Ways to Give
Many people give outright gifts of cash or stock. Others contribute by giving
through their estate plans or establishing trusts. If you would like to have a
confidential conversation about planned giving, e-mail the Foundation or write
to us
at United Health Services at 10-42 Mitchell Avenue, Binghamton, NY 13903.
We are also happy to work with your attorney, accountant or
financial planner to help you accomplish your financial and philanthropic
objectives.
If you are interested in a gift that returns income during your life, you may
want to consider: Charitable Remainder Trusts
Charitable Gift Annuities
Pooled Income Funds
If you want to make a gift that also remembers your heirs, you may want to
consider a: Charitable Lead Trust
If you want to feel secure in your retirement but leave a legacy to your
community, you may want to consider: A gift through your will
Gifts of retirement account assets
Gifts of life-insurance benefits
Other ways to give include:
Cash Gifts Cash contributions may be made in the form of outright gifts or may be
pledged over a specified time period.
Stocks/Securities United Health Services Foundation accepts gifts of stocks and bonds. Gifts
of securities may provide an enhanced tax advantage while providing significant
support to United Health Services.
Personal Property Items such as jewelry or art that have appraised values may be donated to
United Health Services.
Gifts of Real Estate A gift of land and/or a house may provide an enhanced tax advantage for
donors or their heirs.
Wills and Bequests Donors make a powerful statement in support of United Health Services when
they name United Health Services Foundation as a beneficiary in their wills. Foundation staff
can provide some suggestions for appropriate language for making a bequest.
Charitable Trusts and Annuities Charitable trusts or annuities may provide immediate benefits to the donor
while supporting United Health Services programs and services.
