Ways to Give

Make a General Donation

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Founders Society (Annual Giving)

The Founders Society enables the Rochester General Foundation to sustain the compassionate and caring spirit of the Hospital, to respond to the needs of the Hospital as they arise, and fund important special programs. Founders Society members give at least $500 a year (within a calendar year). Every dollar you give stays right here at Rochester General Hospital to support services and help people who need our care.

Founders Society Membership Levels

• $20,000+ Benefactor
• $10,000 - $19,999 - Renaissance Club
• $5,000 - $9,999 - Chairman's Club
• $1,000 - $4,999 - Director's Club
• $600 - $999 - President's Club
• $500 - $599 - Executive Club

Founders Society Member Benefits

• Recognition through inclusion in the Founders Society Roll of Honor
• Invitations to the Founders Society Luncheon and Founder Society Gala
• If hospitalized, newspaper delivery to your room
• A free subscription to Partners, a quarterly magazine featuring updates on Hospital and Foundation activities

 How to Join the Founders Society

Please print the online form and mail it with your donation of $500 or more to:

Rochester General Foundation
1299 Portland Avenue, FRONT
Rochester, NY 14621

Hansford Society (Planned Gifts)

The Hansford Society is named for Van Buren and Jane Hansford, who faithfully served Rochester General Hospital with their philanthropic generosity, which totaled nearly $2,000,000. The Hansford Society honors donors who have made long-range plans to provide for the future of Rochester General Hospital with a planned gift of $5,000 or more. Examples of planned gifts are real property, which may allow you to use assets or pooled life income funds, which provide you with income.

Types of Planned Gifts 

Securities  - that have appreciated in value, may be donated to the Rochester General Hospital Foundation avoiding capital gains tax and giving you a charitable tax deduction.

Real property - your home, business property or other real estate, can be given for a charitable income tax deduction. Your attorney or tax advisor can tell you how you can avoid certain taxes by giving property directly rather than having your executor sell it in order to make a cash bequest. The donor or spouse may give a personal residence with a right of lifetime tenancy.

Charitable Remainder Trusts - a combination of a lifetime of income and an irrevocable gift to a charity, offers the donor savings on income tax, capital gains tax and estate tax, plus an opportunity to increase one's lifetime income.

Pooled Life Income Funds - provide a donor with income for life and a charity with an irrevocable remainder interest. The donor receives a proportional share of the net annual income earned by the fund, plus tax savings of income, capital gains and estate taxes.

Bequests - through your will, you can leave a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate to Rochester General Hospital Foundation. If you have included RGHF, please let us know. We would much prefer to say "Thank you" to you rather than your executor, and welcome you into the Hansford Society.

Insurance or Retirement Plan Assets - You can name the Rochester General Hospital Foundation as beneficiary, or sign over the life insurance policy.

How to Make a Planned Gift

For more information on making a planned gift, contact Eric Shoen or call (585) 922-4800.

 VanBuren and Jane Hansford

Van was the founding father of the Rochester General Foundation, and served as its first president. He also served on the Hospital and Rochester Mental Health Center boards. Jane served on the Women's Board, now the Rochester General Hospital Association and the Focus on Philanthropy Committee, and was an active Twig most of her adult life.

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Tribute and Memorial Gifts

Donate online or Print Form to mail with your donation. Your generosity and thoughtfulness are conveyed to the person or loved ones of the individual who inspired your gift without revealing the amount of your contribution.

Matching Gifts

Your employer may match your gift to Rochester General - please ask at your Human Resources office for the necessary form to multiply your gift dollars.

United Way Donor Option

You can give to RGH Foundation through the United Way campaign. Ask for the Donor Option form and write in Rochester General Hospital, #1091.

Payroll Deduction

If you are an employee of Rochester General Hospital, you can arrange to make a gift through a convenient payroll deduction. Contact the Foundation Office at (585) 922-4800.

More Information About Making a Gift

For more information about making a gift to the Rochester General Foundation, please contact Marie Quinn or call (585) 922-4800.

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