Donate to Gilchrist and Make a Difference
Your donations to Gilchrist make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with serious illness and the families who care for them. Gilchrist is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization. Because insurance does not cover the full cost of patient care, and because Gilchrist accepts every patient, regardless of ability to pay, we need your help. We depend on community support to provide the high-quality care that every seriously ill adult and child deserves.
Thank you so much for your generous support.
Need more information? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions for more information about donating.
Tribute & Memorial Giving
Employer Matching Gifts
Signature Events
Planned Giving
Philanthropy Team
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“Gilchrist was a godsend to my family. Their focus was always on keeping Marie comfortable and making things easier for me, so I could spend as much time with her as possible. That meant everything to us.”
-Steven Pedri, husband of Marie
Give with Confidence
Gilchrist has received the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition for nonprofits, indicating exceptional, proactive disclosure of operational, financial, and impact data.
Gilchrist is recognized as a Four-Star charity on on Charity Navigator.
Frequently Asked Questions About Giving
How can I contact the Philanthropy Department?
You may contact us with any questions about giving by phone at 443-849-8330 or by email at Giving@gilchristcares.org.
Our address is 11311 McCormick Rd., Ste. 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Gilchrist is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our Tax ID number is 52-1851251.
Where can I mail a gift?
We offer both online giving or the option to download a printable donation form and printable recurring gift form.
Our address is 11311 McCormick Rd., Ste. 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.
Can I make a stock gift or wire transfer?
Yes. Please download our Gilchrist Stock Account Information file. To receive instructions for how to make a wire transfer, or to ask questions about stock gifts or wire transfers, please contact Dawn Lowe at giving@gilchristcares.org or 443.849.8330.
Can I make a gift through my Donor Advised Fund?
If you have a donor-advised fund with any third-party provider, you can make a distribution to Gilchrist to have an immediate impact on our work and mission. If needed, when making a grant recommendation, please provide the Gilchrist taxpayer identification number: 52-1851251.
How can I make an ongoing monthly gift?
Please visit our donation page and select “recurring donation.” You can cancel at any time by calling the Philanthropy Department at 443.849.8330 or email giving@gilchristcares.org.
Is my online donation secure?
All information collected by Blackbaud Merchant Services is securely processed and stored. We take many measures to protect the confidentiality and security of your information. We use encryption technology to ensure the safe transmission and storage of your information. Your personal information and donation amount are shared with Gilchrist, but no information is shared with third parties by selling, giving, trading, or any other method. Users of this site will not receive unsolicited contact from third parties.
What shows up on my credit card statement?
This donation will appear on your credit card statement as Gilchrist. Gilchrist has partnered with Blackbaud Merchant Services to securely process online contributions.
Do I get a receipt?
When you make your contribution online, you will immediately receive a confirmation email that can serve as your tax receipt. When you send your contribution by mail, you will receive a gift acknowledgement letter, which can be used as a tax receipt. When you make a recurring contribution, you will receive an annual gift receipt in January summarizing the total amount donated to Gilchrist the prior year.
How can I direct gifts to be made to Gilchrist in lieu of flowers?
In lieu of flowers, the family may suggest memorial contributions be made to Gilchrist, 11311 McCormick Rd., Ste. 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, or make an online donation at gilchristcares.org/donate.
Will you notify the family of my tribute gift?
Yes, Gilchrist will notify the primary contact on file, as well as the individual you designate, that a gift has been made, but we do not disclose the gift amount.
What is a matching gift?
Many employers will match, dollar-for-dollar, gifts made by their employees to nonprofits of their choosing, including Gilchrist. Gifts from employees’ spouses and retirees may also qualify for a match. To see if your company has a matching gift program, please visit our Matching Gifts page.
How do I support Gilchrist via a charity campaign?
• #3155 Baltimore City Employee United Way Campaign (formerly Combined Charity Campaign)
• #3155 United Way of Central Maryland Fundraising Campaign
• #3155 Maryland Charity Campaign
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Your support makes a critical difference for the people and families we serve.
Philanthropy Team
Shannon Wollman
Chief Philanthropy and Marketing Officer
Diane Aten Daniels, MS
Director of Philanthropy, Gilchrist Howard County
Brianna Chamberlain, CFRE
Associate Director of Philanthropic and Strategic Partnerships
Dawn Lowe, bCRE
Donor Analytics and Database Manager
Patti Santoni
Senior Director of Philanthropy
Julie Kolankiewicz
Associate Director of Annual Giving & Special Events
Becki Roemer
Donor Relations Officer, The Lifecare Institute
Mary Bova
Donor Services Coordinator
