Creating change for the animals of Asia

03 July 2023

In this, Animals Asia’s 25th year, it’s heartening to see how much we have achieved together for the animals of Asia.

You’ve trusted us to put your kindness in action for the animals of Asia and we take that responsibility very seriously. This is why we have made the decision to change the structure of our fundraising operations within the US to significantly reduce administration costs and thereby increase the portion of donations from US donors that go directly to helping the animals.

We now partner with Charities Aid Foundation America (CAF America), an organization which exists to help charities like ours administer funds in the most effective way possible. Donations to Animals Asia will now be accepted through the Charities Aid Foundation.

So you can still make tax-deductible donations to Animals Asia in this way.

Animals Asia is still Animals Asia – the same organization you have known and trusted for 25 years. We are still based in Hong Kong. We have not changed our name, our programs or the mission and vision you signed up to when you joined Animals Asia. Thank you for choosing to be part of the team to help the animals we all love so much.

summary of how to support us in the US

Find us / donate online: www.animalsasia.org 

Social Media:
instagram.com/animalsasia │facebook.com/AnimalsAsia │youtube.com/user/HKAAF│
twitter.com/animalsasia│tiktok.com/@animalsasia│linkedin.com/company/animals-asia

Email us: [email protected]

These changes will serve to increase the impact  your generous donations have on the wellbeing of the bears and other animals in our care.

If you have questions please don't hesitate to reach out to a member of the team.

Your continued support means the world to so many animals. Only because of your loyalty and generosity can we continue to put kindness in action every day.

Thank you.

Jill Robinson Founder & CEO
Animals Asia

FAQ

Why is Animals Asia changing the US operations?
We have chosen to restructure our operations within the US to significantly reduce administration costs. This will increase the portion of donations from US donors that go directly to helping the animals.

Going forward, the only way to guarantee your donations will go directly to Animals Asia and the projects you love is to donate via CAF America.

To support Animals Asia through CAF America, please donate to the Animals Asia Foundation Fund, which is a Restricted Fund of CAF America for the support of the charitable projects of Animals Asia Foundation. CAF America is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organisation with EIN 43-1634280.
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My monthly donation / Sponsor A Bear donation has been cancelled. How do I set up a new monthly donation to Animals Asia?
Thank you to the moon and back for your incredible support at this time. We really appreciate your patience and understanding in this endeavor.

The only way to ensure your regular donations go to the projects you love is to set up a new donation to the Animals Asia Foundation Fund through CAF America.

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What is CAF America?

Since 1992, CAF America’s core mission has been to enable cross-border giving by US residents to validated charities and charitable projects across the world. CAF America enables donors to make strategic, cost-effective, and tax-advantaged gifts while reducing the risk, reputation exposure, and administrative burden associated with cross-border giving.

CAF America exists to help US donors give cost effectively to international foundations like Animals Asia. All donations are carefully managed in a dedicated, secure account, and all of the gifts are passed on regularly and directly to Animals Asia Hong Kong.

This change means that more of your donation is spent directly on saving animals.

If you would like to read more about CAF, please visit their website: https://www.cafamerica.org/about-caf-america-2020
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How do I donate to Animals Asia?
All of our US donations are now gifted via Charities Aid Foundation America (CAF America), an organization that exists to help charities like ours administer funds in the most cost effective way possible.

To support Animals Asia through CAF America, please donate to the Animals Asia Foundation Fund, which is a Restricted Fund of CAF America to support the charitable projects of Animals Asia Foundation.

CAF America is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with EIN 43-1634280.

You’ll be able to continue to make donations to us via the online and paper donation forms that are included in our campaign appeals, as well as through the channels below.

If you wish to donate, please do so in the following ways:

  • ONLINE - Donate directly on this donation page Animals Asia | Make a donation today or go to animalsasia.org
  • PHONE - Call us on +1 415 523 3671
  • POST - For card or check donations, please print and send in one of our donation forms with your gift.
  • Checks should be made payable to 'CAF AMERICA' writing 'Animals Asia Foundation Fund' on the back.
  • Mail all to: Animals Asia Foundation, PO Box 758640, Topeka KS 66675 8640

If you have any questions, please reach out to us directly at [email protected] 

(NOTE: The Los Angeles address and phone number you may have for Animals Asia are no longer in use.)
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 Will I still be able to make my gift tax efficiently?
Yes, CAF is a registered 501 ( c ) (3) and you will receive exactly the same tax benefits from  donations you make to Animals Asia through CAF.
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Will CAF take a proportion of my gift? How much?

Yes, CAF will retain a maximum of 2% of donations for admin costs, which is significantly less than administration costs incurred previously. This is the major reason for the change.
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I have left a bequest to Animals Asia in my Will, what do I need to do to ensure it reaches Animals Asia?

First, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your significant commitment to Animals Asia's future. Thank you so much for your incredible support through leaving a gift in your Will. In doing so you have made the ultimate promise to animals in need and are helping to shape a kinder future for animals across Asia, and we simply cannot thank you enough.

In order to ensure that your gift reaches us, please be sure that any gift that is intended to support us clearly describes your intention to support Animals Asia Foundation. If you would like to designate a US charity to support Animals Asia Foundation in any estate documents, you can provide that the bequest or gift is for the Animals Asia Foundation Fund at CAF America, a Restricted Fund owned by Charities Aid Foundation America.

We recommend that you consult with your tax and legal advisors to review any existing bequests or planned gifts.

Here is additional information on CAF America:
Charities Aid Foundation America, 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 375, Alexandria, VA 22314-2840
Federal Tax ID Number: 43-1634280

To support you with this change we’ve created a template letter below that you can provide to your attorney if that is helpful in updating your estate planning documents to ensure your bequest is correctly directed to Animals Asia through CAF America:

Dear

I am writing with respect to my planned [bequest/gifts] in support of Animals Asia Foundation contained in my estate planning documents.

Animals Asia Foundation is a Hong Kong charity that can receive contributions and it has a new US fundraising partner, Charities Aid Foundation America. I would like to ensure that it is clear that my gift should go to support Animals Asia Foundation, either directly or through Charities Aid Foundation America.

Here is the relevant information on both entities:

Animals Asia Foundation Fund at CAF America, a Restricted Fund owned by Charities Aid Foundation America.

Charities Aid Foundation America, 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 375, Alexandria, VA 22314-2840

Federal Tax ID Number: 43-1634280

Please let me know how we should proceed to make any necessary changes.

Should you have any questions or concerns, our team is ready to assist you at [email protected]


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