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A gift can be planned to support your charitable interests while maximizing your personal objectives. A Gift Planning Officer would be glad to work with you and your advisor to determine the best option for you.

By phone at
(619) 744-3352
By our online form to request additional gift planning information
By mail at:
P.O. Box 120551
San Diego, CA 92112

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(619) 744-3352.

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Assets You Can Give

Appreciated Securities
The IRS allows you one of its most significant tax breaks for gifts of appreciated securities.

Business Interests
Give the Zoological Society of San Diego an interest in a closely-held or family business.

Cash
Maximize your charitable deduction and deliver immediate benefits to the Zoological Society of San Diego.

Life Insurance - Lifetime Gift
Use an unneeded policy to make a donation.

Partnership Interests
Support the Zoological Society of San Diego by transferring an interest in a real estate or oil-and-gas partnership.

Personal Property
Donate books, artwork, or equipment and secure an income tax deduction.

Real Estate
Make a substantial gift of real estate to the Zoological Society of San Diego and receive a variety of benefits.

Retirement Plans
The balance of your retirement plan may be worth more when donated to the Zoological Society of San Diego than to your heirs.

Zoological Society of San Diego
Office of Gift Planning
P.O. Box 120551
San Diego, CA 92112
(619) 744-3352 | Fax: (619) 744-3345
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