Giving to Hopkins Nursing

Support Nursing's Future

There are so many reasons to give to the School of Nursing. At some point, each of us—and our spouses, parents, children, and other loved ones—will be touched or even saved by a nurse’s care. Your gift ensures the continued excellence and impact of the No. 1-ranked graduate nursing school in the United States, helping us prepare the next great generation of caregivers, nursing leaders, educators, researchers, and advocates.

There are many ways to make an impact. For more information about giving opportunities at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, please contact the Development and Alumni Relations office.

Funding Opportunities

• Scholarships—Find ways to support a student's education
• Faculty/Program Support—Help a department or faculty member flourish
• Unrestricted—Support annual expenses with gifts of any size

Gift Types

• Cash and Pledges

  These are deductible for federal income tax purposes up to a limit of 50 percent of your adjusted gross income if you itemize deductions.

• Stocks and Bonds

  If you itemize, you are entitled to a charitable income tax deduction for the full value of your gift, provided you have owned the securities for more than 12 months. You avoid paying a tax on capital gains that you would owe if you sold the securities.

• Closely Held Stock

  Gifts of stock offer substantial tax benefits. There are a number of strategies you can use to structure the gift according to your circumstances.

• Personal Property

  In planning your estate, remember that valuable collections, works of art, and other forms of tangible personal property may be subject to estate taxes. By donating such items during your lifetime, you not only reduce your taxable estate, but also reduce your taxable income in the year of the gift.

• Gifts that Provide Income

  You may wish to make a substantial gift but feel you cannot afford to give up the annual income produced by the asset. Our life-income gift program offers several ways to help you make such a gift, while retaining an income for your lifetime.

• Real Estate

  Almost any kind of real estate can make a valuable gift. No capital gains tax is due when you donate appreciated real estate; you are entitled to an income tax deduction in the amount of the appreciated value of the real estate; and you avoid estate taxes on the appreciated asset.

• Bequests

  When donors feel they need capital during their lifetime, they can still associate themselves forever with the School of Nursing through a bequest. The value of a bequest is deductible for estate tax purposes, and there is no limit on the amount of the deduction.

The Gift of Scholarship

Scholarships help students experience unparalleled educational opportunities at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.