Contributions to the NAON Foundation, a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service, are deductible for computing income and estate taxes.
Why should you consider the NAON Foundation in your financial planning?
The NAON Foundation supports the goals and mission of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) by providing grants and scholarships to nurses pursuing careers in orthopaedic nursing practice, education, administration, and research. We are committed to the advancement of the specialty of orthopaedic nursing. We believe educational programs that foster personal and professional growth will develop competence and excellence in nursing practice, education, research, and administration for the orthopaedic nurse. By making a contribution to the NAON Foundation you will not only be promoting excellence in orthopaedic nursing you will also receive a personal tax deduction.
Heres how you can make your contributions:
Cash The easiest and most common method of giving.
Planned Giving Monthly or quarterly automatic donations via credit card can be arranged.
Memorial/Tribute A gift to the NAON Foundation is an appropriate and meaningful way to
remember a loved one or patient, or to honor a relative, friend or colleague on a special occasion.
Membership Renewal As a NAON member you can make a donation on the membership renewal
form.
Securities Stocks and publicly traded securities are easy to give and offer great tax advantages.
Bequests In preparing your will you can leave a bequest of a specified sum of money or another
option is to leave a percentage of your estate to the NAON Foundation after providing for family and
friends. A bequest to the NAON Foundation will reduce the size of your taxable estate while helping
to support valuable orthopaedic nursing programs.
The NAON Foundation is flexible and will work with you to structure gifts and payment plans to fit your personal needs and desires. With your partnership, the NAON Foundation will create and maintain educational and research opportunities which will play a vital role in supporting orthopaedic nursing.
