Together we can change lives.

Join us as we create healthier futures for all children.

Since 1890, we have been making a meaningful difference for our patients and their families. We strive to consistently advance life-changing care, treatment, and innovations that help children thrive, today and for generations to come.

Now is the moment to put a child’s future first. Consider the amazing things we can accomplish.

Legislative changes took effect January 1—changes that may impact how or when you choose to make a charitable gift.

A new deduction for nonitemizers.
Claim an above-the-line deduction of up to $1,000 ($2,000 for joint filers) for cash gifts to qualified public charities (excluding donor-advised funds). If you don’t typically itemize your taxes, this is a new opportunity to save.

A new cap on deductions for top earners.
Itemizers in the 37% tax bracket will have the tax benefit of their deductions capped at 35%.

A new minimum giving threshold.
Itemizers may only deduct gift amounts that surpass 0.5% of their adjusted gross income. You may want to consider bunching gifts for multiple years into one tax year to exceed both the giving floor and the high standard deduction.

One thing hasn’t changed—charitable giving is still a powerful way to make a difference, create a legacy, and make the most of tax-smart planning.

Your IRA: A Versatile Giving Tool

Claw hammers are built for two completely opposite functions—pounding in nails and pulling them out. That claw isn’t an afterthought, but some people never notice it until someone points it out to them. Your IRA also has two different functions—saving and giving. If you are age 70½ or older, you might consider shifting from tax-advantaged retirement savings to easy, strategic philanthropy.

Thank you!

We appreciate your unique connection to UPMC Children’s Hospital—and so do our patients and their families.

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Leave a Legacy of Compassion

The Jane Holmes Society: Honoring the Transformative Power of Planned Giving You hold the key to shaping a brighter future by supporting the care we provide for every child in need, regardless of the family’s ability to pay. By including UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation in your estate plan, you become a part of our long tradition of caring, create a meaningful legacy, and qualify to join other supporters as part of the Jane Holmes Society.

Contact US

Nicole Riggleman Kelly

Senior Director, Development

UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation
One Children’s Hospital Drive
4401 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224

412.692.3924
[email protected]

Information contained on this website is current at the time of posting. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered technical or legal advice. Please consult a legal, tax, or other professional advisor when planning a charitable gift.

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