How to Give

Giving to the Foundations of Sharp HealthCare can be done directly or through giving options that provide tax benefits and even income. Click on the options below to learn more.

• Bequest
  Bequest
  A simple and straightforward way to leave a legacy by designating Sharp as a beneficiary in your will or trust.
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• IRA Rollover
  IRA Rollover
  Make a tax-free gift from your IRA. Anyone aged 70 ½ or older may give up to $100,000 each year directly to Sharp and avoid paying taxes on the distribution.
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• Beneficiary Designation Gifts
  Beneficiary Designation Gifts
  You can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
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• Charitable Gift Annuity
  Charitable Gift Annuity
  Make a gift of cash or appreciated property to Sharp in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments for the rest of your life. Enjoy an immediate charitable tax deduction and the satisfaction of helping to sustain quality healthcare in San Diego.
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• Life Estate Annuity
  Life Estate Annuity
  A Life Estate Gift Annuity allows you to make a gift of your home to Sharp HealthCare while you continue to occupy and enjoy it for your lifetime and receive a secure income for life.
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• Charitable Remainder Trust
  Charitable Remainder Trust
  Transfer appreciated assets into a tax-exempt trust that avoids capital gains when selling the asset leaving more funds available to pay you income for life or a set term of years. The remainder will be used to improve the health of everyone we serve.
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• Bargain Sale
  Bargain Sale
  Selling highly appreciated property can create a significant tax bill. A bargain sale may be a good solution to avoid capital gains tax and still receive some cash.
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More Giving Options

For a customized giving strategy that meets your financial and philanthropic goals, contact a member of our Legacy Giving team.