Reid Park Zoo, Tucson Zoological Society, Support The Zoo

Make A Gift To Tucson Zoological Society And
Reid Park Zoo

Creasted duck photo At Reid Park Zoo, we are committed to offering high-quality educational experiences, environmental education that inspires public awareness of global conservation, and creating programs which make meaningful contributions to the conservation of animals and their ecosystems.

Through the generous support of zoo champions like you we can fulfill that mission for today and for tomorrow.

Support the zoo—Make a gift now! Click "Donate Now" button.

Thank you for giving to Tucson Zoological Society. 100% of your online gift goes directly to the zoo.

For additional giving options, browse through the links below—

Planned Giving Matching Employer Contributions Transfer Stock

For more information on supporting the zoo, call Diana at 881-4753 x15 or email us.

Planned Giving

Making a planned gift to TZS makes solid financial sense and allows you to shift more of your contributions away from taxes and toward enhancing the value of the Reid Park Zoo to the community.

Invest and Give

You can leave a legacy by utilizing one or more of our planned giving tools. Any gift you make supports the programs and facilities of Reid Park Zoo and TZS, and in many cases can be directed to specific objectives.
In addition, all of these tools will provide you with personal financial advantages.
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Outright gift of cash—income tax savings

Gifts of appreciated property—income tax deduction and reduction of capital gains taxes

Life Income gifts—such as the Charitable Remainder Trust, a tool for providing the donor with an income stream, avoiding capital gains taxes, and reducing income tax, all while you retain control over the investment if you wish

Life Insurance policies—either listing the Society as the beneficiary or owned by the Society

Bequests by will—the donor gets an estate tax deduction for the full amount of the bequest

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Matching Employer Contributions

Many employers offer matching gift programs on behalf of their employees. When your company ‘matches’ your contribution, your donation can be doubled or even tripled depending on your organization’s policy.

Listed below is a sampling of companies that provide matching gift contributions—

Computer Associates International

IBM

Geico Insurance

Please contact your employer’s human resources department to determine if your gift is eligible. If you are eligible, please send in your employer’s matching gift form with your gift. Take advantage of the matching employer contributions program to double or even triple your gift to the zoo.

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Transfer Stock

Giving appreciated stock is a smart and easy way to make your contribution to Tucson Zoological Society and support Reid Park Zoo.

Instructions on how to make a stock transfer to TZS—

Please contact Diana, the TZS Development Director, at 520-881-4753 x15 to notify us of your gift. Please tell us—

The name of the stock you are donating
Number of shares
Approximate value of the gift
The name and phone number of your broker

Give the following instructions to your broker—

Funds should be sent to:

Salomon Smith Barney

DTC Clearing Number: 0418

FBO: Tucson Zoological Society

Main Account Number: 633-28908-10-109

When TZS receives confirmation of your stock we will send a written acknowledgement including the information you will need for your tax records.

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Your Invitation
Further explore these gift giving plans. Call Diana at 881-4753 x15 or email us for more information.

We can marshal a team of legal and financial professionals to help you meet your needs, or we will be happy to work with the advisors you have selected.

Thank you for your interest in our gift giving tools. We look forward to talking with you.

Tucson Zoological Society
1030 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Arizona 85716
Phone: 520-881-4753 FAX: 520-881-1450
Office Hours: 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday–Friday
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