Anne Moldrem "Memories of my family who had cancer led me to include the Hutchinson Center in my will. My mother and all of my siblings had cancer. I have had cancer. Research is the only way that we will find a solution to this problem."

Deferred gifts establish your legacy today and are received by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center at a future time. Because of their flexibility and tax advantages, deferred gifts can allow you to meet personal financial goals and family obligations while making a more significant contribution to the Hutchinson Center than otherwise possible.

Bequests

You may name the Center as a beneficiary through a bequest made through your will or living trust. This can be for a specific amount, all or a portion of the remainder of your estate, or it can be contingent upon the survival of another named beneficiary.

Supporting the Center through a bequest is easy to do. Below is sample bequest language for you to discuss with your attorney. Our organization’s full name is Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Sample bequest language

“I give to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center or its successor organization the [choose one: sum of $_____; following described property; _____% residue of estate] to be used for its general purposes.”

If you are interested in supporting a specific project or fund, it is best to discuss your plans with our professionals. Please send us a letter of instruction via e-mail to plannedgiving@fhcrc.org or to the address below so that we know how you want your bequest to be used.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Mail Stop J5-200
PO Box 19024
Seattle, WA  98109-1024

Retained life estate

You can make a gift of your primary or secondary home or farm to the Center, obtain an immediate income tax deduction and still continue to use the property as long as you wish.

Beneficiary designation for life insurance or retirement assets

You may name the Center as the beneficiary for part or all of a life insurance policy, retirement plan or IRA.

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The purpose of these Web pages is to provide general educational information about charitable gifts, financial considerations and estate planning. They are not intended as legal, accounting or other professional advice. For assistance in planning charitable gifts with tax and other financial implications, the services of appropriate advisers should be obtained. Consult an attorney for advice if your plans require revision of a will or other legal document.

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