Planned Giving at RWJBarnabas Health

Planned giving is a set of thoughtful and strategic charitable gift opportunities designed to impact the future of RWJBarnabas Health. To learn how you can make a difference, often with personal advantages, please select your preferred facility from the icons below.

Charitable Gift Annuity

A charitable gift annuity is a simple agreement between you and Barnabas Foundation - LANDING PAGE. In exchange for a gift of cash or appreciated assets, you receive fixed payments for life.

This diagram represents how to make a gift of a charitable gift annuity - a gift that pays you income.

How It Works

  • You transfer cash or securities to Barnabas Foundation - LANDING PAGE. Our minimum gift requirement is $10,000.
  • Barnabas Foundation pays you, yourself and a spouse, or any two beneficiaries you name, fixed payments for life.
  • Beneficiaries are recommended to be at least 65 years of age at the time of the gift.
  • The remaining balance passes to Barnabas Foundation when the contract ends.
  • You can also create a life income gift through your IRA. Discover more here.

Benefits

  • Receive more income for your money because of higher rates.
  • Receive dependable cash-flow for life, regardless of fluctuations in the market.
  • In many cases, receive payments at a rate higher than the interest you are currently receiving on investments.
  • Receive an immediate income tax deduction for a portion of your gift.
  • A portion of your annuity payment will be tax-free for a number of years.
  • Are you a younger donor? Consider a deferred gift annuity.