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You can make an online unrestricted gift of any amount to support the ongoing mission of Berkshire Medical Center (BMC), Fairview Hospital, and North Adams Regional Hospital (NARH). You can also give online to the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association (BVNA) Client Needs Fund, or the Phelps Cancer Center Patient Assistance Fund. Thank you for being a part of our effort to expand high-quality, integrated care for our whole region, from North to South.
Berkshire Medical Center (EIN 04-2791396), Fairview Hospital (EIN 04-2133860), and North Adams Regional Hospital (EIN 93-2484732) are non-profit charitable organizations.
“I have been a blood donor for many years and I’ve supporting BMC through payroll withdrawal since I began working here 37 years ago. I guess you could say that giving back to my community is in my blood.” – Gilles Laframboise
Berkshire Medical Center is the only community teaching hospital in Berkshire County offering a full continuum of medical specialties, advanced technologies for lab and imaging, and state-of-the-art surgical facilities. BMC is also a Level III Trauma Center and maintains major clinical partnerships with Baystate Health, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Mass General Brigham.
“We’ve experienced first-hand the importance of having trusted medical professionals nearby. Everyone is so friendly and kind at Fairview—it really makes a difference.” – Rob and Nicola Brainin
Fairview Hospitals is licensed for up to 25 beds as a federally designated Critical Access Hospital in Great Barrington, MA. As part of a comprehensive regional network of care, Fairview Hospital operates a 24-hour emergency department and offers a range of inpatient and outpatient services to advance health and wellness for everyone in the Southern Berkshire community.
“We are delivering welcoming, inclusive, and personalized care to every patient that walks through our doors. We are proud to serve the people of Northern Berkshire.” – Laurie Lamarre, Vice President of North Adams Regional Hospital
North Adams Regional Hospital (NARH) opened its doors in North Adams, MA as part of BHS in March, 2024 and is the cornerstone of a healthier future for our entire Berkshire community. Like Fairview Hospital, NARH is licensed for up to 25 beds as a federally designated Critical Access Hospital, with a 24-hour emergency department and a range of inpatient and outpatient services to advance health and wellness for everyone in the Northern Berkshire community.
“Our family chose the BVNA to receive gifts in memory of my husband because the care he received was outstanding.”
The Berkshire Visiting Nurses Association (BVNA) is a department of BMC that provides comprehensive, compassionate, skilled care that allows patients to recover or live with illness in the comfort of their own homes, surrounded by family and friends. Your gift to the BVNA Client Needs Fund goes directly to support the individual needs of patients to help make their lives more comfortable.
“I give to the Phelps Cancer Center in my wife’s honor so that all patients have access to basic services to make their lives more comfortable.”
A department of BMC and a Dana-Farber Cancer Care Collaborative Member, the Phelps Cancer Center provides some of the most advanced and comprehensive cancer care in Western Massachusetts. Contributions to the Phelps Cancer Patient Needs Fund make it possible for all patients in our community to access excellent, personalized care and services throughout their cancer journey.
Other Gift Options
Berkshire Medical Center:
(413) 447-2065
Fairview Hospital:
(413) 854-9611
Berkshire Medical Center*
Advancement Office 725 North Street Pittsfield, MA 01201
or
Fairview Hospital:
Community Relations Office 29 Lewis Avenue Great Barrington, MA 01230
* If you are donating to the Phelps Cancer Center or the Berkshire VNA, please make your check out to Berkshire Medical Center and write the details of your gift in the memo.
Make a Planned Giving Donation
An estate plan gift through a will, trust, retirement plan, life insurance policy, or donor-advised fund is a simple way to make a difference at BMC or Fairview Hospital, while allowing you to also take care of your family and provide for loved ones. Below is an overview of the more common ways to make a planned gift. Please Contact Us to learn more. We also recommend you seek professional counsel in connection with your estate planning.
Retirement Account Beneficiary Designation
An easy way to make a charitable estate gift is to name Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, or Berkshire VNA as a beneficiary of your retirement account (a 401k, 403b, traditional IRA or other tax-deferred account, for example). Contact your account administrator or make the change online. It’s that simple!
IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution
IRA owners over age 70½ have the option to transfer up to $100,000 to Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, or Berkshire VNA tax-free each year. These transfers, known as qualified charitable distributions or QCDs, offer eligible donors a great way to easily give to Berkshire Health Systems before the end of the year. Moreover, for those who are age 72 or older, QCDs count toward the IRA owner’s required minimum distribution for the year. While you cannot claim a charitable deduction for IRA gifts, this distribution from your IRA counts toward your minimum required distribution for the account and does not trigger income tax for you. It is a tax-free transfer from the IRA account directly to BMC, Fairview, or Berkshire VNA. Please contact your IRA provider for exact instructions.
Unrestricted Bequest
Sample Bequest Language for an Unrestricted Bequest
“I hereby give, devise, bequeath to BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER, INC., or FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, a non-profit corporation as described in section 509(a) and 170(b)(1)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, _______ dollars ($_________) [or percent of/all of/the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate] to be applied to the general uses and purposes of said institution.” Contact Us for help with Unrestricted Bequests.
Restricted Bequest
If you would like to create a bequest with restrictions (allocated to a specific area of the hospital, such as the Phelps Cancer Center or the Berkshire VNA), please contact us to discuss the parameters of your gift and how it serves the mission of BHS.
Contact Us Today
For questions about gifts to Berkshire Medical Center, North Adams Regional Hospital, Phelps Cancer Center, Berkshire VNA:
Berkshire Health Systems Advancement Office
P: (413) 447-2065
BHS Advancement Office
725 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
For questions about gifts to Fairview Hospital:
Fairview Hospital Development & Community Relations Office
P: (413) 854-9611
Fairview Hospital Development & Community Relations Office
29 Lewis Avenue
Great Barrington, MA 01230