Ways to Donate

Many employers make it easy to give — and may even double your donation!

1. Check with your employer, ask if they offer payroll deductions or donation matching.
2. Request a match, complete your company’s match form and designate:
   Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode
   EIN: 68-0272499
   Address: 6101 Enterprise Dr, Ste B & C, Diamond Springs, CA 95619
   Mail To: P.O. Box 5017, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
3. Let us know
   Email newshelter@animaloutreach.net or call 530-324-5337 so we can track your gift.
4. Keep your records
   We’ll send you an acknowledgment letter and tax receipt.

✅ Your gift could go twice as far — saving more animals in need.

Give Tax-Free Through Your IRA

1. If you’re 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA (a Qualified Charitable Distribution). It won’t count as taxable income, and it may also count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
2. Contact your IRA administrator (Fidelity, Vanguard, Schwab, etc.) and request a Qualified Charitable Distribution to:
   Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode
       EIN: 68-0272499
       Address: 6101 Enterprise Dr, Ste B & C, Diamond Springs, CA 95619
       Mail To: P.O. Box 5017, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
3. Notify us so we can thank you and track your gift.
   📧 newshelter@animaloutreach.net | ☎ 530-324-5337
4. Keep your records — you’ll receive a tax receipt from Animal Outreach.

✅ Your IRA gift can help more cats and dogs while lowering your taxable income.

 How to Donate Stock or Mutual Funds

Donating appreciated securities is a tax-smart way to support Animal Outreach while helping more animals in need.  

1. Contact your broker, ask them to transfer shares in-kind to:
   Firm: Fidelity Investments
   DTC #: 0226
   Account Name: Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode
   Account #: Z32737645
   EIN: 68-0272499
2. Notify us by email newshelter@animaloutreach.net or call 530-324-5337 with:
   -Your name and contact info
   - Stock name and number of shares
3. Keep your records
   You’ll receive a gift acknowledgment. Value is based on the stock’s average fair market value on the transfer date (consult your tax advisor).

✅ Avoid capital gains tax
✅ Claim a charitable tax deduction
✅ Make a bigger impact for animals

Questions? Contact us at newshelter@animaloutreach.net| 530-324-5337
Address: 6101 Enterprise Dr, Ste B & C, Diamond Springs, CA 95619
Mail To: P.O. Box 5017, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Bequests, Beneficiary, & Planned Gifts

Leave a lasting gift to ensure animals are cared for well into the future.  

1. Ways to Give
   - Bequests – Name Animal Outreach in your will or trust.
   - Beneficiary Designations – Add us to a retirement plan, life insurance, or bank account.
   - Gift Annuities or Trusts – Provide income for you or loved ones, with the remainder supporting Animal Outreach. 
2. Speak with your attorney or financial advisor.
   - Provide Animal Outreach’s info:
   Legal Name: Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode
   EIN: 68-0272499
   Address: 6101 Enterprise Dr, Ste B & C, Diamond Springs, CA 95619
   Mail To: P.O. Box 5017, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 
3. Notify us so we can thank you: newshelter@animaloutreach.net| 530-324-5337 
4. Keep your records — you’ll receive a gift acknowledgment. 

✅ Your legacy gift ensures a brighter future for cats and dogs for generations.