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Annual Gifts
Each year, thousands of grateful patients and members of the community make a commitment to the annual fund at Geisinger. Gifts to the annual fund truly make a difference in the lives of our patients by providing unrestricted funds to be applied in the area of greatest need, or by supporting a designated program or department.
Online Gifts
Make your gift to our patients immediately by visiting our secure online giving web site today.
Honor or Memorial Gifts
A tribute gift is a thoughtful way to mark a special occasion or to honor the memory of a relative or friend. When making a memorial gift, please be sure to send acknowledgement information so we can notify the person honored, or their next of kin, of your kindness.
Automatic Monthly Deduction
It is easy to make a generous gift more affordable by spreading your gift out throughout the year. A reasonable monthly donation can add up to a sizeable gift for the department or program of your choice. E-mail Geisinger Foundation today to set up a payment plan that is right for you.
Endowments
An endowed gift is one in which the original principal is never spent-- the gift exists in perpetuity. By generating a steady stream of income while leaving the principal untouched, endowment funds make it possible for Geisinger to respond to opportunities in patient care and research and to attract outstanding physicians. Named endowment funds have a much larger impact over a long period of time than a gift being spent all at once.
Matching Gifts
An easy way to double or even triple your donation to Geisinger is to find out if your company has a matching-gift program. Such programs typically match all or a percentage of employee contributions to charitable organizations, making the employer a partner in employees’ personal philanthropy. Simply obtain a matching-gift form from your employer’s personnel office, fill it out, and provide it to Geisinger with your contribution. If you are not sure if your company matches gifts, just provide us with the name of your employer and we will do the rest.
Charitable Gift Annuity
When you make a charitable gift annuity, you will receive fixed, guaranteed lifetime payments in exchange for your gift. In addition to income benefits, there are significant tax benefits, including a charitable tax deduction. This is a great way to complement retirement planning while supporting a department or program that is important to you.
Legacy Gifts
Legacy gifts can benefit Geisinger while helping you to save taxes, increase your income and pass more on to your heirs. We have a Planned Giving expert on staff that can provide you with more information about all of the planned giving options available, including bequests.
Bequests
Bequests have provided valuable support to Geisinger throughout the years. By giving such a gift you maintain full use of your gift assets during your lifetime. You can structure a bequest in ways that will be both personally satisfying and tax advantageous. If you already have a will, a charitable bequest provision can easily be added.
For more information about these or other giving opportunities such as estate gifts, gifts of stock, securities, life insurance, or mutual funds, please contact us at:
Geisinger Health System Foundation
100 North Academy Avenue
Danville, PA 17822 M.C. 40-00
1-800-739-6882
570-271-6461
philanthropy@Geisinger.edu
