Ways to Give
The Lewis County Hospital Foundation has a variety of restricted and unrestricted funds that support the Lewis County Health System.
Annual Giving
The Annual Giving Campaign is an opportunity to make a yearly contribution to the Lewis County Hospital Foundation through a variety of designated funds to support the Lewis County Health System.
Brick Campaign
The Lewis County Hospital Foundation has an on-going Memorial and Honorary Brick Campaign at Lewis County General Hospital. The bricks are installed at the main entrance of the Hospital and can be purchased to remember a loved one, honor a friend, thank a member of the medical staff, or engrave your name to show your appreciation for our community Hospital.
CAITLYN R. PATE FUND
The Caitlyn R. Paté Fund provides equipment and bereavement memory boxes to support families who have experienced the loss of a child through stillbirth or miscarriage.
GRATEFUL PATIENT GIVING
The Grateful Patient Program provides a way to donate to the Lewis County Hospital Foundation to recognize the excellent care that you or a loved one received from a member of the staff while a patient at the hospital.
FUND FOR HOPE
The Fund for Hope is dedicated to making the journey with cancer less stressful by helping to defray a portion of the travel expenses related to a patient’s cancer treatment.
MEMORIAL & HONORARY GIVING
A memorial or honorary gift to the Lewis County Hospital Foundation in remembrance of a family member or a friend is a special way to create a lasting tribute to a loved one. It can be directed to a particular program or department or can be an unrestricted donation to be used where it is needed most at the hospital.
1931 LEGACY SOCIETY
The 1931 Legacy Society was established to commemorate the year Lewis County General Hospital was established. Donors who make a minimum unrestricted gift of $5,000 (or a five-year pledge of $1,000) to the Hospital Foundation will become a Founding Member of the1931 Legacy Society. Donors who make a minimum unrestricted gift of $25,000 (or a five-year pledge of $5,000) to the Hospital Foundation will become a Visionary Member of the 1931 Legacy Society.
LEWIS COUNTY HOSPICE
Hospice promotes quality of life by providing holistic comfort care for the terminally ill and their loved ones before and after death. Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care and educating our community about issues related to death, dying, grief and bereavement.
SUSTAINABILITY & ENDOWMENT FUNDS
These permanent funds managed by the Northern New York Community Foundation are structured to provide the flexibility to meet current and future needs of the Lewis County Health System.
MEMORIAL & HONORARY GIVING
A memorial or honorary gift to the Lewis County Hospital Foundation in remembrance of a family member or a friend is a special way to create a lasting tribute to a loved one. It can be directed to a particular program or department or can be an unrestricted donation to be used where it is needed most at the hospital.
Please Note: Ten percent (10%) of all restricted donations will support overhead costs.
PLANNED GIVING
Donors who wish to remember Lewis County Health System in their will can create a charitable planned gift to the Lewis County Hospital Foundation. A charitable planned gift to Lewis County General Hospital is a way to leave a legacy of caring for generations to come. We encourage you to consult with your legal and financial advisors to make a planned gift to the Lewis County Hospital Foundation that best meets your needs. Support the Lewis County Hospital Foundation Now and Forever!
The Lewis County Hospital Foundation is a trusted partner with the Northern New York Community Foundation, which stewards an endowment fund that will enhance the agency’s mission and work in perpetuity. The Lewis County Hospital Foundation Endowment and Sustainability Funds at the Community Foundation has positioned the organization for future success and created a unique charitable giving platform where loyal contributors can confidently support the Lewis County Health System forever.
A part of your legacy may include a charitable gift to support the Lewis County Hospital Foundation in perpetuity. The Community Foundation provides an array of donor options to make giving efficient and simple. Loyal supporters have the ability to maximize their generosity and advance the work of the Health System for years to come.
Bequests
Contributors may include a provision in their will naming the Community Foundation and the Lewis County Hospital Foundation Endowment or Sustainability Fund. You may choose to give a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate.
Retirement Plans
This option allows you to truly maximize your meaningful gift. You can avoid taxes on retirement plan distributions by naming the Community Foundation as the beneficiary, listing the Lewis County Hospital Foundation Endowment or Sustainability Fund, or creating your own fund for our community organization.
Life Insurance
List the Community Foundation as the beneficiary and designate the contribution to the Lewis County Hospital Foundation Endowment or Sustainability Fund. It is an efficient option that maximizes the value of your charitable gift and also allows you to receive a tax deduction.
Other legacy planning options include charitable gift annuities (CGAs), charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) and more. To discuss legacy planning or other charitable giving interests through the Community Foundation, please contact their office at (315) 782-7110. Giving options through the Northern New York Community Foundation
Check: You may mail contributions to: Northern New York Community Foundation, 131 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601. Please note in the memo line “Lewis County Hospital Foundation Endowment or Lewis County Hospital Foundation Sustainability Fund”
Online: Go to www.nnycf.org and click the “Donate” button. You may specify “Lewis County Hospital Foundation Endowment Fund” or “Lewis County Hospital Foundation Sustainability Fund” as you enter your gift.
Stock Gift: Consider a contribution through a transfer of stock: NNYCF Tax ID#: 15-6020989
To discuss legacy planning or other charitable giving interests through the Community Foundation, please contact their office at (315) 782-7110.