Giving Options

Your cash donation makes an immediate impact on our mission. Plus, your contribution may be eligible for a charitable income tax deduction.

1. Online: Secure credit card donations are fast and easy.
2. Phone: Call 1-415-677-2470 (M-F, 8AM – 5PM).
3. Mail: Chinese Hospital Fund Development Department, 845 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
4. ETF or Wire Transfer: Contact your bank and Fund Development at 1-415-677-2470 for instructions.

Donating appreciated securities is a simple, tax-effective way to support Chinese Hospital. Your gift provides double benefits:

• Avoid capital gains taxes on appreciated stock
• Receive a charitable deduction while supporting our mission

Electronic Transfers

1. Instruct your broker of the stock name and number of shares to transfer (not sell).
2. Transfer to Chinese Hospital’s brokerage account at Charles Schwab:
   • Account Name: Chinese Hospital Association (501(c)(3) nonprofit)
   • Account Number: 22898888
   • DTC: 0164
   • Tax ID: 94-0382780
   • Contact: Charles Barger | 1-415-279-9180 | [email protected]
3. Gift Date: Recorded when shares enter our account.
4. Notify Fund Development at 1-415-677-2470 or [email protected] with:
   • Your Name & Contact Info
   • Stock Name & Number of Shares
   • Transfer Date
   • Gift Purpose (Unrestricted or Specific Program)

Stock Certificates

1. Mail certificates via registered mail to your broker.
2. Sign a separate stock power document and mail it separately.
3. Include a cover letter with gift details and account info.

Need Help?
Contact Fund Development at 1-415-677-2470 or [email protected].

Donating appreciated real estate—including homes, vacation properties, rentals, and commercial properties—provides tax benefits, such as avoiding capital gains taxes on the sale.

How It Works

• Transfer ownership by signing a deed to Chinese Hospital.
• Your charitable tax deduction is based on the property’s fair market value, determined by an independent appraisal.

Some properties may present challenges. To ensure alignment with our policies, please contact us before making a real estate gift so we can review its eligibility together. For questions or assistance, please contact us at 1-415-677-2470 or [email protected].

Donating retirement assets such as an IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or pension is a simple way to support Chinese Hospital while gaining tax benefits.

Why Consider This Gift?

• Avoid estate taxes on retirement accounts.
• Maximize your impact—Chinese Hospital pays no taxes on IRA or retirement plan gifts.
• Reduce estate taxes for your heirs.

How to Give

• Request a beneficiary form from your retirement plan provider.
• Name Chinese Hospital as a beneficiary to ensure your gift’s full value supports our mission.

For questions or assistance, please contact us at 1-415-677-2470 or [email protected].

If you’re 70½ or older, you can donate up to $100,000 from your IRA to charity tax-free each year.

If you’re 73 or older, your Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) can also count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)—helping you meet IRS requirements while supporting Chinese Hospital.

Ask your IRA provider to transfer your gift directly to Chinese Hospital (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit). Let us know so we can thank and recognize you!

Your IRA gift helps save lives today while reducing your tax burden.

A bequest or planned gift to Chinese Hospital ensures a healthier future for San Franciscans while offering potential tax savings and other financial benefits.

Why Consider a Planned Gift?

• Support quality healthcare for the future.
• Potentially reduce taxes for you and your loved ones.
• Maintain flexibility—your plans can change if needed.

If you’ve included Chinese Hospital in your will or trust, we’d love to thank you and ensure your gift aligns with your wishes. Learn how to maximize your impact while benefiting you and your heirs. Contact us to explore our Events and Activities.

Turn your unwanted vehicle into a gift that supports healthcare! The process is simple, pickup is free, and you may qualify for a tax deduction. We accept all types of vehicle donations (car, truck, van, motorcycle, boat, or RV), and partner with Cars Helping Charities, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to make donating fast, easy, and tax-deductible. Call 1-866-701-2277 or fill out the online form to donate.

Pledges allow donors to make ongoing gifts over a period of months or years or by a number of installments. Payment schedules are flexible. For your convenience, monthly donations can be made online on our secure page. If you would like to be billed at regular intervals, please contact Office of Fund Development at 1-415-677-2470.

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please consult your Human Resources Department.

If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift. Chinese Hospital will do the rest. The impact of your gift may be doubled or possibly tripled! Some companies match gifts made by their retirees and/or employees’ spouse.

Workplace giving is an efficient way of contributing to Chinese Hospital. If you or your company would like to start a campaign, please contact us.

If you are unable to make a financial contribution to Chinese Hospital, you or your company may consider donating goods or services instead. These could be refreshments, electrical appliances, antiques, collectables, or sports equipment to support Chinese Hospital’s silent auction at special events.

You may also consider donating your professional services and participate in Chinese Hospital’s various projects.