Types of Gifts

Annual and Outright Gifts

Allegheny General Hospital benefits from hundreds of gifts annually from individuals and organizations in support of the Hospital's Highest Priority fund which supplements the hospital's operating resources.  Hundreds of clinical, education and research programs rely on the hospital's annuall operating resources to support them.  Additionally donors can support a specific hospital program or any of a number of annual fund raising special events.  Simply complete the AGH Giving Form and return it with your contribution to the Office of Fund Development.

Annual support from our long standing friends, and outright gifts from grateful patients and their families, are vitally important and can be reciepted by check, credit card or through a gift of appreciated securities.

Honor or Memorial Gifts - Any gift or grant to Allegheny General Hospital can be designated in honor of an AGH physician, staff member, or employee, or in memory of a friend or loved one.  Simply complete the honor/memorial section of the AGH Giving Form and return it with your contribution to the Office of Fund Development.

Corporate Matching Gifts

Many employers match charitable donations made by their employees, board members and their spouses. This additional support can double or even triple the value of the original gift. Please check with your human resources department or coprorate foundation to see if your company or organization has a gift-matching program.

Grants

Grants are contributions from foundations, businesses, corporations or other organizations that are given in support of Allegheny General Hospital or its affiliates. Grants may also be received from government agencies.  The hospital is a regular beneficiary from many grant making organizations that provide support for clinical, educational and research programs.  Individuals representing grant making institutions are invited to contact the Office of Fund Development at 412-359-5110 for additional information on providing grants to Allegheny General Hospital.

Major Gifts and Grants

Major gifts and grants are gifts that provide significant financial impact for a specific hospital project or program. Often these gifts or grants involve public recognition of thean individual donor, foundation or company and are arranged through a major gift or grant agreement that has been negotiated with the Office of Fund Development.  For information please call 412-359-5110.

Planned Gifts

Planned gifts provide a number of charitable giving options that benefit Allegheny General Hospital while simultaneously providing financial and tax benefits to donors for estate planning purposes.  Please contact the Office of Fund Development at 412-359-5110 for information on planned gifts.