Leave A Lasting Legacy For Bernese Mountain Dogs
For those who have loved a Bernese Mountain Dog, the bond is unforgettable. Their gentle nature, loyalty, and joy leave a lasting imprint on our hearts. By including the Bernese Mountain Dog Charitable Foundation (BMDCF) in your legacy plans, you can ensure that love lives on—protecting and supporting this remarkable breed for generations to come.
Planned gifts create enduring support for the BMDCF’s mission to advance health research, rescue efforts, and education for and about the purebred Bernese Mountain Dog. Your legacy gift helps give future dogs the chance to live healthier, safer, and happier lives.
Here are several meaningful ways to make a lasting difference.
A bequest allows you to care for Bernese Mountain Dogs beyond your lifetime. By naming the BMDCF in your will or trust—through a specific gift, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after other distributions—you make a powerful statement about what matters most to you. This type of gift costs nothing today, yet has a profound impact tomorrow.
Bequests
Beneficiary Designations
One of the simplest ways to leave a legacy is by naming the BMDCF as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or bank or investment account. This is often as easy as completing a form to ensure your compassion continues to support dogs in need—and does not require changing your will.
Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs)
A charitable remainder trust enables you to receive income for life or a set period of time, while ultimately providing vital support to the BMDCF. These trusts are typically established with an attorney and may require a minimum contribution (often $100,000 or more). A CRT can offer meaningful tax benefits while creating a legacy rooted in love and foresight.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
If you give through a donor-advised fund, you may recommend grants to the BMDCF during your lifetime or name the BMDCF as a successor beneficiary. This allows your generosity—and your devotion to Bernese Mountain Dogs—to continue well into the future.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
If you are age 73 or older, you may be able to make a direct gift from your IRA to the BMDCF through a Qualified Charitable Distribution. QCDs can satisfy required minimum distributions while potentially reducing taxable income—turning a required withdrawal into a gift of hope.
Gifts of Stock
Donating appreciated securities is a thoughtful and tax-efficient way to support the BMDCF. You may receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value while avoiding capital gains taxes—allowing your gift to go further for the dogs you love.
All you need from us is our legal name and federal tax ID.
All charitable gifts should be directed to:
Bernese Mountain Dog Charitable Foundation
838 E. High St. #173
Lexington, KY 40502
Federal Tax ID: 46-5035595
Please consult your lawyer and/or financial advisors to decide what method of legacy giving is right for you.