Charitable gift and estate planning affords you peace of mind and security as you provide for yourself, your loved ones, and your charitable interests. Including the Central Missouri Humane Society in your planned giving allows you to make a meaningful contribution now or in the future to help homeless animals. Options for planning a gift can include bequests through will, charitable gifts annuity, life insurance gifts, and retirement plans. Careful planning is necessary in the use of IRAs and other retirement plans to fund charitable gifts, so please contact your tax adviser. For more information on establishing a gift with CMHS, please contact our development department. 

Did you know that donating your car (even a clunker!) to CMHS is a great way to help homeless animals and receive a tax write-off?

Our program partner handles all of the towing and paperwork and gives you the documentation you need for tax purposes. You get the hassle-free satisfaction of knowing that your vehicle will be sold and the proceeds will be put to work immediately caring for pets in need. If you are interested in supporting your furry friends at the shelter, you can submit your vehicle information here or call our vehicle donation partner, Vehicles for Charity, at 1 866 628 2277.

Many companies sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Check with your human resource department to see if you can increase your gift without impacting your wallet!