Planned Giving
For the Love of Your Dog. For the Future of Your Breed.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) Heritage Society honors donors who have committed to the Foundation through planned gifts. Members of the Heritage Society help secure the future health of their cherished breeds and all dogs, building a legacy that benefits dogs and support the Foundation’s mission to ensure all dogs live longer, healthier lives.
Making a Planned Gift
By making a planned gift, you become an esteemed member of the Heritage Society – an exclusive community of passionate supporters dedicated to transforming the future of canine health. Your commitment not only ensures a healthier future for dogs but also connects you with a network of visionary advocates striving to build a healthier future for dogs through research and innovation.
Bequest
A bequest is a provision in your Will or Trust that directs assets to CHF to support canine health research and education.
Beneficiary Designations
A beneficiary designation allows you to name CHF as the recipient of assets like life insurance or other financial accounts, transferring them directly upon your passing.
Retirement Plan Assets
You can designate retirement plan assets, such as an IRA, 401(k), or other qualified retirement accounts, to CHF as a beneficiary.
Stock Gifts
Gifts of stock allow you to support CHF through planned giving, offering potential tax benefits and leaving a lasting legacy.
Real Estate Gfits
Gifts of real estate allow you to support CHF through planned giving, offering potential tax benefits and leaving a lasting legacy.
Designated Funds
Designated funds ensure your gift directly supports specific areas of canine health research that matter most to you, creating a targeted and enduring mark.
Benefits of Planned Giving
Creating a planned gift not only allows you to make a lasting impact on the future of canine health but also brings personal satisfaction in knowing your legacy will drive innovation to benefit dogs for generations to come. Planned giving also offers financial and tax benefits, including potential savings on income or estate taxes.
Personal Satisfaction of Creating a Lasting Legacy
Experience the joy of creating a meaningful and lasting legacy that reflects your lifelong passion.
Financial and Tax Benefits
Benefit from tax advantages while making a significant and heartfelt contribution to the future of canine health.
Confidence in Your Impact
Ensure your gift drives future health advancements to give back to the dogs that gave you so much throughout your life.
MEMBER STORIES
Inspiration from
Heritage Society Donors
Members of the Heritage Society continue to shape the future of canine health research. Hear from some of valued members who have made a profound impact through planned giving.
