Types
of Contributions...
Pledges: The majority of commitments are made as pledges that can be paid
over as many as five years. Pledges are preferable to HEMC because they permit
contributors to consider larger commitments and allow the donor to best manage their
giving.
Gift of Securities: Gifts of appreciated securities or other marketable
assets are welcome. A gift of appreciated securities either publicly traded or from a
private company, may provide significant tax advantages when compared to gifts of cash.
The donor may deduct the current "fair market value" of the donated securities
as a charitable gift and be exempt from the capital gains tax on the appreciation. Unless
by other arrangement, marketable assets will be liquidated to provide the most immediate
benefits of your gift.
Gift of Real Estate: Gifts of real estate or other property may be
acceptable, and are subject to final acceptance by the HEMC board. All costs of appraisal
or valuation are at the donors expense.
Gifts of Life Insurance: When the HEMC is named as sole and
irrevocable owner and beneficiary of a life insurance policy, the market value (usually
the cash surrender value) of the policy is deductible as a charitable gift.
Estate Gifts: Gift by bequest may be accepted as well as Charitable
Remainder Trusts and Charitable Lead Trusts.
Please consult with your financial adviser to determine the maximum tax benefits to you.
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