Donating to Hospice of the Plains

Hospice of the Plains is an independent, not-for-profit organization maintaining a 501(C)(3) status:

This allows the operation as a non-profit organization exempt from paying taxes.

Fundraising activities are critical to the Hospice program because in order to maintain the 501(C)(3) status, Hospice must raise 33% of the income from:

  • Donations
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  • Fundraising Activities
  • Grants
  • In-kind Donations
  • Memorials
  • United Way

Thank you for helping us in providing quality end-of-life care for the patients and families we serve.


You Make a Difference

Donations provide significant support for Hospice services and enable us to enhance the quality of life for each patient and to support the families during bereavement. Everyone will or has been affected by death or grief in his or her lifetime. Your gift, regardless of size, will make a difference in someone's life and in the quality of care available to those that Hospice of the Plains serves. All gifts will be acknowledged with a Thank you and tax deductible receipt.

Memorial Gifts:

Those who have passed away remain forever in our hearts. As a way to remember those so dear, we invite you to honor them with a Hospice of the Plains memorial donation. The honoree's family will also receive a letter notifying them of your donation in memory of their loved one.

Planned Giving:

Many Hospice friends who are unable to make donations during their lifetime may make major contributions through a thoughtful, well-planned bequest.

There are many ways to make a donation, which is 100% tax deductible. Cash, check, stock, securities, real estate, life insurance policy or personal property may all be given as a gift that could offer many advantages to the one donating. Visit with your accountant, financial planner or attorney to determine the planned giving opportunity which will benefit you the most.

Hospice Supporters:

  • Grant monies to supplement Hospice of the Plains budget have been received from:
    • Adolph Coors Foundation
    • Anschutz Family Foundation
    • Cancer League of Colorado, Inc.
    • Colorado Rural Health Center
    • Colorado Trust
    • Condon Family Foundation
    • COPIC Medical Foundation
    • El Pomar Awards for Excellence
    • El Pomar Foundation
    • El Pomar Youth in Community Service
    • Helen K. And Arthur E. Johnson Foundation
    • John G. Duncan Trust
    • Kenneth Kendal King Foundation
    • Kitzmiller-Bales Trust
    • MDU Resources Foundation
    • The Christian Foundation
    • Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
    • USDA - Rural Development
    • William Heginbotham Trust
    • William H. and Velma C. Gerber Charitable Trust
    • Yuma Community Foundation
  • Fundraisers, Memorials and Donations
    • Flamingus Hospicus Plasticus Fundraiser
    • Golf Tournaments
    • Old Bag Sale and Steak Fry
    • St. Patrick's Benefit Auction
    • Sterling Elk's Benefit Auction and BBQ
    • Summer community events and fairs
    • Tree of Lights Ceremonies
  • Memorials
    • Many families designate Hospice of the Plains as memorial recipient for their departed, particularly those who have been cared for by the Hospice team.
  • Donations
    • Individuals and groups in the area have designated Hospice of the Plains as the recipient of monies raised.
  • Volunteer Support
    • The use of volunteers is fundamental to the Hospice concept.
    • By regulation, volunteers must be used in administrative and direct patient care roles.
    • Hospice must document the cost savings achieved through the use of volunteers.
    • Volunteer hours must equal at least 5% of the total patient care hours incurred by all paid staff and contract employees.