Saunders Medical Center is ranked #5 in all Hospitals in the state of Nebraska for Quality of Care. Quality care is the very fabric of our hospital, but it doesn’t come easily. It is the result of a true commitment to our patients. And, it is offered right here close to home and family.
Private gifts from donors provide for the future development of health services and programs that meet the needs of our county.
The Saunders Medical Foundation was established to strengthen the hospital’s resolve for a continued commitment to quality health care. Every charitable gift through the foundation, regardless of size, makes a tremendous impact on this county’s health care.
Saunders Medical Foundation which was incorporated as a non-profit in 1996 is recognized as a qualified charity by the IRS with 501(c)(3) status. A dedicated voluntary Board of Directors oversees the foundation’s resource and fund development, as well as community health initiatives supporting the broad mission of SMC.
Saunders Medical Foundation works confidentially with individual donors to match their charitable wishes with the current and future needs of our region’s health care. In the end, the beneficiaries of this careful planning are the patients who seek care and comfort right here, close to family and home.
For the foundation, the gifting process is a very personal and private matter that receives the highest attention and sensitivity so that donors’ wishes are matched appropriately. In instances where donors have professional advisors in banking and/or financial planning, the foundation is committed to working very closely with them to ensure that the donors’ wishes are fulfilled. Your gifts help us to do the very best for our patients and their families. Together we can provide quality healthcare to our community.
Saunders Medical Foundation believes that we have health professionals who care about providing the best possible care...a hospital administration that is serious about stewardship... and a community that cares about quality health care close to home. These three things build a tradition of excellence.
There are many ways you can support Saunders Medical Center’s tradition of excellence in health care, not only for today, but also for generations to come. We hope you'll take a moment to learn about the numerous opportunities available for you to be part of Saunders Medical Center future…
Tomorrow depends on the generosity of today.
Your GenerosityEverything in the healthcare profession is changing - Except the need for funds to meet today's demands and be ready for tomorrow's needs.
Saunders Medical Center has had a clear and unfaltering mission – To provide accessible and affordable healthcare with the level of quality and compassion that we want for our own families.
Saunders Medical Center strives to provide each of our patients, our friends and neighbors with the highest quality medical care and treatment. But we can't do it alone. We need the support of the entire community.
Because of you, we are able to embrace the challenges of today...and tomorrow.
Benefactor InformationYour support is very important to the Saunders Medical Foundation. With your generosity we are able to enhance the health of our patients and the wellness of the community we serve.
Saunders Medical Foundation’s honoring program offers a distinctive and meaningful way to remember, honor, pay tribute to or recognize those important people in your life. By giving in remembrance you offer a gift of lasting memory.
Saunders Medical Center’s continued strength results in large measure from the support received from generous individuals like you! The financial commitment of our community members enables the Saunders Medical Foundation to invest in important projects at SMC, supporting the best in quality health care for our patients, while meeting the needs of our donors.
Philanthropy is critical to both maintaining and further developing SMC’s leadership in health care delivery in our community. To that end, the Saunders Medical Foundation helps sponsor and participate in numerous events to promote fund raising. Mark your calendar for the 2008 events.
Annual Saunders Medical Foundation BBQ July 2008
Annual Saunders Medical Foundation Gala September 2008
What to Give:LOOK BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ASSETS MOST COMMONLY USED TO FUND A GIFT.
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. FIND OUT HOW UNITED HOSPITAL FOUNDATION CAN PUT YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO WORK WITHOUT DELAY. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
Gifts of Life Insurance DONATING YOUR LIFE INSURANCE COULD BE A WONDERFUL WAY TO FULFILL YOUR DESIRE TO SUPPORT OUR WORK. BY MAKING UNITED HOSPITAL FOUNDATION THE BENEFICIARY OF AN EXISTING POLICY, YOU MAKE GOOD USE OF YOUR RESOURCES AND EXPAND YOUR ABILITY TO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT GIFT. MORE
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 LEARN HOW TO HELP OTHERS AND UNITED HOSPITAL FOUNDATION BY USING ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR AND SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE A GIFT. MORE
Charitable Gift Annuities READ MORE ABOUT HOW TO MAKE A DONATION AND, IN TURN, RECEIVE A FIXED ANNUITY PAYMENT EACH YEAR FOR LIFE. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
Donor Advised Funds ACCESS THE GIVING POWER OF A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHOUT THE EXPENSE OR COMPLEXITY. MORE
Pooled Income Funds JOIN WITH OTHERS IN GENERATING ADDITIONAL INCOME NOW THAT CAN LATER BE USED TO SUPPLEMENT YOUR RETIREMENT INCOME. MORE
Charitable Lead Trusts
MAKE A DONATION NOW WHILE REDUCING THE TAX COSTS FOR YOUR HEIRS IN THE FUTURE.
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