Ways to Give


Since 1899, The Anti-Cruelty Society has worked to prevent cruelty to animals and advance humane education. This work is made possible only by the generous donations of our supporters as we receive no government funding. If you are interested in supporting our mission, contributions can be made in a variety of convenient ways.

  • Tributes (Including Honors & Memorials, Tribute Board, The Lenore Shapiro Adoption Garden, and Kitty/Canine Condos)
  • Annual Giving
  • Estate and Other Planned Gifts (The Rose Fay Thomas Society)
  • Naming Opportunities
  • Sponsorships
  • Transfers of stock or Other Securities
  • Vehicle Donations
  • Wish List

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The Anti-Cruelty Society is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We receive no federal, state, or local government funding. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by IRS laws. Additional information on supporting the Society may be obtained by conta

 

cting Nadine Walmsley at:

The Anti-Cruelty Society
157 W. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 644-8338 ext. 301
nwalmsley@anticruelty.org

The Anti-Cruelty Society greatly appreciates your support!

 

 

 

 

 

T, or online. Your contribution may be made by cash, check, credit card, transfer of securities, or through an estate or planned gift.


Donate Your Vehicle

For information on donating your vehicle to benefit the animals of The Anti-Cruelty Society, click here.

Annual Giving

The Anti-Cruelty Society receives no government funds and gifts of any size are crucial to the Society. Gifts may be unrestricted or restricted to a particular area such as dog or cat care, spay/neuter, the Anti-Cruelty Dog Fighting Initiative, or any other program or project. Gifts of $100 or more will be recognized in the Society’s Annual Report.

Levels

  • Friend Circle $10-99
  • Bronze Paw Circle $100-249
  • Silver Paw Circle $250-499
  • Gold Paw Circle $500-999
  • Platinum Paw Circle $1,000-2,499
  • Compassion Circle $2,500-4,999
  • Leadership Circle $5,000+

Monthly Giving

Monthly giving is a wonderful and generous way to help The Anti-Cruelty Society. Dedicated supporters like you make a monthly gift that provides a consistent, reliable stream of income, which allows us to focus resources on our mission of preventing cruelty to animals and advancing humane education through our lifesaving programs. Members find it an easy way to budget their charitable giving. We will send you a monthly email reminder, or you can provide us with a credit card you would like us to charge and amount on the date that you select each month.

Tributes (Honors and Memorials)

Contributions in any amount, given in honor or in memory of a person or animal will be acknowledged with a card. Please provide the name of the honoree, the name and address of the individual(s) to be notified, and your name as it should appear on an acknowledgement. Tributes will be listed in the next printed edition of Animal Crackers, the Society’s newsletter.

Tribute Board

Located in The Anti-Cruelty Society’s Adoption Center lobby, the Tribute Board provides lasting recognition for a beloved pet or person. For a contribution of $500, we will include a name on the board. Names are listed in chronological order as received.

Kitty/Canine Condos

A gift of $750 provides annual care, food, and medication for the animals that pass through one of our Adoption Room kennels. A small plaque will be placed on the kennel, worded as you choose, recognizing your gift for a period of twelve months. Many people renew their condos each year; the plaque’s copy may be changed at that time.

Group contributions are welcome—celebrate a loved one’s birthday, wedding, graduation, baht mitzvah, or other occasion with a year’s worth of recognition while helping to care for deserving animals on their way to their new permanent, loving homes.

Special Gifts

Special gifts to the Society help to accomplish goals that require significant financial support such as building and renovation projects and the underwriting of special initiatives. Multi-year pledges can be made in many cases. Naming opportunities are available to recognize major contributions that assist the Society with building, renovation, and endowment projects.

Lenore Shapiro Adoption GardenLenore Shapiro Adoption Garden

The Lenore Shapiro Adoption Garden in named in the memory of a long time supporter and friend of the Society. The garden provides a lovely, picturesque setting for potential adopters to socialize with dogs or contemplate their cat adoption. A gift of $1,000 underwrites a personalized wall tile in the garden. A larger contribution underwrites a bench. Gifts to the Adoption Garden assist in the maintenance of the garden as well as animal care.

Transfers of Stock or Other Securities

Please contact the Development Office at (312) 645-8001 to obtain information on how to contribute this type of gift to The Anti-Cruelty Society. Stock gifts are sometimes received without a donor’s name included. Proper instructions are necessary to allow us to acknowledge and record your gift appropriately.

Estate and Other Planned Gifts
The Rose Fay Thomas Society

Gifts to The Rose Fay Thomas Society will be used to ensure the future of The Anti-Cruelty Society. Planned gifts such as annuities and trusts may provide you with funds during your lifetime while also providing for The Society. Gifts of whole life insurance policies and IRAs are increasingly popular ways of giving, as are gifts of real estate. We would be happy to provide you, your attorney, or your financial planner with language for your will or other estate planning documents.
Named after the founder of The Anti-Cruelty Society, The Rose Fay Thomas Society recognizes individuals who have included The Anti-Cruelty Society in their will or other estate plans. Trust and annuity gifts, gifts of real estate, and gifts of insurance policies also qualify the donor. There is no cost for membership. Members who wish to be listed are recognized on a donor board in our lobby as well as in the Annual Report and newsletters. Membership benefits include: gift of a lapel pin designating membership, a discount in The Anti-Cruelty Society Store, a reduced rate on Dog Training Classes, and invitations to events throughout the year including the annual meeting. As a member, you can schedule a private tour of the facilities for yourself and your friends.
The most important benefit, of course, is the knowledge that your gift will care for the animals in perpetuity.

Sponsorships

The Anti-Cruelty SocietyListed below are the events that The Society hosts annually to raise funds for our mission of preventing cruelty to animals and advancing humane education through the programs and services we provide to, and for, the animals. Each of our sponsorship packages contains the opportunity for visibility within the community, recognition through event materials, and/or at an event, and media exposure. We would be happy to discuss the ability to create greater benefit for your company before and during any of our events. We will tailor our sponsorship packages to align this investment with your company's goals for the coming fiscal year. To discuss any opportunities that interest you, please contact Nadine Walmsley at (312) 644-8338 Ext 301 or nwalmsley@anticruelty.org

  • Bark in the Park - Held the first Saturday in May each year, this 5k walk and morning of fun brings together 3,000 dog lovers, most with their dogs in tow. After enjoying a leisurely walk along beautiful Lake Michigan , attendees can participate in a number of fun activities, including contests, agility courses, enjoy treats provided for the pups and their companions, or visit our small business pavilion. Participants receive a t-shirt, goody bag, admission to the contests and activities, food and refreshments.

  • Let’s Pet Together – A summer social for pups and their companions take place in mid-July. Animal lovers come out to enjoy great food, creative summer cocktails and refreshing treats for the pups, along with a silent auction featuring some great items and 50/50 raffle for those who would rather take a chance at winning some cash. Ticket price includes a goody bag, two cocktails and food for both the pups and people.

  • Canine Cruise – A 90 minute cruise in June along the river and out onto Lake Michigan allows the doggies to relax with their two-legged companions and visit with other pups. Ticket price includes the ride, refreshments, and treats for the pups (when the cruise is over).

  • Dog Wash – Pups come out for a refreshing bubbly fun bath time, taking place late each July on the rooftop of our parking garage. Our volunteers are on hand to bath and groom the pups, while our behaviorists are standing by to answer any questions or concerns their owners might have. Free refreshments are provided for the pups and their people. Price is based on the weight of the dog. Prizes are awarded for the tiniest, smelliest and funniest looking doggies.

  • It’s Raining Cats & Dogs – Our annual fall benefit is held in October at the Society. Hundreds of guests enjoy a variety of live music, wonderful food, wine and cheese tastings, a martini bar, themed rooms, live and silent auctions all to be enjoyed while some of our adoptable dogs and cats are chaperoned through the crowds looking for their potential future family. Ticket price includes a goody bag, and a wonderful evening in a fun and creative setting.

Sponsorships for special events or other programs at the Society may qualify you to become a member in our Pet Partner Program. Please ask for details when you call or write.