Through philanthropy, the Galion Health Foundation supports Galion Community Hospital and its mission to improve the health of those we serve.  The Foundation Board is in the process of establishing several initiatives to address community health needs, especially the needs of children and the elderly.

Mission

The mission of GHF is to inspire philanthropy and provide financial support to Galion Community Hospital in ways that have a positive impact on patients, employees, and the community.

Vision

Through philanthropy, the Galion Community Hospital Foundation will continuously improve the health and well-being of our community.

Values

• We believe in the spirit and value of public service.

• We will provide increased visibility for GCH and GCHF.

• We believe individuals should have a sense of ownership and responsibility for philanthropy.

• We will provide individuals with an opportunity to participate in the success of GCH, which, in turn, will provide a sense of belonging.

To Donate

Donations may be made to Galion Health Foundation in the form of a check or money order to:

Galion Health Foundation
269 Portland Way South
Galion, Ohio 44833

Contact Us

If you any questions, please contact: 

Mari Swearingen
Community Services Director
Galion Health Foundation
269 Portland Way South
Galion, Ohio 44833
419-468-0559
mswearingen@galionhospital.org

About Tax Free Donations

Recent laws allow qualified seniors to make a tax-free charitable gift directly from their IRA.

Managing your charitable giving can be complicated, confusing, and, at times, overwhelming. That's why establishing a partnership with Galion Health Foundation makes such good sense. As a donor to Galion Health Foundation, you will enjoy many advantages that can only be found in a Health foundation.

• All gifts are tax deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law.
• We are free of the many administrative costs and restrictions placed on private foundations.
• We pay no excise taxes and have no annual minimum payout requirements.
• Donors with funds in a community foundation submit no separate tax filings.
• We keep administrative costs to a minimum, so more of each dollar actually goes to charity.

Flexibility is an important part of GHF’s approach, and we offer a great variety of options for donors.

Whether it is to simplify giving, planning an estate, or maximizing tax benefits, we welcome the opportunity to explore your unique needs.

IRA Charitable Roller Gift

What it is.

The Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA 2006) created a new charitable planning opportunity under which an IRA owner age 70 1/2 or older may make a direct transfer to charity. The transfer may be up to $100,000 in one year. The Act provided this option for 2006 and 2007.

Benefits

• Experience convenient new gift opportunity
• Make tax-free transfers
• Give beyond 50 percent deduction limitations
• Simplify tax return
• Reduce income taxes
• Fulfill capital campaign pledges
• Establish endowments
• Give to SPU and other favorite charities