The majority of the Center's
work is made possible through
contributions from friends.

Contributions
Cash contributions provide financial resources necessary to fulfill the Center's mission and to prevent and cure feline diseases. You can increase the impact of your gift through a matching gift from your employer. Ask your employer for details on the company's matching-gift policy. We provide a form for on-line giving.

Planned Gifts
Unlike cash gifts, planned gifts provide financial resources for the Center's future while you receive immediate tax benefits and/or income based on the investment type you choose. If you would like to discuss any of these options below, please contact Brad Carruth in the Cornell Office of Gift Planning, 1-800-377-2177.

Bequests. You can help ensure better health for future generations of cats by naming the Center as a beneficiary in your will.

Suggested wording for making a bequest:

"I give, devise, and bequeath [Description of Property] to Cornell University, an educational corporation situated in Ithaca, New York, for the exclusive benefit of the Cornell Feline Health Center within the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine. ”

Life Income Agreements. This option allows you to make the Center the remainder beneficiary of a trust you create during your lifetime while retaining income for yourself and /or that of a second beneficiary. You receive an immediate tax deduction when you create your trust.

Trusts. By establishing a trust, donors either name the Center as the trust beneficiary or place assets in a trust fund that will generate income for the Center over a specified term.

Stocks. Through your gift of appreciated securities, stocks, or bonds to the Center, you may avoid some or all of the capital gains tax by deducting their full current market value as a charitable contribution.

Memorial Program for Feline Companions
The loss of a beloved cat can be a truly devastating experience, sometimes causing emotion as intense as that felt over the loss of a human family member. At times like this, expressing compassion and understanding can be immensely comforting. A memorial contribution in the cat's name shows your sensitivity in a way that will help other cats live healthier lives.

Membership
The Center offers membership plans for both veterinarians and cat owners. Your membership dollars enable us to 1) support feline health studies consistent with the Center's mission and 2) publish and disseminate current information on feline health care. To subscribe or set up a gift membership, call Kathy Mospan at (607) 253-3093.