Donate to Gilchrist and Make a Difference
Donations allow Gilchrist to care for the whole family – providing medical expertise, emotional guidance, specialized support services, and grief care when they are needed most.
Why Should You Donate to Gilchrist?
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.
Ways you can give:
- Make a Memorial Gift
- Garden and Tribute Walls
- Planned Giving
- Event Sponsorship
- Make a Gift of Gratitude
- Matching Gifts
- Other Ways to Get Involved
Watch Steve’s Story
“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
Gift of Gratitude
When you make a Gift of Gratitude, your loved one’s nurse, hospice aide, doctor, social worker, chaplain, music therapist, volunteer or other caregiver gets recognized and celebrated.
When you make your Gift of Gratitude, you help our future patients receive the same level of exceptional care.
Frequently Asked Questions About Giving
Answers to many frequently asked questions about giving to Gilchrist are provided below. If, however, you find that your question is not addressed here, please contact us directly at Giving@gilchristcares.org or call 443-849-8330.
What shows up on my statement?
This donation will appear on your credit card statement as Gilchrist. Gilchrist has partnered with Blackbaud Merchant Services to securely process online contributions.
Is my 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.
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.
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.
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.
Will you notify family members of my 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.
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.
How can I contact you?
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.
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 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.
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 dlowe@gilchristcares.org or 443.849.8213.
How can I cancel a recurring gift?
To cancel a recurring gift, please call the Philanthropy Department at 443.849.8330 or email giving@gilchristcares.org
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Your support makes a critical difference for the people and families we serve.
Gift of Gratitude Frequently Asked Questions
Who can make a gift through this program?
While we created this program for grateful patients and families, anyone can make a Gift of Gratitude in honor of someone who works at Gilchrist.
Who can be recognized through this program?
You can honor anyone at Gilchrist, including (but not limited to) a nurse, hospice aide, doctor, social worker, chaplain, music therapist, volunteer or other caregiver. You can even honor your whole team.
How will my donation be used?
Your donation can be designated to a particular program or center by selecting one of the drop down options on the Gilchrist Donate form or, if mailing in your donation, specifying the program or center on the return envelope. We are very happy to help you give back to the area of care that is most important to you.
When I give to recognize a caregiver, will they be notified?
Absolutely. Your words of thanks are shared with them, their team leader, and their team in a printed message.
Philanthropy Team
Shannon Wollman
Chief Philanthropy and Marketing Officer
swollman@gilchristcares.org
443-613-5998
Diane Aten Daniels, MS
Director of Philanthropy, Gilchrist Howard County
drdaniels@gilchristcares.org
443-721-6110
Brianna Chamberlain, CRFE
Associate Director of Philanthropic and Strategic Partnerships
bchamberlain@gilchristcares.org
443-613-5875
Dawn Lowe, bCRE
Donor Analytics and Database Manager
dlowe@gilchristcares.org
443-849-8213
Patti Santoni
Senior Director of Philanthropy
psantoni@gilchristcares.org
443-465-7240
Julie Kolankiewicz
Associate Director of Annual Giving & Special Events
jkolankiewicz@gilchristcares.org
443-621-2206
Becki Roemer
Donor Relations Officer, The Lifecare Institute
rroemer@lhgli.org
443-699-0653
Mary Bova
Donor Services Coordinator
mbova@gilchristcares.org
443-849-8330
