Planned giving is a powerful way to make a lasting impact on the future of neurocritical care. By including the Neurocritical Care Foundation (NCCF) in your long-term financial or estate plans, you help ensure continued advancements in research, education and patient care for generations to come.
Whether you're passionate about supporting families in crisis, improving critical care training or advancing groundbreaking research, your legacy gift can help save lives well into the future.
What Is Planned Giving?
Planned giving is a thoughtful way to support the causes you care about – often through a bequest in your will or other long-term financial strategy. These gifts are typically arranged in the present and allocated at a future date, often as part of a donor’s estate planning.
Planned gifts:
- Create a legacy that reflects your values
- Provide sustainable support to the mission of NCCF
- Help ensure we can respond to tomorrow’s challenges in neurocritical care
- Demonstrate your belief in and validation of our work
Planned Giving Options
While there are many ways to structure a planned gift, the following are the most common and impactful:
Bequest
A bequest is one of the simplest and most popular ways to leave a legacy. You can name the Neurocritical Care Foundation in your will or living trust, specifying an amount, a percentage of your estate or a particular asset.
Trust or Beneficiary Designation
You can name NCCF as a beneficiary of your:
- Retirement account (e.g., IRA or 401(k))
- Life insurance policy
- Charitable remainder trust or other types of trusts
These options often allow you to make a substantial impact without altering your current financial situation.
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a flexible, tax-advantaged charitable giving vehicle that lets you support causes you care about — like the Neurocritical Care Foundation — in a planned and strategic way. Think of a DAF as your own philanthropic giving account: you make a charitable gift now, receive an immediate tax benefit and then recommend grants to qualified charities when you’re ready.
How to Make a Planned Gift
Making a planned gift to the Neurocritical Care Foundation is easier than you might think:
- Consult Your Financial Planner or Attorney: Work with your advisor to determine the right type of gift for your situation and include NCCF in your estate documents.
- Let Us Know: We’d love to thank you and recognize your commitment to our mission. You can notify us of your plans or ask any questions by emailing us at info@neurocriticalcarefoundation.org.
All information is kept confidential, and there is no obligation.
Your Legacy, Our Mission
Your planned gift is more than a donation – it’s a legacy of hope, healing and innovation in neurocritical care. Together, we can create a healthier future for patients and families facing the most critical moments of their lives.
Thank you for considering this meaningful way to support the Neurocritical Care Foundation.