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Have you ever wished you could support the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Foundation and improve your financial security at the same time?

Well you can. At the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Foundation, we call it Creative Giving.

The Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Foundation was incorporated in 1994. The primary goal of the Foundation is to promote philanthropy in support of the mission of the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute. The Foundation seeks charitable contributions that help fund programs, services and facilities to bring hope and opportunity to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.

In fact, just one “creative gift” can return an immediate tax deduction to you, plus lifetime income for you and a loved one, plus long-term financial support to the Barber National Institute.

That's right… you benefit, your loved ones benefit, and the Barber National Institute benefits. If that isn't creativity, we'd like to know what is.

How is this possible? By taking advantage of incentives the IRS provides, we can craft a gift that delivers exactly the benefits to us, and to you, that you have been looking for.

Financial advisors call these creative techniques “planned gifts,” because with thoughtful planning, you can turn personal giving challenges into win-win solutions for you and for us.

So whether you want to make a gift that costs you nothing during your lifetime, or a gift that gives you guaranteed income for life, this website is where you’ll find out how to make it happen.

Where to Begin?

First, keep reminding yourself that you don’t have to be wealthy to make a significant gift to the Barber Foundation.

Second, begin browsing through Gifts Anyone Can Afford. You will be pleased at the opportunities that abound.

The Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Foundation adheres to the guidelines established within the Donor Bill of Rights.

Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Foundation
100 Barber Place
Erie, PA 16507
Phone: 814-878-4033 or 814-874-5640
Fax: 814-455-1132

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