A planned gift is a gift in any amount made through your Will for the future benefit of our hospitals and communities.

If you wish to add Niagara Health Foundation to your existing Will, speak with your lawyer about adding an addendum or supplement to your Will.

We understand that family always comes first. That’s why we ask that you speak with your family, lawyer, and financial advisor about your plans. Many times, making a Willed gift leaves more of an estate for families because it reduces taxes and probate fees.

It is never too soon to begin planning. Our hospitals are planning today for more innovative care delivery in the future. Young people increasingly use life insurance policies or RRSPs as the basis for their planned gifts. So we are planning our future together.

We understand that plans change. If you would like to add to your gift, designate a medical area, revise your recognition plan, or make other changes, please get in touch with our Development Officer noted below.

Other than a gift in your Will, you can help by naming Niagara Health Foundation as the beneficiary of your pension plan, RRSP, RRIF or TFSA; setting up a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust.

There is no set amount for our supporters’ generosity. Planned gifts come in various sizes and various methods of giving, like life insurance policies and gifts of securities. All of our supporters are deeply valued— from the faithful monthly giver, to the philanthropist. Every planned gift— regardless of size—allows our hospitals to address its most urgent priorities today while planning for our future needs so that we continue to provide extraordinary patient care close to home.

Yes, you may make your planned gift in honour of any of our dedicated caregivers—from physicians to nurses—or a family member. Recognition plaques come in various sizes, depending on the gift threshold.

All gifts to our hospitals may be made in complete anonymity. Our Foundation safeguards our supporters’ privacy. However, for those who do not seek recognition, we respect your privacy and will keep your gift confidential.

Making Niagara Health Foundation one of your Will’s beneficiaries does not change your lifestyle or retirement plans. Instead, when you designate the Foundation as a beneficiary, our hospitals will receive a portion of your estate (known as a residual beneficiary).

For further information about planned giving contact:
Franca Palummieri
Development Officer, Planned Giving
905-378-4647 x 44280 or franca.palummieri@niagarahealth.on.ca