Build What Endures.
Leave What Matters.
Some people give to causes.
The Legacy Circle is an invitation to those who believe that true change is measured not just in lives saved today, but in the sanctuaries, systems, and values that remain long after we’re gone.
Wild Heart Haven is more than a rescue. It is a permanent home, a living ecosystem, and a reimagining of what safety, dignity, and freedom can look like for dogs who have nowhere else to land.
The Legacy Circle exists for those who feel called to help bring that vision fully into the world.
Why Legacy Support Matters Now
Others help build them.
Wild Heart Haven is in its foundational phase, the rare moment when support doesn’t just sustain a mission, but shapes it.
Legacy Circle contributions help fund:
❋ Land acquisition and preparation
❋ Long-term care systems that ensure stability for every dog
❋ Permanent structures, trails, and sanctuary infrastructure
❋ Thoughtful, humane environments designed for healing and freedom
This is the difference between doing good and building something that lasts.
Legacy Circle Levels
Founding Legacy
$5,000-$14,999
Recognition & Connection
Name included on the Founding Legacy Wall (on-site and digital)
Annual Founder’s Update Letter with behind-the-scenes insights
Invitation to one private virtual briefing per year
Early access to major milestones and announcements
For those who help guide growth and sustainability.
Legacy Architect
$15,000-$49,999
Recognition & Connection
All Founding Legacy benefits
Optional named dedication (tree grove, pathway marker, kennel cluster, or program element)
Invitation to an annual Steward Gathering (on-site or virtual)
Deeper project updates related to land, design, and development
For those who help bring the Haven into being.
Steward Level
$50,000 and above
Recognition & Connection
All prior benefits
Named legacy feature within the sanctuary (trail, bridge, dog run, memorial space, structure, or core program)
Private annual conversation or visit with Wild Heart Haven leadership
Inclusion in the Legacy Archive, honoring your story and reason for giving
For those whose support becomes part of the sanctuary’s permanent foundation.
A Relationship Built on Trust
Legacy Circle members are offered proximity, transparency, and respect, not governance or operational control.
Wild Heart Haven remains guided by its mission, ethics, and long-term responsibility to the dogs it serves, always.
Begin a Legacy Conversation
If you feel drawn to this level of involvement, we invite you to start a conversation.
Legacy commitments are personal, and so is our approach.
We look forward to building something enduring, together.
Legacy Circle Questions
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Yes. Wild Heart Foundation, Inc, is a 501(c)(3) public charity, and Legacy Circle contributions are generally tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We encourage all supporters to consult with their financial or legal advisor when considering significant or planned gifts. (39-4242618)
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Legacy Circle support is directed toward foundational and long-term needs such as land acquisition, permanent infrastructure, sanctuary development, and systems that ensure lifelong care for the dogs who call Wild Heart Haven home.
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No. While Legacy Circle members are offered transparency, proximity, and meaningful recognition, Wild Heart Haven remains guided by its mission, leadership, and ethical responsibility to the animals it serves.
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Yes. We welcome in-kind contributions of equivalent value, including materials, professional services, vehicles, infrastructure support, or other resources aligned with our needs. All in-kind gifts are reviewed collaboratively to ensure alignment and impact.
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Yes. Legacy Circle recognition is intended to be lasting and respectful. Named dedications and acknowledgments are designed to honor your contribution as a permanent part of the sanctuary’s story.
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Absolutely. Recognition is always optional, and we fully respect donors who prefer to give privately.
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Legacy Circle commitments begin with a conversation. Use the inquiry form below, and a member of our leadership team will follow up personally.