Cash / Checks / Credit Cards

Pledges - Multi-year pledges enable the donor to contribute a larger gift than would be possible in any one-tax year. Pledge payments may be made over a three year pledge period.

Publicly Traded Securities -Suggested procedures for making such gifts are available upon request.

Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property - Gifts of real estate may take the form of an outright gift of the donor's entire interest in the property - or the gift may be subject to a reserved life estate for the donor.

Gifts of Insurance - Gifts of new or existing life insurance policies may be made by naming West Bergen Mental Healthcare as the owner and irrevocable beneficiary of the policies.

Corporate Matching Gifts - Many corporations or organizations will match cash gifts made by individuals who are associated with them.  Usually the personnel office can provide the necessary information and forms.

Charitable Remainder Trusts - Charitable remainder trusts provide a life income to donors or other named individuals with the remainder of the trust fund ultimately passing to the benefit of West Bergen Mental Healthcare. 

IRAs - The Pension Protection Act of 2006 allows individuals over the age of 70 and a half to make gifts using funds from their individual retirement account.

Bequests -       A bequest in one’s will is another way to contribute to West Bergen.  A donor can give a specific bequest amount or give a percentage of the total estate.  The donor should seek the services of an attorney or financial adviser for assistance with a bequest.