Charitable Giving Helps us to Ensure that Qualify of Life in Huntingdon County
There are a variety of gift options that provide meaningful support to J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital . You can choose from a number of ways to make your gift, including:
Gifts of Cash: Cash gifts, the most common form of giving, are as easy as writing a check. You can deduct 100 percent of the gift amount from your federal income tax, so your net cost is less than the face value of the contribution. To make a cash donation, email mhartman@jcblair.org .
Gifts of Appreciated Securities: Giving appreciated stock is an excellent way to support the hospital's programs. This type of gift usually qualifies not only for the income tax deduction associated with all charitable gifts, but also eliminates capital gains tax. To give stock, contact mhartman@jcblair.org .
Bequests: Bequests through Wills enable people to make significant contributions that might not be possible during their lifetime. When you make a bequest to the hospital, your taxable estate is reduced by a 100 percent deduction for the amount of a cash gift, or by fair market value of appreciated assets. Click here for sample bequest language you may use to remember J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital Foundation in your will. For more information, contact mhartman@jcblair.org .
Charitable Gift Annuity: In addition to a tax deduction, this type of gift also guarantees you a fixed income for life, partially tax-free. The dollar amount that you will receive is determined by your age and the age of any other beneficiary you name at the time of the gift. For information on establishing a gifts annuity, please contact mhartman@jcblair.org .
Charitable Remainder Trust: A “CRT” can provide you (any your spouse, if appropriate) lifetime income and cash flow, a current income tax deduction, and provide important endowment funds for the future healthcare of the community. At the same time, you avoid all capital gains and future estate taxes.Contact mhartman@jcblair.org for more information and to find out how you and your family could benefit from a Charitable Remainder Trust.
Life Insurance Gifts: An often-overlooked asset that can be used to fund a gift is life insurance. You can name the foundation as owner and beneficiary of a policy that is no longer needed for its original purpose or you can buy a new policy for the foundation's benefit. For more information, contact mhartman@jcblair.org.
For more information on giving, you can contact the Foundation office at (814) 643-8888 or e-mail mhartman@jcblair.org. We're prepared to work with donors and their attorneys or financial consultants to assist with philanthropic interests.
