Gifts That Cost You Nothing Now

You can simply name Spectrum Health Foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement plan to help people get the healthcare services they need. 

This is one of the easiest gifts to give and one of the most useful in accomplishing what you want – helping people in need. The next time you visit your bank, you can name Spectrum Health Foundation (Tax ID #: 38-2752328) as the beneficiary of a checking or savings bank account, a certificate of deposit (CD), or a brokerage account. When you do, you’ll take a powerful step toward  improving the health and wellness of our communities for generations to come.

What remains in a donor-advised fund is governed by the contract you completed when you created your fund. When you name Spectrum Health Foundation as a “successor” of your account or a portion of your account value, you're creating a healthier future for the people of West Michigan.

If you have bonds that have stopped earning interest and you plan to redeem them, you might owe income tax on the appreciation. That could result in your heirs receiving only a fraction of the value of the bonds in which you invested. Since Spectrum Health Foundation is a tax-exempt institution, naming us as a beneficiary means that 100% of your gift will go toward supporting adults and children in need of care and services.