Ways to Give
One of the rewards of making a charitable contribution is knowing you have made a difference to many in need. The impact of your gift is even stronger at Mercy Education because of the care and responsible stewardship given to all contributions. Whether your tax-deductible gift is designated to where the need is greatest or to a specific program, 100% of your contribution goes directly to where you designate.

There are many ways to give to Mercy Education, with many benefits available to you in recognition for your generosity. As needs increase year after year, your support is needed more than ever. For more information on the various ways of giving, click on the following list for more information or contact Mercy Foundation at (916) 851-2700 or mercyfoundationsac@chw.edu

Annual Giving
One of the rewards of making an annual gift to a nonprofit organization is knowing you have made a difference to many in need. The impact of your gift is even stronger at Mercy because of its staff's and Board of Trustee's responsible stewardship of all contributions. Whether your tax-deductible gift is designated to where the need is greatest at Mercy Education or to a specific program, 100% of your contribution goes directly to the area of your choice.

Your annual contribution will not only assist us in meeting the needs of today but will also strengthen our ability to serve those touched by Mercy programs and services into the future. Please contact us at (916) 851-2700 or mercyfoundationsac@chw.edu for more information.

Helping ensure support for the Mercy Education's work in the future, alternate methods of giving have become very popular. Many people want to support the works of Mercy but are unable to part with assets like cash or real estate. In addition to making pledge contributions over a number of years and including Mercy Education in your will, there are other options available.

Another desirable method of contributing is known as deferred or planned giving. Planned giving encompasses various plans that are designed to let you enjoy the lifetime benefits of your intended gift. Many arrangements assure you a regular income after you transfer assets of your choice either to Mercy Education directly or as a trustee.

In addition to the immense personal satisfaction of making a substantial contribution toward the future works of Mercy, you also benefit financially from a planned gift:

• You receive a money-saving income tax deduction for a portion of the current value of your contribution. You also may avoid the tax on long-term capital gains on gifts of appreciated property.
• You actually can increase your income when you give to a trust producing a higher yield than the property you donate. And, some plans even enable you to receive part of the income tax-free.
• You rid yourself of investment worries and secure professional management on the assets you donate.

We understand that your philanthropic giving must blend with your own financial needs and tax planning. That's why, with your legal and tax advisors, Mercy Foundation's expert staff will help you create a plan that suits your personal circumstances. Please contact us at (916) 851-2700 or mercyfoundationsac@chw.edu for more information.

Your will or living trust is a way to be sure that all of your property goes to those you care about most. Most estates have three categories of beneficiaries: heirs, charitable organizations and the government. We encourage you to maximize your gifts to the first two and limit the third. This can be accomplished through careful estate planning. You will find that providing for Mercy Foundation in your living trust or will is easy. For more information view call Mercy Foundation at (916) 851-2700.