Leave a lasting legacy

Including Japan Cat Network in a will or other estate plans is an easy way to continue fighting for animal welfare beyond your own lifetime.

Some easy ways to leave a legacy of giving include:

  • Naming Japan Cat Network International as a beneficiary in a will

  • Making a gift through a donor-advised fund (DAF)

  • Naming Japan Cat Network International as a retirement/estate beneficiary

Read on to learn more.

Name Japan Cat Network International as a beneficiary in a will

When planning your will, including Japan Cat Network International in your plans allows you to continue to save lives as part of your legacy.

To leave a sum for JCN to use where it is needed most, simply include language such as the following:

“I give to Japan Cat Network International, a nonprofit corporation of the State of Washington, TAX ID/EIN #88-1477702 the sum of $_____ to be used for its general use and purposes.”

Make a gift with a donor-advised fund (DAF)

DAFs are a popular way to give gifts not only in the future, but today as well!

DAFs are a type of fund where you can grant gifts to chosen nonprofits at your (or your chosen advisor’s) discretion. They can provide some great tax-benefits, too!

DAF gifts can be assigned as reoccurring. Giving can also be anonymous if you wish to do so.

To arrange for a DAF gift, simply alert your DAF-holding organization of the type of gift and amount you would like to assign to Japan Cat Network International.

Name Japan Cat Network International as a retirement/estate beneficiary

Separately or with select DAFs, you can name Japan Cat Network International as the beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy. Donors can remain anonymous if you wish to do so. This method can also provide tax-advantaged benefits to the donor.

Important information

Official name: Japan Cat Network International

TAX ID/EIN #88-1477702

Registered 501(c)3 State: Washington

Already named Japan Cat Network International as a recipient through one of these options?

Let us know so we can thank you!

Please consult your lawyer/financial advisor for details on how to best write your will or organize a DAF.

To ensure a gift can be accepted, we ask that gifts be assigned to “general purpose” so we have the flexibility to use your gift where it will be most effective.

If you are interested in leaving a gift for a very specific purpose, please reach out to us at [email protected] to ensure we will be able to accept a restricted gift for your desired purpose.