Other Ways to Give
There are many ways to make a contribution to Children’s Harbor that makes it both easy and impactful for you and your family while helping thousands of children and families navigate the situations that arise when a child is diagnosed with an illness.
Annual Gift
Your annual gift ensures that we continue to improve the lives of more children each year. Gifts of all sizes are greatly appreciated. We recognize those individuals, corporations and foundations who give annual gifts with our giving societies:
- The Anchor Society- annual gifts of $5,000-$9,999
- the Heritage Society- annual gifts of $10,000-$99,999
This sustaining support allows Children’s Harbor to plan, improve and offer our services at no cost. The donors in these annual giving societies are honored each year in several ways including:
- Anchor Medallion with Plaque
- listing in our spring edition of The Beacon
- an invitation to the Anchor Reception held at Willow Point Golf and Country Club each year.
Recurring Gifts
Spreading your annual gift across monthly recurring payments is an easy and budget-friendly way to make a difference. Your monthly gift sustains our program services such as counseling, education assistance, and respite for families with seriously ill children.
- To start a recurring gift, visit our Donate page, click “Make this a monthly gift”, and select your donation date. Your gift will be automatically drafted monthly and can be changed or cancelled at any time.
- To change your current recurring gift, please email deborahjoyvanhorn@childrensharbor.com.
- To cancel your recurring gift, please complete this form. If you do not receive an email confirmation of your request within 5 business days, please email info@childrensharbor.com.
Matching Gifts
Double or even triple your contribution through your employer’s matching gift program. Many companies encourage employees to donate to their favorite charities by matching the contribution sometimes dollar for dollar. Ask your employers today!
Pledge
Paying a pledge over a period of months is a simple way to plan. Not only does your pledge help you make a more significant contribution, it helps Children’s Harbor plan for growth and sustainability as we continue to improve our services to a growing number of children. You can help us grow!
Memorials & Honor Gifts
There is no better way to honor loved ones’ memory and milestones than by giving a gift of hope as a tribute gift to Children’s Harbor. We send a special card notifying each honoree or next-of-kin of your thoughtful gesture. The amount you give is not disclosed. Make your tribute gift today for that special person!
Submit your gift here and select “Tribute Gift” for the Gift Purpose, then “Make this a tribute gift” to enter your tribute information.
Stocks & Securities
Your personal investment can become an investment in the lives of thousands of heroic children. A gift of appreciated stock to Children’s Harbor can benefit you in two ways: you receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full market value of the securities while at the same time avoiding capital gain taxes. Discuss how you can invest the lives of many with this gift with your financial advisor today!
Please notify Children’s Harbor, leanncrowe@childrensharbor.com of your intentions of a stock gift to receive appropriate thanks and recognition.
Children’s Harbor Tax ID #57-0892070
Broker: Thad Estes at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
706-324-5471 | M.Thad.Estes@morganstanley.com
IRA Charitable Deduction
If you are over 70.5 years or older, certain transfers of retirement account assets made to public charities like Children’s Harbor can be excluded from taxable income and count toward the IRS’s minimum required distribution. Discuss with your financial advisor how you can change lives by sharing your IRA distribution today!
Legacy Giving
Sharing your legacy can be a beacon of light for those children and families that are facing the fears and uncertainties of having a serious or chronic illness. It is a heart-felt way to ensure that Children’s Harbor continues to serve them both now and long into the future.
There are several ways to include Children’s Harbor in your plans including a percentage of your estate, a specific dollar amount, or even as an IRA beneficiary. Contact your estate planner today to begin making the gift of a lifetime to so many!
Annual Gift
Your annual gift ensures that we continue to improve the lives of more children each year. Gifts of all sizes are greatly appreciated. We recognize those individuals, corporations and foundations who give annual gifts with our giving societies:
- The Anchor Society- annual gifts of $5,000-$9,999
- the Heritage Society- annual gifts of $10,000-$99,999
This sustaining support allows Children’s Harbor to plan, improve and offer our services at no cost. The donors in these annual giving societies are honored each year in several ways including:
- Anchor Medallion with Plaque
- listing in our spring edition of The Beacon
- an invitation to the Anchor Reception held at Willow Point Golf and Country Club each year.
Recurring Gifts
Spreading your annual gift across monthly recurring payments is an easy and budget-friendly way to make a difference. Your monthly gift sustains our program services such as counseling, education assistance, and respite for families with seriously ill children.
- To start a recurring gift, visit our Donate page, click “Make this a monthly gift”, and select your donation date. Your gift will be automatically drafted monthly and can be changed or cancelled at any time.
- To change your current recurring gift, please email deborahjoyvanhorn@childrensharbor.com.
- To cancel your recurring gift, please complete this form. If you do not receive an email confirmation of your request within 5 business days, please email info@childrensharbor.com.
Matching Gifts
Double or even triple your contribution through your employer’s matching gift program. Many companies encourage employees to donate to their favorite charities by matching the contribution sometimes dollar for dollar. Ask your employers today!
Pledge
Paying a pledge over a period of months is a simple way to plan. Not only does your pledge help you make a more significant contribution, it helps Children’s Harbor plan for growth and sustainability as we continue to improve our services to a growing number of children. You can help us grow!
Memorials & Honor Gifts
There is no better way to honor loved ones’ memory and milestones than by giving a gift of hope as a tribute gift to Children’s Harbor. We send a special card notifying each honoree or next-of-kin of your thoughtful gesture. The amount you give is not disclosed. Make your tribute gift today for that special person!
Submit your gift here and select “Tribute Gift” for the Gift Purpose, then “Make this a tribute gift” to enter your tribute information.
Stocks & Securities
Your personal investment can become an investment in the lives of thousands of heroic children. A gift of appreciated stock to Children’s Harbor can benefit you in two ways: you receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full market value of the securities while at the same time avoiding capital gain taxes. Discuss how you can invest the lives of many with this gift with your financial advisor today!
Please notify Children’s Harbor, leanncrowe@childrensharbor.com of your intentions of a stock gift to receive appropriate thanks and recognition.
Children’s Harbor Tax ID #57-0892070
Broker: Thad Estes at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
706-324-5471 | M.Thad.Estes@morganstanley.com
IRA Charitable Deduction
If you are over 70.5 years or older, certain transfers of retirement account assets made to public charities like Children’s Harbor can be excluded from taxable income and count toward the IRS’s minimum required distribution. Discuss with your financial advisor how you can change lives by sharing your IRA distribution today!
Legacy Giving
Sharing your legacy can be a beacon of light for those children and families that are facing the fears and uncertainties of having a serious or chronic illness. It is a heart-felt way to ensure that Children’s Harbor continues to serve them both now and long into the future.
There are several ways to include Children’s Harbor in your plans including a percentage of your estate, a specific dollar amount, or even as an IRA beneficiary. Contact your estate planner today to begin making the gift of a lifetime to so many!
Email LeAnn Crowe leanncrowe@childrensharbor.com to obtain a “Confidential Estate Form” or download here (form). Notify us of your intentions and be recognized in our Lower Lights Legacy Society. This distinguished group of contributors, along with our Founders Society (Cumulative life-time giving of $100,000 and above) members are invited each year to our Founders Dinner and recognized in the spring edition of The Beacon.
