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Save Lives with Us!
Berkeley Humane is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (Tax ID #94-1347069) that relies on the public’s generosity to fund our life-saving efforts. With a few clicks, you can donate to improve the lives of shelter animals who need it most.
Ways to Give
Donor-Advised Fund
Your Donor-Advised Fund is an ideal vehicle to maximize your tax savings and easily donate to Berkeley Humane! Visit our site below or check with your DAF administrator for more information.
Planned Giving
Leave a legacy of love. Designating Berkeley Humane in your will, trust, or other charitable giving plans sustains our lifesaving programs to thousands of animals for years to come.
Stock
Your stock can have a huge impact on dogs and cats—because you can deduct the whole value of the stock without having to pay capital gains taxes!
Cryptocurrency
Donating Crypto is one of the most tax-efficient ways to support shelter dogs and cats. You avoid paying capital gains taxes, so your donation goes even farther!
IRA Donations
Once you turn 72, you must take a required minimum distribution from your IRA. A gift to Berkeley Humane is a great way to meet this requirement while saving lives! For more information, please contact your IRA administrator.
Real Estate
By donating property, you can reduce or avoid capital gains tax, take a substantial income tax deduction, or receive income for life. Best of all, your generosity benefits shelter animals for many years to come.
Questions or need assistance? Please call the fundraising hotline at (510) 990-3505 or contact us online for support.
More Ways to Give
Vehicle Donations
Do you have an old car, truck, van, motorcycle, trailer, boat, or RV? Donate your old clunker and turn it into dollars for rescuing shelter animals!
Shopping & Givebacks
Did you know that many companies (such as your employer) and retailers offer special matches and programs so you can benefit shelter animals while doing everyday things?
Items to Donate
We accept donations of items for resale at our Thrift Shop. We also accept unopened, unexpired food for our shelter dogs and cats.
All donated items must be dropped off at one of our Thrift Shops. Visit our FAQ page for more details on where and what to donate.
Click here to generate a receipt for your donated items.
Donate By Mail
Checks may be made out to “Berkeley Humane” and mailed to our adoption center:
2700 Ninth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
Read about the lives that were made better thanks to the Hope Medical Fund!
Hope Medical Fund
Every day, animals arrive in our shelter broken, in pain, and alone. Many have been abandoned simply because they are sick or injured—deemed “too much” to care for. These are the animals most at risk of being forgotten. But at Berkeley Humane, we believe every life is worth fighting for. That’s why we created the Hope Medical Fund—to give these vulnerable pets a second chance.
Sponsor a Shelter Animal
Make a donation to sponsor a dog or cat’s cost of care while in our shelter! Your donation will directly care for a shelter animal awaiting adoption.
a week of meals
flea & tick treatments
life-saving vaccines
a month of meals
spay/neuter surgeries
adoption fees
Make a Bigger Impact
Kitty Condo
Your $1,500 Kitty Condo Club sponsorship is recognized with a personalized placard displayed for one year as a testament to your support.
Nutritious Meals
Your $2,500 donation will sponsor a month’s worth of food for all our animals in foster homes this year. Donors are recognized on our calendar and we will share our gratitude to our 25,000+ social media followers, and the greater animal-loving community!
Partner with Us
Berkeley Humane is proud to partner with our animal-loving community! Opportunities include event sponsorships, raffle donations, and more.
questions?
If you have any questions about making a donation or need assistance, please call the fundraising hotline at (510) 990-3505 or contact us online. Thank you for your support of Berkeley Humane and shelter animals!
