Donate a Bed and Give the Gift of Comfort
Our new shelter will house each dog in a run instead of the cramped cages we have currently. We would like for each dog run and cat cage to have a comfy bed for napping! We will need 25 large and 25 medium dog beds and 50 cat beds to outfit the entire shelter.
We have partnered with Kuranda to offer a special 28% donation discount and the beds ship directly to the shelter in your name. This gift is 100% tax deductible. Your bed donation will make a world of difference to the animals Click here to donate a bed!!
Donate by Mail
Download a Donation Form here. Please make your check payable to Portsmouth Humane Society and mail to:
2704 Frederick Blvd.
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Join the Monthly Giving Program
The Monthly Giving Program is an ideal program for donors wishing to break down their donations into manageable amounts that fit their charitable giving goals. Monthly Giving Program members choose a set amount to be automatically charged to a credit card at the first of every month. This program allows you to make a great impact on the welfare of our animals, one month at a time!
Download a Monthly Giving Program Form here.
The Portsmouth Humane Society is a 501 (c)(3) organization; our Federal Tax ID number is 54-0560059. Our policy is to not sell, rent or trade our donors' personal information to any other entity.
Annual Giving Club
Our Annual Giving Club is reserved for those who make a yearly gift to support our efforts of helping animals in need. Through our Annual Giving Club we can acknowledge and thank those whose generous annual gifts ensure that our doors remain open year after year. The Annual Giving Club membership is renewed annually and is based upon total annual gifts. Following are the Giving Club levels:
Supporters...................Under $100
Bronze Paws................$100 - $499
Silver Paws..................$500 - $999
Gold Paws....................$1,000 - $4,999
Platinum Paws.............$5,000 - $9,999
Emerald Paws.............$10,000 - $14,999
Diamond Paws............$15,000 and Up
Acorn Fund
Acorn was a long term resident of PHS, living at the shelter for more than a year and a half. In honor of all that Acorn has taught us PHS has set up a special fund in her name. The Acorn Fund will help to cover the costs of our long-term resident animals in our care. Please consider making a gift to her fund -- it is only through your support that we can continue this commitment to saving the lives of the animals that need us most.
General Operations
Donations to the General Operating Fund support the daily operations of the facility.
Spay/Neuter Fund
The Spay/Neuter Fund supports low-cost or free surgeries to qualifying pet owners. This fund also supports our Trap Neuter Return (TNR) Program. Through the TNR Program participants may trap feral cats on their property, bring them to PHS to be fixed and vaccinated, and then return the cats to their colony so they may live out their lives in peace.
Care Fund
The Care Fund provides medical treatment to animals while they are in the care of the shelter.
Donate Your Old Cell Phone and Help PHS Earn Cash!
Collect your old cell phones and bring them to PHS - we can turn them in and receive cash back. Ask your friends and family if they have donations too - the more phones turned in, the more money raised!
FoodLion
Help Our Organization Earn Cash!
The more you shop at Food Lion the more cash we can earn.
Log on to foodlion.com to register your MVP Card for our organization. Our
organization code is 252445. This will automatically earn credit for the
organization, every time you use your MVP Card .If you do not have an MVP Card
you can get one at any Food Lion location or online at foodlion.com. Click here to register your MVP card.
Ebay
Portsmouth Humane Society is part of the eBay Giving Works program. You can support our mission when you buy and sell on eBay. Here’s how:
Buy: You can find whatever you're looking for on eBay – from baseball cards to new cars and more. When you do, shop for items that benefit us. You can get a great deal and support PHS at the same time!
Sell: You can also support PHS when you sell on eBay. Just designate our organization to receive 10-100% of your final sale price the next time you list something great.
GoodSearch
Download the GoodSearch toolbar and raise money for PHS every time you use it! Each time you search the web using GoodSearch's Yahoo-powered search engine a penny will be donated to PHS. Also, every time you shop online at 1,000 participating stores including Amazon, eBay, Target, Apple, Staples, Expedia, etc., a percentage of your purchase will be donated for free! The site also has thousands of money-saving coupons!
http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/portsmouth-humane-society
Matching Gifts
Many companies match their employees' donations to registered non-profit organizations, such as Portsmouth Humane Society. Please consider having your gift matched by your employer. Contact the Human Resource Department at your company for more information.
"Animal Friendly" License Plate
When you purchase an Animal Friendly License Plate through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, PHS will receive $15 per plate*! Click here to learn more
*Your car must be registered to Portsmouth for PHS to receive the funds.
Car Program
Donate your old, unwanted vehicle and raise funds for PHS! The used vehicle donation Car Program tows your unwanted car for no cost, sells the vehicle and distributes the proceeds to PHS. You will receive a tax deduction for your donation and will feel great about helping the animals at PHS. Please contact us at (757) 397-6004 for more information.Download the Car Program form here.
As a donor you can support the animals at PHS now or designate your generous gifts for the future. There are several options for Planned Giving which can be customized to fit your preferences.
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General Bequests
Your support of the animals can be never ending. Remembering PHS in your Will with a bequest can provide care, protection and save lives after you are gone. Choose an unrestricted bequest, allowing PHS to direct your gift to where it will have the greatest impact, or a restricted bequest, allowing you to designate to which fund you would like the gift to be used. |
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Charitable Lead Trusts
A Charitable Lead Trust involves the transfer of assets to a trust specifying that the income be paid to PHS for a term of years. Following that time, the remaining interest can pass on to an individual beneficiary, such as a child or grandchild. These may be structured in different ways to meet your particular needs. Your lead trust can be established during your life or testamentary, and can be arranged so that estate and gift taxes are substantially reduced. You may avoid capital gains tax on the sale of the appreciated asset, and you may receive an immediate tax deduction for your gift to the trust. |
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Life Insurance Policies
Another Planned Giving opportunity is to name PHS as the beneficiary of your life insurance. You may receive an income tax deduction for the present value of the policy as well as any premiums you pay after the gift. |
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Gifts of Stock
Donating appreciated stock is one of the most beneficial gifts you can make. Your tax savings are potentially great and the impact on PHS programs is profound. To donate gifts of stock contact your financial adviser with instructions to make the transfer to PHS. If the stock has appreciated significantly, you will avoid paying the capital gain taxes due if you were to sell the stock.
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To discuss your planned giving opportunities, please contact
PHS Executive Director at (757) 397-6004.
*This document is not intended as legal or tax advice. Please consult with your attorney, accountant or other tax advisor concerning your particular situation*
