Plan Your Legacy

At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we believe that humankindness means advancing care for the whole person. That care extends far beyond the walls of the hospital, including helping our donors, employees, and communities plan for the future.

You may be surprised to learn that 71% of Americans don't have a will or trust, leaving many families unprotected in the event of the unexpected. Probate alone can take 9 to 18 months and cost up to 10% of an estate's value.

That's why we're proud to offer a new, free resource through our partnership with FreeWill. This secure online tool allows you to create or update your will at no cost–giving you peace of mind and confidence in your plans for tomorrow.

Create my free will

Having a will ensures that your priorities are honored, your loved ones are cared for, and your future is planned with confidence. Whether you're creating a will for the first time or updating an existing one, this tool makes the process easy and accessible.

If you have any questions about this new partnership or estate planning in general, please contact our offices at 253-680-3696 and we'd be happy to connect with you.

Tax Information

The Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Foundation is recognized under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code as a non-profit corporation. All gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

One hundred percent of your contribution to the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Foundation goes directly to the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hospital site or program to which it is designated.

Plan Your Legacy 

Create lasting impact across our region by including Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Foundation in your will or trust. With our free, easy-to-use planned giving tools powered by FreeWill, you can ensure compassionate care, vital community programs, and humankindness continue for generations to come.

Make a Will

Make an impact while planning for your future. Through a will, many people choose to leave a part of their estate to one of our hospitals and make an impact on the causes they love, for years to come. 

Make your will for free.

Create a Revocable Living Trust

Minimize the cost and delays of the probate process and make sure your wishes are carried out, easy and 100% for free. 

Make your free revocable living trust.

Record a Gift

If you’ve already designated one of our hospitals as a beneficiary of an asset, let us know about it so we can thank you personally and make sure your wishes are followed. 

Let us know about a gift in your will.

Designate a Beneficiary

FreeWill helps you organize all your non-probate assets in one place, so you can plan your beneficiary designations easily. We also provide easy-to-follow instructions on how to update your institutions.

Plan your Beneficiaries

Donating non-cash assets like the ones listed below often comes with greater tax benefits, increasing the overall value of your contribution while making a sizable impact on our mission. Learn more about how these tax-smart gifts can have a greater impact at a lower cost to you.

Qualified Charitable Distributions

If you are 70.5 or older, giving from your IRA can help reduce your taxable income — and for those over 73 who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), an IRA gift is a simple way to fulfill that requirement. By using the link below to give from your IRA, you can auto complete your paperwork and we can track your gift to send you the proper tax receipts.

Give From Your IRA - Stocks

Donating stocks allow you to avoid capital gains tax and often take a charitable deduction for the full value of the asset. Use this tool to donate stock so we can track your gift, send you the correct receipt, and ensure you can get the tax savings you deserve. If you would prefer to make your donation through your broker, access our transfer information from the link just below to notify the Foundation of your gift.