Raptor Center of Southeast Michigan

Planned Giving: Leave a Legacy for Raptors

Make a lasting impact by including The Raptor Center of Southeast Michigan (RCSM) in your estate plans. Planned giving allows you to support our mission of rehabilitating injured and orphaned raptors while ensuring their return to the wild for generations to come.

By naming RCSM in your will, trust, or other estate plans, you help us continue providing life-saving care, building enclosures, and educating the community about the vital role raptors play in our ecosystem.

Ways to Give

Bequests
Include RCSM in your will or trust for a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after other gifts.

Retirement Assets
Name RCSM as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement accounts.

Life Insurance Policies
Designate RCSM as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy.

Charitable Trusts
Establish a charitable remainder or lead trust to benefit both your family and RCSM.

Monthly Giving
Value-for-value donations are contributions made in recognition of the benefit or value someone has received—supporters give what they feel the service is worth to them, rather than paying a set fee.

Benefits of Planned Giving

• Leave a meaningful legacy.
• Potential tax advantages for you or your heirs.
• Ensure the long-term sustainability of raptor rehabilitation and conservation efforts.

How to Get Started

We recommend consulting with your financial advisor or estate planner to determine the best options for your goals. If you’d like to discuss how your gift can make a difference, please contact us at 734-221-0176 or raptorcentermi@gmail.com

Here’s How Your Donation Can Help

If you’re not ready for a planned gift, you can still make an immediate impact:

• $25 – Support medication cost for injured birds of prey
• $50 – Provides a week of meals for a small recovering raptor
• $75 – Covers x-rays, diagnostics and other veterinary expenses
• $100 – Provides a week of meals for a large recovering raptor
• $250 – Supports long-term care of a raptor becoming ready for release
• $83/month – Become a Second-Chance Champion! Help cover food, vet care, and supplies year-round. Champions are invited to special bird releases and receive behind-the-scenes updates.