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Planned Giving

Contributions to The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary can be made in a number of ways, each offering benefits to you as well as to the hospital.  Gifts of cash, appreciated securities, real estate,  personal, tangible property and more, can provide you with important tax and other benefits.  Some  of the most common ways to support The New Eye & Ear Infirmary are described below:

• Cash Gifts – The simplest way to support  The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary is through a gift of cash.  Cash gifts can be made by check (made payable to The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary) as well as through your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express card.
• Bequests – Estate gifts through your will or living trust allow you to provide for loved ones and still support NYEE.  Bequests can be arranged through a simple provision in a new will or trust, or through an amendment of your current plans.  Bequests to NYEE may specify a fixed dollar amount, bequeath a percentage of an estate, or give the remainder of your estate after gifts for loved ones are fulfilled.
• Securities – Gifts of appreciated stock, bonds or mutual funds offer an income tax deduction for the full fair market value of securities you have owned more than one year, and allow you to avoid capital gains tax.  If your securities have decreased in value, it may be best to sell the asset, realize a loss for tax purposes and make a gift of the cash proceeds,
• Life Income Gifts – Did you know that it is possible to support The  New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and establish a guaranteed income for you, or spouse or a loved one for life?  This may be especially important as we face an unsettled economy. 
• Real Estate and Other Property – Like securities, real estate, art, jewelry, and collections which have  increased in value, may be eligible for a sizable tax deduction.  You can also make a gift of your home and enjoy a tax deduction now and still live there for the rest of your life. 
• Life Insurance – You can stretch your charitable giving power through a life insurance gift. Such gifts offer convenience and flexibility and may result in a significant tax benefit.
• Retirement  Plans – Another long-range plan for donating to The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary is through your Individual Retirement Account (IRA), 401 (k), Keough, or other qualified retirement plan. As with insurance, you can designate the hospital as your final beneficiary to receive any funds remaining after you no longer need them.

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Additional Information

Remember, tax and estate laws change frequently. It is important to consult with your attorney and tax advisor before considering a bequest or gift of property, securities or insurance policies.

A wide range of commemorative giving opportunities are available and all gifts will be appropriately recognized.

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