Ways to Support our Organization
Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara, operating under the DBA of Therapy Dogs of America, accepts gifts for purposes that will help the organization further and fulfill its mission. We urge all prospective donors to seek the assistance of personal legal and financial advisors in matters relating to their gifts, including the resulting tax and estate planning consequences.
DONATIONS – Individual donations are a critical component of funding our operations and programs. Donate $1,000 or more each year and be part of our PAWSitive Pack. Learn more HERE
PLANNED GIVING – Download our Letter of Intent
Bequests and Beneficiary Designations under Revocable Trusts, Life Insurance Policies, Commercial Annuities and Retirement Plans – Donors are encouraged to make bequests to Therapy Dogs of America under their wills, and to name Therapy Dogs of America as the beneficiary under trusts, life insurance policies, commercial annuities and retirement plans.
Charitable Remainder Trusts – Therapy Dogs of America will accept designation as a remainder beneficiary of charitable remainder trusts.
Charitable Lead Trusts – Therapy Dogs of America will accept designation as an income beneficiary of charitable lead trusts.
Tangible Personal Property – All gifts of this nature will be reviewed by our Gift Acceptance Committee
Life Insurance – Therapy Dogs of America will accept gifts of life insurance where Therapy Dogs of America is named as both beneficiary and irrevocable owner of the insurance policy. The donor must agree to pay, before due, any future premium payments owing on the policy.
Marketable Securities – Marketable securities may be transferred electronically to an account maintained at one or more brokerage firms or delivered physically with the transferor’s endorsement or signed stock power (with appropriate signature guarantees) attached. All marketable securities will be sold promptly upon receipt unless otherwise directed by Therapy Dogs of America’s Gift Acceptance Committee. In some cases, marketable securities may be restricted, for example, by applicable securities laws or the terms of the proposed gift; in such instances the decision whether to accept the restricted securities shall be made by the Gift Acceptance Committee.
Real Estate – All gifts of real estate are subject to review by the Gift Acceptance Committee. Prior to acceptance of any gift of real estate other than a personal residence, Therapy Dogs of America shall require an initial environmental review by a qualified environmental firm. If the initial review reveals a potential problem, the organization may retain a qualified environmental firm to conduct an environmental audit.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 2025 – Become a Community Partner and support our programs in a designated region or a general support of everything we do!
PAWSitively Amazing Partner – $10,000
- Logo on Website & Email Campaigns
- Social Media Announcement
- Press Release to local media
- Acknowledgement in EOY Report
Tail Waggin’ Partner – $5,000
- Social Media Announcement
- Logo on email campaigns
- Acknowledgement in EOY Report
Purple Bandana Partner – $2,500
- Social Media Announcement
- Acknowledgement in EOY Report
Program Partner – $5,000
Support a specific program and/or an area served
(e.g. Santa Ynez Valley Program Partner)
- Social Media & Email Announcement
- Thank You included on website under Program Listing
- Acknowledgement in EOY Report
For more information about these and other long-term giving options, please contact us via our Contact page.