a gift for our equines

Rescue

adoption

sanctuary

Your legacy gift gives life and hope to our rescues

what is a legacy gift?

     By choosing Wings Programs Equine Rescue & Sanctuary as a beneficiary in your will, trust or other legacy plan, you actively impact the lives of countless animals for generations to come! These animals have been through so much and your generous contribution will help give them the lives they deserve, full of love and positive human interactions.
     In addition to knowing your gift will change the lives of rescue animals for good, there may be potential opportunities with financial and tax benefits.
     • Reduce your taxable estate
     • Lower your income tax bill
     • Avoid capital gains tax
     • Honor a loved one, two-legged or four, by donating in their name

     Be sure to ask your attorney or an estate planning professional about potential benefits and please seek advice from legal counsel when including Wings Programs in your estate planning.

CONSIDER YOUR OPTIONS

Give via a Will or Trust
     • Give a specific dollar amount Donate an asset such as land, real estate or stock
     • Leave a percentage of your estate
     • Give the entirety of your estate

     A will or trust is a popular choice by many because it is easy, flexible, and intentional in the effort to support causes that you care most about. We also understand that sometimes life has other plans, and you may need to change your intended gift. Estate planning can be updated or changed as needed. We want you to make decisions that feel right for you and your family!

Writing Sample:
"I give to Wings Programs, Inc. Equine Rescue & Sanctuary, a Montana 501(c)(3) nonprofit located at 208 Rusty Spur Way, Corvallis, Montana, 59828, (the sum of $____) (all or ___percent of my residual estate) to be used for its general purposes.
Tax ID Number: 46-3496992

Do You Have Life Insurance?
     If you don't have life insurance yet or do but are considering a new policy, low automatic payments set up your gift for so much more impact in the future. If you do have a life insurance policy and would like to support Wings Programs animals, there are two ways you can use your policy for good:
    
1. Designate Us!
     You may choose to name Wings Programs as a full, partial, or contingent beneficiary of any policy, including your employer sponsored life insurance at no cost to yourself!

2. Directly Donate!
     If you no longer need a life insurance policy (whether paid in full or with ongoing premium payments), you may choose to donate outright to Wings Programs where we would have the option to either hold or surrender the policy to receive the cash value at the time of the donation.
Remember you may be eligible for tax savings when naming us as owner of the policy, and if you continue to make premium payments post donation, they are tax deductible. Ask your insurance provider for more details!

What are the benefits of being a legacy donor?
     Including Wings Programs in your estate planning is one way of showing the world that you care about the well-being and happiness of animals who've sacrificed so much for humankind. There are also possible tax benefits that you should discuss with your financial planner.

I've included Wings Programs in my will! Now what?
     Thank you for so generously including our animals in your estate planning! Please take the time to fill out our Confidential Bequest Intention Form below. It is a nonbinding document that will solely be used for our records and give us the ability to recognize you as a legacy donor with gratitude.

What is the address and tax identification # of Wings Programs, Inc.?
Our address is: 
Wings Programs, Inc.
208 Rusty Spur Way
Corvallis, MT. 59828

Our tax ID number is: 46-3496992

Who do I contact about my planned giving?
     In addition to your attorney or an estate planning professional, you may contact us at [email protected] to ask questions, request a specific purpose for your gift, or email your bequest intention form. Please note that Wings Programs does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice, and this information is for educational use to demonstrate charitable giving options and arrangements with our organization.

QUALITY ANIMAL CARE ASSURED
     We are proud to have received GuideStar's highest level of recognition for our dedication not only to our animals, but also to the fiscal transparency of our work. We are also the only equine rescue in Montana to be verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). Verification means that Wings Programs meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals.

CREATE YOUR LEGACY TODAY
     After exploring the many options there are to give a promising future to rescue and sanctuary animals, the next steps are to consult with a legal professional on which plan is right for you! We've included suggested language and the necessary information you'll need in the next section to make providing for these animals as easy as possible!
Once you've established your planned giving, please let us know via phone, email, or our nonbinding intention form below.

For Ease and Simplicity
"I give to Wings Programs Equine Rescue & Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization with its principal operations located at 208 Rusty Spur Way, Corvallis, MT, 59828, (the sum of $___________) (all or ______percent of my residuary estate) to be used for its general purposes.
Wings Programs, Inc. is a charitable organization located in Corvallis, Montana and is exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Tax Identification Number: 46-3496992

Confidential Bequest Intention Form
Thank you for choosing us as an organization close to your heart! This form is nonbinding and holds no legal promise of any future donation to Wings Programs, Inc. We understand bequests are revocable and that your plans may change for any reason. You may fill out and submit the form below or download the form PDF.