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WAYS OF GIVING

From the very beginning, the community has supported its hospital. Beginning with the birth of Levittown 1949, and the 17,000 homes that were built, community leaders spoke of building their own hospital. The idea took root based on one charitable contribution, and that tradition of giving continues to this day.

Since 1954, Lower Bucks Hospital's mission has been to provide this community with the finest healthcare possible, and to offer it to all people, regardless of their ability to pay. With over $100 million invested in the infrastructure on our 36-acre campus, and millions of patients cared for, LBH has brought state-of-the-art care to this region.

But neither the life-saving technology nor the legacy of healing would be here if not for the sacrifice and generosity of thousands of individuals, corporations, union members, foundations, and thousands of grateful families.

Every day the hospital welcomes the opportunity to help those in need, and, in turn, this community reaches back to the hospital, investing in its success, helping to advance its noble, humanitarian mission. It is important to know that 100% of your gift goes to the facilities and healthcare programs right here on our campus.

How can you support your community hospital so that vital services are ready and waiting to care for you or a loved one in a time of need? How can you show your appreciation for the care a family member or friend already received at Lower Bucks Hospital? Make a donation - large or small - everyone can help!

Please read about the many ways that you can support the LBH mission.

Giving Options
Since you are kind enough to consider supporting Lower Bucks Hospital for the benefit of the community, our goal is to help you make the most appropriate gift for your financial situation.

We are please to work with you in structuring your gift in the best way for you. We accept a wide variety of gifts, including:

  • Cash (including checks and credit cards)
  • Stock
  • Securities
  • Charitable Trusts
  • Life Insurance
  • Real Estate
  • Gift Annuities
  • Naming Opportunities

Each donor is free to offer their support of the hospital in the way that is best for their needs. We can offer help with estate planning as you structure your gift to benefit you, your heirs and the community's hospital. We would be delighted to help you learn about the many giving options that exist, including these:

    Charitable Gift Annuity
    A charitable gift annuity provides an income fund for the donor.

    Deferred Charitable Gift Annuity
    Similar to the charitable gift annuity, the deferred charitable gift annuity may be a better choice for younger donors who are planning for supplemental income when they retire.

    Bequest
    One of the most frequent forms of planned giving, the bequest is tax deductible.

    Insurance
    Naming Lower Bucks Hospital as the primary or contingent insurance policy beneficiary is another popular gift.

    Charitable Remainder Trust
    The charitable remainder annuity is irrevocable and provides a fixed income based on the value of the assets at the time the trust is created.

    Charitable Remainder Unitrust
    The charitable remainder unitrust is also an irrevocable trust, but provides fluctuating income based on a fixed percentage of the annual value of the trust.

    Charitable Lead Trust
    The charitable lead trust allows the donor to provide the medical center with income for a specific number of years, which he or she determines (five, 10, 15, 25 years or more).

What are your goals?
Lower Bucks Hospital needs your support. But, making your donation in specific ways can also create a benefit for you and your family. This "goal chart" may shed some light on the comparative benefits of various ways of giving:

If your goal is to: Then you can: Your benefits include:
Make a quick and easy gift to Lower Bucks Hospital Simply write a check An income tax deduction and immediate impact for Lower Bucks Hospital
Secure a fixed life income while avoiding market risks Establish a charitable gift annuity Tax benefits and often a boosted rate of return from assets
Defer a gift until after your death Include a bequest in your will (e.g., cash, or property) Estate tax deduction and keeps assets in your name during your lifetime
Maximize inheritance for your heirs while benefiting Lower Bucks Hospital Name LBH as the beneficiary of your retirement plan; leave other assets to family Reduce estate and income tax
Avoid tax on capital gains Donate appreciated stock or bonds held longer than one year An income tax deduction and avoidance of capital gains tax
Make a large gift with little cost Give an insurance policy you no longer need Current and possible future income tax deductions
Avoid capital gains on the sale of a home or other real estate Donate the property to Lower Bucks Hospital An income tax deduction plus the elimination of capital gains tax
Give your personal residence, but retain use for life Create a charitable gift while continuing to enjoy your home A charitable deduction and a reduction in the value of your estate
Create a long-term barrier against inflation Establish a charitable remainder unitrust Variable income for life; tax benefits
Reduce gift and estate taxes on assets you leave your family Create a charitable lead trust that pays income to Lower Bucks Hospital for a specific number of years A gift or estate tax deduction, and your family keeps the assets
Make a revocable gift during your lifetime Name Lower Bucks Hospital as the beneficiary of assets in your will or living trust Full control of all assets during your lifetime

How may we help you?
If you wish to make a gift of any size to Lower Bucks Hospital, please contact us. We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have. Your conversation will be held in strict confidence, and, of course, there is never any obligation. For more information on ways to give:

John Coffman
501 Bath Road
Bristol, Pennsylvania 19007
Phone: 215-785-9975
Fax: 215-785-9976
Email: coffmanj@LowerBucksHospital.org

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501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA 19007
MAIN NUMBER: (215) 785-9200
E-mail: LowerBucksHospital@LowerBucksHospital.org

 

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