Understanding Legacy Giving: Leaving a Lasting Impact
When it comes to supporting charities and organizations, the options are plentiful. One powerful way to extend your philanthropic impact is through legacy giving. But what does it mean to be a legacy donor, and how can you make a difference? What is Legacy Giving? Legacy giving involves making gifts to nonprofits as part of […]
Charitable Gift Annuity Rates on the Rise
A charitable gift annuity (CGA) enables you to donate to a charity and boost your retirement income, all while getting a nice tax deduction. What’s not to like? Interest in CGAs is sure to rise because of the American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA) recent increase in suggested maximum charitable gift annuity rates. On average, rates […]
Planning for the Future
Couple pays it forward to a community that’s been good to them By Susie Steckner After a long career in the aerospace industry, Joe Muldoon took early retirement and embarked on a new adventure with his wife Verna, traveling the country with their trusty fifth-wheel. After several years of exploring, the couple decided to trade […]
Seeking More Income?
Sometimes investments just don’t cooperate. Maybe it’s low interest rates, the economy or your stock picks. It may be discouraging, especially if you need to stretch your dollars to maintain your lifestyle. There is an attractive alternative. It’s called a life-income plan and it’s an arrangement that can boost your cash flow. One popular example […]
A Tale of Two Families
Donors’ gifts live on long after they are gone By John Tucker The two families come from different backgrounds. One rural, the other urban. But a common thread binds them together. Both families gave generously to Sun Health Foundation which enabled countless individuals to receive needed medical care through Sun Health and Banner Health. The […]
The Perfect Way to Honor Someone You Love
If you have a friend or family member whose life has been touched by Sun Health, you might consider making a gift in his or her name. When you memorialize important people in your life — such as your mother, father, spouse, mentors or other special loved ones — by donating to Sun Health Foundation […]
Inspired Giving
Gil Vasquez invests in Sun Health Foundation to “stay local” By Susie Steckner Sun City West resident Gil Vasquez has lived an active and full life, serving his country, traveling the world and thriving in a longtime career. In retirement, he started thinking about how he could give back and support a worthy charity. At […]
The Perfect Solution
Sun Health Foundation donor gives back through IRA distributions By Susie Steckner Chuck Cassada enjoyed a long and successful career in the field of finance. So when he retired, it only made sense for him to give back using his extensive experience and know-how. He first served as a community volunteer focused on financial issues, […]
Make a Tax-Free Gift from Your IRA
See Your Generosity in Action If you are at least 70½ years old, you can make a tax-free gift from your individual retirement account (IRA) directly to Sun Health Foundation. This law no longer has an expiration date, so you are free to make annual gifts to qualified charitable organizations from your IRA this year […]
Charitable Gift Annuities Shape Our Future and Receive Payments for Life
Have you ever wondered how to create a legacy gift through your estate that will impact future generations? By including Sun Health in your long-term estate or financial plans, you can make a powerful statement about your values and priorities. And because there are several ways to accomplish this, you have the flexibility to fulfill […]
