Help Support Bridgehaven Mental Health Services
Ways to Give Hope

Your Donation
Ensures that Bridgehaven Mental Health Services is always here for those in need in the Louisville area.
Donation Wish List
Reusable water bottles
Reusable storage containers – all sizes
Healthy snacks – fruit/nut bars, protein shakes, nuts etc.
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant
Tooth brushes
Tooth paste
Winter hats
Winter Gloves
Feminine hygiene products – all kinds
Laundry Soap – Pods or single use
Notebooks
Pens
Colored Pencils
Markers
Batteries – AA and AAA
If you would like more information donating items please fill out the form below and we will respond shortly. Thank you
Bridge Builder Society
What is the Bridgebuilder Society?
Friends of Bridgehaven making multi-year commitments of $2500 or more to our mission and our members, allowing us to continue offering our ground-breaking services to any who may need us.
If you would like to join the Bridge Builder Society please fill out the form below and we will respond shortly. Thank you

Retirement Plan Donation Information
For those aged 70½ and older, there is a special provision that allows you to make what is known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA.
If you have a traditional IRA, you can make gifts to Bridgehaven Mental Health Services using funds that might otherwise be taxed and can be withdrawn (up to a total of $100,000 per individual per year or $200,000 per couple with separate IRAs). You can ensure 100% of your contribution will support mental health services by designating your gift as such.
Contact your IRA plan administrator today. They may have a form for you to complete or contact us so that we can provide the information you need at jpatterson@www.bridgehaven.org. Please let us know you have sent along your funds so that we can acknowledge your generosity and share the impact on the individuals we serve. If you need any additional information on giving or our services, please contact us.
Consider Bridgehaven Mental Health Services as a Retirement Account Beneficiary
Name Bridgehaven as a beneficiary of your retirement plan or Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Funds from these accounts may subject your heirs to federal income tax, so it may be wise to make charitable gifts from these sources. In most states with a "Retirement or IRA designation of beneficiary form" you can name Bridgehaven as the recipient of all or a portion of any assets remaining in your financial accounts.
It is recommended that the letter to your IRA plan administrator be sent no later than December 13, to allow for processing and receipt by Bridgehaven Mental Health Services on or before December 31. Every individual or couple's situation is unique, we recommend that you consult your financial advisor or tax professional regarding your charitable giving plans.
Giving Through a Will, Living Trust, and Other Plans
In addition to providing for the future financial security of your family and others, your will or living trust offers a way to make thoughtful charitable gifts to Bridgehaven Mental Health Services as part of your long-range estate and financial plans.
A gift made through a will or living trust is convenient to arrange. A simple provision or amendment prepared by your attorney when making or updating your will or trust is all that is needed. These gifts are popular because they are flexible, easy to facilitate, and can be changed as your life circumstances evolve.
Ways to Give Through Wills and Trusts
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Make a gift of a specific amount. Designate an amount for general use or a special need.
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Provide a gift of a particular property. Fund bequests with real estate, stocks, or other valuable items.
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Designate that a percentage of your estate goes to Bridgehaven Mental Health Services through your will or trust.
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Give the remainder or residue of your estate after bequests to friends and loved ones.
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Name Bridgehaven to receive a bequest in the event other heirs cannot receive their legacies.
Charitable bequests made by will or trust are not limited and can be deducted from federal gift and estate taxes, so these taxes normally do not apply. State estate taxes may also exempt charitable gifts. When preparing your will, inform your attorney of your charitable plans and seek advice on federal/state tax considerations and structuring your gift properly.
If including a gift in your estate plans, our legal name is Bridgehaven Mental Health Services and our tax ID is 61-0548949
Our address is Bridgehaven Mental Health Services, Attn: Estate Planning, 950 S. First St, Louisville, KY 40203.
Other Ways to Give Through Your Estate
If you own life insurance or have substantial retirement plan balances exceeding your needs, consider using these assets to benefit Bridgehaven now or later. Contact your providers about making gifts from these resources today. A beneficiary change may allow for gifting insurance proceeds or remaining retirement funds. Like will/trust gifts, these can occur if loved ones predecease you or per your specifications.
Your financial providers can share more details on request.
Gifts from Bank and Investment Accounts
Many wish to leave bank, investment, or other accounts directly to family, friends, Bridgehaven, or charities after their lifetime. This is often done via "payable on death" (P.O.D.) provisions for bank accounts/CDs, or "transfer on death" (T.O.D.) provisions for certain investments. You retain full access during life, with the recipient receiving only remaining funds at the end of life. Some states allow real estate transfers this way too. Consult your bank, financial advisor or attorney to document your wishes.