Personal Giving

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Gifts to the Meritus Health Foundation are tax-deductible and have a tremendous impact on the care of our community. Our team is honored to work with prospective donors to customize giving plans. Please call us to schedule an appointment at 301-790-8631. If you would like to make a donation online, you can do so in our secure portal, or you can mail a check payable to Meritus Health Foundation to:

Meritus Health Foundation is pleased to partner with FreeWill to offer our valued supporters the opportunity to create a legally binding will at no cost. This simple and secure service helps you plan for the future and gain peace of mind, knowing your wishes will be honored. Through your generosity, Meritus Health’s community health programs reach our most vulnerable neighbors. By making a planned gift, you create a lasting legacy—ensuring compassionate, high-quality care for our community today and for generations to come.

70% of adults in the U.S. do not have a will. Having a will is a simple yet deeply caring way to look after the people you love. It ensures your wishes are clearly known, reduces uncertainty during an already emotional time, and helps prevent unnecessary stress or conflict for your family. A will allows you to provide guidance, protection, and peace of mind—offering one final act of care by making things easier for those who matter most.

Estate planning is traditionally considered complex, scary, and expensive. That’s why FreeWill set out to build a simple tool that anyone can use to create these important documents. All estate plans made using FreeWill are 100% legal and specifically tailored to your jurisdiction. As soon as you print out your will, and sign it in front of two witnesses, it is a valid legal document. Your two witnesses should be 18 or older, be of sound mind, and cannot be named in the will.

Including Meritus Health Foundation in your will allows you to care for your loved ones while also creating a lasting legacy. Through this thoughtful act, you extend your compassion beyond your lifetime—supporting the health and well-being of your community for generations to come, while ensuring your values continue to make a meaningful impact.

Planned Giving: Bequest & Gift Intent Form

To help you get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own, or to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.

Have you already included a gift in your will or trust? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to thank you for your generosity.

Planned Giving: Beneficiaries

Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? If so, these are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use this online tool to make your plans and designate us as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.