“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Planned giving encompasses a variety of strategies that will help donors make a special gift to Heart of Hospice Foundation, while also advancing their own financial and personal goals.

Bequests - You may choose to name Heart of Hospice Foundation as a beneficiary in your will or estate. Your bequest might be a gift of cash in a specified amount, a percentage of your estate, stock, real estate or personal property. Please notify Heart of Hospice Foundation of any decision to make such a bequest, so that we may realize its full benefit and recognize you appropriately.

Life Insurance - A donor may designate Heart of Hospice Foundation as the beneficiary and owner of a life insurance policy. Upon the death of the insured, Heart of Hospice Foundation will receive the face amount of the policy.

Securities - You may choose to donate securities (stocks, bonds, etc.). Generally you can deduct the fair market value of the gift and avoid capital gains tax liability.

As a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, donations to Heart of Hospice Foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Please consult with a tax attorney or an accountant in order to determine the benefits of your donation to Heart of Hospice Foundation.

For more information, please contact our Chief Financial Officer at 541-386-1942 or E-Mail by clicking here.