When you make a year-end gift to the York County SPCA, you’re doing more than supporting a nonprofit. You’re helping save lives, reunite families, and create brighter futures for animals who have nowhere else to turn.
Your generosity fuels the most essential parts of our work: providing safe shelter for stray and displaced animals, offering medical care and rehabilitation to animals in need of a second chance, and supporting community members who rely on us to help keep families and pets together.
Every contribution helps ensure that animals in York County receive the care and compassion they deserve.
Easy and Impactful Ways to Make a Year-End Gift
Whether you prefer a straightforward donation or a tax-smart giving strategy, there are many meaningful ways to support the YCSPCA before December 31.
- Traditional Gifts
- One-time or monthly donations: Make a gift online, mail a check, or set up a recurring donation. These gifts provide immediate support for animals who need food, safety, medical care, and love right now.
- Gifts Through Retirement Accounts
- Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): If you are 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA. This gift can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and may reduce your taxable income.
- IRA charitable rollover: A similar way to make a tax-advantaged donation directly through your retirement account.
- Gifts of Stock or Securities
- Appreciated stock: Donating stocks or mutual funds you’ve held for over a year may help you avoid capital gains taxes while maximizing your impact for the animals in our care.
- Employer-Based Giving
- Matching gifts: Many employers match charitable contributions — doubling or even tripling your gift. Check with your HR department or benefits portal to see if your workplace participates.
- Legacy and Planned Gifts
- Bequests in your will: A simple, powerful way to leave a legacy of compassion without impacting your finances today.
- Beneficiary designations: Name the YCSPCA as a beneficiary of your IRA, life insurance policy, or retirement plan. It’s an easy way to make a long-lasting impact without changing your will.
Every donation makes a real and immediate difference for the animals who need us most. Thank you for considering a year-end gift to the York County SPCA!
If you have any questions, contact Jessica Hoffman at [email protected] or 717-400-1994.
Please note: The York County SPCA does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice. We encourage you to consult a professional advisor to determine the best giving options for your individual circumstances.
