Since 1981, Talbot Hospice, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, has relied solely on the financial support from the community to ensure that its programs and services are provided without charge.

Friends of Hospice, a separate non-profit organization, raises 10% of the operating budget for
Talbot Hospice through the annual event, Festival of Trees.

Talbot Hospice’s medical partner, Shore Home Care Hospice, bills Medicare, Medicaid and other private insurers yet the Foundation receives no reimbursement.

It is solely through the generous gifts from the community
that the programs and services of Talbot Hospice exist.

MAKE A DONATION
By supporting Talbot Hospice,
your gift stays in the community,
supporting family, friends, neighbors and co-workers.

You may send a check to:
Talbot Hospice Foundation
586 Cynwood Drive
Easton, MD 21601.

To make an online gift please click here.

We will mail you a thank you note
which will serve as a receipt for your donation.

Please contact Associate Director, Kate Cox,
for more information on giving
410-822-6681 or kcox@talbothospice.org

The Guthrie Society,
a new way to support Talbot Hospice.

The Guthrie Society, in honor of Dr. Eugene "Buck" Guthrie, one of the founders of Talbot Hospice, is a new and exciting way to support the Foundation. Every fiscal year (July 1- June 30), donors who give $1,000 or more will be recognized and appreciated. This group of donors will exemplify and honor Dr. Guthrie's commitment to Talbot Hospice's mission and his passion for making a difference in the end-of-life experience for local citizens.

 

Please consider joining this dedicated group of donors by contributing $1,000 or more during the fiscal year, July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010. An appreciation party will be held in September 2010.

 

"Dr. Guthrie has been a steadfast leader of Talbot Hospice over the years," said Julie Crocker, Executive Director, "and it is fitting that we name this distinguished group of donors after him."

Today, Dr. Guthrie serves on the Board of Directors as a Director Emeritus.

 

"Hospice is a profound mission that helps patients and families at a most vulnerable time. I am proud to be associated with the community of volunteers, donors and professionals who strive to meet the end-of-life needs of our community," said Dr. Guthrie.

 

 

 

Memorial Gifts
A Memorial Gift to The Talbot Hospice Foundation named for a loved one is a great way to commemorate a special occasion.

‘In Honor Of’ gifts are a thoughtful way to say ‘thank you’ to a special person. It may be made in honor of a birthday, wedding, anniversary or other occasion.

These contributions help cover the costs of equipment, supplies, volunteer training, care in the Guest Wing and costs that Talbot Hospice incurs. Often families specify "Contributions can be made to the Talbot Hospice Foundation in lieu of flowers" in funeral notices.

Gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law and may be eligible for a matching contribution from your current or former employer. Upon request, we will also send an acknowledgement of the honor or memorial gift to whomever you wish.

Make a memorial or in honor of donation by credit card on our secure site, or mail your check directly to:

Talbot Hospice Foundation
586 Cynwood Drive
Easton, MD 21601

On the memo line of the check write 'In Memory of' or 'In Honor of' and include the person’s name. Please include a note letting us know which family member you want us to notify, along with the address, and we will send them a letter letting them know that you have made a contribution to Hospice in memory of, or in honor of, their loved one.  We do not include the amount of your donation in this letter.

Gifts of Stock
If you wish to make a gift of stock, arrange through your broker to transfer shares to the Talbot Hospice Foundation Account #8310 at Westwood Trust, Dallas, Texas.  Please have your broker alert Sylvia Fry or Crystal Leiva at 214-756-6900 regarding the impending delivery.  Shares will be sold immediately upon receipt, and you will be promptly notified of your donation. 

Information Required for Depository Trust Company (DTC) Deliveries:           

DTC Participant No. 901           
Agent Bank DTC No. 80901           
Institution ID No. 71470
Internal Account No. 365002
Further Credit to: Talbot Hospice Account #8310           

In-Kind Gifts
Hospice patients and families have many needs. Donations of equipment and supplies, especially for use in homes, are greatly appreciated ( wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, nutritional supplements and other supplies) and will be added to our loan closet for use by people throughout the community.

Planned Giving
A Planned Gift to Talbot Hospice provides significant support for programs and services, often with dramatic tax and financial rewards for the donor. Gift planning combines financial, estate and tax planning to help donors choose the best way to support Talbot Hospice Foundation. All planned gifts are invested in the endowment, where they remain in principle in perpetuity.  Interest from a planned gift is used to support Talbot Hospice programs for years to come, a significant legacy for any donor.

Bequests
Individuals can name the Talbot Hospice Foundation as a beneficiary in their wills. A bequest might be an outright gift of cash, a percentage of an estate, mutual funds, stocks, real estate or personal property. A bequest allows individuals to make contributions, without sacrificing spendable income, during their lifetime, while sheltering their estate from taxes.

Gifts of Life Insurance
Making a gift of life insurance enables individuals to arrange a future gift to Talbot Hospice without financial impact during their lifetime. Talbot Hospice can be named as a beneficiary or owner of a life insurance policy. Charitable tax deductions may also apply to these gifts.

Charitable Trusts
Charitable trusts enable donors to make a sizeable contribution to Talbot Hospice while receiving significant tax deductions and other tax benefits. By assigning an amount of their assets to the charitable trust - the trust “holds” the assets and pays out the income for those assets - interest or dividends, for example - according to an individual’s instructions.

Gift Annuities
A charitable gift annuity provides donors with an actual dollar return for their investment, which may be higher than those available from certificates of deposit or passbook savings. Donors may opt for a single life annuity, or a double life annuity, which guarantees them income for the rest of their life, and then for the life of a person they designate following their death.

You can download a copy of our latest annual report, or request a copy of Talbot Hospice Foundation’s current financial statement or 990 form by calling us at 410-822-6681 or writing to 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton, MD 21601-3805.

Documents and information submitted to the State of Maryland under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are available from the Office of the Secretary of State for the cost of copying and postage.