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Types of Gifts

General Contributions for Operational Needs

Most of our supporters make their gifts in the form of annual unrestricted gifts of cash, which continues to be the hospital’s highest priority. Gifts which are made in this way are used for the general operations of the hospital, including maintaining a staff of pediatric specialists in a facility designed just for children, operating 24 hours a day. In 2008 Children’s Hospital was able to provide $10.4 million in uncompensated care, which includes charity care, contractual allowances and uncollectable accounts.

In making a gift toward general operations, you are providing for the care and treatment of children through the everyday needs associated with running our hospital. All of our clinical staff members are pediatric trained and experienced, our equipment is just the right size for our pediatric patients, and our therapy teams are designed to treat children in an environment which allows for the most thorough and comprehensive treatment available. All of the things mentioned above, and many more, make up the daily operations of the hospital and require support from our community.

Planned Gifts

Throughout the years, we have been fortunate to receive much support in the form of planned gifts. In fact, the construction of the main hospital building from which we still operate today was funded through a bequest from Mrs. Sallie May Dooley of Richmond in 1928.

Planned gifts can include a gift through your will, life income gifts (Charitable Remainder Trust or Charitable Gift Annuity) or a gift of life insurance.

Gift Planning Resources

Twice a year we share information through our newsletter, “The Legacy.” The latest issue is available by clicking on the image at right. For further information, we invite you to visit the Planning Perspectives website. This is a service of Children’s Hospital Foundation provided through SharpeNet, a leading resource for authoritative information related to effective structure of charitable gifts in light of tax and other financial considerations.

Memorial or Honor Gifts

Oftentimes gifts to the hospital are made as a way to memorialize a friend or loved one. Honor gifts are usually made to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary. These kinds of gifts can be made as general contributions or planned gifts. If you request it, we will notify the family of the memorialized individual or honoree with a special card from Children’s Hospital Foundation informing them the gift has been made. This is a very special way in which to express grief or celebrate a special occasion. Memorial and honor gifts can be made online by clicking here or by mail at the address below.

Capital or Special Project Gifts

Pediatric health care is very expensive because of the multitude of equipment needs our facility must provide each year. Examples include: beds on the inpatient unit, vital signs monitors, computers, x-ray equipment, and therapy mats, just to name a few. In addition, we frequently try to fund special projects such as new construction, renovation of existing facilities, and program enhancement.

The information on this site is provided for informational and educational purposes only; it does not contain specific medical advice. If you have specific health questions or problems, consult a health care professional for personal medical advice.