The Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc. was established in 2000 to address the needs of Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital and the community through fund raising programs. The name, Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, is a testimonial to the generous charitable support of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ellis. The Foundation provides an avenue for continuing community support. For information about how you can help your local hospital continue its caring mission, visit our dedicated web site www.hemhfoundation.org or call (727) 943-3651, weekdays during normal business hours.
 Terry Smither, Executive Director
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You can contact Terry Smither, Executive Director of the Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc., by e-mail at tsmither@mail.uch.org . Avenues of Support:
John & Mariette Thompson hosted the 2009 Burnette Society Reception at their lovely home in Tarpon Springs.
Burnette Society - This society is named in memory of Dr. Elmer W. Burnette, a physician of Tarpon Springs. He is identified as one of the most instrumental people in building the first hospital facility now known as Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital. This Society is composed of those who contribute $1,000 annually, specifically directed under Burnette Society to benefit Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc.
Matching Gifts - Many donors take advantage of their company's matching gift programs to double their donation. Check with your employer to determine the level of their support.
Gifts of Your IRA
- Under the Pension Protection Act of 2006 you can save more on taxes by using funds directly from your IRA without incurring tax liability. There is a greater tax savings to the donor by contributing directly to the charity. Furthermore, a direct contribution to the charity meets the minimum distribution requirement.
To be eligible for this special tax treatment, you must be 70 1/2 years old on the day you make your gift. The maximum amount you can transfer from your IRA is up to $100,000. Your spouse may also transfer up to $100,000 from his/her IRA.
You can make a gift simply by contacting your IRA custodian to make a direct transfer from your IRA to an eligible organization. Be sure to have the custodian send funds electronically or by check made payable to the charitable organization in order to receive the special tax benefits.
Please discuss your personal financial decisions and current tax laws with your financial advisor.
Through Your Will
- This can be one of the easiest and more common ways to make a planned gift. You may designate cash, securities and/or property to benefit Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc. Gifts of Securities and Appreciated Assets - Want to avoid capital gains taxes? Consider donating stocks, bonds, mutual funds or other assets which have increased in value since they were purchased.
Planned Giving
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Check with your financial advisor on the option which best suits your financial goals. Some of these opportunities include Charitable Gift Annuity, Charitable Lead Trust, Charitable Remainder Annuity, Charitable Lead Trust, Charitable Remainder Unitrust, Deferred Charitable Gift Annuity, or Life Insurance. There are many options to assist you with your philanthropic desires as well as providing tax benefits.
THE HELEN ELLIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC., IS REGISTERED WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER AFFAIRS. REGISTRATION NUMBER CH-12198. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICE BY CALLING 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. OUR ORGANIZATION RETAINS 100% OF ALL CONTRIBUTIONS.
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