Support Our Mission
Why Give
Giving to the Holdrege Memorial Homes Foundation makes a lasting impact on the lives of our residents—just as recent gifts from the estates of Gladys M. Harper and Merna J. Larson have done. Both women called HMH home, and their generous donations are a testament to the care and compassion they experienced here. Their gifts have been honored on our Tree of Life and have already enhanced resident life, including funding a new NU-Step for our Assisted Living fitness room. Contributions to the Foundation help us continue providing exceptional care, meaningful activities, and a warm, family-like environment for those who once cared for us.
History
The Holdrege Memorial Homes Foundation was founded in 1989 and is dedicated to inspire, receive and administer benevolent gifts to ensure the financial support for the continued growth of Holdrege Memorial Homes and its Christian environment. Continued support of the Holdrege Memorial Homes Foundation helps ensure the future of HMH as we strive to provide the best care possible for the most fragile citizens of Holdrege and the surrounding area, while remembering the value of treating people as the unique individuals that they are.
Giving and Supporting the Mission
Tree of Life/Memorial Recognition
HMH honors gifts of $1,000 or more in the Tree of Life display in the north lobby.
A gold leaf is added for gifts or memorials of at least $1,000. A small rock is added for gifts or memorials above $10,000.
Legacy of Care
Express your gratitude to a specific employee with a tribute gift to the HMH Foundation.
HMH staff are not permitted to receive gifts directly from you, so the Legacy of Care award present a unique opportunity to recognize special staff.
General or Give2Grow Giving
Giving to the HMH Foundation general fund is an ongoing source of revenue for all areas of the organization.
Contributions may be designated for general donations or to a specific project, such as the current give2Grow project.
Planned Giving
Many different ways to Give
Wills, Charitable Gifts annuities, Charitable Trusts, Life Insurance, Retirement Accounts.
Ways to Give
Holdrege Memorial Homes Foundation is dedicated to receive and administer benevolent gifts to ensure the financial support for the continued growth of Holdrege Memorial Homes and its Christian Environment. Planned or Deferred Giving is one way to create a legacy in which to ensure that the quality of care our residents and families have come to know will continue. HMH Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation, so all gifts are tax deductible. With the new tax law in place, we would advise you consulting your financial advisor/accountant on charitable gifts.
Wills
The easiest way to make a deferred gift is a bequest in a will. The bequest can be one of the following:
- A specific amount
- A percentage of the estate that is left after other estate closing costs have been made
- The remainder of the estate after other specifications have been fulfilled
- A contingency bequest
Charitable Gift Annuities
A charitable gift annuity provides income for life to the donor and/or the donor spouse with the balance of the annuity to be distributed following the death of the annuitant. You may wish to consult your legal council prior to arranging the specifics of a gift annuity.
Charitable Trusts
A charitable trust will allow a donor to give cash, real, or personal property to Holdrege Memorial Homes while providing tax benefits to the donor, annual earnings based on the income from the invested trust principal, with the remaining principal/assets going to the HMH Foundation. It is advisable to get expert guidance when setting up a charitable trust.
Life Insurance
Through the purchase of a life insurance policy, a donor can make HMH the owner and beneficiary of this policy. The policy payments are tax deductible while providing a significant future gift.
Retirement Accounts
Retirement accounts and pension plans may be utilized for charitable giving. The funds from these accounts could go tax free to HMH if designated as a beneficiary.
Legacy of Care Awards
You may express your gratitude to a specific employee with a tribute gift to the Foundation. HMH staff are not permitted to receive gifts directly from you, so the Legacy of Care award presents a unique opportunity to recognize special staff. Envelopes for the Legacy of Care may be found throughout the facility or requested at the Foundation or Business offices.
To mail a donation or give in person, please send to or stop by:
Holdrege Memorial Homes Foundation
1320 11th Ave.
Holdrege, NE 68949
Please feel free to call or email HMH Foundation Director, Cindy Huyser at (308) 995-8631 or [email protected] with any questions. Or, stop by her office located off of the North Lobby Entrance for more information on the Foundation and opportunities for charitable giving.
