Your generosity will be acknowledged and a special letter will be sent to your honoree. You can direct your gift to be used for a specific program or need.

Endowment Funds

The Harbor Hospice Endowment Fund was established in 1987 for the purpose of providing an endowment account for donors to contribute to and a source of funds for projects in which resources are not available from normal operating revenue.

The Harbor Hospice Residence Endowment Fund (Residence Fund) was established in 2003 for the purpose of providing income each year to assist with patient care, grief support and operating expenses at the Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence.

Edith J. Anderson Fund (Anderson Fund) was established in 2004 by her estate for the purpose of providing endowment income for Harbor Hospice.  The annual distributions are currently designated by the Board of Directors to assist with patient care and operating expenses at the Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence.

Gifts of Stock

These gifts are tax deductible. Please contact our Development Director for information on processing gifts of stock.

Harbor Hospice Foundation
1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400
Muskegon, MI 49441

Our Federal Tax I.D. # is 47-2115941

Toll Free: 1-800-497-9559
Business Fax: 231-726-2581

Become part of the Legacy Circle with a gift in your Will or Trust

Your will or trust is the legal record of your wishes for the distribution of your assets. The term bequest refers to the instructions regarding that distribution.

Bequests are the simplest and oldest of all planned gifts. Over our history, bequests have helped Harbor Hospice add services and establish endowment funds.

Just a few sentences in your will or trust is all that is needed. Suggested language to share with your attorney is:

” I, (name), of (city, state, ZIP), give/bequeath to Harbor Hospice Foundation (written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property) for its unrestricted use and purpose.”

This type of planned giving is simple, flexible, versatile, and it may be a tax-wise step as well. Above all, it is valuable and meaningful to the mission of the Harbor Hospice Foundation to support the programs and services of Harbor Hospice and end of life care.

Please notify the Harbor Hospice Foundation at 231.728.3442 or 1.800.497.9559 if you have made a planned gift, or if you would like any additional information. Ammy Seymour, Director of Development is happy to work with donors, financial planners and attorneys to create these and other options to sustain the work of Harbor Hospice.

View our Legacy Circle member form here

Corporate Partner

Your business or organization that financially supports compassionate end-of-life care provided by Harbor Hospice.  View our corporate partners here

Compassionate Givers

Your gift, as a member of Compassionate Givers, is joined with gifts from other members to support the important work of Harbor Hospice. Together, your contributions make a significant impact and help the organization continue to offer the highest quality hospice and palliative care to thousands of adults and children in Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa, Mason and Newaygo Counties.

100% of members’ contributions are awarded to Harbor Hospice programs.  Become a member today

Grief Support for a patient

Provide individual grief support counseling for a patient grieving the loss of their loved one. ($75)

Locked Medication Box

Secure medication box for patients in their homes. ($15 each, 30 needed)

Clear Cup with Two Lids

The Independence Two Handle Clear Mug has a wide four inch base which makes it easy to set down without tipping over or spilling.  Caregivers will find this adapted drinking mug allows them to easily monitor liquid intake. ($150, for 8 cups)

Wrist Story Bracelets

We Honor Our Veterans’ bracelets proudly given to our veterans and their families thanking them for their support. ($156, for 120 bracelets)

Laptop Battery Power Source

Keeping our patient care staff connected even when the power is out.  Battery reserve power source for laptops. ($139 each, for 2 needed)

Two Months’ Worth of Greeting Cards for Grievers

Connecting through mailings with caregivers after their loved one has passed is an important way Harbor Hospice helps with the grieving process. ($250)

High Capacity Digital Flat Scale

To help our staff weigh our patients at home or in facilities. ($110 each, for 2 needed)

Audio Monitors

To lend to families so they can monitor their loved ones while not being in the same room – for safety and for peace of mind. ($30 each, for 10 needed)

Room & Board at Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence

There is a room and board cost to stay at our inpatient hospice residence.  This is not covered by Medicare.  We do not turn anyone away due to inability to pay and some families need help with this cost. Help donate to support a patient’s stay. ($230 per day)

A Weekend at Camp Courage

Send a child to camp that has experienced the loss of a loved one or friend.  A weekend of learning about grief while enjoying traditional camp activities.  Camp is offered to ages 6-19 and hosted at Pioneer Trails in Northern Muskegon County. ($700 per child)

Freedom Desk

Multi-purpose desk allowing stationary staff an option to sit or stand, to reduce lower back strain. ($200 each, for 5 needed)