Popular tax-smart gifts
Many people are increasingly choosing to give non-cash assets, so they can have a bigger impact at less cost to them.
Explore tax-smart gift options
Learn about gifts that maximize the impact of your support while providing tax benefits for you!
Stocks and securities
Donating stocks or mutual funds is a popular choice because it may help you avoid paying capital gains taxes.
Donor-Advised Funds
Easily recommend grants to Animal Legal Defense Fund for tax-efficient giving.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use your IRA to make tax-free gifts that benefit you and our mission.
Leave a Legacy for Animals
A legacy gift to the Animal Legal Defense Fund is essential for enabling animal protection to flourish in the decades ahead. We could not continue making legal strides for animals without your generous support. Thank you!
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Name: Jenna Benton
Title :Planned Giving Officer
Phone: 707-795-2533 ext. 1034
Email: estates@aldf.org
Already included us in your estate plan? Let us know.
More ways to make an impact
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will (for free!).
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Gifts that pay you back
Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.