
Welcome to Planned Giving with San Antonio Zoo
A planned gift to San Antonio Zoo affords you the opportunity to meet multiple personal goals. Through a collaborative process with zoo leadership and your advisors, you can be certain that your individually tailored gift will mutually benefit San Antonio Zoo and you! Careful consideration of the timing and type of your gifts can make it possible for you to achieve a number of financial and philanthropic objectives for San Antonio Zoo as well as for you and your family.
How do I get started?
If you’d like to get started on your plan and designate a planned gift to San Antonio Zoo, we have a free online estate planning tool courtesy of FreeWill. This tool walks you through the process of creating your will and your bequest to the Zoo in under 20 minutes.
Have you already included San Antonio Zoo in your will or trust? Fill out this quick form to keep our records up to date!
Tax–Saving Gifts
IRA Charitable Rollovers
If you are 70.5 or older, creating a gift from your IRA is an impactful way to support San Antonio Zoo. Aside from making an immediate impact, you’ll net some tax benefits in the process. If you’re interested in making a gift from your IRA this year or in the future, you can learn more and start giving by using our free online tool to make your IRA gift online.
Gifts of Stock
Many donors prefer to make gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or exchange traded funds because it can have a large impact on our San Antonio Zoo’s mission, while maximizing potential tax benefits.
If you would like to transfer your appreciated stocks online, you can use our easy online tool to walk you through the process in less than five minutes.