Gifts that pay you back
Transfer assets to an annuity account and receive an income to you, your designated beneficiaries, or both. Receive payments for the rest of your life or, in some cases, up to a certain number of years.
Explore income gift options
Learn about gifts that enable you to advance our mission while supporting yourself or loved ones for years to come.
Charitable Gift Annuities
Experience the best of both worlds: support our mission while receiving fixed payments for life with a charitable gift annuity.
Ignite Positive Change for Animals and Nature
When you include the Detroit Zoological Society in your estate plans, you help create meaningful connections between people, animals and the natural world so all can thrive.
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Name: Nora Rhein
Title :Individual Philanthropy Coordinator
Phone: 248-336-5725
Email: nrhein@dzs.org
Have you already included the Detroit Zoological Society in your estate plan? Let us know
More ways to make an impact
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will (for free!).
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Popular tax-smart gifts
Many people are increasingly choosing to give non-cash assets, so they can have a bigger impact at less cost to them.