We’ve provided you with many convenient ways to support us. The options are outlined below:
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Cash Gifts
A cash gift entitles you to a charitable deduction against income. The deduction is taken in the year in which you make a donation. If the amount of your gift exceeds 50 percent of adjusted gross income, you may carry over the excess of the contribution for up to five years. To make an outright gift, you may donate online or send a check payable to Stamford Hospital (Tax ID number 06-0646917) to:
Stamford Hospital Foundation
3001 Summer St, 2nd Fl
Stamford, CT 06905 -
Appreciated Securities
By giving a gift of appreciated securities you can benefit in two ways:
- Income taxes are reduced because of the charitable donation
- The capital gains tax that would have applied had you sold the shares yourself is avoided
You can also make a larger gift than might have been possible with cash. If you have owned the appreciated securities for more than 12 months, you can claim as an income tax deduction up to 30 percent of your adjusted gross income in the year of the gift. You can apply unused deductions to as many as five future tax years.
Transfer Instructions
For transfer instructions or further information, please contact Belinda Foster at (203) 276-5995 or email [email protected].
Please note: The value of your gift for tax purposes will be the mean value of the securities on the date that the securities are received.
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Matching Gifts
Many companies offer matching gift programs, where they match employee donations to charitable organizations like Stamford Hospital, often doubling or even tripling the donation. To participate, employees typically need to find out if their employer has a matching gift program and complete the employer's matching gift requirements.
How it works:
- Check for Matching Gift Programs:
Employees should first check with their employer to see if they have a matching gift program and what the specific guidelines are. - Complete the Requirements:
If the employer participates, the employee will need to complete the matching gift requirements provided by their employer. Matching gifts are either processed by the employer or by a third party contracted by your employer. - Offline Matching Gift Verification Forms:
Your company may request the charitable organization to verify your gift and complete an offline form. Where to send the form: Stamford Hospital Foundation
3001 Summer St 2nd Fl
Stamford, CT 06905-4321
Important Notes:
- Matching gifts are typically directed to the same designation as the original donation.
- The original donation must be received before the corporate match can be accepted.
- Check for Matching Gift Programs: