Giving Tomorrow

If you are interested in supporting the long-term vision for the Hospital you can make a plan to give a gift to IVCHF in the future, so that we can continue our life-saving services for all of our community members.

There are numerous estate planning techniques available that can maximize your testamentary charitable gifting and mitigate tax exposure. Please consult your tax advisor or estate planner for more information about tax deductions for charitable donations, and review a few of the options below.

These gifts are made by including a provision in your will or trust document. IVCHF receives your gift after your passing, at which time your estate can take the income and estate tax deductions.

A charitable lead trust would pay IVCHF for a certain of years, and then the trust principal passes back to you, your family members or other heirs. It can be an excellent estate planning vehicle if you own assets that you expect will substantially appreciate in value. It can help you keep an asset in the family, while enjoying some tax benefits.

A charitable remainder trust is the mirror image of the charitable lead trust. Trust income is payable to you, your family members, or other heirs for a period of years, then the principal would come to IVCHF. A charitable remainder trust can be beneficial because it provides you with a stream of current income!

Legacy Partners in Health

Donors who notify the Foundation of their intent to include IVCHF in their will or trust are established as IVCHF Legacy Partners in Health members. The Foundation would like to thank and recognize (based on donor preference) supporters for their intent to give while they are still living. If you plan to leave a gift to the Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation, please contact Karli Bunnell, Executive Director, at [email protected], or call (530) 582-4204.

Thank you for your interest in creating a legacy of commitment, which will help us ensure that our community Hospital will remain sustainable and strong for generations to come!

In partnership with Vince McElligott at Thompson & Associates, we’re pleased to offer Periscope Path—a guided, confidential process that helps families discover what truly matters most. By aligning personal values with estate plans, this thoughtful approach ensures loved ones and meaningful causes are supported with clarity and purpose for generations to come.

If you are interested in learning more about this complimentary estate planning education opportunity, we invite you to visit the Periscope Path website. For additional information or scheduling, please contact Karli Bunnell, Executive Director, at [email protected], or call (530) 582-4204.