Frequently Asked Questions

Can I designate where I want my gift to go?

Can I give a gift in honor or memory of someone else?

Can I set up my own fund within the Foundation to further the mission of the hospital and help the community?

Do I need an attorney before establishing a planned gift with Memorial Hospital Foundation?

Do I need to let you know if I have included Memorial Hospital Foundation in my estate plans?

Does the Memorial Hospital Foundation withhold an administrative fee on my donation?

I don’t have a whole lot of assets but would like to leave something to the Hospital; estate planning seems so difficult. What’s the best option for me?

I have a number of paid-up life insurance policies, some of which I or my family don’t necessarily need. Is there an advantage to donating them to charity?

I have children and grandchildren; shouldn’t I leave my estate to them?

Is it difficult to gift stock? What do you do? What’s the advantage?

To whom should I make my check and where do I mail it?

What are the advantages of a charitable annuity trust?

What are the limits on charitable deductions for an individual vs. their estate?

What do I have to do to leave the Hospital in my will?

What is a matching gift program?

What is planned giving?

What types of payment do you accept?

What’s Memorial Hospital Foundation’s tax identification number?

When an ‘in memory’ or ‘in honor’ gift is made, is the amount of the donation disclosed?

Why do I need an estate plan?

Why should I make a planned gift?