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May I
make a charitable contribution to a specific program?
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Yes,
if you make the designation at the time of your contribution. Otherwise, your contribution goes to where it is needed the most. |
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Are contributions
tax-deductible? |
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Yes. The US Internal Revenue Service and the PA Department of State
have designated the NHS Foundation as a public non-profit
foundation. The official registration and financial information
of the NHS Foundation may be obtained
from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll
free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. |
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May I
contribute stocks, bonds or real estate in lieu of a cash
contribution? |
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Yes. Such gifts are an important resource to the NHS Foundation. |
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What
about planned giving? |
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Planned
giving has several forms - charitable contributions may be
made at the time of the donor's death by a designation in the
will.
There are also tax and donor income benefits by making a charitable
gift before death and receiving a monthly annuity until the
donor's death. |
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Is there
an opportunity to make contributions to honor a friend or
to memorialize a loved one? |
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Yes. The NHS Foundation maintains a record of such contributions,
and the honoree or families of a deceased individual are notified
of such gifts. |
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In lieu
of a cash donation, may I contribute equipment or other property
for a tax deduction? |
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Yes.
NHS has received pieces of equipment such as wheelchairs, and will accept other
items of personal property such as furniture, office equipment,
vehicles, etc. |
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