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A portion of the planned giving information on this Web site is provided by Crescendo Interactive, an online resource for individuals and professional advisors interested in learning more about the benefits and specifics of planned giving. Please contact Betty Stilwell at Methodist Health Foundation with questions about this content or planned giving in general.

Welcome to Methodist Health Foundation
Planned Giving



Betty Stilwell
President
Thank you for your interest in Methodist Health Foundation. Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information. We have an increasing number of friends at MHF who now are benefiting from life income gifts, gift annuities and other plans. Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits of gift planning.

We spend a lifetime building up our assets. We dream of purchasing a home, having a new car and a family to share it all with. Even more importantly, we want to protect those assets and especially those loved ones. So, we insure our homes, our cars, our lives.

And many people have found a way to insure their values. They've discovered that it is possible to leave a legacy of hope, health and help that extends their beliefs and values far beyond their own lives and even the lives of their loved ones.

Planned gifts are the result of careful consideration of a donor's charitable values and overall financial, tax and estate planning objectives. Planned gifts typically come from a donor's assets rather than income and can be outright gifts, deferred gifts or a combination of the two.

Planned giving is a wonderful opportunity to maximize the benefits for both the donor and Methodist Hospital. The professional staff at Methodist Health Foundation can assist donors in finding giving strategies that will fulfill their personal, family, business, and long-term charitable goals. We are happy to work with you and your financial and legal advisors without cost or obligation.


Benefits for Family and Methodist Health Foundation


There are several types of plans. Many of these have wonderful benefits for the gift donors. Many of these families have enjoyed increased income and generous tax savings. You might start by meeting these friends. Just click on the picture and you can view each story.

Fixed Income for Retirement
After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small rural town, Patricia Brown was ready to retire. Patricia owned some stock but was concerned about leaving it in the market where it could go up or down. She needed a secure source of retirement income for the future. More on Fixed Income for Retirement >>.


Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Many years ago, Clara Lehman bought a home. Since she was so pleased with the home, she decided to buy stock in the company that builds and sells homes like it. Over the years, the stock has increased in value many times, but the value has been volatile. More on Peace of Mind Gift Annuity >>.


Sale and Unitrust
Gene and Carol White purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes. More on Sale and Unitrust >>.


The Retirement Unitrust
Mary Friendly grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. When Mary was growing up, the farm was out in the country. The city now has grown until the farm is now within the city limits. Several developers would like to build homes on the farmland. More on The Retirement Unitrust >>.


Steps to Wise Giving


There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.

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