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Together We Can Transform Children’s Lives.

Join us as we improve child health through science and compassion.

For over 140 years, we have been caregivers. We have advanced pioneering research and developed innovative programs, treatments, and cures. We have supported and reassured families in their darkest hours. We have touched the lives of patients from our community, the nation, and the world. We strive to consistently be a leader in improving child health.

As a nonprofit health system, we rely on this support so we can continue to conduct bold and innovative research and provide world-class medical care to every child counting on us. Your gift will make an important difference. Consider the amazing things we can accomplish.

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News That Impacts Planned Giving

Legislative changes that took effect this year may impact how or when you choose to make a charitable gift.

  • A new deduction for nonitemizers. Claim an above-the-line deduction of up to $1,000 ($2,000 for joint filers) for cash gifts to qualified public charities (excluding donor-advised funds). If you don’t typically itemize your taxes, this is a new opportunity to save.
  • A new cap on deductions for top earners. Itemizers in the 37% tax bracket will have the tax benefit of their deductions capped at 35%.
  • A new minimum giving threshold. Only the amount of total annual giving that surpasses 0.5% of your adjusted gross income qualifies for a deduction (if you itemize). You may want to consider bunching gifts for multiple years into one tax year to exceed both the giving floor and the high standard deduction.

One thing hasn’t changed—charitable giving is still a powerful way to make a difference, create a legacy, and make the most of tax-smart planning.

Spotlight on Giving

Make-a-Will Month: A Good Time to Get Started

Do you have a will? According to Trust & Will’s 2026 Estate Planning Report, 56% of adults in the U.S. have no estate planning documents at all. Writing or updating a will is easy to put off. Instead of looking at it as a daunting task, though, it helps to see that a will or living trust is an opportunity to protect your loved ones and carry your values forward.

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Thank You!

We appreciate your unique connection to Cincinnati Children’s—and so do the children and families we serve.

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FAQ

Do you have questions about making a gift to Cincinnati Children’s but don’t know where to start?

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Leave an Enduring Legacy

The William Cooper Procter Legacy Society: Honoring the Transformative Power of Planned Giving

You hold the key to shaping a brighter future by ensuring that we can continue to conduct bold and innovative research and provide world-class medical care to every child counting on us. By including Cincinnati Children’s in your estate plan, you create a meaningful legacy, joining with other supporters to bring hope, comfort, and life-saving care to our patients and their families.

Read more about the William Cooper Procter Legacy Society.

Information contained on this website is current at the time of posting. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered technical or legal advice. Please consult a legal, tax, or other professional advisor when planning a charitable gift.