Naming the Placer SPCA as a beneficiary in your will or living trust is a simple and flexible way to leave a lasting gift for animals. You may designate a specific amount, percentage, or property to support the work of the Placer SPCA.

The most common ways to include a gift to the Placer SPCA in your will or trust are to:

• Name the organization as a beneficiary of a specific bequest
• Designate a gift to be made from the remainder of your estate

We encourage you to work with an experienced attorney to create a will or living trust that reflects your goals and intentions for your estate.

To avoid any confusion, please include our full legal name and federal tax identification number in your bequest.

Legal Name: Placer Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Placer SPCA)
Address: 200 Tahoe Avenue, Roseville, CA 95678
Tax ID (EIN): 94-2607682

We are happy to consult with you during your planning process. The following sample language may be helpful for you and your attorney when considering a bequest to the Placer SPCA.

Residual Bequest (after other bequests or designations are fulfilled):

“I give the rest and residue (or % of residue) of my estate to the Placer Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tax ID #94-2607682), to be used wherever the need is greatest.”

Specific Amount or Percentage:

“I give % of my estate (or the sum of $) to the Placer Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tax ID #94-2607682), to be used wherever the need is greatest.”

Your legacy gift will help create a better future for the animals who share our lives. When you designate a gift in your will or trust to the Placer SPCA, you are eligible to become part of our Circle of Hope legacy society with special benefits and privileges.

For more information or to let us know about your gift, please complete the form below or contact the Development Department at (916) 872-6166.

An easy way to make a future gift is to designate the Placer SPCA as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance policy, or Donor Advised Fund. This gift is simple because there is no need to modify a will or trust and can be updated at any time.

Consider reviewing your beneficiary forms for your IRA, employee sponsored retirement accounts, Tax Deferred Annuity or contact your bank, broker, or plan administrator to obtain the correct form to include the Placer SPCA in your charitable plan.

To name the Placer SPCA as a beneficiary, be sure to include our legal name and federal tax ID.

Legal Name: Placer Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Placer SPCA)
Current Address: 200 Tahoe Avenue, Roseville, CA 95678
Tax ID: 94-2607682

Note: Please let us know of your gift because many retirement plan administrators assume no responsibility for letting the charity know of your designation. We would love to discuss your philanthropic goals and ensure that they are honored. Also please keep a copy of your forms with your important papers.

When you designate a beneficiary gift to the Placer SPCA, you are eligible to become part of our Circle of Hope legacy society with special benefits and privileges. 

For more information, please complete the form below or contact the Development Department at (916) 872-6166.

Thoughtful estate planning allows you to support the future of the Placer SPCA. Whether you’re considering a bequest, beneficiary designation, or another planned gift, Placer SPCA offers resources designed to help explore your options.

If you are just beginning your estate plan, we suggest you contact an attorney to prepare your documents. If you do not know who to contact, family, friends or colleagues may have a recommendation. You may also want to review our free reference below.  These are members of the professional community who are familiar with the Placer SPCA and have professional credentials in the estate, financial and tax planning fields.

Download our 2026 Planned Giving Professionals Directory.

The Placer SPCA offers planning workshops throughout the year led by trusted estate and financial professionals focused on protecting both your assets and your pets.  To learn more or receive an invitation for our workshops please contact us at (916) 872-6166 or plannedgiving@placerspca.org.

What would happen to your pets if life took an unexpected turn?

At the Placer SPCA, we believe planning ahead is one of the greatest gifts you can give your animals. One option is to name a trusted friend or family member who can care for your pets if you are no longer able to do so.

If that isn’t possible, the Placer SPCA Surviving Pets Program may be able to help.

In most states, you cannot leave money directly to your pets. However, you can make provisions in your will or trust to ensure their care and adoption. By enrolling in the Surviving Pets Program and including a planned gift to the Placer SPCA, you can have peace of mind knowing your pets will be cared for with compassion.

Your pets depend on you to meet their daily needs – food, water, a warm place to sleep, and love. Planning today helps ensure they continue receiving that care no matter what the future brings.

If you would like to learn whether this program is right for you and your pets, please contact us. Our team will review your situation, discuss available options, and provide enrollment and pet registration forms.

For more information, please complete our inquiry form or contact the Development Department at (916) 872-6166.

If you specialize in financial planning, accounting, estate or legacy planning, join our network of fellow professionals!

Consider applying to be listed in the Placer SPCA’s Professionals Directory — a resource available for our supporters who are seeking assistance in the planning of their trust, will or estate plan. Your professional information and designations will be shared for their reference.

Benefits:

• Our supporters are pleased to know who they can contact in the charitable gift planning field that is familiar with the Placer SPCA.
• The Directory is distributed to individuals when they attend one of our Planned Giving workshops, request a copy, or download from our website.

The Placer SPCA is pleased to list those professionals who:

• Attend at least one Professional Forum hosted by the Placer SPCA on an annual basis.
• Have professional credentials, license or specialty in one of the following professions: financial planning, certified public accounting, estate/legacy planning, or charitable giving.
• For more information, please contact the Development Department at (916) 872-6166 or plannedgiving@placerspca.org.

Listed with permission.

• Allen and Linda Dunn
• Andy and Lisa Coro
• Anne Hauber
• Barbara Benedict
• Barbara Pope
• Barbara Smookler
• Beverly Lewis & Gregg Hutchison
• Bill & Nancie Radakovitz
• Carol Cope
• Carol Weaver in honor of Ann Weaver
• Carol Zerbo
• Carole Haskell
• Carolyn Eakin
• Carolyn Hemig
• Cathi Meyers & Laura Brown
• Charlene Michelson
• Charlie & Christie Harrison
• Colin Grahl & Karen Hauber Grahl
• Colleen & John Valentine
• Colleen Watters
• Creighton & Nancy Fong
• Dale & Faye Bright
• Dan & Evelyn Jensen
• Danielle Michel
• David Altman
• David Crawford
• David E. & Lora L. Masche
• David Ketchum
• David Tavernetti
• Deborah & Richard Smith
• Debra Cartwright
• Dennis Barner
• Dennis & Rose Forbes
• Diane Vincent
• Diane Waddell
• Don Zisk
• Doug & Rita Wagemann
• Dr. David & Bonnie Verhaag
• Dr. Robert & Dawn Gould
• Elizabeth Laverty & Kevin Williamson
• Eric and Denise Fiddyment
• Eric & Wisty Olsson
• Gary & Susan Gutowsky
• Gary Wraa
• Gerald Bice
• Gwen Knittweis
• Hilde A. Harris
• Hunter and Marion DeCarlo
• In Memory of Raymond Leroy Richardson
• Jack & Gale Wright
• Jeannette & Kent Liebman
• Jennifer Crisologo
• Jey and Lynn Yelland
• Jim and Judi Gray
• Joanne Lozenski
• John & Gerlinde Millar
• Judi & Leonard Bruckman
• Katherine Dona
• Kent Frkovich
• Kimberley Silvers & Sheila Cardno
• Larry & Patricia Payne
• Launi Cooper
• LeeAnn & Lonnie Dickson
• Leilani & Steve Fratis
• Linda Holt-Martin & Ken Martin
• Linda Rothman and Marc Moehlman
• Linsey and Kevin Burd
• Louie Kelsey
• Lynn & Michael Dean
• Lynn L. Reeves
• Lynn Levitt
• Maggie Du Clos
• Margaret A. Martin
• Marilyn Kennedy
• Marlene Stoner
• Marolyn Woodson Trust
• Marsha Dashiell
• Mary Groesbeck
• Mary & David Terrell
• Meredith Lattin
• Michael & Lyn Hutch
• Nikki Portillo
• Pamela Aldrich
• Pamela and Thomas Coulter
• Pamela Franklin
• Patricia Keefe & Darlene Romero
• Paul & Kate Klein
• Richard and Judy Fernandez
• Rick and Kim Maness
• Robert & Norma Flautt
• Robert and Rita Baikauskas
• Robert and Shelley Nunemaker
• Robyn Woody & Aydrea Bogeaus
• Scott & Rochelle Butera
• Sabrina Horat
• Sharon Brown
• Sharon Castle IMO Miss Belle
• Sheila Gery
• Sherrie Wilson & John Nightingale
• Stephanie Ranslow
• Steve & Jennifer Speak
• Steven & MaryAnn Clerici
• Stu and Sue Clark
• Susan & Pete Willson
• Suzanne B. Walchli
• Sybil Slavin
• The Helgren Family Trust
• The Smith Family Trust/Robert G. & Claudia K. Smith
• Thomas E. McNair
• Valerie Story

We celebrate the memory of the following members of the Circle of Hope, whose generosity continues to inspire us. (updated June 2026, couples will remain listed together)

Constance E. Detweiler, Debbie Wrigley, Shirley Norling, Paula Righello, Susan & Michael Jacobson

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all names. If your name has been misprinted or omitted, please accept our apologies and notify the Development Team at 916-872-6166 or plannedgiving@placerspca.org. We extend our sincere gratitude to those members of the Circle of Hope who have chosen to remain anonymous.