The Campus Community Fund

Contributions to Geer Foundation make it possible for us to provide services that enhance the quality of life for our residents and for those who take advantage of our many support services.  When we receive unrestricted donations, we have the opportunity to offer services that are not covered by our fees or by government reimbursements.  Additionally, our staff may also receive support for education through our scholarship fund.

Geer Foundation's Capital Campaign "Caring For All Ages":

Geer is in the final phase of a three phase Capital Campaign "Caring for All Ages".  We have completed Phase I, building the Beckley House and Phase II, building Geer Village.  The third and final Phase is the complete renovation of the Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Ways to Give

Charitable gifts can take many forms.  All gifts, of any size, are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, and are greatly appreciated.

Outright Gifts

• Cash - Gifts of cash, by check or credit card, are available for immediate use by the hospital and are normally fully deductible, to the extent allowed by law, for donors who itemize deductions.
• Appreciated Securities - Gifts of long-term appreciated securities such as stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares may be deducted at the fair market value of the securities on the date of the gift, and may provide the donor the further benefit of avoiding taxes on the capital gains portion of the gift.
• Other Assets - Gifts of real estate, art objects, personal property, and life insurance may be used to make a charitable gift.
• Pledges - Pledges provide prospective donors with additional flexibility in planning a gift and often enable a larger contribution to be made.  Donors make a pledge commitment over a mutually agreed upon period of time.

Planned or Deferred Gifts

• Your Legacy to Geer

As part of your long-range financial planning, you may wish to make a planned or deferred gift, a gift that will be received after you have provided for your loved ones and yourself.  Planned or deferred gifts may save taxes and fulfill your charitable plans.

• Life Income Gifts

1. Charitable Remainder Unitrust
    
2. Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust

Life income gifts provide the donor with income while making a deferred gift to Geer.  These life income trusts are usually managed by an external trustee designated by the donor.  Life income gifts can offer an immediate income tax deduction, and often convert non-income producing assets into stable income streams for the donor and his/her family.

• Life Insurance Policy - The donor can designate Geer as the Beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
• Bequests -The easiest planned gift is to name Geer in your Will.
• Qualified Pension Plan, IRS, Keogh, 401(k) or 403(b) - You designate Geer as a beneficiary of all or a portion of such a plan.
• Geer Legacy Society

With a Bequest or a Planned Gift, you can create a legacy, which will help ensure a healthy future for Geer and our community, from generation to generation.  By informing the Foundation of your intent to include Geer in your Will or Estate Plan, you will became a member of the Legacy Society and be listed, unless you wish to remain anonymous, on the Legacy Honor Roll in the main lobby.

The Geer Foundation is ready to work with you, your attorney and your financial advisor to develop the best way to benefit your loved ones, yourself, save taxes, fulfill your charitable plans and support the future of Geer.

Please contact John Horstman, Chief Operating Officer at 860-824-3868.