Ways To Help

Volunteer Opportunities

Over two hundred volunteers are the driving force that enables the Hilman House to provide its programs. Volunteers are the backbone of the organization's success, helping with fundraising activities, special events and many other programs.

Hilman House special events are a fun way to raise vital funds for the battle against cystic fibrosis. If you'd like more information about participating in these events, or if you would like to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Hilman House at (318) 424-1715, or e-mail hilmanhouse@sport.rr.com.

New and Used Product Donation

Hilman House accepts product donations of computers, software, office equipment, furniture, supplies and medical equipment. They provide a valuable supplement to financial support and help the organization free up funds for services benefiting children and adults with cystic fibrosis.

Donate

Perhaps the most convenient method of a gift to Hilman House is by cash or check. A gift of cash is tax deductible for all taxpayers who itemize. Amounts up to 50 percent of your adjusted gross income may be deducted for the-year the gift is made; any excess can be deducted over the next five years.

Matching Gifts

You may be able to double your donation amount of you gift to Hilman House if you work for a firm that has an employee matching gift program. To make your match, obtain a form from your company's matching gift coordinator and send it to Hilman House.

It is as easy as it sounds. Never heard of it? Why not ask? Make your gift double today by taking advantage of the Matching Gift Program.

Please send forms to:

Hilman House
644 Herndon
Shreveport, LA 71101
Attn. Matching Gifts

Personal Financial Planning

A busy, hectic life is a symptom of the times but in the process you may be overlooking a very important task- planning for your future. Stop for a moment and ask yourself: What would happen to your family, friends or the causes that you support if you were to pass from the scene tomorrow? No one likes to think about his or her ultimate demise but it is an inevitable event.

What My loved ones should know

Maintaining a detailed and up-to-date inventory of all of your assets will help you and your families avoid losses, delays, confusion and unnecessary expenses. It also helps to inform the executor of your estate about the location of your stock certificates, bank books and other assets.

Bequest

Through your will or living trust, you may be able to provide substantial support to Hilman House without diminishing the assets available to you during your lifetime. After providing for your loved ones, you may decide to give a specific amount or percentage of your estate. If you have a taxable
estate, your heirs can realize important estate tax savings from this type of contribution because a bequest to Hilman House may be deducted from the taxable estate when determining estate taxes. Often a bequest can be done with an amendment to your existing will.

Life Income Gifts

There are many ways to make a gift of cash, securities or other marketable assets to Hilman House, and retain life-income for yourself, spouse and others-with the remaining principal passing to Hilman House at the death of the last beneficiary. Such gifts provide sustained income and tax deductions. When appreciated assets are used, taxes on gains may be avoided,

Slash Estate taxes

A charitable lead trust is advantageous for those who wish to receive a current income tax deduction and transfer property to their heirs while minimizing transfer taxes. A gift of an income stream to Hilman House is made from the trust principal for a length of time you designate. After that time, the trust principle reverts to you or is distributed to others you specify.

Retirement Plans

Naming Hilman House as a beneficiary for funds in a retirement plan can be easy. The person or financial institution handling your Individual Retirement Account (IRA), other retirement plan or profit-sharing account can help.

Appreciated Securities

Gifts of stock, bonds and mutual funds make especially attractive contributions and may offer you capital gains incentives when they have been held long term. In addition up to 30 percent of your gross income may be deducted for the year the gift is made; any excess can be deducted over the next five years.

Life Insurance

Giving through life insurance can allow you to make a gift of assets you no longer need for your family's security. When a life insurance policy is transferred to Hilman House as a donation, the case value of the policy can be deducible.

(This information is not intended as specific legal or financial advice. Consult your attorney/tax advisor when considering any legal financial matters.)