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Learn which assets are most commonly used to fund a gift.

Stocks & Bonds

Giving appreciated stock that you have owned for more than one year is one of the most tax-advantaged ways to make charitable gifts. With careful planning, you can reduce your capital gains tax while supporting Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

The IRA Gift (QCD)

Here is a tax-smart way to make an impact for Cooley Dickinson Hospital using your qualified retirement plan. The IRA charitable rollover (also called the Qualified Charitable Distribution, or QCD) is a great way to make a tax-free gift to Cooley Dickinson Hospital and satisfy your required minimum distribution.

Life Insurance

Life insurance is a valuable asset for making a charitable gift. You can make a gift of a life insurance policy without diminishing other investments or assets earmarked for family members.

Real Estate

A gift of real estate allows you to preserve your cash assets, receive tax and income advantages, and make a significant charitable gift to Cooley Dickinson.

Personal Property

A gift of artwork, coins, antiques, or other personal property can be an excellent way to support Cooley Dickinson.

Donor-Advised Fund

A donor-advised fund can provide you with immediate tax benefits while making your charitable giving easier for years to come. Might a donor-advised fund be right for you? Here’s how it works.

2023: Report on Giving

Throughout 2023 so many of you, our friends and supporters, gave generously to Cooley Dickinson. Click here to download the report and learn how your gifts were put to work caring for you and the people you love.

In this report, you will read about: