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Thank you for your interest in Saint Thomas Health Services Fund and the foundations of our member hospitals at Baptist, Middle Tennessee Medical Center and Saint Thomas.  We are pleased to provide you with this website in conjunction with our planned giving program.  Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information and to increase your awareness of charitable giving opportunities.  Planned giving integrates charitable gift planning with your financial and estate plan to maximize effectiveness and efficiency for you, your family and our foundations.

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This site contains a variety of information including some of the most common charitable planning strategies.  I urge you to consider these strategies in light of your financial and estate planning goals.  A carefully planned gift has the power to create a legacy that will touch the lives of our patients and caregivers for many years to come, and we can help you make a lasting impact through a variety of planned giving strategies.
Your partnership in our ministry of healing is needed as we strive to live out our mission.  I urge you to take a closer look at ways you can help yourself while helping others.  Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits of gift planning.

Weekly Article

Create a Legacy This Summer A smile crossed Bob's face as he stepped onto the sand. A fold-up chair was under one arm, along with his newspaper. He carried an umbrella and a beach towel on the other side. The brim of his hat just cleared the top of his sunglasses. More ...

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Generous IRA Gift Jerry is a fireman who volunteers for a number of charities in his community. Recently, Saint Thomas Health Services Fund shared an opportunity to join in a new program with a positive impact. Jerry was excited to help, but a lead gift of $10,000 was needed to start the program. More on Generous IRA Gift >>.

Property Turns Into Income Miranda Jackson lived in the family home where she and her husband had raised their three children. After her husband passed away, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her property. More on Property Turns Into Income >>.

Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity Lewis is a 54-year-old executive at a large healthcare company. He purchased company stock during years when the stock price was low, and now the stock has grown substantially to $118,000. More on Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity >>.

Part Gift and Part Sale Sue and Jim Wilson bought their first home many years ago. As they were landscaping in the yard, painting and fixing up that home, Jim was impressed with the home improvement store. More on Part Gift and Part Sale >>.

There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.

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