Pocahontas Community Healthcare Foundation Board

The Pocahontas Community Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors was established on July 19, 2000 with a mission to"improve access and to maintain quality healthcare services for those we serve." Through gifts, donations, and volunteerism the Foundation plays a critical role in ensuring access to healthcare in the communities. The first Board members were Calista Hammes, Bev Holzmueller, Peter Hong, Jeff Johnson, Dr. Joseph Schoofs, Dr. James Slattery, Ronald Wessels and Bill Winkleblack

Present Officers of the Board of Directors:

Front Row (Left to Right)
Ron Wessels, Board Member; Bill Winkleblack, President; Rick Winegarden, Board Member

Back Row (Left to Right)
Janet Bellows, Board Member; Diane Pattee, Secretary Treasurer; Tonja Anderson, Board Member; Kerrie Woodley, Vice President

Not Shown
Dr. Chris Radig, Board Member

Donating to Pocahontas Community Healthcare Foundation

Use your IRA as Never Before.

President Bush signed into law a new tax incentive on August 17, 2006 for charitable gifts from donors 70-1/2 years or older. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 encourages financial support of charitable organizations across the United States.

Under the law, a lifetime gift using funds from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) can be made without undesirable tax effects. Previously you would have had to report any amount taken from your IRA as taxable income, then take a charitable deduction for the gift, but only up to 50% of your adjusted gross income. In effect, this caused some donors to pay more in income taxes than if they didn't make a gift at all.

Fortunately, now these IRA gifts can be accomplished simply and without tax complications, plus you can make the gift now while you are living and able to see the benefits of your generosity.

You May Contribute Funds This Way If:
1. You are age 71-1/2 or older.
2. You make the gift on or before Dec. 31, 2007
3. The gift is $100,000.00 or less each year.
4. You transfer the gift outright to one or more public charities, but not supporting the organizations or donor advised funds.
5. You transfer funds directly from an IRA or Rollover IRA.
6. You cannot receive benefits from us in exchange for the gift.

How To Make Your Donation
Pocahontas Community Healthcare Foundation is a non-profit organization eligible for donations. You may contact your IRA agent to transfer your desired amount. A gift given to the Pocahontas Community Healthcare Foundation is matched by Medicare reimbursements at a rate of 50%.

For More Information
Consult your tax professional to discuss your gift if you are considering this donation. For further information about any gift, please either contact James Roetman, Administrator or Pocahontas Hospital, or one of the Foundation board Members. Remember, your contribution is tax deductible to the extent of the law.

Send Contributions To
The Pocahontas Community Healthcare Foundation
606 NW 7th St
Pocahontas, IA 50574
712-335-3501