Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I create income with my gift?

  Yes! HUC-JIR has many plans for Gifts That Pay You Income. You can also provide income for a child, a grandchild, a parent, or a friend. That income can increase cash flow now and/or during retirement, pay for a college education, provide income for aging parents, or perhaps assist a loved one with special needs. You can also provide income to HUC-JIR by using a Charitable Lead Trust.

• I am unable to make a current gift, but I'd still like to support HUC-JIR in the future. Any ideas?

  An easy and low-cost way to make a gift to HUC-JIR is to include HUC-JIR in your will or revocable trust. Gifts by Will are a major source of endowment support at HUC-JIR. Each individual legacy contributes to our financial strength and ability to meet the needs of our students. If you have not already done so, please consider putting HUC-JIR in your will or revocable trust. See our Bequest Language page for samples of how to do this. You can also designate The HUC-JIR the beneficiary of Life Insurance, annuities, or Retirement-Plan Benefits.

• What asset should I use to make my gift?

  While cash or a check is a simple way to make a gift, you might want to consider the following:

  Gift Type	Possible Benefits
  Cash	Current income-tax deduction Generate income
  Appreciated securities, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds	Elimination or reduction of capital-gain tax Current income-tax deduction Generate income
  Transfer of residential, commercial, or undeveloped real estate	Elimination or reduction of capital-gain tax Income- and estate-tax savings Generate income Relief from management
  Donate an interest in closely held or family business stock	Reduce the cost of passing the business to heirs Income- and estate-tax savings Generate income
  Give us tangible personal property like art, books, or collectibles	An income-tax charitable deduction
  Make HUC-JIR the owner and beneficiary of life insurance or annuities	Income- and estate-tax savings

   

• Can I direct how HUC-JIR will use my gift?

  Most often the answer to this is “yes”!! Many donors direct that their gifts be used to fund programs, support specific departments, or remember a loved one. Please be sure to discuss this when you make your gift.

• How will HUC-JIR recognize my gift?

  Your gift will be listed in the Annual Report in the year you make the gift. If your gift is a bequest commitment, or through life insurance, life-income plans, or lead trusts, you will become a permanent member of HUC-JIR’s Giving Society. Of course, we will also honor any requests for gifts to be anonymous.

• Why should I consider a gift to HUC-JIR?

  Gifts are made for many different reasons. Often gifts are made:

  • To express gratitude for the education you received.
  • To honor a loved one.
  • To ensure HUC-JIR will remain a vibrant and strong place for today’s future patients.
  • To help HUC-JIR provide the very best in care to patients, regardless of their finances.
  • To celebrate a special occasion.

Please contact the Gift Planning Office for more information.