Garnet Health Foundation - Catskills

There is no more fitting way to honor someone than by a gift to life in his or her name. The Foundation sends an appropriate card to the individual or family (without mention of the amount) and acknowledges your contribution. Gifts are recorded on the Century Club Roster.

The Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills Century Club conducts an annual campaign for donor members. Gifts are recognized in the following categories:

• Life Member: $10,000
• Guardian Member: $5,000
• Benefactor Member: $2,000
• Patron Member: $1,000
• Leader Member: $500
• Booster Member: $300
• Sustaining Member: $200
• Century Club Plus: $150
• Member: $100
• Friend, under $100

The Endowment for Excellence is a permanent fund established to provide income in perpetuity to underwrite the equipment needs of the hospital, to maintain state-of-the-art technology, and to attract and retain needed medical specialists.

Gifts to endowment may be made on a one-time basis or by pledge over a three to five year term. Gifts to the Endowment for Excellence may also be made by bequest. Gifts to the fund may be made in securities or other assets.

A bequest to the Garnet Health Foundation – Catskills, Inc. will perpetuate the name of the donor in good works undertaken in his or her name. Bequests may be made for general or for specific services or projects. For special suggestions or to discuss areas of interest for specific bequest restrictions, donors or their attorneys should call the Foundation Office at 845-333-8962.

You may contribute paid up insurance policies you no longer need to protect your family or you may name the hospital as owner of a new policy and make annual tax deductible contributions to cover the premium.

All gifts to the Garnet Health Foundation – Catskills, Inc. are tax deductible to the extent prescribed by law. Your attorney, accountant or financial planner can discuss the special tax benefits of donation appreciated securities, real estate, art, and other assets to the Garnet Health Foundation – Catskills, Inc. Your advisors can also discuss the tax benefits of charitable trusts.

Through fundraising, the Patient Experience committee is creating a sustainable fund to help patients and their families at a vulnerable time. This fund intends to reduce the stress related to basic needs thus contributing to their overall healing and wellness. Learn more.