Donate Today
The AATS Foundation offers a variety of options for donors who want to support the future leaders of cardiothoracic surgery.
Donate TodayLifetime Giving Circles
| Circle | Donation Amount |
|---|---|
| Graham Circle | $1,000,000+ |
| Sugarbaker Circle | $500,000-$999,999 |
| Foundation Circle | $250,000-$499,999 |
| Presidents' Circle | $100,000-$249,999 |
| Benefactors' Circle | $75,000-$99,999 |
| Mentors' Circle | $50,000-$74,999 |
| Scholars' Circle | $25,000-$49,999 |
| Leadership Circle | $10,000-$24,999 |
| Founders' Circle | $5,000-$9,999 |
| Members' Circle | Up to $4,999 |
Individual Giving Options
Donate Honoraria/Travel Stipends
Transfer an honorarium or travel stipend to the Foundation in your name and the gift will be counted toward your lifetime giving total.
Donate Stock
Give a gift of appreciated securities, which can reduce your capital gains tax exposure.
Tribute/Memorial Gifts
Honor or remember a loved one or friend. We will acknowledge your gift to the honoree or his/her family.
Start a Program
- Create and fund an Honoring Our Mentors fellowship program in honor of a mentor of your choice
- Create and fund a named award to support a Surgical Investigator
AmazonSmile
You shop. Amazon gives. It’s the same Amazon you know, same products, same prices. Just start your shopping experience at AmazonSmile, choose AATS Foundation as your charity, and when you make a purchase on the site, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases.
Planned Giving
When planning your estate, consider a gift to the AATS Foundation. Please let us know when you have made a decision to include the Foundation in your estate plan. Options include:
Make a Provision/Bequests
Allocate a percent or a specific dollar value to the Foundation in your will. Donors are able to designate their bequests toward particular areas of the Foundation and can create a permanent endowment fund if the underlying assets are sufficient.
Charitable Remainder Trust
Name the Foundation as beneficiary of this individually managed trust, providing income for life. It can be funded with cash, appreciated securities or real estate. This option not only provides US tax benefits, but also reduces probate and estate costs.
Life Insurance
Make the Foundation the beneficiary of an existing or new policy. Insurance can also replace assets earmarked for a charitable gift.
Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
Gift your IRA, subject to US IRS regulations
For any questions regarding supporting the AATS Foundation, contact:
Jessica Hoefling
Senior Manager of Philanthropy
jhoefling@aats.org