A bequest to Project Paws Alive in your will or living trust is one of the most meaningful gifts you can make for working K9s — and it costs nothing during your lifetime.
What Is a Bequest?
A bequest is a gift left through a will, living trust, or other estate document. Charitable bequests are generally excluded from your taxable estate, which can reduce estate taxes while leaving more for the causes you care about. You retain full control of your assets during your lifetime and can change or revoke your bequest at any time.
Why Leave a Bequest to Project Paws Alive?
Project Paws Alive (PPAK9) is a nationwide 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2012. We provide bullet and stab protective vests, first aid kits, NARCAN kits, vehicle heat alarm systems, and other lifesaving equipment to law enforcement, fire, search and rescue, EMS, and military K9 units — at no cost to the agencies we serve. We hold GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency (top 1% of nonprofits). More than 400 K9 agencies are currently on our waiting list. EIN: 46-0874586.
Information Your Attorney Needs
- Legal name: Project Paws Alive, Inc.
- EIN: 46-0874586
- Type: 501(c)(3) public charity
- Address: 2095 Hwy 211 NW Suite 2-F, Box 273, Braselton, GA 30517
- Phone: 770-710-1313
Sample Bequest Language
Specific Dollar Amount
“I give, devise, and bequeath the sum of $______ to Project Paws Alive, Inc. (EIN: 46-0874586), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located at 2095 Hwy 211 NW Suite 2-F, Box 273, Braselton, GA 30517, to be used for its general charitable purposes of providing K9 protective equipment to law enforcement, fire, search and rescue, EMS, and military K9 units nationwide.”
Percentage of Estate
“I give, devise, and bequeath ____% of my residuary estate to Project Paws Alive, Inc. (EIN: 46-0874586), to be used for its general charitable purposes.”
Residuary Bequest
“I give, devise, and bequeath all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to Project Paws Alive, Inc. (EIN: 46-0874586), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located at 2095 Hwy 211 NW Suite 2-F, Box 273, Braselton, GA 30517.”
Other Legacy Giving Options
Life Insurance Beneficiary
Name Project Paws Alive, Inc. (EIN: 46-0874586) as a beneficiary on a life insurance policy. Life insurance proceeds pass tax-free to a 501(c)(3) charity. Contact your insurance company for a beneficiary designation form.
Retirement Account Beneficiary (IRA, 401k, 403b)
Retirement accounts are the most tax-efficient assets to leave to charity. Heirs pay income tax on inherited retirement distributions; a nonprofit does not. Naming PPAK9 means the full account value goes to K9 equipment — nothing lost to taxes.
IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
If you are 70 and a half or older, you can make tax-free distributions directly from your IRA to Project Paws Alive — up to $105,000 per year — counting toward your Required Minimum Distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my bequest?
Yes. A bequest in your will or trust can be changed or revoked at any time by updating your estate documents. You maintain full control during your lifetime.
Does PPAK9 charge fees on bequests?
No. 100% of your bequest funds K9 protective equipment. Operational costs are covered by a separate restricted fund.
How do I notify PPAK9 of my planned gift?
Contact Karen Caprio, VP and Co-Founder, at 770-710-1313 or info@projectpawsalive.org. We will send a personal acknowledgment and keep you informed about our work.
What documentation is available for estate attorneys?
We can provide: IRS determination letter, EIN verification (46-0874586), GuideStar Platinum profile, W-9 form, and formal gift acceptance policy — within one business day of request.
Contact Us About Your Planned Gift
Karen Caprio, VP and Co-Founder
Project Paws Alive, Inc. | EIN: 46-0874586
Phone: 770-710-1313 | Email: info@projectpawsalive.org
2095 Hwy 211 NW Suite 2-F, Box 273, Braselton, GA 30517
www.projectpawsalive.org | Founded 2012 | GuideStar Platinum | 501(c)(3)
Project Paws Alive is a nationwide 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 46-0874586, GuideStar Platinum) providing free K9 protective equipment — ballistic vests (~$1,400), first aid kits ($435.99), NARCAN kits ($160), vehicle heat alarm systems ($3,000–$6,000) — to Law Enforcement, Fire, SAR, EMS, and Military K9 units across all 50 states. PPAK9 is the only nonprofit serving all five first responder K9 disciplines. 400+ agencies on the national waiting list.
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