Your generosity to Ellsworth County Medical Center (ECMC) can change lives for years to come.  ECMC has faithfully served the populace of Ellsworth County since the early nineteen hundreds and has always benefited from the generosity of its constituents. Former gifts have included large donations such as the land for hospital and the CT Wing as well as smaller gifts for the purchase of lobby furniture and medical supplies.  All gifts large and small are extremely valuable to the patients served through ECMC.

There are many different ways to give to ECMC while at the same time contributing to your own personal and financial goals.  Be assured that your gifts are fully deductible for federal income tax purposes.  (The maximum annual deduction is limited to fifty percent of the donor’s adjusted gross income.)  Your gift to Ellsworth County Medical Center can also be designated to benefit a project of your choosing, a scholarship or equipment purchase. 

         Outright gifts to ECMC such as cash, securities, stock, etc. may lower your tax liability and allow the medical center to put your contributions to work immediately.  These gifts can be restricted or unrestricted. 

-       Annual or year-end gifts – many people make once-a-year charitable donations, often at the end of the year.

-       Gifts “In Memory Of” can be made to remember a relative, friend or loved one.  Some people choose to donate at the time of death or annually on the anniversary of the loved one’s birthday or other significant date. 

-       Gifts “In Honor Of” can be made on any occasion to honor anyone you choose.

         Deferred gifts will someday benefit the medical center and can substantially lower income and estate taxes.  Anything you leave to charity, in your will, will reduce the size of your taxable estate while at the same time making a significant difference to healthcare in Ellsworth County. 

-       Living Trust – a revocable gift made during your lifetime.

-       Bequest in Will – a deferred gift made after your lifetime is over.

-       Life Insurance Gifts, Retirement Plan Gifts, or Real Estate Gifts are all ways in which contributions can be made. 

-       Charitable Gift Annuity – involves entering into a contract with ECMC in which ECMC will receive fixed payments annually.

         Endowment gifts are an investment in the future.  By investing a donor’s gift and disallowing spending of the principal, the initial investment continues to earn interest forever.  For many, the idea of a gift that, “Keeps on giving,” is just the type of gift they would like to make.

This document is not intended as legal advice; please contact your attorney and/or financial consultant to assist in making the best financial decision for you.

Please feel free to use the following form to contact us about donations.

Donation Form