Gifts Anyone Can Make

You can make a gift to Mercy Foundation without impacting your cash flow, lifestyle or family security.

The Benefits

• You can make a gift that costs you nothing during your lifetime.
• You can make a gift that leaves your cash flow and current financial planning unchanged.
• You don't have to use cash to make your gift; you can "buy low and give high" by making your gift with appreciated securities instead.
• You can give an asset you no longer need or want.

Popular Gift Arrangements

Gifts by Will or Trust
Give to Mercy Foundation without affecting your cash flow during your lifetime.

Gifts of Retirement Plans
Your retirement plan may be worth more when donated to Mercy Foundation than to your heirs.

Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Receive significant tax breaks by making a gift of appreciated securities to Mercy Foundation.

Gifts of Life Insurance
Create a significant endowment for Mercy Foundation without dipping into your capital assets.

Gifts of Personal Property
Donate books, artwork, or equipment and receive an income-tax deduction.