St. Luke's Hospital






			Overview \| Ways to Give \| Planned Gifts Overview The St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation, established in 1991, is a network of highly respected citizens who have joined together to raise funds for equipment and facility improvements, educational programs, and the Foundation’s endowment. As a 501 (c) 3 organization, a gift to the Foundation is tax deductible, and helps with our commitment to providing the citizens of Polk County with the best possible healthcare. Your gift can make a difference in the quality of life for many. The Foundation has raised funds for patient room renovations, hospital beds, heart monitors, automated medication dispensing, and a central registration and emergency room waiting area coming in early 2007. This year’s fundraising project is for radiology equipment—click on this link to learn more about our 2006-2007 Digital Mammography Project. Your donations are always needed and appreciated. Please use our mailing address for your check or make your contribution on a secure server with a credit card by using the button below. By e-mail: Carol Jackson at cjackson@saintlukeshospital.com By telephone: 828-894-2693 By mail: St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation 101 Hospital Drive Columbus, NC 28722 Caring Through your support 1991-2007 Ways to Give Gifts of Cash The easiest way to give to St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation is simply to write a check. You can maximize your charitable deduction and deliver immediate benefits to us. Gifts of Stock Using stock can be the most tax-effective way of making a gift to the Foundation. In most cases, the capital gains tax can be avoided and you get a tax credit for the full current value of your contribution. Annual Gifts A most important source of support for St. Luke’s Hospital is unrestricted gifts made by individuals and businesses. These annual gifts are applied to meet the most critical needs for new equipment and underwrite other priority projects. Memorial and Honor Gifts A memorial gift to St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation is a meaningful way to remember someone who touched your life in a special way. At the time of death, many families specify memorials to the Foundation in lieu of flowers as a way to honor their loved one. An acknowledgement of your gift will be sent to the individual of your choice, but the amount of your gift will remain confidential. Palmer & Jervey Society The Palmer and Jervey Society is named in honor of the founders of St. Luke’s Hospital. You can be a member of this special group of people by contributing $1,000-$4,999 in a calendar year. The Society of 1972 The Society of 1972 is named in honor of St. Luke’s Hospital’s move to Hospital Drive You can join this group of stalwart supporters by contributing $5,000-$9,999. The Society of 1928 The Society of 1928 is named for the very beginnings of what became St, Luke’s Hospital. You can join this leadership group by contributing $10,000 or more in a calendar year. Society Members are listed on our Donor Wall in the front lobby, and enjoy special privileges throughout the year. Endowment Fund Donations may be made to St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation designated for our Endowment Fund. This fund helps keep St. Luke’s Hospital strong and thriving for years to come and is most often funded with bequests. Planned Gifts Planned or “deferred” gifts present special opportunities of mutual benefit to the donor and to St. Luke’s Hospital. They are strategic charitable investments that can provide you with important tax benefits now and in the future. Please consider the following investments, and our foundation staff will be happy to help you choose which one best fits your wishes: Gifts of Appreciated Holdings These are non-cash gifts such as stocks, bonds and property. They provide charitable deductions and often offer additional tax savings to donors. Charitable Bequests Donors who include St. Luke’s Hospital in their wills know that their generosity will support healthcare in Polk County for years to come. This most fundamental planned gift delivers critically important support to us every year. Life-Income Gifts These are gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts, providing donors with an income stream, significant tax savings, and the satisfaction of supplying St. Luke’s Hospital with vital, long-term philanthropic resources. Life Insurance You can name us as the beneficiary of a policy on your life or contribute an old policy that you no longer need. Tax savings are excellent.