Legacy Giving

A legacy gift is a simple way to ensure animals in our community continue to receive care, safety, and love for years to come. By including COMMUNITY ANIMAL RESOURCE & EDUCATION SOCIETY / Burien C.A.R.E.S. in your will or estate plans, you help create lasting, lifesaving impact.

Legacy gifts provide long-term stability for Burien CARES, allowing us to plan for the future while continuing to respond to urgent needs today. This support helps fund:

• Emergency and ongoing medical care for animals

• Shelter operations and facility improvements

• Foster, adoption, and community support programs

• Humane services for vulnerable animals and families

Every legacy gift—no matter the size—helps ensure Burien CARES will always be here for animals who need us most.

Why consider a legacy gift?

• It costs nothing during your lifetime

• You can change your plans at any time

• Any amount makes a difference

• Your values live on through compassionate care

Types of Legacy Gifts

• Bequests through a will or trust

• Beneficiary designations (retirement accounts, life insurance)

• Residual, percentage, or specific gifts

Sample Bequest Language

Sample language box:

“I give, devise, and bequeath to Burien COMMUNITY ANIMAL RESOURCE & EDUCATION SOCIETY (Tax ID #45-1680913), a nonprofit organization located in Burien, Washington, the sum of $____ (or ____% of my estate, or the residue of my estate) to be used for its general charitable purposes.”

Important Note: This language is provided as a sample. Please consult your attorney or financial advisor.

Create a Free Will at No Cost

FreeWill is a secure online tool that allows you to create or update your will for free in as little as 20 minutes. FreeWill is available to anyone and helps make planning simple, accessible, and stress-free.

Using FreeWill is completely optional, and there is no obligation to include Burien CARES. If you choose to, you’ll have the opportunity to leave a legacy that helps ensure animals in our community receive care, safety, and compassion for years to come.

Request Information or Share Your Intent

Let Us Know — When You’re Ready

If you would like more information about legacy giving, or if you’ve already included Burien CARES in your will or estate plans, we’d love to hear from you.

Please use the form below to request information or to let us know you’ve included Burien CARES in your plans. This information is entirely optional and confidential. Submitting this form does not create a legal obligation of any kind.