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Until this feature is live, please call 716-837-3900 for additional ticket information and visit the zoo to purchase tickets at the box office.
Help Save Wildlife
Support the Buffalo Zoo your way - every gift powers wildlife conservation.
Make checks payable to:
Zoological Society of Buffalo, Inc. (Buffalo Zoo)
Address: 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 16-0911204
Contact:
Christine Fontaneda
Chief Advancement Officer
Email: cfontaneda@buffalozoo.org
Phone: (716) 995-6130
Donor-Advised Funds
Donor-Advised Funds are a popular, efficient, and tax-advantaged way to give. With a DAF, you can contribute to the Buffalo Zoo by recommending grants from your fund. This allows you to make a significant impact on our mission of animal care and conservation.
If you have a DAF, contact your fund provider to recommend a grant to:
Organization Details:
Legal Name: Zoological Society of Buffalo, Inc. (Buffalo Zoo)
Address: 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 16-0911204
Contact:
Meta Tshiteya
Development Manager
Email: mtshiteya@buffalozoo.org
Phone: (716) 995-6145
Retirement Rollover (QCDs)
If you are 70 ½ or older and have a traditional IRA, you can make an IRA charitable rollover gift, also known as Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), directly to the Buffalo Zoo.
How It Works
- Confirm eligibility: If you are 70½ or older, you can direct a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA.
- Initiate the transfer: Contact your IRA administrator and instruct them to make a direct transfer of funds to the qualifying charitable organization(s) you wish to support.
- Coordinate details with us: Contact Meta Tshiteya, Development Manager, at (716) 995-6145 or mtshiteya@buffalozoo.org. We’ll answer questions, provide any necessary instructions, and ensure your gift is directed to the area that matters most to you.
- Provide the organization information: When making your request, use the following details to complete your charitable transfer:
Organization Details:
Legal Name: Zoological Society of Buffalo, Inc.
Address: 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 16-0911204
Benefits of the IRA charitable rollover:
- The gift is very easy to arrange.
- The amount transferred from your IRA to charity is not included in your taxable income.
- The amount you transfer will count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) once you reach the age when mandatory distributions begin.
- The rollover gift can be made as an outright gift, allowing the Zoo to use your support immediately.
- Your gift helps sustain and grow the programs that matter most to you.
Stock & Securities
All gifts of stock and marketable securities made to the Buffalo Zoo should be transferred from the Depository Trust Company (DTC) to the account below. Please contact Meta Tshiteya, Development Manager, at mtshiteya@buffalozoo.org or at (716) 995-6145 for the following information:
| Account Name: Zoological Society of Buffalo, Inc. |
| Account Number: |
| DTC Number: |
| Broker: |
| Contact Name: |
| Contact Phone Number: |
| Contact Email Address: |
To ensure the incoming stock/securities is properly being attributed, it is crucial for donors to take the following step:
- Donors must ask their brokers to include the donor’s full name in the reference field of the DTC stock transfer.
- Once the stock has been transferred, donors or their brokers should contact the Buffalo Zoo (Development Office) with the following details:
- Donor name & contact information
- The stock name and number of shares
- Any restrictions on the use of the gift
Make a Wired Donation
All wired transfers made to the Buffalo Zoo should be sent to the following location. Please contact Meta Tshiteya, Development Manager, at mtshiteya@buffalozoo.org or at (716) 995-6145 for the following information:
| Account Name: Zoological Society of Buffalo, Inc. |
| Account Number: |
| Bank: M&T Bank |
| Federal ABA/Routing Code: xxxx (for wires) |
| Federal ABA /Routing Code: xxxx (for ACH or electronic funds transfers) |
| Contact at M&T Bank: |
| Contact Phone Number: |
| Contact Email Address: |
Important: Please ensure the donor’s name—and donation designation, if applicable—are included in the payment Reference/Memo field so your gift can be properly credited.
Organization Details:
Legal Name: Zoological Society of Buffalo, Inc. (Buffalo Zoo)
Address: 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 16-0911204
Planned Gifts
Your giving can make a lasting impact at Buffalo Zoo through a planned gift.
Your love for the Buffalo Zoo can live on for future generations as they build their love for wildlife conservation – by creating a legacy through one of the following.
Create a plan and join the Buffalo Zoo Legacy Society
- Bequest: A bequest lets you create a legacy gift – one of the simplest and most flexible ways to ensure the Buffalo Zoo’s mission continues for future generations. You may make your bequest as a fixed dollar amount, specific assets, or a percentage of your estate, and designate it for general support (unrestricted) or for a specific purpose (restricted).As with all important legal documents, we encourage you to consult with your attorney. To support your planning, we’ve included suggested bequest wording below. Every situation is unique; the example below is one way to structure your bequest.SUGGESTED BEQUEST LANGUAGETo the Zoological Society of Buffalo, Inc. (“Buffalo Zoo”), a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization incorporated in the State of New York in 1931, having its principal address at 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214, and EIN 16-0911204, I, [name], of [city, state ZIP], hereby give and bequeath [the sum of $______] OR [ ______ percent of my estate] to be used by the Buffalo Zoo for its general purposes (unrestricted).We encourage you to share your final will provision with the Buffalo Zoo to ensure your wishes are properly followed and recognized as part of the Buffalo Zoo Legacy Society.
- Beneficiary Designations: Donating part or all of your unused retirement assets, such as your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension, life insurance, or other tax-deferred plan, is an easy, tax-efficient way to support the Buffalo Zoo.How It Works:
- Request a beneficiary designation form from your plan administrator or insurer.
- List the Zoological Society of Buffalo, Inc. (Buffalo Zoo) as a primary or contingent beneficiary for a percentage or specific amount.
- Notify us so we can honor your intentions and recognize your gift appropriately.
As with all important legal and financial decisions, please consult your attorney or financial advisor. If you designate your retirement assets to the Buffalo Zoo, we encourage you to complete the confirmation form above for our records.
Organization Details:
Legal Name: Zoological Society of Buffalo, Inc. (Buffalo Zoo)
Address: 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 16-0911204 - Gifts that Pay You Income: You can meet your philanthropic goals and retain income for yourself and your loved ones with life-income gifts. These gifts can provide you with an income stream, potential tax savings, and the satisfaction of creating a lasting impact at the Buffalo Zoo. Please consult with your financial advisor to determine what’s best for you.The following life-income gifts are suggested:
- Charitable Gift Annuity
- Charitable Trusts
Organization Details:
Legal Name: Zoological Society of Buffalo, Inc. (Buffalo Zoo)
Address: 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 16-0911204 - Qualified Charitable Distributions: Looking to make a gift from your IRA? Learn more about Retirement Rollover (QCDs).
