Types of Gifts

Most contributions made to French Hospital Foundation are outright gifts, gifts made out of current assets. These gifts provide important support for current activities at French Hospital Hospital Medical Center.

Check or Credit Card Gifts

This is the easiest and most convenient way to support the hospital. Your cash gift may be in the form of a check or credit card. Mail a check to the Foundation or make a credit card gift online or by calling the Foundation office at 805-542-6496. Join our Caring Circle of Donors by making a gift today. Donate Now >

IRA Gifts - Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution 

You can make a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA to French Hospital Medical Center. Please note that all IRA donations must be made payable to the hospital directly, not to the Foundation. Download IRA donation instructions here or contact us for more information.

Stocks and Bonds

Gifts of marketable securities can offer donors significant tax advantages. In most cases, the full market value of the security can be deducted as a charitable contribution. For more information on making a gift of stocks or bonds, contact us.

Personal Property 

Please contact us for information about gifts of real estate and other personal property.

Gifts in Kind 

Individuals and organizations often support the hospital with gifts in kind, which are donated services or items of value to the hospital. For instance, some organizations donate auction items or services to our events each year.  Contact us to find out what types of gifts in kind are currently needed, including for special events.

For information about any of these giving options, please call the Foundation at 805-542-6496. Gifts to French Hospital Medical Center Foundation are tax deductible as provided by state and federal law. 

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