Barbara Carson of Vermont started to support PIH in response to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti after reading Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder.
Barbara grew up with several family members in the medical field, including her father. Like many, Dr. Paul Farmer was a hero of hers and she admires how PIH continues to honor his vision. She is most drawn to PIH’s commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals and its focus on mental health. Supporting PIH is a natural way for Barbara to sustain her values: curing injustice through health care and the power of philanthropy.
Barbara recently discovered that by giving stock rather than cash, she could have a greater impact on PIH's lifesaving work while balancing her family and financial goals. She dramatically increased her annual gift to PIH and enjoyed tax savings on donated stock shares without reducing her disposable income.
Barbara made an intentional decision about stock in her portfolio of a company whose values did not align with hers. Rather than sell and re-invest the shares, she decided to donate the shares directly to PIH. PIH immediately liquidated the stock and transformed the proceeds into high-quality health care in impoverished communities. Barbara felt empowered: “I wanted it to benefit those who need it.”
She said giving stock was so easy that she looks forward to gifting again: “PIH was a shining star, very responsive, and made giving the gift a simple process.” She encourages her loved ones and the PIH community to explore tax-smart, non-cash gifts. You can explore options for tax-smart giving in 2024 and beyond today!