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Opportunities for Giving - Ways You Can Help

• Volunteering
• Methods of Giving
• Current Cash Gifts
• Stocks and Bonds
• Property, Personal Property
• Bequests
• Planned Gifts
• Gifts Providing Income to You
• Memorial Giving

The Good Samaritan Society (a 501(c)(3) non-profit) is pleased to answer your inquiries about charitable giving through memorial gifts, bequests, life income gifts, gift annuities, and other investments. Our goal is to provide you and your family with information that will be helpful to you. We ask that you contact our Resource Development office at (870) 508-4076.

The old image of the institutional nursing home has been replaced by the Good Samaritan Village of Mountain Home with resident directed services in all levels of living in our community, most noticeably in our Skilled Nursing Center’s health care households. Residents come to Good Samaritan Village of Mountain Home to continue growing, learning, and living. Each household operates as a family.

All of our tomorrows are dependent upon the kindness and generosity of our donors. One of the most meaningful gestures you can make is recognition of our aging population in a positive way by assisting our residents’ lives in continuing their independence. Our nation’s belief in the value of philanthropy is much more than philosophical. This belief is reflected in many ways, one of which is our tax code. The tax code makes it possible for your philanthropic spirit to be expressed through many forms of giving.

Volunteers are Dear to Us

Good Samaritan Village appreciates our many volunteers for contributing their talents and service to others.

Volunteers are special individuals who bring cheer and support through personal visits, reading to residents, leading programs or games, or choosing other opportunities.

Volunteers decorate bulletin boards, type, file, help nurses with our walking program, shop for residents, and help on outings. When you volunteer, you will be blessed.

For details on volunteer opportunities, please call our Community Relations office (870) 425-2494, ext. 225.

Methods of Giving

Current Cash Gifts -
Charitable gifts may be made using many types of property, in addition to giving cash, which is often the simplest form of support. Tax benefits are available for gifts when you itemize your tax return.

Gifts generate a charitable income tax deduction for the donor in the year of the gift.

Stocks and Bonds - Giving appreciated securities is the most advantageous way to make a contribution. You will avoid capital gains tax and receive a charitable income tax deduction equal to fair market value.

Property, Personal Property - A gift of real estate that has been held for more than a year provides a charitable tax deduction based on current fair market value as well as bypassing capital gains tax on the appreciation. Personal property, such as selected art work, books, and antiques can, in certain situations, be an appropriate gift. Please contact our Resource Development office prior to making your gift.

Bequests - Perhaps one of the best known ways to give is a charitable bequest. Your bequest makes it possible for you to make your wishes known today without relinquishing assets needed during your lifetime.

Planned Gifts - Your gift of a life insurance policy is an example of a planned, or deferred, gift. A qualified charity is designated as owner and beneficiary of your policy which results in a charitable income tax deduction that for you, in most cases, is equal to your cost basis in the policy.

Gifts Providing Income to You - The gift annuity or deferred gift annuity are very popular methods of giving. The rate of return for a deferred gift annuity as compared to other investments make it an attractive supplement to retirement income. Based on your age, you may be able to increase your income while also helping your neighbors.

Good Samaritan Village of Mountain Home is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Donations are tax deductible to the extent provided in the current IRS Code.

Memorial Giving

When making a memorial gift, memorial folders and envelopes can be found in our chapel or you may request one from our staff. Your gift may be left at the time of the funeral with one of our staff. Or, you may enclose your gift in the envelope provided with the memorial folders, being sure to supply the information requested for proper acknowledgment to the family. Please place it in the mail, using the envelope pre-addressed with the Good Samaritan Society’s address. Be assured that 100 percent of your gift goes to the Good Samaritan Village of Mountain Home.

Your gift will be gratefully received & acknowledged. A letter informing the nearest family member of the memorial will be sent.

Neither the author, the publisher, nor this organization is engaged in rendering legal or tax advisory service. For advice or assistance in specific cases, the services of an attorney or other professional advisor should be obtained. The purpose of this publication is to provide general gift, estate, and financial planning information. Watch for tax revisions. State laws govern wills, trusts, and charitable gifts made in a contractual agreement. Advice from legal counsel should be sought when considering these types of gifts.