Every Gift is an Expression of Reverence for the Past and Hope for the Future.

We thank those who have been generous over many years, and those who show the same generosity today.

Everyone in The Hearthstone family, from management and staff to residents and their loved ones, truly appreciate the generosity of so many people over the years to help us continue to reach our goals. Please make your contribution in the way that is most convenient and meaningful to you.

Ways to Give

You can donate right online.

You can mail a check, payable to The Hearthstone, direct to our offices. If you would like it to be used for a specific Hearthstone department or program, please indicate so on the memo line of your check. Send your check to:

Legacy Gifts

Legacy Gifts allow you to provide charitable gifts during your lifetime or at the time of death while meeting your current income needs and providing for your heirs. These planned gifts often allow you to make larger gifts than you otherwise could out of your current assets. It is also possible to receive a stream of income for life, earn higher investment yield, or reduce capital gains or estate taxes. Among the planned giving opportunities are:

• A Bequest in your will or living trust. A bequest will not affect your cash flow during your lifetime, and can be modified as situations warrant. The bequest may be for a specific dollar amount (or asset) or a percentage of your estate.
  
  
• Charitable Gift Annuity. Immediate tax benefits, guaranteed fixed payment for life often at rates higher than a return on low-earning securities or CDs.
  
  
• Charitable Remainder Trust. Fixed payment, with gains and estate taxes deferred or eliminated.
  
  
• Charitable Lead Trust. Reduces or avoids possible gift and estate taxes on trust assets passing to your family by having some of the trust income go to The Hearthstone.
  
  
• Retained Life Estate Agreement. Deed your home, farm or vacation property to The Hearthstone, save taxes with a current dedication, but retain use of the property for life.
  
  
• Life Insurance. Name The Hearthstone as the beneficiary of your policy, and avoid estate tax on the proceeds.

You may talk with The Hearthstone Director of Resource Development about planned gifts at any time, with no obligation whatsoever. (The director is not a tax advisor or financial planner and cannot act as one. You will also want to discuss any planned gifts with your attorney or tax advisor.) For more information, please contact Jim Frerichs at 206-517-2258.