Gifts to Hospice of Kitsap County Donation Form (pdf)

For almost 30 years, Hospice of Kitsap County has provided for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients, families, and members of our community who face life-limiting illnesses and loss. This high quality supportive care is provided to all in need, regardless of their age, race, gender, sexual orientation or ability to pay. Gifts to Hospice of Kitsap County, big or small, will provide significant support for all our services and programs and will make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

What Programs Do Donations Support?

Donations to Hospice of Kitsap County are used to provide services not reimbursed by Medicaid, Medicare or private insurance. Currently, all undesignated donations are earmarked to fund the Hospice of Kitsap County Care Center, which opened on May 1, 2008.  This special place of comfort, dignity and compassion is a warm, home-like environment for hospice patients who are not able to remain in their own home.  At the Care Center, patients are able to live their last days fully, cherishing each day while saying good-bye to their loved ones with peace and dignity.  At the same time, expert medical resources ensure the highest possible level of care.

There are a number of ways that you can give to Hospice of Kitsap County.

Gifts of Cash
The most common method of giving is through a check payable to Hospice of Kitsap County, or making a charge on your Visa or MasterCard. Your gift can be given in memory or honor of a loved one or friend. All gifts are tax deductible.


Gift by Will
One of the simplest ways to distribute your estate is through a will. After providing for your loved ones you can make a charitable bequest to Hospice of Kitsap County of a specified dollar amount, specific property, or a percentage of your estate.


Gift in Trust or Annuities
A trust or annuity can provide tax advantages and a lifetime income for you depending upon the terms of the agreement.


Gift of Life Insurance
A gift of life insurance offers an opportunity to make a substantial contribution that you might otherwise be unable to make. If a paid up life insurance policy is no longer needed for family protection, you can give it to Hospice of Kitsap County, and you, as the donor, may qualify for an immediate tax deduction. If you continue to pay the premiums on a policy after naming Hospice as the policy beneficiary, those payments may be deductible as charitable contributions.


Gift of Real Estate
You can make a gift of a house or other real property, outright, or in trust (perhaps while retaining the use of the property for as long as you live). Your gift may allow you to realize a tax deduction and avoid capital gains taxes. All gifts of real property, however, must be accepted by the Board of Trustees to protect Hospice of Kitsap County from liabilities.


Gifts in Kind
Gifts of personal property can provide a tax deduction for you while benefiting Hospice of Kitsap County. Gifts of this nature may include medical and office equipment and other items of value.


Gift of a Vehicle
We have established an arrangement with Donate For Charity to process our vehicle donations. Donate For Charity arranges a free vehicle pickup, handles all the DMV issues, sells the vehicle at auction, and distributes the net proceeds to Hospice of Kitsap County. By donating you'll avoid the headache of selling a used vehicle, help support Hospice, and receive a receipt entitling you to a tax deduction. When you're ready to donate, or want to learn more, simply call Donate for Charity toll-free at (866) 392-4483 or donate online at www.donateforcharity.com.


United Way and CFC (Combined Federal Campaign)
Hospice of Kitsap County is a United Way Member Agency. For those of you who have United Way campaigns at work, or who donate from home, please consider designating all or part of your contribution to Hospice of Kitsap County. This support is invaluable!

Special Events
Fundraising events offer individuals the unique opportunity to support Hospice while meeting others who share the same mission. Some individuals and organizations sponsor and/or host special events. Others prefer to support special events through their attendance.

For specific details about any of the above mentioned gift opportunities, please contact:

Valerie Youngren
Deputy Executive Director
Hospice of Kitsap County
P.O. Box 3416
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 698-4611
valerie@hospiceofkitsapcounty.org

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