Planned Giving

Welcome to your resource for charitable gift planning!

It's no secret that the programs of Parkland Foundation depend upon your goodwill. We've created this easy-to-understand Web site to help you dream a little, about our future and yours. There are many easy giving options from which you can choose—strategies that enhance your personal well being, as well as the Foundation.

If you're not sure where to begin, try our Build Your Gift planner. By answering a few basic questions, this interactive tool steps you through the process of narrowing down your choices. It's fun and easy to use!

If you already have gift options in mind, click on Compare Gifts to see how your choices match up or click on Ebrochures to request specific information on a planning option. If you get lost, rest assured that we're always here to help. Simply contact Melissa Atkinson at 214-266-2004 or matkin@parknet.pmh.org with any questions. Happy dreaming!

Check Out Our Monthly Feature Articles:

A Planned Gift Leaves a Legacy
The health of the community depends on the strength of Parkland. Donors who include a gift to Parkland Foundation in their estate plans are investing in the future of their community, just as our predecessors did when they opened the hospital in 1894. They continue a tradition of building excellence through public-private partnership for this nationally recognized leader in medical care. More

A will to keep Parkland close to her heart
Little did Carolyn Storm Kettenacker know when she started working at Parkland as an administrative resident in 1990 that her life would be transformed by the people and mission of Parkland. Since then, her future has been shaped by the relationships she built and the institution she has grown to love. More

A legacy of service to Parkland becomes a gift of love
Mrs. Ouida Smith is a fourth generation native of Grand Prairie who married her high school sweetheart, E. Carlyle Smith, Jr. She is a truly remarkable woman full of grace and love for her husband, who died of brain cancer in 2003. More

Childhood trauma inspires gift to help future generations
It was Bill Montgomery and his wife Anne's passion for public hospitals that motivated them to include Parkland Foundation in their estate plans. Currently, Montgomery serves as Parkland Foundation's vice chairman for the board of directors. He will tell you there were two major events in his life that led him to Parkland. More

Encore! Charitable IRA Legislation Passed
The charitable IRA legislation is back for a repeat performance—don't miss this second-chance opportunity to make tax-free gifts from your IRA! More

How to Find an Attorney or Financial Planner
Attorneys and financial planners are often helpful in planning your estate. The right person (or persons) will need to have a grasp on finances, investments, tax planning and legal issues, and an understanding of the emotional challenges of planning for the distribution of your wealth. More

End-of-Year Planning Checklist
As the end of the year rolls closer, review this estate planning checklist of actions. If necessary, make appointments with your professional advisors. More

Do You Need a Living Trust?
As Americans of all ages plan for their family's future, more and more attention is being paid to living trusts—and for a good reason. More