A planned gift is any contribution that is arranged during the giver's lifetime, but may not be received in its entirety by HPCG until after the donor's death. A planned gift is often made through a will, but can also be made in other ways such as through a life insurance policy or a trust. Planned gifts may be in the form of cash, real estate, stocks or other assets. Planned giving allows you to make a major gift to HPCG without sacrificing spendable income.

• Gifts of Life Insurance
HPCG can be named as the beneficiary or owner of a life insurance policy, whether the policy is fully paid up or premiums still remain.

• Charitable Trusts
A trust is a special type of asset "holding." You give a certain amount of your assets to the trust and the trust "holds" them and pays an income from the assets, according to your instructions. A charitable trust allows you to make a larger gift to HPCG while receiving significant tax deductions and other tax benefits. As with any charitable gift, you should consult your tax advisor.