Your Legacy of Humankindness

Make a lasting difference in your community

What is a planned gift?

A planned gift is a personal and meaningful contribution that provides you the opportunity to give in a way that will leave a legacy for you and your family, as well as the numerous patients who will be influenced by your generosity. By anticipating the future and making arrangements now, you can ensure that your estate will be directed to what is important to you.

Start today

Contact us. Let’s discuss your wishes and how you want to make a lasting legacy at St. Joseph Health.
Update your will or living trust so it reflects your charitable intentions.
Contact your financial advisor, lawyer or accountant and ask for help in establishing a charitable gift. 

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Consider a gift of stock, real estate, insurance policies and personal property.
Make St. Joseph Health the beneficiary of your life insurance, pension plan or IRA.

Benefits of planned giving

You make a lasting mark on the health of your community.
You have control in deciding how and what your gift will support.
You lessen the burden of taxes on your family.
You may receive estate tax savings.

Ways to make a planned gift

Bequests
Charitable remainder trust
Beneficiary designation
Retained life estate
IRA Charitable Distribution if alive, or beneficiary when donor passes away.
Gifts of stock
Donor advised funds