Frequently Asked Questions

What credit cards do you accept?
Can I make a donation in honor of someone? Or in memory of someone?
Does PETA accept stock donations?
How much of my money will go directly toward helping animals, as opposed to going toward administrative and other nonprogram costs?
I live in Canada. Can I get a tax credit for my donation?
Why does PETA encourage people to donate fur garments?
How can I update my mailing address in your records?
How can I get more involved with PETA's work?
What is PETA's federal tax identification number (also known as the employer identification number, or EIN)?
I have a question about making a donation that is not answered on this page.
I have a question or comment that hasn’t been addressed here.

What credit cards do you accept?

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. When you use your PETA Visa card, you give direct support to PETA’s programs with every charge! Please click here for more information on the PETA Platinum Visa card.

Can I make a donation in honor of someone? Or in memory of someone?

Yes, we gratefully accept donations of any amount made in honor or in memory of a special human being or a beloved animal.

Should you wish to make a gift in memory of a departed friend, family member, or animal companion, our True Friends Memorial Program honors and preserves the memory of the special animals who were our true friends as well as those individuals who were true friends to animals.

Memorial donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. With a donation of $100 or more, your memorial will also be acknowledged on a special recognition page in PETA's annual review, a keepsake publication highlighting our past year's accomplishments in behalf of animals. We will, at your request, also send notification of the memorial gift to a family member or other individual you have designated.

Through the True Friends Web site, you also have the option of creating a free online memorial page.

Does PETA accept stock donations?

Yes, donating stock is an easy, wonderful way to help fund PETA's programs to end animal suffering. For more information on the benefits of donating stock, please click here.

How much of my money will go directly toward helping animals, as opposed to going toward administrative and other nonprogram costs?

PETA is a leader among nonprofits with regard to efficient use of funds. PETA undergoes an independent financial audit each year. In fiscal year 2008, more than 83 percent of our funding went directly to programs to help animals. PETA’s fundraising costs are far below the “maximum acceptable” for the Better Business Bureau.

I live in Canada. Can I get a tax credit for my donation?

Unfortunately, no, unless you have income that was generated in the U.S.

Although PETA is registered in the United States as a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization, we are not registered as a tax-exempt charity in Canada, primarily because most of our animal-protection campaigns would not be categorized as "charitable work" under Canadian law, which states that only activities directly related to the health, education, and welfare of people constitute charitable activities. That has been interpreted to cover animal sheltering and rescue work but not other campaigns like those that PETA undertakes.

For that reason, we are not a registered Canadian charity and, therefore, cannot provide you with a receipt for your donation that would be tax-creditable against your Canadian income taxes. However, if you do have any U.S.-generated income, your donation would be tax-creditable against that income.

Please know that any activities that PETA conducts in Canada fully comply with all Canadian and U.S. legal requirements and that we are working hard to put your contributions to the best possible use for animals in Canada, the United States, and around the world.

Why does PETA encourage people to donate fur garments?

By getting fur out of people’s closets, we also help get it off the streets and provide a way for former fur-wearers who have had a change of heart to turn something negative into something positive. We use the furs that are donated to us to create interesting displays and demonstrations to spread the word that millions of fur-bearing animals are cruelly killed every year to produce fur garments.

To donate a fur garment, please ship it to our office:

Attn.: Fur Campaign Dept.
PETA
501 Front St.
Norfolk, VA 23510

(We do not have any other offices or drop-off sites that accept donated furs.) If you know what type of fur it is, please make a note of it with your donation.

Donors are entitled to a charitable income-tax deduction for the fair-market value of the donated item. PETA cannot legally determine a value for the item, but we will send a letter acknowledging receipt of the item. You may wish to have the item appraised before sending it or consult with a tax advisor. For more information, please contact Jennifer Cierlitsky at JenniferC@petaf.org or 757-213-8757.

How can I update my mailing address in your records?

You can update the information yourself through this page by accessing your record with your membership ID number. You can also contact our Membership Services Department directly at 757-962-8287.

How can I get more involved with PETA's work?

For lots of ideas on meaningful ways to help animals in your community and around the world, please visit PETA's campaign site, AnimalActivist.com.

What is PETA's federal tax identification number (also known as the employer identification number, or EIN)?

52-1218336

I have a question about making a donation that is not answered on this page.

Please note: This form is for the submission of questions about donations only. If you have a general question, comment, or suggestion or are writing to make us aware of information that you think would be of use to our cause, please contact us via Info@peta.org.

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