Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about giving to University Hospitals. If your question is not addressed in the information below, please feel free to contact us directly at 216.983.2200.

What types of gifts can I make to University Hospitals?

Will my company match my gift to University Hospitals?

What types of gifts offer the greatest tax advantages to a donor?

Can I designate my gift to University Hospitals for a specific area?

What are the specific areas of need for programmatic and capital support?

What is the minimum gift needed to establish an endowed chair?

How can I make a gift to University Hospitals and receive income from it?

I want to mail my gift to University Hospitals. To what address do I send it? 

What types of gifts can I make to University Hospitals?
There are many ways to give to University Hospitals. You can give annual gifts, honorary or memorial gifts, matching gifts, online gifts, and planned gifts. You can also support the mission and vision of University Hospitals by volunteering or through participation in benefit events. Click here for more information on the many ways you can make a gift to University Hospitals. Back to Top

Will my company match my gift to University Hospitals?
Some companies match charitable contributions by employees to non-profit organizations like University Hospitals. Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable. Click here to learn more about matching gifts at University Hospitals. Back to Top

What types of gifts offer the greatest tax advantages for a donor?
In most cases, gifts to University Hospitals offer a number of tax advantages. Gifts of appreciated securities are among the most advantageous as far as tax benefits. Please visit our planned giving site for more information on gifts that carry tax advantages, or contact our Planned Giving team at 216.983.2200 for more information. Back to Top

Can I designate my gift to University Hospitals for a specific area?
While gifts of unrestricted funds are most preferred so they can be directed to areas of greatest need, you can designate your gift to any area of University Hospitals. Back to Top

What are the specific areas of need for programmatic and capital support?
Currently, University Hospitals is in the midst of a 5-year strategic plan called Vision 2010 that our community is being called upon to support. Vision 2010 ensures an unparalleled patient experience though new and expanded services for patients and families, investments in patient care, and new and enhanced facilities such as the new Ahuja Medical Center, Cancer Hospital, Center for Emergency Medicine, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital. Vision 2010 encompasses other areas as well. Click here to learn more about his historic undertaking. Back to Top

What is the minimum gift needed to establish an endowed chair?
An endowed chair may be established at University Hospitals with a gift of $1.5 million. Please contact our Planned Giving team at 216.983.2200 for more information on endowments at University Hospitals. Back to Top

How can I make a gift to University Hospitals and receive income from it?
There are a number of planned giving options that involve life income for you, your spouse, and other individuals, such as a charitable remainder unitrust or charitable remainder annuity trust. Please contact our Planned Giving team at 216.983.2200 for more information on life income gifts. Back to Top

I want to mail my gift to University Hospitals. To what address do I send it?
You can send your gift to:

Institutional Relations and Development
P.O. Box 74947
Cleveland, Ohio 44194-4947

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