Giving Societies

The Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation of Winston-Salem is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that rescues and re-homes abandoned, abused and surrendered cats and dogs in the greater Winston-Salem area by providing safety and security through veterinary care and foster homes until they are adopted.

Thank you for helping to transform the lives of the cats and dogs through your support.

Considered AARF’s most passionate animal welfare advocates, The Rescuers Club includes our most generous supporters who make annual contributions from $1,000 and more. Upon joining the Rescuers Club, members will receive special recognition on an annual basis, alerts and insider news, special event invitations and more.

The Rescuers Club giving levels are as follows:

  • Diamond Paw: $50,000+

  • Emerald Paw: $25,000 - $49,999

  • Ruby Paw: $10,000 - $24,999

  • Sapphire Paw:  $5,000 - $9,999

  • Topaz Paw: $2,500 - $4,999

  • Opal Paw: $1,000 - $2,499

 

Our Constant Companions are a dedicated group of animal lovers and advocates of AARF who support us and help save the lives of pets in our community through monthly donations. Schedule your monthly donation today.

 

Remembering AARF in your will, trust or other estate plans allows us to help animals through our industry-leading programs and services.

The Golden Paw Society is our special way of recognizing those whose planned gifts ensure a healthy financial future for our organization and the homeless pets in our care.

PLANNED GIVING

Where there is a will, there is a way

You’ve devoted your life to loving and caring for animals. You can now consider a gift that will sustain AARF’s life-saving mission and help generations of animals long after you are gone.

Gifts through your Will or Living Trust

A gift to Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF) through your will or living trust is a powerful statement of your support for our mission to rescue cats and dogs. Below you will find sample language that you can share with your Attorney or Estate Planner. Simply include this language in your estate document and you can be assured that you played a major role in the rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of needy animals.

“I give to AARF of Winston-Salem, Inc Federal I.D. #56-1932722, 302 Thurston St., Winston-Salem, NC 27103, (the sum of $_____) [OR]____% of the residue of my estate/trust), to be used for its general purposes.”

Gifts through Retirement Plan Beneficiary Designations

Naming AARF as the beneficiary of all or a portion of your retirement plan is a simple way to help our needy animals. Simply designate AARF as beneficiary or contingent beneficiary of an IRA, (401 (k), 403(b), Keogh account or other qualified retirement plan. Upon your death, the designated portion of the unused balance in your account will be transferred to AARF.  

When a retirement account is left to a charity, the organization does not pay the income tax (or, if applicable, estate taxes) that might otherwise be due if left to an individual beneficiary. Making a gift requires merely completing a change of beneficiary form, which may be obtained from a plan administrator. Here is the information you need to name AARF as your beneficiary:

Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation, Inc.
302 Thurston St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Tax ID #56-1932722

Nothing in the Planned Giving section of this site should be construed as legal advice. Certain tax laws may have changed. Please contact your attorney or financial adviser to help you decide what is best for your personal situation