Planned Giving"Planned giving" refers to gifts that are made from a donor's accumulated assets and are part of the donor's overall estate plan. In most cases, these gifts come in the form of simple bequests provided for in the donor's will (such as a set amount of money or a percentage of the estate). Gifts of life insurance and the establishment of charitable trusts and annuities also fall under the term "planned giving." Cass Regional Medical Center Foundation is fortunate to have been the recipient of several generous planned gifts, most of which have been in the form of bequests. At the direction of the individual donors, these gifts have been used to establish scholarships for healthcare students, obtain life-saving equipment for Cass Regional, or furnish certain areas of the medical center. Since these gifts are "lifetime" donations made from assets acquired over a period of years, many donors have been able to make a substantial gift that otherwise would not be possible if it were given out of current income. For many donors, even those of modest means, planned giving offers the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy in an area of special interest for them. If you are interested in exploring the opportunities that planned giving offers, please consult your financial advisor. For questions regarding a planned gift for Cass Regional Medical Center Foundation, please call (816) 380-5888, extension 4650, or email smclelland@cassregional.org. |
