Planned Giving

Create a Legacy with a Planned Gift to SSM Health Foundation — Southern Illinois

Leaving a legacy through a planned gift allows you to reflect on what is important to you while helping make a difference in the lives of others. Planned giving can range from a single transfer of cash or securities to a more detailed approach through an estate plan. Meeting your own financial needs, taking care of family and supporting charitable causes you believe in, are all factors when planning for the future and leaving a lasting legacy.

If you are considering a planned gift to SSM Health Foundation - Southern Illinois, we encourage you, or your attorney, to contact the Foundation office at 618-899-1047 or email Kay.Zibby-Damron@ssmhealth.com for assistance.

Legal Name: SSM Health Foundation – Southern Illinois
Tax Identification Number: 26-2884795
Address: 1 Good Samaritan Way Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Tax Exempt Status: SSM Health Foundation - Southern Illinois is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law as stated in IRS regulation.

Appreciated Assets

Please contact the Foundation office at 618-899-1047 if you are considering the donation of an appreciated assets.

Estate Gifts

Unrestricted General Bequest Language

I hereby leave (percentage of estate or dollar amount) to SSM Health Foundation - Southern Illinois to be used for the greatest needs of SSM Health in Southern Illinois as determined by SSM Health Hospital leadership.

Restricted General Bequest Language

I hereby leave (percentage of estate or dollar amount) to SSM Health Foundation - Southern Illinois to be used for the following restricted purpose:_____________________________

If you would like to provide a restricted gift to SSM Health Foundation - Southern Illinois, please have your attorney contact our Foundation to ensure donor intent is clearly and appropriately documented.

Declaration of Intent

A Declaration of Intent is a non-binding document used by donors to confirm that they have made a provision in their estate for SSM Health Foundation - Southern Illinois. By completing and signing a Declaration of Intent, you are assured that SSM Health Foundation - Southern Illinois has your specific directives regarding the use of your estate gift or bequest.