Leave a Legacy of Healing and Hope

Legacy giving is a powerful way to ensure your values live on by supporting Veterans for generations to come. When you include Paws for Purple Hearts (PPH) in your estate plans, you help us continue our mission of improving the lives of America’s Warriors through the healing power of service dogs, at no cost to those we serve.

How Legacy Giving Works

Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, is the process of designating a portion of your estate to a nonprofit like PPH. These gifts often take effect after your lifetime and can include a variety of assets, such as cash, retirement funds, securities, real estate, or personal property.

You can make a legacy gift through

  • A bequest in your will or trust,

  • Naming PPH as a beneficiary of a retirement or life insurance account

  • Establishing a charitable trust.

Each method allows you to leave a lasting impact and allows us to continue to carry out our mission

The Importance of Professional Guidance

We strongly encourage you to consult with a qualified attorney or tax advisor when considering a legacy gift. They can help you understand the financial implications, potential tax benefits, and the best strategy for achieving your philanthropic and personal goals.

Legacy Giving

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A group of women and children gathered around a Labrador retriever in an indoor setting with chairs and artwork on the walls. The dog is wearing a red vest labeled 'ASSIST TO PET' and others are petting and interacting with it.
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Ways to Include PPH in Your Estate Plans

There are several flexible and meaningful ways to make a legacy gift

1. Bequests Through Your Will or Trust

You can include a specific amount, percentage, or asset in your will or living trust for Paws for Purple Hearts. We recommend meeting with your attorney or tax professional to explore your options in bequeathing assets to Paws for Purple Hearts.

2. Name PPH as a Beneficiary

A simple and powerful way to make a legacy gift is to name Paws for Purple Hearts as a full or partial beneficiary of:

  • Retirement accounts (such as IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s)

  • Life insurance policies

  • Bank or brokerage accounts

You can do this by completing a beneficiary designation form from your account provider—no need to amend your will or trust. We strongly encourage meeting with a tax professional or attorney to explore your options in naming Paws for Purple Hearts as a beneficiary.

3. Charitable Trusts

If you’re seeking a giving option that provides income to you or your loved ones during your lifetime while ultimately supporting PPH, a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) might be right for you. Alternatively, a Charitable Lead Trust (CLT) allows you to support our mission for a set period before transferring assets to your heirs, often with tax advantages. An estate attorney or financial planner can help set up a trust that aligns with your goals. We strongly encourage meeting with a tax professional or attorney to explore your options in Charitable Trusts.

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We’re Here to Help

If you’re considering a legacy gift or would like to let us know you’ve already included PPH in your plans, please reach out. We’d be honored to recognize your generosity and answer any questions you have. We strongly encourage meeting with a tax professional or attorney to explore your options in giving.

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