Your Rights as a Donor

Last updated: June 2026

Philanthropy is built on trust. Animal-Angels Foundation adopts the Donor Bill of Rights, created to assure donors that their gifts achieve the purpose for which they were given. As a donor, you have the right:

1. To be informed of the organization’s mission, how it intends to use donated resources, and its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
2. To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
3. To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
4. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
5. To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.
6. To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
7. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing the organization will be professional in nature.
8. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization, or hired solicitors.
9. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
10. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation, and to receive prompt, truthful, and forthright answers.

The Donor Bill of Rights was developed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Giving Institute, and is endorsed by numerous nonprofit organizations.

Animal-Angels Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) public charity, Tax ID 41-3166394. We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Questions about a gift? Contact us at angels@animal-angels.org or (205) 754-7542.