Ways to Give
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As an independent, local nonprofit, we’re supported entirely by our neighbors.
Discover the donation option that works best for your goals and make a life-changing difference for animals in San Francisco and beyond.
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One-Time Donation
Your gift will help ensure every companion animal has access to quality medical care, compassionate shelter, and a loving home.
Monthly Donation
Become a monthly supporter and make a lasting impact for animals in need all year long.
Send Us a Check
To give by check, please make payable to:
San Francisco SPCA
Development Department
201 Alabama Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Our Tax ID is 94-0836580.
Honor or Memorial Gifts
In Honor and Memorial Gifts
Honor a loved one in your life or a cherished pet’s memory through a tribute gift. Please check the “Dedicate this donation” box to complete your dedication and send a personalized card.

Once you make your gift, you can write a dedication and send an e-card with several themes to choose from including honor, memorial, birthday, and holiday e-cards.
When you make a tribute gift in honor or in memory of a special pet or person, you help ensure that every companion animal has access to quality medical care, compassionate shelter, and a loving home.
Questions? Contact our Development Team at development@sfspca.org.
Payroll & Matching Gifts
Payroll Giving
Payroll giving lets you make automatic donations directly from your paycheck to organizations like the San Francisco SPCA. It’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to support the causes you care about. Use our handy tool below to see if your employer participates.
Employee Matching Gifts
Thousands of companies will match donations made by their team members, retirees, and even employee spouses. Search now to see if your company participates and help save even more cats and dogs.
Volunteer Matching
See if your company provides volunteer grants or Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) programs. Enter your company’s name below to access the forms, guidelines, and instructions.
Donate Assets
Donor-Advised Funds
You can recommend a grant or recurring grants now to make an immediate impact or use your fund as a tool for future chartiable gifts.
Retirement Plan Assets
Retirement plan assets can support the San Francisco SPCA’s mission while providing you tax benefits.
Real Estate
Consider donating real estate, such as a personal residence, vacation home, farm, commercial property or undeveloped land.
Leave a Legacy
Legacy Society
Created to honor its members for their commitment to saving and improving the lives of animals.
Wills & Living Trusts
Make a lasting impact by including the SF SPCA in your will or living trust.
Charitable Remainder Trust
If you have built a sizable estate and also are looking for ways to receive reliable payments, consider a charitable remainder trust.
Charitable Lead Trust
Want to make an impact now at the San Francisco SPCA and provide for your family later? Consider a charitable lead trust.
Beneficiary Designation
Some prefer the flexibility of naming beneficiaries on retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and commercial annuities.
Endowed Gifts
When you make a gift to create an endowed fund, you give a gift with both immediate and long-term benefits.
Giving Circles
- Heart of Gold Society $1,000-$4,999
- Sponsors Circle $5,000-$9,999
- True Companions $10,000-$24,999
- Paw Partners $25,000-$49,999
- Heroes Circle $50,000-$99,999
- Leaders of the Pack $100,000 and above
Corporate and Foundation Giving
Partnering with the SF SPCA offers brand association with one of the most recognized and trusted nonprofits in San Francisco. We provide corporate and foundation partners impactful opportunities that align with your philanthropic goals.
To learn more about sponsorships, partnerships, and other giving opportunities, contact us today at partnerships@sfspca.org.
Corporate Partnerships
Support us through sponsorships, grants that support our programs, team volunteer opportunities, and more.
Team Building & Employee Events
Inspire your team and build a culture of philanthropy. Click the button below to schedule your event.
Donate Supplies
Donate a Bed or Cat Tower
Help a dog or cat rest easy by donating a ShelterBeds bed or cat tower.
What Your Monthly Gift Can Do
Toys and treats to provide enrichment
$10/month
Positive behavior training to help animals get adopted
$25/month
Lifesaving vaccinations for puppies and kittens
$35/month
Warm blankets and heating pads for homeless animals
$55/month
Support for foster families as they care for cats and dogs
$125/month
Critical medical treatment for animals in need
$250/month
Your Gifts at Work
With the help of our donors, the San Francisco SPCA is making life better for pet guardians and their furry friends.
Questions? Get in Touch.
To learn more about ways you can give, contact us at development@sfspca.org
The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization. EIN: 94-0836580