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How will my gift be used? |
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If your gift is unrestricted, you allow the OIOC to allocate your contribution to where it is
most needed to ensure our ability to continue to conduct research and provide educational opportunities,
both of which are designed to prevent disability that results from work-related injuries. You may
also choose to designate your gift to a specific need of the OIOC that is listed in
Giving Opportunities.
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| Q: |
What are the different ways I can make a gift? |
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Gifts can be made by check, money order, or the transfer of stock. In addition, there are many planned
giving opportunities that have the potential to provide income to you and your beneficiaries.
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| Q: |
How do I make a gift in memory of or in honor of a friend or loved one? |
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To make a memorial or tribute gift, please complete the Charitable Contributions/Donation Form
and mail or fax it to the OIOC Victor H. Frankel Occupational Orthopaedic Fund. When the gift
is received, special notification will be sent to the person or family you have indicated on the form.
The amount of the donation will not be revealed. You will also receive an acknowledgment for your gift.
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| Q: |
Is my gift tax-deductible? |
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As a division of the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopedic Institute (HJD), the OIOC is a non-profit
organization covered under the HJD's 501(c)3 tax exempt public charity status as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.
However, as tax benefits of making a gift can vary, it is important that you contact your financial and legal
consultants to obtain specific information or you may contact us at
(212) 255-6690.
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| Q: |
How will I be recognized for my gift? |
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All donors receive a letter of thanks and all donors who have contributed a total of $100 or more in a
calendar year will be listed in the Hospital for Joint Diseases Annual Report. Naming opportunities at
varying levels exist at the OIOC and offer prominent recognition. To learn more, please contact us at
(212) 255-6690.
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| Q: |
Is there a minimum contribution that you will accept? |
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The OIOC accepts charitable contributions and donations of any size. Given the Center's reliance on
external funding to support its research and educational services, every gift makes a significant
impact on our ability to continue to provide these services.
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| Q: |
What are the OIOC's highest funding priorities? |
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The OIOC's funding priorities are equally allocated to all of the areas identified in the
Giving Opportunities
section. However, the Center must obtain new facilities in New York City near the Union Square area.
Consequently, the OIOC Endowment and Capital Fund hold a key priority position in order to ensure that the OIOC
maintains its leadership in providing world-class research, patient care, consulting, and education
services, with the aim of preventing disability resulting from work-related injuries.
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