How to Help - Donor Recognition - Founders Society

“We count our success…by the services we render, the lives we save and the suffering we relieve.” Vivian Isham, Copley Hospital Superintendent, in 1933.

In 1932, our community was given an important gift – Copley Hospital. The gift was given by Alexander H. Copley.  Thanks to the generosity of Mr. Copley and many others since, our hospital has served thousands of patients through the years.

In the same way, you can give a gift that gives for generations to come – with a bequest in your will or other type of planned gift.  This type of gift may also help you save taxes.

Join the Copley Legacy Circle
The visionary donors who support Copley with legacy gifts are honored with membership in the Copley Legacy Circle.  Once you have provided for your loved ones, we hope you will consider a bequest or planned gift to provide for Copley Hospital and become a legacy donor. 
The easiest and most common method of charitable planned giving is by means of a bequest in your will. A will is the legal expression of your wishes for the disposition of your property to take effect at death.  Beneficiaries (the heirs who receive the bequests) are the individuals and organizations especially important to you. Whether for the entire estate, or any portion of the estate, a fixed amount or a percentage of total assets, bequests are easy to make.

Here is some sample bequest language for use by potential donors and their attorneys:

General Bequest Clause - I give all my real and personal property to Copley Hospital, 528 Washington Highway, Morrisville, Vermont, for its unrestricted use.

Specific Bequest Clause - I give ______ ($_________, or a specific asset, or _____% of estate) to Copley Hospital, 528 Washington Highway, Morrisville, Vermont, for its unrestricted use.

Residuary Bequest Clause - I give all my remaining assets of any kind to Copley Hospital, 528 Washington Highway, Morrisville, Vermont, for its unrestricted use.

For more information on Planned Giving, please contact:

Leah Hollenberger
Copley Hospital
528 Washington Highway
Morrisville, VT  05661
802.888.8301
lhollenberger@chsi.org