DONATION OPTIONS
Highfield, The Masonic Home of Delaware stands as a visible tribute to every Mason in Delaware. An ingredient unique to Highfield is the sincere compassion, concern and understanding enjoyed by the residents. It comes from Brotherly Love inherent in the Masonic doctrine, reflecting the true concern of one individual for another.
As Highfield looks to the future and continues to strive to not only meet, but exceed the needs of the residents; it remains committed to providing a premier level of care. To do so, the continued support from the Masonic fraternity is essential.
WHERE THERE IS A WILL, THERE IS A WAY!
A cash donation is the most popular way to give due to its simplicity. Cash donations offer direct tax benefits and help make an immediate impact on Highfield, Masonic Home of Delaware.
ANNUAL APPEAL
Each year, Highfield, The Masonic Home of Delaware reaches out to the community for support and donations to keep our operations running smoothly and our equipment up-to-date.
FRIENDS OF HIGHFIELD
Another option of the Annual Appeal is to become a "Friend of Highfield" by signing up for a monthly donation that matches your desired level of gift to the Home.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTION
A memorial contribution is a very loving way for you to remember the death of a loved one or beloved friend. The family of the deceased will be notified by the Accounting office of such donations on your behalf.
EQUIPMENT WISH LIST
Highfield has an ongoing need for new and/or replacement equipment in order to carry-out its mission of caring for the needs of our residents as well as in maintaining the property and grounds. A cash donation to fund one or several pieces of equpment is another way you can make a contribution and receive the tax benefits of giving to the Home. Click this link EQUIPMENT LIST to navigate to our current equipment needs list. Once you have decided upon the piece(s) of equipment you would like to donate, click "Donate Now" button and complete the credit card transaction.
DONATIONS OF SECURITIES
Donations of appreciated stocks, bonds and mutual funds are another way to donate. Appreciated securities have the additional tax advantage of being tax deductible at their appreciated value. The simplest and most efficient way to make a donation of this kind is to instruct your broker or banker to transfer the stocks to Highfield, Masonic Home of Delaware. Your broker may contact Highfield’s financial office at (302) 995-1448 for transfer instructions and brokerage account information.
BEQUEST THROUGH YOUR WILL
A charitable bequest is the most common way of making a deferred or planned gift via donating assets to the Masonic Home upon your demise. A Will is the most flexible gift-planning tool. You may elect to provide a specific dollar amount, a piece of real or personal property, a percentage of the estate, all or a portion of the residue of the estate or any combination of the above. The following wording can be easily inserted into your will:
I bequeath to the Masonic Home of Delaware, located at 4800 LancasterPike, Wilmington, Delaware, 19807, the sum of $___________________.
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NON-MONETARY GIFTS
Highfield, Masonic Home of Delaware is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit retirement community committed to providing a premier caring and active home-like community in the spirit of the Masonic fraternity. All donations made to Highfield are tax deductible and will be used to continue to fulfill our mission. For more information about making a contribution to Highfield, please contact David M. Simkins, Chief Financial Officer at (302) 994-4434, ext. 238 or via email at dsimkins@mhdel.org.
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