Planned Giving

Making a meaningful, lasting impact on community health

For more than five decades, AltaMed has been a trusted provider of high-quality health care for underserved communities across Southern California.

Planned giving allows you to join this legacy of care by making a meaningful, lasting impact on community health. Through thoughtful planning, you can support AltaMed's mission while also caring for your loved ones and aligning your charitable goals with your financial and estate plans.

Whether you are planning for retirement, exploring tax-advantaged ways to give, or considering how you want to be remembered, a planned gift can help you turn your values into lasting action. Together, we can build healthier communities today and ensure access to care for generations to come.

Find Your Options

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Let’s Talk About Planned Giving

From bequests to charitable annuities — explore flexible, tax-smart ways to give

Thank you for considering your planned giving options, tax benefits, and how to get started.

For a personalized conversation with no obligation, please contact Sharlene Risdon-Jackson at Giving@AltaMed.org or by calling (323) 720-5660.

Planned Giving Pillars

Your planned gift advances three pillars essential to lasting health care impact

Legacy

A lasting expression of your values - ensuring access to quality health care for future generations across Southern California.

Impact

Strengthen communities through sustained support for AltaMed's programs, workforce, and innovation in care.

Benefits

Many planned gifts offer tax advantages and income options - designed to benefit you, your loved ones, and AltaMed.

Legacy Stories

A Grandmother's Spirit Lives On Through AltaMed's First-Ever Charitable Gift Annuity

Inspired by memories of their grandmother's devoted care, sisters Sami Freedman and the late Marilyn Wallace launched AltaMed's first-ever charitable gift annuity, creating a lasting legacy that honors her compassion and commitment to helping others in their community.

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