Supporting the Foundation
The Bristol Hospital Foundation is a non-profit publicly supported organization that exists to solicit, receive, invest, manage, disburse and coordinate philanthropic funds on behalf of Bristol Hospital. The Foundation is the fundraising arm of Bristol Hospital as well as the primary source of funds for new programs and medical equipment for the hospital. Every donor that gives to the Foundation is truly making an investment in the health of our community.
Ways to Give
Not only do you have options for how your gift will be used, but you also have options on what to give and how to give. There are gifts that cost you nothing now, gifts that pay you income and gifts that allow you to decide what happens when.
Give Online
Our
secure online giving form allows you to make a gift of any size at any time with a debit or credit card. Interested in making your support of the Foundation automatic? Select the recurring donation deduction option under
Donation Preferences. Our recurring gift program allows you to make a significant contribution through smaller monthly, quarterly or annual installments.
Mail a Check
Please make all checks payable to the Bristol Hospital Foundation:
Bristol Hospital Foundation
P.O. Box 977
Bristol, CT. 06010
Phone in a Gift
Call us at 860.585.3365 and we will be happy to help you make your gift over the phone using a credit card.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Double or triple the impact of your gift through your company's matching gift program by requesting and filling out a matching gift form from your Human Resources department. Send your completed form, along with your gift, to the Foundation at:
Bristol Hospital Foundation
P.O. Box 977
Bristol, CT. 06010
Planned Giving & Legacy Gifts
You may also make donations through gifts of stock, retirement assets, life insurance, bequests, donor advised funds and charitable IRA roll over.
Gifts of Stock
When you donate appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual fund shares instead of cash, you'll receive charitable deductions at full, fair market value while reducing capital gains impact. Learn more about Stock Transfer Information here.
Bequests
Through a provision in your written and executed Will or Trust, you can make a gift in the form of cash, securities, real estate or personal property. There are many types of bequests. Click here to learn more about bequests and choose the one that best fits your needs and intentions.
Gifts of Retirement Assets
Naming Bristol Hospital Foundation as the beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan asset such as a 401(k), 403(b), IRA, Keogh, profit sharing pension plan or other donor-advised funds, will accomplish a charitable goal while realizing significant tax savings. Learn more about gifting retirement assets here.
Donor Advised Funds
Designate the Foundation as a beneficiary to receive all or a portion of the balance of your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) through your fund administrator. You can also make a grant to us at any time from your donor-advised fund. Learn more about DAFs.
Charitable IRA Rollover
Make a Charitable IRA Rollover. If you're 70.5 years or older, you can make a gift directly from your IRA to the Foundation. While there is no charitable deduction for a rollover gift, you do avoid the income tax on the donated portion of your required minimum distribution. View IRA Rollover Information here.
Gifts of Life Insurance
Name Bristol Hospital Foundation as the beneficiary and owner of a life insurance policy by either donating an existing, paid-up life insurance policy you no longer need, or by purchasing a new life insurance policy. Learn more about Life Insurance.