ANNUAL REPORT 2002
The Power of Private Philantrophic Support
While some of the funding for the initiatives on the previous pages comes from government grants, private philanthropy plays a pivotal role in McLean's clinical care, research and teaching, especially in launching promising new initiatives. In fiscal year 2002, McLean received $14.4 million in gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations.
McLean is enormously appreciative of the generosity of its donors and invites you to participate in the following giving opportunities:
The McLean Fund
Unrestricted gifts to the McLean Fund give the hospital the flexibility to support programs and projects with the most pressing need or potential.
Restricted Gifts
Donations can be made to a wide range of special programs, consistent with the donor's personal interests.
Endowed Funds
A minimum contribution of $25,000, made as an outright gift, through a lifetime gift or by a bequest, establishes an endowed fund that may be named for the donor or someone to whom the donor wishes to pay tribute. The principal is preserved and the income supports the purposes of the fund as specified by the donor.
Capital Donations
Capital gifts for building construction, equipment or renovation support McLean's ability to provide the best in patient care and to conduct world-class research.
Naming Opportunities
With commitments starting at $25,000, an area of one of the hospital's clinical or research facilities may be named for or in honor or memory of an individual, or a named fund may be created to support clinical care, research or training.
For additional information on making a gift to McLean or to inform us of a bequest, call the Development Office at (617) 855-2191.
Gifts may be made payable to McLean Hospital and mailed to:
115 Mill Street, Belmont, MA 02478
or online at www.mclean.harvard.edu
Please write us at 115 Mill St., Belmont, MA, 02478, if you do not wish to receive future fundraising materials designed to support McLean Hospital.
Assets to Give
Cash
A gift of cash is the simplest and most immediate way to give to McLean Hospital. Cash gifts may be pledged over a period of up to five years and are fully deductible up to 50 percent of the donor's adjusted gross income.
Appreciated Securities
A gift of long-term appreciated securities is exempt from capital gains taxes, currently at a maximum rate of 20 percent. In most cases a donor can claim a charitable income tax deduction equal to the full fair market value of the appreciated securities. The gift is deductible up to 30 percent of the donor's adjusted gross income.
Real Estate
In some cases, property can be given outright to support McLean, and the donor receives a charitable income tax deduction for the fair market value of the property. Real-estate gifts also can be used to fund a life-income arrangement.
The Planned Giving Program
Planned gifts represent a lasting contribution to McLean. Consider making a life-income gift through a charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust or a gift to the McLean High Income Fund. Life-income gifts provide a lifetime income, a charitable income tax deduction and if appreciated property rather than cash is used to make a gift, capital gains taxes may be reduced. Bequests can also be an effective vehicle for giving.