Great Plains SPCA Tax ID: 05-0552529
Be A Hero For Pets, Donate Today!
Every day, Great Plains SPCA strives to improve the lives of community pets. Your tax-deductible donation supports the vital, hands-on work we do for the animals that come through our doors daily. Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of both animals and the people who love them.
There are so many ways to help the over 5,000 homeless pets that visit Great Plains SPCA each year – we couldn’t do it without you! Many people think we are a chapter of the ASPCA, but we are a local, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization helping local pets. We rely on local dollars to help local pets and the families by their side. To schedule a tour to see our lifesaving operation in action, please contact donations@greatplainsspca.org.
How Your Donation Makes a Difference for each animal
Our average cost of care per animal is $1,350, while the average adoption fee is only $173. This leaves a significant care gap of $1,177 per animal. We’ve detailed the services we provide to each animal and their costs, highlighting how essential your donations are in bridging this gap. Your support is crucial in helping us continue to provide the best care possible for every animal.
PLEASE NOTE: Effective March 2024, our donation processing service changed from Salsa Labs to Bloomerang/Kindful. If your bank statement shows a charge listed with “BLOOMERANG,” proceeding Great Plains SPCA on the line item, this is a charge from Bloomerang/Kindful donation software which replaced the charge from Salsa Labs. If you have questions about any recent charges, please email donations@greatplainsspca.org.
Monthly Giving
Become a Helping Hero and enjoy exclusive benefits such as early access to ticketed events, adoption specials, and discounts on Great Plains SPCA merchandise. Your monthly donation provides consistent support, allowing us to care for the thousands of animals that come through our doors each year. As a Helping Hero, you’ll also be invited to quarterly gatherings, where you can connect with like-minded animal lovers and learn more about the future strategies of Great Plains SPCA.
Honor/Memorial Giving
We all have people and pets who hold a special place in our hearts. A gift in honor of or in memory of a person or pet can be a special way of making your gift last a lifetime. You can give this special gift online, or you can mail in a donation. If you are mailing us, simply include a note with details and we will send a personalized notification to you and your honoree. If you have any questions, please contact us at donations@greatplainsspca.org. You can also mail your gift: Attn: Development, 5428 Antioch Drive, Merriam, KS 66202.
Scooby was a Great Plains SPCA dog that suffered greatly from severe separation anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Scooby was at the shelter for more than a year, like so many large dogs that find themselves in animal shelters with few interested adopters due to the pet overpopulation crisis. During Scooby’s time with us, in addition to anxiety medication, our Behavior Team provided intense behavior modification to manage his stress, but ultimately, it was not enough for Scooby and we were unable to save him even with the enormous effort and commitment from staff, volunteers, and Board Members. Scooby was humanely euthanized on October 30, 2023. This was the only peace we were able to provide for him in the end. All donations to the Scooby Fund support our Behavior Team, a group of highly skilled and trained individuals who passionately dedicate their time to helping dogs like Scooby achieve a positive outcome in a forever home.
Sponsor A Kennel
Sponsoring a kennel, suite, or play yard is a wonderful way to honor a loved one or cherished pet while supporting our mission. With various annual sponsorship levels starting at $350, you can choose the perfect option to show your commitment to our cause.
If you would like to sponsor a kennel via mail or email, click here to download the sponsorship form and email it to donations@greatplainsspca.org or mail to Great Plains SPCA, Attn: Donations, 5428 Antioch Drive, Merriam, KS 66202.
If you have any questions regarding kennel sponsorships or would like to renew your sponsorship, please contact us at donations@greatplainsspca.org.
Matching Gifts From Kansas City Companies
Many generous companies in Kansas City offer matching gift programs, allowing your donation to our animal shelter to go even further. By participating in these programs, employers match their employees’ charitable contributions, doubling or even tripling the impact of each donation. This means more resources for us to provide shelter, medical care, and loving homes to animals in need. Check with your employer to see if they offer a matching gift program and help us save more lives together! Click the button below to view participating businesses.
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Furever Loyal Planned Giving Program
The Furever Loyal program, is a special initiative that recognizes and honors the compassionate individuals who have included us in their will or estate plans. Planning for the future is one of the most meaningful ways you can ensure that the mission of saving, protecting, and caring for animals in need continues for years to come. By making a planned gift, you become part of a legacy that provides lasting support for the countless animals that rely on us for shelter, love, and care.
At Great Plains SPCA, every animal has a story—and a future that can be brighter thanks to the generosity of supporters like you. Remembering Great Plains SPCA in your will is not just a financial contribution; it is an act of kindness that allows your values and love for animals to live on. Your gift ensures that our lifesaving programs can continue to rescue, rehabilitate, and find homes for animals in need long into the future.
Planned Giving Options
Create a legacy for yourself.
By making a bequest or other planned gift to Great Plains SPCA, you will continue to provide food, shelter, and veterinary care to homeless animals for many years to come.
Your attorney or financial advisor can help you plan.
Working with your attorney or financial advisor is the best way to ensure Great Plains SPCA is included in your plans. Some sample bequest options, and language are below:
States a specific dollar amount, percentage of your estate, or property to Great Plains SPCA.
Sample language to get you started: “I give, devise and bequeath ____% of my estate (or specific assets) for the benefit of Great Plains Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 5428 Antioch Drive, Merriam, Kansas 66202 Federal Tax ID: 05-0552529 to be used for its general purposes.”
Made when you intend to leave the residue portion of your assets after other terms of the will have been satisfied.
Sample language: “All the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, I give to Great Plains Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 5428 Antioch Drive, Merriam, Kansas 66202 Federal Tax ID: 05-0552529 to be used for its general purposes.”
Allows you to leave a portion of your estate to Great Plains SPCA if your named beneficiary does not survive you.
Sample language: If (beneficiary) does not survive me, I devise and bequeath my residuary estate to Great Plains Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 5428 Antioch Drive, Merriam, Kansas 66202 Federal Tax ID: 05-0552529 to be used for its general purposes.”
Other Giving Options
You may leave real estate, IRA’s, insurance policies, and personal property. Gift annuities and stock are also considered planned gifts and may offer substantial tax advantages. Trusts may provide life income while ultimately benefiting Great Plains SPCA. As always, consult with your attorney or financial advisor on what works best for you. Please contact donations@greatplainsspca.org for more information.
Giving Through Your IRA: A Flexible Way to Give
Your contribution to Great Plains SPCA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution saves lives and comes with benefits for you. This planned giving option allows you to make a gift to the animals without the distribution counting as taxable income. Normally, distributions from a traditional IRA are taxable when distributed…with one exception.
People who are age 70 ½ or older can contribute up to $105,000* directly from their IRA to a charity and avoid paying income taxes on the distribution. This is known as a QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DONATION (QCD). It is limited to IRAs, and there are other exclusions and considerations as well. Please talk with your tax adviser or other financial professionals to determine whether a QCD could benefit you. With a QCD, these distributions are tax-free as long as they’re paid directly by the trustee of the IRA from the IRA to an eligible charitable organization.
Additional ways to give...
We want our donors to support our organization in ways that work best for them. Whether it’s donating spare change through automatic purchases or donating a vehicle, Great Plains SPCA offers flexible options to make a difference. We’ve partnered with popular donation platforms to provide even more opportunities for you to become a hero for shelter pets.