Planned Giving Guide
Gifts from Wills and Trusts:
When making a charitable gift to a nonprofit organization, it is vital the legal name of the charity, city and other identifying details be used. To name Miller-Keystone Blood Center in your will or trust please use the following suggested language:
Residual Bequest Language A residual bequest comes to us after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid:
I give and devise to HCSC-Blood Center, Bethlehem, PA, (EIN 23-1731796) all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).
Specific Bequest Language You can also name Miller-Keystone Blood Center as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate:
I give and devise to HCSC-Blood Center, Bethlehem, PA, (EIN 23-1731796) the sum of $ ________________________ (or "___________ percentage of the residue of my estate" or "____ shares of __________________ stock") to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).
Contingent Bequest Language Miller-Keystone Blood Center can be named as a contingent beneficiary in your will or personal trust if one or more of your specific bequests cannot be fulfilled:
If (insert individual heir's name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise HCSC-Blood Center, Bethlehem, PA, (EIN 23-1731796) the sum of $ (or "all" or " ___________ percentage of the residue of my estate") to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Miller-Keystone Blood Center’s Broker: Morgan Stanley
DTC: 0015
Account number: 604-093547-222
Tax ID Number: 23-1731796
Beneficiary Gifts From Retirement Plans, Life Insurance, Brokerage Accounts or Any Other Plan With a Beneficiary Designation:
Please contact your plan provider for a change of beneficiary form. Once you have filled out the form, please send a copy to Lina Barbieri, VP Communications, Chief Philanthropy Officer at lbarbieri@giveapint.org
Legal name: HCSC-Blood Center
Tax ID number: 23-1731796
Address: 1465 Valley Center Parkway
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Note To Attorneys, Accountants, and Other Professional Advisors:
Thank you for helping your client with their charitable planning. As a professional advisor, you build your client relationships on trust and mutual respect. The same is true for our relationships with our friends and donors.
We understand that financial, philanthropic and estate goals are unique to the individual. For this reason we welcome the opportunity to assist as you incorporate your clients' philanthropic objectives into wellcrafted estate plans. Furthermore, we encourage prospective donors to consult with their professional advisors before making decisions based on information we provide.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call 610-419-5275 or cell 610-442-6236 or email lbarbieri@giveapint.org.
Disclosure: This information is not intended as legal advice. For more specific advice, please consult your attorney or financial advisor.