“I feel very strongly about the need to give back. Although there are many worthy causes which I also support, animal welfare is my priority because animals are so vulnerable and aren’t always given the value they deserve. Those of us who have pets know how much joy and unconditional love they give us. For me, it’s not only about cats and dogs, but about all animals. If they suffer, it bothers me.
That’s why Hawaiian Humane Society’s mission statement aligns with my belief, 'to promote the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals.'
I enjoy giving now to Hawaiian Humane Society, while I am around to see all the great work they’re doing for our precious animals and our community, but I also want to ensure that I continue to support their life-saving and life-changing work, even after I’m gone. We know the need will continue, and Hawaiian Humane Society, who has been serving our community since 1883, will continue to meet those needs.”
-GINNY TIU, BOARD MEMBER
Helen Kīna'u Wilder Legacy Society
PLANNED GIVING
ABOUT
The Helen Kīna'u Wilder Legacy Society honors those who have taken the important step to include Hawaiian Humane Society in their Will or Trust. Naming Hawaiian Humane as a beneficiary will support the important work we do for all animals that are welcomed to our campus.
WHO WAS HELEN KĪNA'U WILDER?
In 1883, a group of dedicated citizens formed Hawaiian Humane Society. In 1897, at the age of 26, Helen Kīna'u Wilder was deputized as Hawai'i's first female police officer. Helen often rode on horseback, carried a pair of handcuffs, and had the power to arrest offenders. It was through her dedication and that of many who came after her that Hawaiian Humane Society is the vital animal advocate, rescue, community resource, and educational institution it is today.
WHY JOIN?
The Helen Kīna'u Wilder Legacy Society gives members the opportunity to belong to a select group of like-minded people who are committed to supporting the needs of Hawaiian Humane Society. Together, we work to promote the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals.
HOW DO I JOIN?
Membership in the Helen Kīna'u Wilder Legacy Society is obtained by naming Hawaiian Humane Society as a charitable beneficiary.
CHARITABLE BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS
Will or Living Trust
Life Insurance Policy
Charitable Remainder Trust
Charitable Lead Trust
HELEN KĪNA'U WILDER LEGACY SOCIETY BENEFITS
Members are invited as special guests of the President & CEO to an annual mahalo event in appreciation for their generosity. In addition, the event allows members to get to know key staff and learn about current and future projects of Hawaiian Humane.
Members will be recognized on the donor walls of both the Mō
ili
ili and West O'ahu Ho'opili campuses. Members will receive an exclusive Helen Kīna'u Wilder Legacy Society pin.
ABOUT US
Hawaiian Humane Society is dedicated to promoting the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals. We work towards creating a truly humane society based on compassion and shared responsibility. We envision a community in which every companion animal has a home – a community in which people highly regard and care for their own pets and all animals on O'ahu.
OUR STORY
1883
1897
350 concerned citizens, including King Kalākaua, organized what became Hawaiian Humane Society to advocate on behalf of companion and working animals.
Our first office was a cottage on the 'Iolani Palace grounds. Hawaiian Humane’s mission quickly grew to include prevention of cruelty to children and the care of unwed mothers.
26-year-old Helen Kīna'u Wilder, a member of a prominent Kamaʻāina family, was given the authority to enforce animal cruelty laws as the first female police officer of the Hawaiian Police Force. She and her friends pooled their resources to pay a salary to hire Chang Apana, our first animal crimes investigator. At the time, our welfare efforts were aimed more at working animals than pet cats or dogs. Even then, education was a top priority. In a time when animal information was very basic, it fell to those early members to raise public awareness about the proper care, feeding, and humane treatment of animals. The vision of those early pioneers continues to guide our efforts today.
1942 2019
In 1942, we relocated to our current campus in Mō'ili'ili, and have expanded our facility several times to meet the growing need. In 2016, we added our Veterinary Services Hospital to assist with the medical care needs of our adoptable animals.
Hawaiian Humane Society grew and expanded our services to meet the challenges that came with a growing population. These services covered a range of animal welfare issues: sterilization, lost pets reunion, oversight of pet licensing, enforcement of city animal ordinances, adoptions, fostering, legislative advocacy, a pet food bank, and expanded humane education.
In early 2019, following robust community and staff advocacy calling for dramatic changes to policies and practices, Hawaiian Humane Society's Board of Directors committed to a complete transformation of the organization. We are focused on becoming national leaders in progressive animal sheltering.
Next Steps for Hawaiian Humane Society
The next big phase in our history is underway! 2023 marked a momentous year, with the opening of our second location, the Kosasa Family Campus at Ho'opili, to meet the great need in our West O'ahu communities. At nearly double the size of our Mō'ili'ili campus, our Kosasa Family Campus will dramatically improve our ability to deliver services equitably across our island.
"Your gift can save the lives of thousands of animals every year and helps keep pets and their families together. A planned gift is a lasting legacy of the humananimal bond and will perpetuate the humane treatment of all animals for decades to come."
-Anna Neubauer, CAWA President & CEO
Why Support?
As an independent, local nonprofit that is not affiliated with any organization in the continental United States, we rely on the generosity of donors to be a force for good in the community. Every donation made to Hawaiian Humane Society goes directly to helping O'ahu's animals in need.
It takes more than $40,000 a day to run Hawaiian Humane's programs and services, which make a difference in the lives of local people and animals through animal care, rescue, law enforcement, education, and advocacy.
When you make a gift to Hawaiian Humane Society in your Will or Trust, you become a member of the Helen Kīna'u Wilder Legacy Society. You will join with many other donors and supporters who believe in our mission to promote the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals.
A gift in your Will or Trust doesn’t have to be large to make a difference. Just a small percentage of what is left after you have provided for your loved ones can create a brighter future for the animals in our care and the people who love them.
Together we can promote the human-animal bond and humane treatment of all animals.
Your Will and Trust is about your beliefs and values as much as it is about your assets.
After providing for your loved ones, your Will and Trust are the ultimate opportunity to make a lasting difference in the world, where it matters most to you.
A gift in your Will or Trust to Hawaiian Humane Society will change the lives of animals here on O'ahu.
A GIFT IN YOUR WILL ChangesLives Your Legacy is Their Future
"My legacy as a donor is not about remembering my name. My legacy is knowing how my love, compassion, and dedication to animals will continue through the sustainment of Hawaiian Humane's mission. Supporting those who strive to promote the human-animal bond, the humane treatment of all animals, and the positive impact it has on our community, is a priceless legacy."
-H. "Josie" Josypenko, Helen Kīna'u Wilder Legacy Society Member
"Hawaiian Humane Society does a lot for our community. Planned Giving is a great way to help sustain these important causes and give animals a voice. Our pets provide companionship, purpose, and love--it's crucial that we all have a plan to provide for them after we are gone."
-Robert Bean, Director Emeritus
MAKE A GIFT TO SUPPORT LIFE-CHANGING TREATMENTS
Every year, generous donors direct thousands of dollars to Hawaiian Humane Society Special Funds to support dogs and cats with serious conditions, giving them a second chance at life.
Max's Special Fund
Max's Fund provides dogs with critical, life-saving surgeries, heartworm treatments, and other intensive care.
Specialty healthcare often costs thousands of dollars and is only made possible through the generous support of Max’s Fund contributors. This fund ensures that Hawaiian Humane Society can make as many dogs as possible eligible for adoption.
Suggested Bequest Information
"I give to Hawaiian Humane Society, Tax ID No. 99-0073490, the sum of $ _______ to support Max's Fund."
Smudge's Feline Fund
Smudge’s Fund is dedicated to providing specialty and veterinary care to cats available for adoption at Hawaiian Humane Society with medical conditions that would require specialty healthcare.
Suggested Bequest Information
"I give to Hawaiian Humane Society, Tax ID No. 99-0073490, the sum of $ _______ to support Smudge's Fund."
Contact the Development Team at Giving@HawaiianHumane.org for information on how you can contribute to a Special Fund.
ENSURE THE CARE OF YOUR BELOVED PET
Establish a Forever Loved Pet Trust
Knowing your pets are cared for if anything happens to you can bring enormous peace of mind. Here at Hawaiian Humane Society, we hold pets as family members and provide the best in love, companionship, and joy to them every day, as you would. We pride ourselves on providing expert care while they’re here, and finding loving adoptive homes for them to live out their lives in comfort and companionship.
What are the Benefits?
Your pet profile, including a written letter to the caregiver, will guide Hawaiian Humane Society staff in finding your pet an ideal placement. Staff will be available to pick up your pet anywhere on the island of O'ahu if you are unable to make arrangements.
Enrolling your pet in the Forever Loved Pet Trust program will ensure the care, fostering, and ultimately the adoption of your companion animal.
Contact the Development Team at Giving@HawaiianHumane.org for information on how you can set up a Forever Loved Pet Trust.
HOW YOUR LEGACY GROWS AND HELPS
Outreach & Education
Our outreach and education team works in the community, manages our pet visitation program, provides education on animal welfare, works with our unhoused population to make sure their animals are cared for, and runs our Pet Kōkua program, which provides the Pet Food Bank and Pet Microchipping services and helps keep pets with their families.
The Pet Food Bank is a lifeline for those experiencing financial hardship and is made possible by community donations and grants. COVID-19 dramatically increased the need for this program.
52,396 POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED/YEAR
A Welcoming Place for Animals
We are committed to being a resource for O'ahu’s animals and treating each animal in our care humanely and with compassion. Our team provides individualized attention for every animal in our care, whether that’s reuniting them with their families, treating illness or injury, transferring them to other organizations, or helping them find new loving homes.
12,524
Veterinary Health Services
Our veterinary services team delivers high-quality care at a high volume to thousands of animals each year at our stateof-the-art veterinary hospital.
One of the keys to saving more lives and providing animals a better quality of life is being able to deliver more and better veterinary services. This includes a robust dental program and performing increasingly more complex and challenging surgeries.
31,721 EXAMS/YEAR
TOTAL HEALTH
ANIMALS WELCOMED
WAYS TO GIVE
Will or Living Trust
You can designate Hawaiian Humane Society as the beneficiary of your asset through your Will or Trust.
You can designate Hawaiian Humane as the beneficiary of your policy through your life insurance company.
Charitable Remainder Trust
Transfer your assets to fund a Charitable Trust that can provide you with income for a number of years. When the term ends, the remainder of the Trust's assets are donated to Hawaiian Humane.
Charitable Lead Trust
Transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a Trust that makes a gift to Hawaiian Humane for a number of years
100%ofyourgift stayslocal!
Contact the Development Team at Giving@HawaiianHumane.org for information on ways to give to Hawaiian Humane.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
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Consider Your Legacy
Consider how you would like to be remembered through your legacy.
What is important to you in your life and how will your estate planning reflect your interests and values?
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Discuss with Your Adviser
Contact your financial adviser or lawyer to start preparing your Will, Trust, or Beneficiary Designation.
To include a gift or bequest in your Will or Trust, you will need to provide our legal name, federal tax ID, and address to your legal professional or adviser drafting your documents.
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Need an Attorney?
We have a list of local estate attorneys that will speak with you for a complimentary initial consultation.
Contact us at 808-356-2207 or email Giving@HawaiianHumane.org
If you feel comfortable sharing your news, please let us know that you have included a gift in your Will or Trust by emailing Giving@HawaiianHumane.org.
For Your Estate Planner
To include a gift in your Will or Trust to Hawaiian Humane Society, you will need to provide our legal name, address, and federal tax ID to your legal or financial adviser:
Hawaiian Humane Society 2700 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96826
Fed. Tax ID # 99-0073490
Three Sample Clauses
“I give to Hawaiian Humane Society, Tax ID No. 99-0073490, ______ % of my Estate for its charitable purposes.”
“I give to Hawaiian Humane Society, Tax ID No. 99-0073490, the remainder of my Estate for its charitable purposes.”
“I give to Hawaiian Humane Society, Tax ID No. 99-0073490, the sum of $______________ (or a description of the property or asset) for its charitable purposes.”
Hawaiian Humane Society is dedicated to promoting the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals.
SOCIETY IN
THEIR WILL OR TRUST:
We will respect your privacy.
We understand that your family and loved ones come first.
While we appreciate being notified of a gift in your estate plans, you do not have to tell us. We will use your gift carefully and cost-effectively. We will keep you up-to-date on our work by sending you our Annual Report each year. At any point in the future, you have the right to change your estate plans.
