The California Veterinary Medical Foundation is a non-profit, charitable, organization that was formed by the California Veterinary Medical Association in 1995. It is devoted to helping the animals in California, especially during disasters. The Foundation is completely funded by donations. Following, are programs that provide ways you can help.
Memorial Gift Program
In the tradition of memorial gift programs, this provides an avenue to memorialize a lost animal in a meaningful way and recognize the value of the human animal bond.
Expanding this program beyond the loss of an animal, it is also a way to recognize an outstanding client or a friend that has accomplished a goal or a colleague that you wish to have honored or recognized. As with the memorial pet donations, the Foundation will send a personalized letter to the individual advising them of your generosity and thoughtfulness.
Your tax deductible donation to this memorial gift program will help fund the purposes of the Foundation, such as educating the public on animal health care needs and services and providing aid to animals during disasters.
Disaster Aid
No one wants their animals to become the victims of a disaster. CVMF is working to prevent this from happening by providing relief and aid in the interest of animal health in the event of disaster. They will accomplish this by working with CVMA’s Disaster Preparedness Committee and by providing funds for:
Promoting awareness and preparedness for the public and the veterinary community.
Providing housing and veterinary medical care of animals that are temporarily homeless.
Using mobile temporary facilities for veterinarians, as needed.
Supporting search and rescue animal team operations.
Through our efforts and your support, we can accomplish this goal!
Planned Giving Programs
This is a way for you to plan you financial future and at the same time provide the Foundation with a gift.
The forms of Planned Giving available are wills, life insurance, appreciated property, and Charitable Remainder Trusts.
By becoming involved in Planned Giving, you can find a way to save on capital gains tax, increase your retirement savings and help provide support for animals.
The Foundation is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, donations to this Foundation are tax-deductible as a charitable donation.
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the California Veterinary Medical Foundation,
please send in your check with this form. Amount enclosed: $ _______________
Name ___________________________________________________________________
Hospital Name _____________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________________ State _____ Zip____________
Phone #________________________________
Please apply my donation to: ¨ CVMF Fund ¨ Disaster Fund or
o Memorial Gift Program: In honor/memory of a special pet/person (circle one)
____________________________________ Name of person/animal (please include species)
Send acknowledgment to: ¨ Mr. ¨ Mr./Mrs. ¨ Ms.
Name ____________________________ Address _______________________________
City ________________________________ State ______ Zip _______________
Please send donations to: California Veterinary Medical Foundation
1400 River Park Drive, Suite 101
Sacramento, CA 95815
If you have any questions or comments, you can reach us at: 800/655-2862 ext 42 or 916/646-9156 FAX