Shriners Hospitals depend on
the generosity of many individuals, Shriners and non-Shriners alike, for
the funding needed to continue operating this extraordinary
philanthropy.
Shriners Hospitals for
Children is a fully qualified 501(C)3 charitable organization under IRS
regulations. Donations are tax-deductible. Charitable contributions work
hard at Shriners Hospitals. Approximately 6 percent of Shriners
Hospitals' annual operating budget is used for administrative and
fund-raising costs, and Shriners Hospitals are ranked at the very top
among "charities that watch their pennies best."
To make a donation
to Shriners Hospitals for Children, you may use your credit
card to donate
on-line, or send a check payable to "Shriners Hospitals for
Children," to any of the 22 Shriners Hospitals (see addresses
of individual hospitals) or to the Office of Development,
International Shrine Headquarters, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL
33607-1460.
There are many other ways
individuals can help support the mission of the "World's Greatest
Philanthropy," including the following:
The 100 Million Dollar Club
A gift of $100 or more
entitles a Shriner or non-Shriner to membership and club certificate.
Tax-deductible donation goes into Shriners Hospital endowment fund.
Donations are made through the local Shrine Center.
Outright
gifts to Shriners Hospitals
To make a donation
to Shriners Hospitals for Children, you may use your credit
card to donate
on-line, or send a check payable to "Shriners Hospitals for
Children," to any of the 22 Shriners Hospitals (see addresses
of individual hospitals) or to the Office of Development,
International Shrine Headquarters, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL
33607-1460
If you wish to make a
donation in honor of or in memory of another individual, simply include
a note indicating the person's name, and include the name and address of
the person who should receive the acknowledgement. To
download a form, click here.
Wills and Bequests
Designations of bequests
should clearly indicate Shriners Hospitals for Children. Bequests under
wills may reduce estate taxes.
Gifts of Securities
Contributions of securities
may be easily accomplished. If the donor's securities have appreciated
in value at the time of the gift, there can be income tax and other
advantages to the donor.
Gifts of Real Estate
After approval from
International Shrine Headquarters, real estate may be deeded outright to
Shriners Hospitals for Children, or, if it is a donor's residence or
farm, may be given subject to retained life interests. The value of the
interest being contributed may be used as a charitable contribution for
income tax purposes.
Life Estate Agreements
A personal residence or farm
may be given as a charitable gift, with the donor retaining the right to
use the property for life. This is known as a Life Estate Agreement. The
life estate may be retained for one or more lives, or for a term of
years.
Gifts of Life Insurance
Shriners Hospitals for
Children can be designated as the irrevocable beneficiary and owner of
an insurance policy. The hospitals would thus be assured of a definite
sum in the future. The cash surrender value and annual premium may be
deducted as a charitable contribution.
Pooled Income Fund
Persons contributing $5,000
or more may participate in the Shriners Hospitals for Children Pooled
Income Fund. Under this agreement, donors or their designees will
receive annual income from their contribution during their lifetime. A
portion of the contribution may be deducted as a charitable donation.
Thank you for considering
a gift to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
For more information
The Office of
Development, Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive,
Tampa, Florida 33607, can provide further specific information on
designating Shriners Hospitals for Children for living gifts, wills or
trusts. Phone 1-800-241-GIFT.
