Perpetuity: A gift establishing a permanent fund with Samaritan House will continue to benefit the community well into the future.  Only the earnings from those funds will still be used for programs, allowing the fund to grow over time.  Additional gifts may be made at any time also increasing the size of the fund.

Tax Benefits:  The agency qualifies as a public charity under the federal law.  That means that gifts made during the donor’s lifetime are eligible for income tax benefits.  In addition, bequests made through the will of a donor may qualify as a tax deduction for federal estate tax purposes.

Samaritan House may also qualify for the Michigan Homeless Shelter/Food Bank Tax Credit.  To be eligible, the donation must be in the form of a check or cash. 

(Samaritan House advises you to check with your income tax advisor as income tax laws and rules change.)

Flexibility:  Donors may determine the program for which gifts are to be used, or leave all or part of the decision to the Samaritan House Board of Directors.