Leave your legacy - Legacy Giving

Leave a Legacy of Compassion at Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary

Thank you for considering making a lasting impact on the lives of animals who have already given so much. By including Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary (EIN 84-1561923) in your estate planning, you are ensuring that our mission, rescuing, rehabilitating, and providing lifelong care for former research and teaching animals, continues far into the future.

Why Legacy Giving Matters

Even if you do not consider yourself wealthy, you can still make a meaningful difference. Many of our supporters will one day include a modest bequest in their will. 

“If every adult in America included a $100 charitable gift in their estate plan, billions of dollars would flow to causes they believe in.”

When you plan a gift to Kindness Ranch, your compassion outlives you and becomes part of the story of hope for countless animals.

Types of Legacy Gifts

• Bequests by Will or Living Trust: “I give, devise, and bequeath to Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary, EIN 84-1561923, located at 854 State Highway 270, Hartville, WY 82215, the sum of $____ or ____% of my estate.”
• Beneficiary Designations: Name Kindness Ranch as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance policy, or bank account.
• Charitable Gift Annuities or Remainder Trusts: Provide income for yourself or loved ones now while leaving a gift for Kindness Ranch later.
• Real Estate or Other Assets: Contact us to discuss how property, securities, or other non-cash assets may be used to support our mission.

Why Choose Kindness Ranch?

• We are committed to fear-free, force-free, compassionate-based care for all animals entrusted to us.
• Each legacy gift directly supports our mission of providing lifelong sanctuary and adoption opportunities for animals formerly used in research or teaching environments.
• We uphold the highest standards of stewardship and transparency, giving your legacy meaning, accountability, and lasting impact.

Sample Gift Language

To assist your attorney or advisor, you may use wording such as:

“I give and bequeath to Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization located at 854 State Highway 270, Hartville, WY 82215, EIN 84-1561923, ____ dollars (or __ percent of my estate) to be used for its general charitable purposes.”

Please confirm exact naming and address with your advisor or attorney, as charitable law varies and precision matters.

Next Steps

1. Contact your estate-planning attorney or financial advisor and indicate your intention to support Kindness Ranch.
2. Provide them with our full legal name, address, and EIN:
   • Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary
   • 854 State Highway 270, Hartville, WY 82215
   • EIN: 84-1561923
3. Let us know (if you’re comfortable) about your planned gift so we can honor and thank you, and ensure your intentions are fulfilled as you wish.
4. Download our Legacy Giving Packet (PDF) for detailed guidance.

Recognition and Privacy

Your legacy matters — and so do your wishes. You may choose to remain anonymous or be recognized publicly; we will honor your preference. Our commitment is to ensure your gift is used in accordance with your wishes and our mission.

Questions or Need Guidance?

Please reach out to us, we’re here to help you turn compassion into permanence.

• Email: john@kindnessranch.org or info@kindnessranch.org
• Phone: (307) 735-4177
• Address: 854 State Highway 270, Hartville, WY 82215

By planning a gift today, you ensure that tomorrow’s animals will always know safety, care, and compassion, thanks to you.