At Joybound People & Pets, we believe in a future where people and pets thrive — together. By joining the Forever Joybound legacy society, you can ensure your compassion lives on, helping animals in need and supporting life’s most important bonds for generations to come.
Let your kindness live on. Join Forever Joybound and leave a legacy of love for people and pets today.
“When my husband and I were updating our trust, we checked out Joybound and it was a no-brainer.”
– Candace, Forever Joybound Member
How Your Legacy Makes a Difference
Your legacy gift helps rescue, heal, and rehome pets, ensures comprehensive veterinary care, enables disaster relief, and supports vital therapy and community programs. Every legacy gift secures a future where more animals find loving homes, and more people experience the joy pets bring.
Forever Joybound recognizes and honors those who include Joybound People & Pets in their estate plans. It is our way of celebrating your lifelong love for animals and people — and extending your positive impact long into the future.
Membership Benefits
When you become a member of Forever Joybound, you will enjoy:
- Heartwarming updates showing the lifesaving difference your legacy is making.
- Invitations to intimate, inspiring events held in gratitude for your generosity.
- Special recognition in our annual Impact Report – or the option to remain anonymous if you prefer.
- A distinctive Forever Joybound membership pin to proudly symbolize your legacy.
- Peace of mind knowing your pets can be enrolled in our Guardian Program for future care (application required).
Simple Ways to Give
There are many easy, flexible ways to create your legacy:
- Include Joybound People & Pets in your will or trust.
- Designate Joybound as a beneficiary of your IRA, retirement plan, 401(k), brokerage account, or life insurance.
- Support our cause while receiving fixed payments for life with a Charitable Gift Annuity.
Sample Bequest Language
To include Joybound People & Pets in your estate plans, share this suggested language with your attorney or advisor:
“I give to Joybound People & Pets, a nonprofit organization located at 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, Federal Tax ID #: 68-0240341, the sum of $___ (or ___% of my estate; or ___% of the residue) to be used for its general purposes.”
Joybound’s Tax ID Information
Legal name: Joybound People & Pets
Address: 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Tax ID#: 68-0240341
Joybound People & Pets is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit.
Already Included Joybound in Your Estate Plans?
Keeping us in the loop about your estate plans is incredibly helpful to our team and helps to make sure your gift is used the way you want it to be.
Questions?
If you have any questions or would like more information — without obligation — contact Andrea Bell, CFRE, Director of Legacy Giving, at [email protected] or (925) 296-3156.
The information provided here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, or financial advice. We recommend consulting with your attorney, tax advisor, or other qualified professional to determine what is best for your individual circumstances.
