More Ways to Give
You can support the programs and patients of Good Neighbor Health Clinic with a wide variety of assets beyond cash, many of which may proivde you and your family with significant tax benefits.
Giving appreciated securities to Good Neighbor Health Clinic may offer additional tax benefits when compared to gifts of cash – and can often help you make an even larger impact on Good Neighbor Health Clinic patients and health outcomes within the Upper Valley community.
How It Works
| Key donor benefits of a $10,000 gift of stock with a cost basis of $2,000 | Cash Gift | Stock Gift |
| Current fair market value of stock | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Income taxes saved | $3,960 | $3,960 |
| Capital gains taxes saved* | $0 | $1,904 |
| Total tax savings | $3,960 | $5,864 |
Benefits
- Avoid capital gains taxes on any growth when you give securities you have held for a year or longer.
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction for your gift’s full fair market value.
Real Estate
By making a gift of real estate, you can leverage a significant asset to support Harvard’s mission while saving on taxes, increasing your income, or reducing the burden of maintaining or selling your property. Gifts can be made with residential, commercial, or undeveloped real estate.
Types of Gifts
- Make an outright gift of either a percentage interest or an entire property.
- Fund a trust or annuity with you real estate property to receive income for life while saving on income, capital gains, gift, and estate taxes.
- Establish a retained life estate arrangement by donating your home to Good Neighbor Health Clinic and continuing to live there for your lifetime.
Personal Property
Gifts of art, collections, medical equipment, and other tangible property can be an effective way to provide meaningful support for Good Neighbor Health Clinic. You can transfer your property directly, use it to establish a trust or annuity, or leave it to Good Neighbor Health Clinic in your will or estate plan. These gifts provide an immediate income tax deduction, reduce the size of your taxable estate, and may reduce capital gains taxes.
Business Interests
Giving shares in a closely held or family business can be a tax-wise way to support Good Neighbor Health Clinic’s mission. Contact us for more information.
Cryptocurrency & Other Assets
Cryptocurrency, also called virtual currency, can be extremely valuable and can create significant wealth for those who own it. That wealth creates new and exciting opportunities, including the ability to support your favorite non-profits, like Good Neighbor Health Clinic.
Please contact us to make a gift of cryptocurrency or if you have other assets you are interested in giving, such as copyrights, royalties, patents, or assignment of contractual income rights.
Volunteer With Us
Our ability to provide needed care to our neighbors is built on a vibrant network of volunteers. We’re delighted that you’re interested in being a part of our team! To learn about current volunteer opportunities, visit our volunteer page.
At this time, we DO NOT have opportunities available for individuals without clinical licensure. In order to be a clinical volunteer, we require Vermont licensure. Volunteer roles are based on current needs and may change as new opportunities arise.
