PLANNED GIVING

SOME OF THE PROGRAMS SUPPORTEDBY GSCHF IN THE PAST ARE:

PlannedGiving

“Making a Difference”

As you can see, plannedgifts can benefit you andthe Foundation. Theyallow you to determine

ow Is the Time Nwhere, who, when and how you wish to give. You can give a leg-acy that will honor your memory,enhance the community, supportthe medical needs of future gener-ations, and tax and income benefitsmay apply.

We know there are many worthycharities, but few will have morelasting impact for good within ourlocal communities than your support of Good ShepherdCommunity Health Foundation.

For further information, please contact us at:

CHARITABLE WILLS & BEQUESTSThese are the simplest and most pop-ular planned gifts. The Foundation canbe named in your will to receive an unrestricted gift for Foundation pur-poses or a restricted gift for scholar-ships, technology, or medical services.

GIFTS OF CASH & SECURITIESLet’s not forget donations of cash orsecurities as a planned gift. A cash orsecurities gift is immediately availableto benefit the Foundation in accom-plishing its health-related purposes.

REAL ESTATE and PERSONAL PROPERTYGifts of real estate or personal pro-perty can be given to the Foundationto continue its cause. Real estatemust be owned outright. Tangible personal property might include art,jewelry, furniture and artifacts. Thesegifts are subject to Foundation approval prior to making the gift.

CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTSCharitable trusts come in various forms. The most common is the Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust.In this method, a trust is set up to receive an asset. The trust owns the asset and you receive income from itsinvestment during the next 20 years or your life. The asset then reverts to the Foundation after the specifiedterm is ended.

INSURANCELife insurance is a unique way to givea planned gift. The Foundation wouldbecome the beneficiary and no otherownership would be retained.

CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITYIn this agreement, a gift of assets would be given to the Foundation andyou would receive a fixed income forlife; the amount determined by yourage and amount of the gift. This typeof gift is popular because it offers thepotential for secured future income.

We look forward to hearing from you.

620 NW 11th Street, Suite 101Hermiston, OR 97838

541-667-3419bgreen@gshealth.org

aking A Difference MMost of us would like to leave a lasting legacy toshow that our lives have

made a difference to our families, community and society.

Planned giving can be a very satisfying and rewarding experience.It may also benefit you financially in substantial ways.

Good Shepherd Community HealthFoundation was established

ho We Are Win 1995 to address the healthcareand medical needs of West Umatillaand Morrow Counties. It’s a grass-roots philanthropic organizationdedicated to making our commun-ities healthier, safer, happier, and a more stimulating place to liveand raise families.

Since its inception, theGood ShepherdCommunity Health

hy the FoundationWFoundation has awarded well over$1,250,000 in health-relatedgrants, medical scholarships, andhealth care services to our local communities. Funds receivedsupport qualified health-mindedcommunity organizations, medicaleducation for college students, and advanced training for hospitalemployees seeking additionalexpertise.

All of this fosters improved healthof our citizens by enhancing,recruiting and retention of medicalpersonnel within our communitiesand as addional support to our localhospital.

Planned Giving is astabilizing factor in pro-viding medical services

hy A Planned Gift Wand benefits to our communities and hospital for future generations. Itis a philanthropic gift of long-term support that will bless the lives of our children and grandchildren by endowing the Foundation withresources that will continue its vital work.

In addition, a planned gift may beable to save you taxes, increase your retirement income, or provide for a loved one such as a spouse, child, grandchild, or elderly parent.

The following are some of theopportunities available in plannedgiving. The specific plan best for you depends on your personalcircumstances. Your tax and finan-cial advisor should always be con-sulted while making these plans.

Our purpose is to give funding forhealth related services and trainingto our communities and local hospital.

Agape House, Hermiston Fire & EmergencyHermiston Little League, Hermiston Swim ClubUmatilla-Morrow Ed. Service District, West Park,BPOE Lodge, GS Education Outreach, GS EducationWellness, SMART, Stanfield Food Basket,Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Umatilla-MorrowEd. Service District, GS Ministries Counseling Center, GS Wellness/City of Hermiston, HSD OutdoorEducation, Rocky Heights PTO, Irrigon Little League,GS Health Care System Auxiliary, Mirasol Clinic,GS Education Outreach (Women’s Wellness Ed.)Greater Hermiston Wellness Coalition, OR. ChildWelfare Program, BMCC, Umatilla County Fair,Walking Trails, City of Irrigon, Dream Catcher Therapeutics, HHS Baseball, Hermiston PDStanfield/Echo Little League, CAPECO, DomesticViolence Services, GS Diabetes Education,Morrow Co. Public Safety Council,Umatilla-MorrowBreastfeeding Coalition, Good Shepherd CareVan,Guardian Care Center, Hermiston Public Library,Stanfield Food Basket, HHS Kennison Field,Hermiston Warming Station, Stanfield CommunityCenter, Irrigon Elementary School, NE OregonHealth Ed. Center, Open Table, Desert Arts Council,

rant Recipients GListed here are some of the recipients of GSCHF health related grants

in just the past six years.

GSCHF has also awarded $116,000 toover 130 medical students within our local communities in the past six years.