Gifts of cash Making a donation of cash is as simple as writing a check or authorizing a charge on your credit card. From your standpoint, it's no fuss, no bother.

Gifts of securities Stock that has increased in value is one of the most popular assets used for charitable giving, once it has been held for a minimum of a year. Making a gift of securities to us offers you the chance to help our organization while realizing many important benefits for yourself.

Gifts of closely held stock A donation of your closely held stock can be a fine way for you to make a sizable charitable contribution while realizing valuable tax benefits.

Gifts of retirement plan assets If you're like many Americans, your financial future will likely revolve around your retirement plan assets. To maximize the value of a retirement account, consider making a lifetime gift of its after-tax values to a tax-exempt deferred giving plan.

Gifts of real estate Using real estate, such as your house, farm or commercial property, to fund a gift allows you to preserve your cash assets, receive significant tax and income advantages, and make a larger charitable gift than anticipated.

Gifts of life insurance Donating your life insurance could be a wonderful way to fulfill your desire to support our work. By making SMC foundation the beneficiary of an existing policy, you make good use of your resources and expand your ability to make a significant gift.

Ways to give There are almost as many variations on ways to make a donation as there are needs to be met. Explore this section to discover new ways to make a gift that also takes into consideration your personal circumstances and the needs of your heirs.

How to make a planned gift Explore the value of charitable gifts that require a little thought, but pay off in big benefits to you, your family and united hospital foundation. More

Bequests

Charitable gift annuities

Charitable remainder trusts In the right circumstances, this plan can increase your income, reduce your taxes, unlock appreciated investments, rid you of investment worries and ultimately provide very important support.

Memorials and endowments Discover a powerful way to make a gift to us in your name or in the name of a loved one while realizing tax benefits for your kindness.

Give my home, but live there for life Make a gift to united hospital foundation of a remainder interest in your home, receive sizable tax benefits now and continue living in your home for the rest of your life.

Donor advised funds Access the giving power of a private foundation without the expense or complexity.

Pooled income funds Join with others in generating additional income now that can later be used to supplement your retirement income.

Charitable lead trusts Make a donation now while reducing the tax costs for your heirs in the future.

Glossary of terms

a living will

a living will is your legal declaration of your personal wishes about extraordinary medical treatment in the event you become terminally ill or permanently unconscious.

a will: the basics and beyond
ideas and information on how to create a successful will. 

a power of attorney
this written legal document lets an individual designate another person to act on his or her behalf, even in the event the individual becomes disabled or incapacitated.

a revocable living trust
learn how to fulfill your long-term financial goals with this special type of trust.