Ways to Give

Becoming a recurring donor is one of the most impactful ways you can support our mission to provide life-changing mental healthcare. With a monthly gift, you’re not only making charitable giving more manageable and convenient for yourself—you’re also becoming part of a dedicated community that sustains and strengthens our work year-round. Recurring gifts offer stability and predictability, allowing us to plan ahead, grow vital programs, and respond quickly to emerging needs. At the same time, you’ll experience the fulfillment that comes from seeing your continued support make a tangible and significant difference over time. You can choose an amount that fits your budget, and it’s easy to manage or adjust your giving at any time. Become a recurring donor.

Making a gift by cash, check, or credit card is a simple and immediate way to support our mission. These contributions help fund our programs and services where they are needed most. You can donate online using a secure credit card form, or mail your check to the address listed below. You may receive a federal income tax charitable deduction when you itemize your taxes - please consult a tax professional for details

Address for mailed check or cash gifts:
Sheppard Pratt
849 Fairmount Avenue
Office of Philanthropy, Suite 500
Towson, MD 21286

When sending a check, please add your designation/purpose of your gift in the memo line. 

Note: For calendar year gift acknowledgement, checks must be postmarked by December 31.

Make a gift online or call the Office of Philanthropy at 410-938-GIVE (4483).

Giving through a donor-advised fund (DAF) is a simple, tax-efficient way to support our mission. You can recommend a grant at any time, with the flexibility to support the programs that matter most to you. DAFs allow you to take an immediate tax deduction, grow your charitable assets tax-free, and make thoughtful giving decisions over time. 

How to recommend a gift through a Donor-Advised Fund:

1. Request a grant distribution through your DAF sponsor. 
2. Include the Sheppard Pratt Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN): 52-1357109. 
3. Indicate whether your gift is designated to a specific program or area of greatest need.

To gift stock, please tell your brokerage firm to provide the following information with gift transfer:

• Your name
• Name of the security to be transferred and number of shares to be transferred
• Name and contact information for the brokerage firm
• Purpose of gift

Note: Per IRS guidelines, stocks or bonds are valued on the average of the high and low selling prices on the date of transfer, multiplied by the number of shares donated.

Key information to include:

• Depository Eligible Security (DTC) number
• Company name: Alex Brown | Raymond James
• Account number: 403WX762
• Account name: Sheppard Pratt Health System Inc.

If you are 70½ or older, making a gift directly from your IRA—known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)—is a smart and tax-efficient way to support our mission. An IRA charitable rollover allows you to donate up to $100,000 per year directly to a qualified nonprofit like ours, without counting the distribution as taxable income. This gift can also satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD), helping reduce your overall tax burden. It’s a powerful way to make a lasting difference in mental health care while maximizing the impact of your retirement assets.

To make an IRA Charitable Rollover: Contact your IRA administrator and request a distribution be made to Sheppard Pratt directly from your IRA. Please ask your administrator to include your name with the distribution and determine any deadlines that may have an impact on your gift.

Your check should be made payable to Sheppard Pratt and mailed to:

Sheppard Pratt
849 Fairmount Avenue
Office of Philanthropy, Suite 500
Towson, MD 21286

Please also note the following:

• The Sheppard Pratt Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1357109.
• Whether your gift is designated to a specific program or area of greatest need.

An honor or memorial gift is a meaningful way to celebrate the life of a loved one, mark a special occasion, or recognize someone who has made a lasting impact. When you make a donation in someone’s name, we will send a personalized acknowledgment to the honoree or their family, letting them know of your thoughtful contribution (amounts are not disclosed). Your gift not only honors those important to you but also supports our mission and the communities we serve. When making your gift, simply indicate the individual you are recognizing and any special instructions.

An endowed gift is one of the most powerful ways to ensure lasting impact. By establishing or contributing to an endowment at Sheppard Pratt, you are creating a permanent source of funding that supports our mission year after year. Endowments provide stability, sustain vital programs, and allow us to plan for the future with confidence—ensuring that generations to come will have access to exceptional mental healthcare. Your legacy can help transform lives today and for decades to follow. To discuss an endowed gift, please contact the Office of Philanthropy at give@sheppardpratt.org or 410-938-GIVE (4483).

Unlike cash donations, planned gifts, also referred to as “deferred gifts,” are typically made from assets in your estate, rather than disposable income. There are several ways to make a planned gift, including making a bequest through your will or trust, which offers a way to support Sheppard Pratt without impacting your discretionary spending. Life income gifts allow you to make a gift and receive income back for life or a term of years for you or a member of your family. Beneficiary designations of your retirement account or insurance policy are easy to implement and can be completed through a change of beneficiary form. Other creative gift plans provide opportunities to transfer ownership of real estate, personal property, or another asset to allocate a planned gift to Sheppard Pratt. Learn more.

Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double or even triple your donation to our organization at no additional cost to you. Taking this extra step maximizes the impact of your generosity and helps us further our mission. To find out if your employer offers a matching gift program, check our searchable database on our online giving form or contact the Office of Philanthropy at give@sheppardpratt.org or 410-938-GIVE (4483).

Our Corporate Giving Program offers businesses the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while showcasing your company’s commitment to mental health. Our program provides opportunities to enhance your brand visibility, engage employees, and make a meaningful impact. We collaborate with corporate partners to design customized partnerships that align with your company’s philanthropic goals. Learn more about our corporate giving sponsorship opportunities.