Outright Gifts
Outright gifts are the simplest way to give cash, securities, personal property, real estate, life insurance or other assets. Remember, outright gifts are tax deductible.
For more information about outright gifts please call Debbi Gilstein Jaffe, chief philanthropy officer, at 401-793-2062 or e-mail djaffe@lifespan.org.
Bequests
For many donors, a gift made through a will is the most realistic way to provide a substantial contribution. Bequests allow you to specify how your assets are distributed and designate a gift in a manner that is most meaningful to you.
For more information about bequests please call Debbi Gilstein Jaffe, chief philanthropy officer, at 401-793-2062 or e-mail djaffe@lifespan.org.
Memorial or Honor Gifts
To honor or remember a loved one, families may specify that memorial contributions be made to The Miriam Hospital.
For more information about memorial or honor gifts please call Debbi Gilstein Jaffe, chief philanthropy officer, at 401-793-2062 or e-mail djaffe@lifespan.org.
Life Insurance
An easy option for giving a substantial gift is to donate a life insurance policy for its present cash value. To maximize your gift, you may continue to pay the premiums on the policy, naming The Miriam Hospital Foundation as owner and beneficiary, and receive an additional tax deduction for the premiums.
For more information about life insurance please call Debbi Gilstein Jaffe, chief philanthropy officer, at 401-793-2062 or e-mail djaffe@lifespan.org.
Naming Opportunities
Opportunities start at $5,000 for donors to name areas and programs within the hospital as a tribute to a loved one or other honoree.
For more information about naming opportunities please call Debbi Gilstein Jaffe, chief philanthropy officer, at 401-793-2062 or e-mail djaffe@lifespan.org.
Endowed Funds
The Miriam Hospital Foundation's named endowed program allows individuals to support the hospital's programs in perpetuity, in their name or in the name of a loved one.
Contributions from the individual or family are restricted to their named endowed fund, established with a signed letter of agreement, and are invested to provide a long-term balance of income and growth. Each year, a percentage of the income earned by the fund is given to the hospital program designated by the individual.
Named endowed funds have been established for cardiac care, cancer care, emergency medicine, and specific clinical units, as well as a range of lectureships and other special programs and services. Families can designate a committee, comprised of siblings, grandchildren or other trusted individuals, to decide which hospital need will be supported by the fund's income stream. Named endowed funds can also be established as a memorial tribute.
For more information on endowed funds please call Debbi Gilstein Jaffe, chief philanthropy officer, at 401-793-2062 or e-mail djaffe@lifespan.org.
Real Estate
You are able to donate almost any type of real estate you choose. Real estate can be given outright, bequested, or donated while still retaining the right of use for the remainder of your life.
For more information about giving real estate please call Debbi Gilstein Jaffe, chief philanthropy officer, at 401-793-2062 or e-mail djaffe@lifespan.org.
Gifts With a Return
There are many ways to make a gift while receiving income from your gift for the remainder of your life:
- The Charitable Gift Annuity: In exchange for transferring assets of cash or appreciated property, we pay you a guaranteed, fixed sum of money each year for the rest of your life. As a source of additional income at retirement, you may want to consider a Deferred Charitable Annuity.
- Charitable Remainder Trust:
Assets are transferred to a trust, and you, or the beneficiary you name, receive an annual income for life. Trusts can be established for life or a specified number of years. At the termination of the trust, the assets revert to the donor or his or her designated beneficiary.
- Pooled Income Funds: Similar to a mutual fund, your gift is pooled with other donations in one fund to maximize the investment potential. You or your designated beneficiary receive income for life from the fund based on its performance.
For more information about gifts with a return please call Debbi Gilstein Jaffe, chief philanthropy officer, at 401-793-2062 or e-mail djaffe@lifespan.org.
Ways to Give