Planned Giving

A Legacy of Love and Care

Remembering the Windham County Humane Society (WCHS) in your will demonstrates a lasting commitment to provide care and shelter for animals in need. Contact your lawyer for information on how to make a bequest gift to WCHS. Our Federal EIN number is 03-6016140.

You can designate WCHS as a:

  • Direct beneficiary of specific assets within your estate

  • General beneficiary of a portion or percentage of your estate

  • Contingent beneficiary of assets designated for loved ones should they not survive

Planned Giving Guide

Your bequest to WCHS can take any of several forms*:

  • Outright bequest: bequeath cash, securities, jewelry or any other personal property to WCHS.

  • Devise of real estate: bequeath real estate, land or buildings to WCHS.

  • Beneficiary designation: name WCHS as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy or bank account.

  • Trust beneficiary: name WCHS as either the beneficiary of the income from a trust or beneficiary of a trust at its termination.

*Note: Non-cash assets will generally be converted to cash.

Through your caring and thoughtful planning for the future, you are enabling us to continue to help thousands of abused and neglected animals annually.

Further Assistance

  • Please contact Maya Richmond, Executive Director, at maya@windhamcountyhumane.org

  • WCHS offers this information as a courtesy. Please contact your attorney for professional assistance in preparing and executing all legal documents.