The following pages will offer ideas as to how you can help shape
and develop our future through your support of the Detroit Zoological
Society.
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Enjoying
the butterfly garden at the Detroit Zoo's Wildlife Interpretive
Gallery
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We believe the rewards you will accrue through your generosity
will add up to much more than just your potential tax savings,
because in giving to the Zoo you help preserve and perpetuate
an important legacy of caring and concern about the natural world
for future generations.
There are as many different ways to support the Detroit Zoological
Society as there are needs for your support. But planning a gift
is more than just finding a need. There are a lot of factors to
consider. If you recently decided to investigate planned giving
as an option, you might want to take a moment to consider some
of the following factors.
Another reference tool for your use is our chart briefly describing
some of the charitable means that are available to you, How
Can I...?
Take a moment to see how people - perhaps in circumstances similar
to yours - have found ways to support the Detroit Zoo and in turn
enrich their lives while providing needed support to others. Names
and situations have been altered to preserve confidentiality.
Some examples are a composite of donor stories created to illustrate
an opportunity more clearly. Your personal circumstances will
determine the best planning strategy for you, and we are glad
to answer questions and offer suggestions in complete confidence.
Just click on the links below to learn more.
Come face to face with breathtaking
views of underwater seals and polar bears at the Detroit
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If you have already included the Detroit Zoological
Society in your estate plans, please let us know by calling us
(Alice Elwood 248-541-5717, ext. 3704) or filling out our estate
intention form. We would like to assist
you in making certain your intentions will be carried out. If
you have not written a will yet, regardless of your charitable
intent, please consider
this.
Individual circumstances will vary - as with all
tax and estate planning, please consult your attorney or estate
specialist. We will be glad to answer questions and offer suggestions
confidentially based on your personal circumstances. Please call
us or e-mail us (see contact
page). You may also use our information
request form.
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The Detroit Zoological Society partners
with the Community Foundation of Southeastern Michigan to
provide services for Pooled Income Funds and other trusts.
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allowing you to read about news and information as it relates
to planned giving. To return to these pages, please close the
new browser window. You can also use the box below to have our
news and information e-mail sent to you quarterly.
The site
map lets you navigate to any page within Planned Giving. Should
you have any concerns regarding the privacy of information you
might furnish us, please visit our privacy
statement page.
Now click here
to meet Ann and David. Or click on the gift option you would like
to visit for more information.
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