Ways to Give

Legal Name: Finger Lakes Health Foundation, Inc.

Federal Tax ID#: 15-0549310

You can support Finger Lakes Health in whatever way makes sense to you.

While we encourage unrestricted gifts which allow us to use them to meet the needs of the health system as they arise, you may choose to direct your gift to fund specific projects, programs, and equipment across the health system or at a specific facility. 

Gifts of Cash 

To make a cash contribution in any amount, you can give securely online with a credit card and indicate your preference for the gift is used in the online form.

You may also send cash or a check, payable to "Finger Lakes Health Foundation", to:

Finger Lakes Health Foundation 

196 North Street 

Geneva, New York 14456.

If you wish your gift to be designated to a particular entity, department or project,  please indicate your preference in writing.

Gifts of Appreciated Securities (Stock)

For tax reasons, your financial advisor may recommend making a direct donation of stock to avoid capital gains taxes on appreciated stocks as part of your annual IRA required minimum distribution (RMD) or other reason.   If you would like to make a donation of stocks, please contact Mary Sue Dehn, Director of Development at (315)787-4074 for transfer instructions.

Give from your Donor-Advised Fund

Often administered by a financial services company or a community foundation, a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is like a charitable investment account that allows you to make a tax deductible contribution, then, over time, make gifts to the charities you support with significant tax savings.  DAFs combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to easily support your favorite charities like Finger Lakes Health. 

To learn more about making a gift to Finger Lakes Health using a donor-advised fund, please contact Mary Sue Dehn at (315) 787-4074 or email Mary Sue Dehn.

If you would like to make a gift now through your DAF, simply click on the link below to find your fund and the system will prompt you through the process.

Give now from your Donor-Advised Fund

Planned and Estate Gifts 

Finger Lakes Health and the community have benefitted from the generosity of individuals who have included us in their estate plans. There are also opportunities for you to leave a legacy to the health system while currently earning income for yourself. Planned and estate gift options include bequests, naming one of our hospitals as a beneficiary, pooled life income fund, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts, and others. Contact Mary Sue Dehn for details. 

Gifts-In-Kind

Limited donations of goods or services are accepted if there is an immediate use for them within the health system. Our ability to accept in-kind gifts is impacted by current needs, regulatory requirements and supply standardization. For details regarding specific donation, please contact the Foundation office at (315)787-4050.

Gifts of Real Estate 

Please contact the Foundation office.