108-2619
Tax ID#:  85-2918348

LOVE ME LIKE A DOG Inc non-profit Public Charity Organization is organized and existing under the laws of the state of Michigan, where contributions can be deducted 100%, under IRC Section 170, and according to IRS section 2055, 2106, or 2522 qualified to receive tax-deductible bequests, devises, transfers and gifts.