Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023 (CAA) and Your Support
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Planning to Make a Difference
Planned Giving is a way to support Gettysburg Hospital Foundation in the future through arrangements you make today. Your gift ensures that we can continue to provide care to the communities we serve. Planning ahead allows you to support the things most important to you, continue to provide for your family and meet your current income needs, and take advantage of tax incentives.
Let us help you make the gift that's right for you. Below are several popular ways of supporting Gettysburg Hospital Foundation. You will also find information to share with your financial advisor or estate planner. When you are ready, please contact us to discuss options, share your plans, or start a confidential, no obligation conversation.
Join us. We are families, individuals, grateful patients, clinicians, and community members making an impact with gifts in our wills for the
1919 Legacy Society
. Your commitment today is important because it enables us to prepare for the care of our community in the future.
Is
Gettysburg Hospital Foundation
already in your plans? Thank you and welcome to our Legacy Society. Sharing your plans makes a statement about what matters most to you and your family, and inspires generosity from others who share your values. Naturally, the details of your gift are confidential, and we respect your decision should you want to remain anonymous.
If you've already included
Gettysburg Hospital Foundation
in your plans, please let us know so we can properly thank you and make sure your gift will be used as you've intended.
1919 Legacy Society
History
Located in historic Gettysburg, PA, WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital has been serving the communities of Adams County and northern Maryland for 100 years. The 1919 Legacy Society was established in honor of the year two philanthropic visionaries made an impact on the community's future health care. In 1919, John and Annie Warner broke ground to build a hospital for the people of Adams County after an outbreak of the Spanish flu killed more than 250 individuals. John Warner, a Gettysburg native and son of German immigrants, held various jobs in the community as a teacher, banker, merchant and chief of the fire company. He married Annie Bream and while they had no children of their own, both John and Annie were very community minded. Donating six acres of pastureland and $25,000 toward the establishment of the hospital, Mr. Warner laid the cornerstone of the structure on July 1, 1919 in honor of his wife, Annie. While the building did not admit its first patient until 1921, these two community members saw a need, and they even inspired their friends and neighbors to join them in their charitable endeavors. While the needs of the community have evolved and advancements in health care have been made, philanthropic giving and leaving a legacy is still a part of WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital's identity as we provide the best quality care, right in your backyard.
1919 Legacy Society
Members
Lena Arnold*
Dr. Edward and Georgine Baranski
Richard Bigham
Philip Bikle*
Grace Bittinger*
Ralph D. Bole*
Jay* and Mary Brown
Peter and Delila Brown
Esther D. Cessna*
John P. Cessna*
William M. Cleveland
Jack and Bertha Davis
Kermit and Mary Deardorff
Mildred Dunn*
Joseph and Deborah Edgar
Lee and Dr. Bettina Ellsworth
Robert and Betty Fair
R.M. Hoffman Family
Glenna S. Fiscel*
Vernon and Margie Flickinger
Ryan and Megan Fox
The M.C. Jones Hospital Fund
Mary Gilmore*
Elmer M. and Samantha B. Gruver
Ann K. Hanson*
Caroline C. Hendrickson*
J. Kermit Hereter*
Phebe Catherine Hess
Mildred Lovina Hess*
Lucille D. Hill*
Helen Hoke*
Dr. Scott and Patricia Jaeger
Paul and Hatty Ketterman
George W. Koser*
Jean LeGros
Charles* and Jessie Little
Esther Little*
Drs. Franklin* and Christine Loveland
Jacob Ross King and Etta King Mahoney*
Leah A. Maitland
Dr. Charles Marley
Esther Marshman*
Dr. H. Fred and Kathy Martin
Dr. Orville and Arla McBeth
Phil and Roseann McGlade
John H. Menges and Edna C. Menges
Thomas and Florence Metz*
Dorothy E. Miller
Dr. Magdalena Mondejar
Annie C. Murray
Eva M. Pape*
Luella Paul
Donald* and Ethel Peters
Mildred F. Phreaner*
Clarence and Edna Reck
Judith and Daniel Redding
Bishop-Noel Reinecker
Steven and Linda Renner
Helen D. Rex*
Ruth Sachs*
Arlene J. Sandstedt*
Mary Sharrah
Raymond F. Sheely*
Edith V. Smith*
George B. Sneeringer*
George Steckert
Dr. William and Suzanne Steinour
Raymond* and Mary Tait
Leighton C. Taylor*
Michael and Patricia VanBuskirk
Walter* and Vesta Waybright
Hank* and Phyllis Whitfield
Elmer Yoder*
*Remembered
How to Give
Not only do you have options for how your gift will be used, you also have options on what to give and how to give. There are gifts that cost you nothing now, gifts that pay you income, and gifts that allow you to decide what happens when.
The Most Popular Planned Gifts
Gifts From Your Will
General Bequest
Through a provision in your written and executed will, you can make a gift in the form of cash, securities, real estate or personal property. There are many types of bequests. Choose the one that best fits your needs and intentions.
Naming
Gettysburg Hospital Foundation
as the beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan asset such as a 401(k), 403(b), IRA, Keogh, profit-sharing pension plan or other donor-advised funds, will accomplish a charitable goal while realizing significant tax savings.
You can turn underperforming assets (stock, cash in a savings account, CDs, savings bonds, etc.) into a gift to
Gettysburg Hospital Foundation
that provides income to you. Your Charitable Gift Annuity will give you quarterly, fixed payments for life and tax benefits, too.
When you donate appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares instead of cash, you'll receive charitable deductions at full, fair market value while reducing capital gains impact.
Charitable IRA Rollover Make a Charitable IRA Rollover
If you're 70 ½ or older, you can make a gift directly from your IRA to
Gettysburg Hospital Foundation
. While there is no charitable deduction for a rollover gift, you do avoid the income tax on the donated portion of your required minimum distribution.
Like stock, the fair market value of gifts of appreciated assets such as real estate, artwork, and other well curated collections, can be deducted from your income tax today and reduce your estate taxes in the future.
Philanthropy and volunteering have been
central to Betty Fair's life.
In addition to spending the final nine years of her career working as a patient financial counselor for WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital, she worked with the United Way campaign, and the hospital's employee giving campaign. In these roles, she saw how the Foundation helped patients and families directly.
"It's about connecting people to the resources they need, and I wanted to be a part of that. I truly believe that anyone can give and no gift is too small," she says.
Her desire to help others and give back inspired her to make a planned gift benefiting WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. "You don't have to be rich to give," says Betty, but she found a way to honor the relationship she feels with the hospital: she designated a portion of her life insurance to the Foundation. "I want that relationship to continue even after I'm gone," she says.
A life insurance policy, IRA, or other retirement plan are easy yet impactful ways to leave a legacy of care.
"I think it is very important to support institutions in our community. I have included several local charities in my will, and it is a pleasure to have the Gettysburg Hospital Foundation among them."
While serving on the Gettysburg Hospital Foundation board of directors, Jean witnessed the impact WellSpan Health has on community health and wellness. She also knows firsthand why strong community support is critical to having excellent healthcare.
Over the years, as a patient of WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital, she experienced exceptional care and was treated with compassion. In honor of the care she received, and in gratitude for the talented, dedicated healthcare professionals at Gettysburg, Jean has included the hospital in her will, and also frequently makes annual gifts to the Gettysburg Hospital Foundation. Her annual gifts help fund current programs, and her estate gifts will help meet future needs-a combined approach to creating a legacy of care.
Steve and Linda Renner understand the importance of supporting community institutions like WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.
Born and raised in Adams County, Steve and Linda Renner understand the importance of supporting community institutions that make Adams County a vibrant place to live. Steve, former Gettysburg Hospital President, and Linda, a retired Littlestown third-grade teacher, have seen firsthand how WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital and the community have grown over the years.
Steve especially remembers the day Gettysburg Hospital and York Hospital merged and eventually became what is known as WellSpan Health, because he was a key leader in making that exciting announcement. Steve loves being a part of something that is greater than himself and for him, "it always meant keeping the patients and community members at the forefront of my mind."
Additionally, Steve and Linda both believe in the importance of keeping care local. "I like having my family physician and specialty doctors available in the community," says Linda.
"The local heritage and history of this community, especially at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital, is important to us," says Steve. "We want to see health care in this community continue to thrive and grow to meet the needs of future generations." That's why Steve and Linda have planned for their donor-advised fund to eventually fund an endowment. This ensures their giving to the hospital and other beloved charities will continue in perpetuity.
Steve and Linda's generous leadership and giving have created a legacy that will endure to help Adams County residents for generations to come.
Let's Talk
Thank you for your interest in supporting Gettysburg Hospital Foundation. There are many different ways that you can support the important work of our hospital, and we are happy to help you find a gift that has the impact you envision.
For more information, please find our contact information below or submit this form.
If you are working with a professional advisor, or advising a donor, here's a practical guide for including
Gettysburg Hospital Foundation in a charitable estate plan.
