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The Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation is a separate, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is to support Mercy Medical Center Merced. Donations may include cash, securities, real estate and insurance policies, and may be designated for a specific use within the hospital. A deferred gift, such as a bequest or charitable trust, can also be an important part of your estate
plan. All donations can be structured to provide you or your heirs with significant tax advantages.

A gift to Mercy Medical Center Merced can be a fitting, personal way to honor the memory or successes of a loved one, or mark other milestones in life such as birthdays, anniversaries, and
holidays.

An acknowledgement of each gift will be sent to the individual being remembered or his or her family. Gifts may be designated for a specific fund, or simply where the need is greatest. We provide many opportunities for the community to participate in helping us to enhance our services.

Giving Opportunities

Outright Gifts

Your gift of cash or property translates immediately and directly into equipment, education or enhancement of services to further our mission. Such gifts entitle you to an income-tax charitable deduction today and reduced estate and gift taxes in the future.

For additional information about contributing an Outright Gift, please e-mail Lisa Wegley at lisa.wegley@chw.edu or call (209) 384-6734.

Gifts Which Return Income

Cash, securities, real estate or other assets placed in trust for the benefit of Mercy Medical Center Merced may provide several attractive benefits to the donor. They include income (often increased income) guaranteed for life, tax savings through an income-tax charitable deduction, avoidance of capital gains taxes, and avoidance of estate taxes and probate while you enjoy the warm feeling that comes from helping others.

For additional information about contributing Gifts Which Return Income, please e-mail Lisa Wegley at lisa.wegley@chw.edu or call (209) 384-6734.

Gifts of Income

Using a charitable lead trust, a gift of the use of income from your property; may result in significant income, gift-tax and estate-tax benefits.

For additional information about contributing Gifts of Income, please contact Lisa Wegely at lisa.wegley@chw.edu or call (209) 384-6734.

Ways to Donate

Gifts of Life Insurance

Life Insurance, which is no longer needed for its intended purpose, may be a "hidden asset" for charitable giving. Significant tax advantages may result when you assign all rights of ownership in such policies to Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation. We can also assist you in other, more flexible ways of making gifts of life insurance.

For additional information about contributing a Gift of Life Insurance, please e-mail Lisa Wegley at lisa.wegley@chw.edu or call (209) 384-6734.

Bequests

A bequest in your will or trust is perhaps the best-known method of creating a legacy to benefit future generations through your philanthropy. You may transfer any type of property: cash, stock, real estate, artwork, etc. You may transfer a fixed amount, a fixed percent or the "residue" of your estate left after taking care of other beneficiaries.

For additional information about bequest contributions, please e-mail Lisa Wegley at lisa.wegley@chw.edu or call (209) 384-6734.

Give in Honor or Memory of Someone

Tribute Gifts

Honor the memory of a loved one, or say thank you to a caregiver, celebrate a birth, graduation or anniversary by making a tribute gift. Your gift will have a lasting impact on the lives, young and old, entrusted to our care. Your generosity will help us provide a wide range of services that promote wellness and prevent illness, alleviate suffering and offer care for the dying. We will notify the honoree or the honoree's family promptly.

For additional information about Tribute contributions, please e-mail Lisa Wegley at lisa.wegley@chw.edu or call (209) 384-6734.