Overview
People whose lives have been touched in some way by the Penn Transplant Institute may want the opportunity to give back, to help other transplant patients and their loved ones.
A gift to the Penn Transplant Institute supports ongoing patient care and education, as well as innovations and new endeavors, such as new transplant technology, immunosuppressant research and the Clyde F. Barker Transplant House, a residence facility for patients and families awaiting transplantation at the Penn Transplant Institute.
Many Types of Giving
There are many options for giving, including:
- Bequests
- Retirement gift plans
- Gifts of stock, bonds and mutual funds
- Gifts that may provide income to donors or to someone they name
Ways to Direct a Gift
Gifts can be directed for the following uses, among others:
- Clyde F. Barker Transplant House
- Patient and Family Services
- Liver Transplant Fund
- Kidney Transplant Fund
- Heart Transplant Fund
- 2nd Wind Fund (Lung)
- Faculty and Staff Enrichment/Continuing Education
- General Support for the Transplant Institute
For More Information or To Make a Gift
To request more information, schedule a meeting with a planned giving expert, or make a gift, please complete the Patient Gift Program Form, and send with payment (if applicable) to:
Kaitlin Lord
Assistant Director of Development
University of Pennsylvania Health System Clinical Programs
PENN Medicine Office of Development and Alumni Relations
3535 Market Street, Suite 750
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Matching Gifts
Many companies sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if a company has a matching gift program, please call 215-898-5069 or email devgifts@ben.dev.upenn.edu.
Matching gift forms from employers should be completed and sent to:
Matching Gifts Program
3451 Walnut Street
409A Franklin Building
Philadelphia, PA 19104