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.
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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. Please note that IRA gifts cannot be used for gifts that you will receive a personal benefit from, such as event tickets or action items. Download IRA donation instructions here or contact us for more information.
Donor-Advised Funds Gifts
Make a gift or grant through your donor-advised funds (DAF) to the Foundation! DAF grants should be made payable and sent to: French Hospital Medical Center Foundation, 1911 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. If you'd like to support a certain designation, please request that the designation is listed in the accompanying gift letter or check memo line.
Please note that, per IRS guidelines, DAFs cannot be used to fulfill a pledge or for any gifts that you will receive a personal benefit from, such as event tickets or action items. Contact us for more information on making a gift from your DAF.
Gifts of Stocks and Bonds
Gifts of marketable securities can offer donors significant tax advantages. In most cases, the full , fair market value of the security can be deducted as a charitable contribution. For more information on making a gift of stocks or bonds, please contact us.
Gifts of Real Estate and 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.
Thank you for your interest in making a gift to support patient care and programs at French Hospital. As always, 100% of your donation will be applied towards the fund or department you select.
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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