Professional Advisors

The founding and ongoing purpose of the Sault Area Hospital Foundation is to raise funds for the hospital.  Although the government provides the basics in healthcare, these basics do not always cover the cost of all of our new medical equipment needs. New equipment needs and upgrades or replacement equipment needs have always been considered a shared responsibility with the community.
 
4. Tell me a little more about your Planned Giving Program.
 
The three most common gifts received by the Sault Area Hospital Foundation's Planned Giving Program are gifts of life insurance, gifts of property and bequests.  We encourage donors who have included the Sault Area Hospital in their estate planning or will to notify us of their intention to allow us the opportunity to recognize you/your family for your gift.
 
If you would like further information about our Planned Giving Program, please contact, Giselle Chiarello, Major Gifts/Planned Giving Officer, at (705) 759-3827 or chiarellog@sah.on.ca

All discussions will be confidential and are without obligation.
 
5. Is "A Lasting Tribute Gift" similar to a Planned or Estate Gift?
No.  Tribute Gifts are donations made in the name of a loved one, friend or colleague to recognize a special occasion (such as a birthday, wedding or anniversary); to honour the memory of someone who has passed away; or simply to say thank you.  The gifts are made either "In Honour" or "In Memory" of someone and the dollar amounts are recorded in both the recipient's and the donor's giving record.  When the total gifts accumulate to $1,000 or more, a plaque in loving memory of the deceased or in honour of the individual or group is placed on our "Celebration of Life Wall".

 

A. Sum of money "I give to Sault Area Hospital Foundation the sum of (amount)..."
B. Particular property(ies) such as real estate, stocks, bonds, jewellery, works of art, or other items. Unless the property provides a purpose to the Hospital, as determined by the Board of Directors of the Sault Area Hospital Foundation, it will be sold.  The proceeds, less any appraisals and selling costs will be applied as per the terms of the bequest. "I give to Sault Area Hospital Foundation  (description of property)..."

2. Rest and residue of estate

"I give to Sault Area Hospital Foundation all (or stated percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate..."

3. Contingent bequest

 "If (name/s of primary beneficiary/ies) do/es not survive me, or shall die within ninety (90) days from the date of my death, or as a result of a common disaster, then I give to Sault Area Hospital Foundation (describe amount of cash, property or percentage of residual estate)..."

4. Charitable remainder trust

"I direct that my executor raise out of the capital of my estate the sum of $_______ to be held and invested by my trustee and to pay to (name of spouse or other individual/s) all of the net income which accrues therefrom during (his, her, their) natural lifetime(s). Upon the death of _________, such trust fund shall be distributed to Sault Area Hospital Foundation. I appoint (name of person or institution) as trustee of this trust."  
 

 

Purpose of Bequest

Below is a "purpose" clause that can be added to any of the examples of bequest language.

Unrestricted use

"...to be used for the general purposes of Sault Area Hospital Foundation." [May also add, "... at the discretion of the Board of Directors."] "...to be used for education in _________________ (e.g. Cancer Care)." "...to be used for ______________________ (e.g. Surgical Care)."   
 

Power to Vary Provision

It is recommended that the following paragraph be added if the bequest is for a restricted use to grant power to vary provision. "If, in the opinion of the Board of Directors of the Sault Area Hospital Foundation, it should become impossible, inadvisable, or impractical to use this gift for the specified purpose(s), then the Board may in its discretion use the gift to the best advantage of the Sault Area Hospital, keeping in mind the original wishes of the donor. In any such alternative application, the support provided by this bequest shall be clearly identified with the name of (name of individual)."