Ways to Give
SUpport our mission & save wildlife in need
Monetary Donations
Every cent goes directly to rehabilitating native wildlife and educating humans in Virginia and beyond about the importance of a vibrant, healthy environment.
Donate
online
Give now using credit or debit card, PayPal, or ACH. You can also Venmo us your gift!
Make your check out to Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary and mail to:
5450 Wheelers Cove Rd.
Shipman, VA 22971
Who does your gift help?
Becoming a sustaining donor
Our sustaining supporters help us soar! Making a monthly contribution to Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary is simple and can be set up on our online donation form by selecting "Monthly" under Giving Frequency. You can change or cancel your donation at any point.
or
Become a monthly donor
donate by check
Planned &
Legacy giving
There are many ways to support the Sanctuary through estate planning – starting with a bequest through a will. You may also amend your current will with a codicil to designate a gift to the Sanctuary.
Specific Asset/Amount language example
“I give $________ [or describe asset] to the Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary, a nonprofit corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to be used for general purposes as determined by the Board of Directors.”
Remaining Asset/Amount language example
“I give to the Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary, a nonprofit corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, all [or ____ percent] of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, to be used for general purposes as determined by the Board of Directors.”
Codicil language example
CODICIL TO LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF [Your Full Name]
I, [Your Full Name], of [City, State], declare this to be a codicil to my last will and testament dated [Date of Original Will] ("Will").
Addition of Bequest: I hereby amend my Will by adding the following provision:
"I bequeath [specific amount or percentage of the estate or asset] to the Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization located at 5450 Wheelers Cove Rd, Shipman, VA 22971, Federal Tax ID [51-0498181], for its general purposes."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this [Day] day of [Month], [Year].
[Your Full Name]
ATTESTATION CLAUSE
We, the undersigned, hereby certify that [Your Full Name], known to us, declared this codicil to be a codicil to his/her Will and signed it in our presence. We now, at his/her request and in his/her presence and in the presence of each other, sign our names as attesting witnesses.
[Witness 1 Name]
[Witness 1 Address]
[Witness 2 Name]
[Witness 2 Address]
- IRAs & retirement accounts
- Life insurance policies
- Stocks, bonds, or other securities
- Mutual funds or bank accounts
These beneficiary designations can often be made online or with a phone call. Through thoughtful estate planning, you may be able to receive tax and income benefits during your lifetime through remainder trusts and gift annuities.
We recommend consulting your attorney or financial advisor for guidance on which option might be right for you.
Supplies & In-kind gifts
Check out our Amazon Wish List for a quick and easy way to send the Sanctuary an item we really need!
- Unscented, plain tissues
- Paper towels
- Fleece blankets & bath towels in good condition (no holes)
- Puppy training pads
- Dawn dish soap
- Sponges
- Food Lion gift cards
- Blue Ridge Farmers Co-op gift cards
- Newspaper (without magazine/plastic inserts - paper only)
1
2
3
Donate a vehicle
- Vehicle does not need to be running!
- Towing away is free!
- Your donation is tax-deductible!
Time & talent
The Sanctuary only soars when powered by a mighty team of caring humans. Every person has talents or time they can lend to RWS. Learn more about our volunteering opportunities and get in touch today!
Volunteer
Please note that we are closed to the public in order to maintain a natural setting for our wildlife patients. We do offer the ability to schedule a tour or small group viewing, but these must be scheduled in advance. Please email us if you are interested in scheduling a tour. We look forward to sharing RWS with you! We appreciate your patience and flexibility in scheduling educational events as we receive a large volume of requests.
SUBMIT
5450 Wheelers Cove Rd.
Shipman, VA 22971
Our phone number should be used for wildlife emergencies. If you have other general inquiries, we would appreciate you contacting us via email or the contact form so we can keep our phone line open for wildlife in need. Thank you!
We are open 365 days per year. We accept new patients between 9AM-4PM. Call first, please!
5450 Wheelers Cove Rd.
Shipman, VA 22971
Our phone number should be used for wildlife emergencies. If you have other general inquiries, we would appreciate you contacting us via email or the contact us form so we can keep our phone line open for wildlife in need. Thank you!
We are open 365 days per year. We accept new patients between 9AM-4PM. Call first, please!
Thank yoU!
We will respond as soon as possible.
If you have found an injured or orphaned wild animal and need advice, please visit:
Wildlife Emergency advice
2024 © Copyright Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary
Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN 51-0498181.
Thank you for supporting our mission to help native wildlife in Virginia and beyond.