Donate monthly
Begin a monthly donation and kickstart a better world for animals today.
Monthly giving is one of the most effective ways to support our mission of accelerating science that helps wild animals. Your recurring contribution provides the reliable, steady income we need to plan ahead, launch new projects, and sustain ongoing initiatives that drive our understanding of wild animal welfare.
Join the more than 50 monthly donors currently offering Wild Animal Initiative the financial stability to thoughtfully and strategically advance the field of wild animal welfare science through research, grants, and professional services. As a monthly donor, you’ll receive personalized quarterly updates on the progress made possible by your support.
Setting up a recurring gift is easy and convenient, no matter the amount. It ensures your impact is felt throughout the year while offering the flexibility to adjust or cancel your donation at any time — giving you complete control over your support. After your first gift, you’ll have the option to create an account through which you can manage your giving. And, of course, we will always be available to assist you with any questions or concerns.
Looking for other ways to give?
We accept donations of all types, from checks and cryptocurrency to bank transfers and more.
Wild Animal Initiative is one of the most impactful giving opportunities assessed by Animal Charity Evaluators.
Contact us
Contact our Development team with your questions and requests, such as updating an established recurring donation or giving from a country not listed below.
More ways to give
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You can make a fee-free donation to Wild Animal Initiative via Every.org.
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Write out the check to Wild Animal Initiative, then mail it to:
Wild Animal Initiative
Attn: Development
5123 W 98th St, #1204
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For information on transferring funds electronically to Wild Animal Initiative, please contact our Development team.
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Donate stock of any amount to WAI via Every.org.
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You can donate Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Dai, Ethereum, Litecoin, or USD Coin through Every.org.
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For information on donating via your donor advised fund, please contact our Development team.
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Donors in the US who have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and are over 70½ years of age may be able to make a tax-deductible donation to WAI from their IRA. The IRS provides more information about this qualified charitable distribution (QCD) option in Publication 590-B, Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs).
If you are interested in giving via your IRA, please contact our Development team.
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Leave a legacy for wild animals
Your legacy can be one of compassion and care for wild animals and their habitats.
Making a planned gift to Wild Animal Initiative is a powerful way to extend your impact far into the future. It's as simple as naming WAI as a beneficiary in your will, retirement plan, IRA, or life insurance policy.
How to include Wild Animal Initiative in your will
To designate a specific dollar amount, asset, or percentage of your estate to support Wild Animal Initiative's work, speak with your lawyer or planned giving advisor about adding language like this to your will:
"I give, devise, and bequeath to Wild Animal Initiative (EIN: 82-2281466) the sum of $________ (or a description of the specific asset) for the benefit of Wild Animal Initiative and its general purposes."
Your planned gift will help us continue our vital research and advocacy to improve the lives of wild animals.
To discuss additional planned giving options, please contact our Development team.
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Germany, Switzerland, and Austria
For major donations (EUR/CHF 20,000+ in Germany and Switzerland, EUR 50,000+ in Austria), contact Effektiv Spenden to facilitate your gift.
Netherlands
Donate through GivingWhatWeCan.org.United Kingdom
Donate through GivingWhatWeCan.org.
Don’t see your country listed here?
Please contact our Development team if you have questions about making an international gift to Wild Animal Initiative.
Donor Privacy Policy
Wild Animal Initiative adheres to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP’s) Donor Bill of Rights and Code of Ethical Principles and Standards for Fundraisers. (These documents are available for free by download on the AFP’s website.) This means that we do not and will never sell, rent, trade, or share the names, email or mail addresses, or telephone numbers of our supporters with any outside business or organization.
Wild Animal Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in the State of Minnesota. Gifts are tax deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations. EIN 82-2281466.