Kootenai | Kootenai Health | Issue 1, 2021

KH . ORG 21 Kootenai Health Foundation staff often hear from community members that they’d like to support the Foundation, but they don’t feel like what they can do now would make an impact. While every donation is appreciated and important, there are ways to make donations that feel significant but involve less or no up-front cash. It takes some forethought, but planned giving is a wonderful way to support charities you care about and create a lasting legacy. Planned giving encompasses gifts left to organizations or other entities through wills, trusts, annuities, stock transfers, and even real estate. These types of gifts are often referred to as “legacy gifts.” Every donor has his or her own reason for wanting to leave a legacy gift to their favorite charity. Georgianne Jessen, Kootenai Health Foundation board member, as well as Linda Fournier, former Kootenai Health Foundation board member, have chosen to name Kootenai Health Foundation in their estate plans. Beyond supporting a cause close to the heart, legacy gifts help ensure a better future for that organization and those it serves. For us, it helps ensure access to quality health care for our region. People often say they can’t give Lasting Legacy A legacy of giving If you want to learn more about planned giving options, call the Kootenai Health Foundation at (208) 625-4438 or email foundation@kh.org . You can also go to our website at KH.org/foundation for more information. LEAVING A their estate away because they want to give to their family. There are many ways to give a portion of your estate and still have plenty left for your heirs. Often it means less paid out in estate taxes. If you are interested in making an estate gift, there are several ways to get started. You can work directly with an organization like the Kootenai Health Foundation, but you may want to obtain specific professional help through a financial advisor or estate planning attorney. Stay on the lookout for a Planned Giving workshop we have planned for summer 2021. This forum will provide information about estate planning as well as creating a gift that’s right for you and your heirs. New for 2021!