Privacy Policy
Hough Ear Institute (HEI) is committed to protecting the privacy of our Web site visitors, donors and researchers. Personal information is not sold, rented or shared with any individual or organization. All information collected on behalf of HEI is done so in accordance with the HEI Privacy Policy.
Normal Web site usage
In general, you can browse the HEI site without revealing any personal information about yourself. The only information HEI collects is standard Web usage records, Internet service provider, operating system, browser type, pages visited, downloads, Web site referrers, date visited. This information helps HEI measure Web site activity, improve our Web site and better serve our visitors.
Collection of personally identifiable information
HEI recognizes the importance of protecting the private information of our Web site visitors, donors and researchers. Visitor and donor contact information is only collected to facilitate communications when such data is voluntarily shared. This information is to be used solely to further our mission. Visitors and donors may opt out of any of our direct marketing activities at any time.
Personal information is also collected for HEI to conduct its necessary operational activities
including:
• Donor cultivation
• Grant application reviews and funding decisions
• Reports on donations and grants
• Distribution of publications, including the Annual Report
• Compilation of donor profiles and trends to support development programs
• Program monitoring and evaluation
• Convention and meeting planning
• Responding to information requests
• Furtherance of public relations activities and cooperative alliances
• Disclosure of information as required by law or that is pertinent to judicial or governmental investigations
• Other purposes as approved by the HEI
Online donor privacy
If you make a donation or make a purchase via HEI’s online forms using a credit card, these details are transferred to a secure, online payment service hosted outside of HEI. Any payment information collected is protected by software during transmission, which encrypts all of your personal information so that it can be safeguarded over Internet channels. We reveal only a limited part of your credit card number when confirming a donation, order or other transaction.
We do not give out your credit card or other account information to third parties unless you
authorize us to do so or if it is necessary to fulfill our responsibilities, including, but not limited
to, acknowledging a donation by sending a recognition.
Password protection
HEI protects personal information by using password-protected areas and by restricting access
to such information. It is important that you protect your password. Paper files containing personal information are kept in areas with restricted access.
By providing your email address, you are consenting (opting-in) to receive information from HEI and its programs. You may opt out (unsubscribe) by emailing info@houghear.org or change your email notification setting or adjust preferences in your subscription profile.
If you wish to change any of your personal information or remove any information, please e-mail
us at info@houghear.org.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH OUR POLICIES AND PRACTICES, YOU SHOULD NOT USE OUR WEB SITE.
Policy changes
HEI may periodically change this Privacy Notice. When changes are made, we will post an announcement on our Web site home page. Or, visit this page any time to view changes.
If you have any concerns or questions about these policies, please contact info@houghear.og or call (405) 639-2877 with your concerns.
Available to donors ages 70 ½ and older. Donors can transfer up to $100,000 directly from an IRA to HIE as your charity of choice. The benefit is the donor does not account for funds as income and is able to make charitable contributions and without a penalty or capital gains.
A Donor Advised Fund acts like a personal savings account for charitable purposes. Typically held at a community foundation or large financial institution, you have an option of designating to HEI as your charity of choice.
A gift to HEI through a charitable gift annuity (CGA and CRT) provides lifetime payments to you (or a recipient of your choosing). The income you receive is partially tax-free, making this a great option for donors wishing to maintain a steady stream of income. You will receive fixed income for the rest of your life. Not only will you receive an immediate tax deduction, but you may also avoid certain capital gains taxes on a portion of your gift.
You may choose to name HEI as the beneficiary and irrevocable owner of an insurance policy or retirement plan. The donor must agree to pay any future premium payments owed on the policy.
Donating mineral interests to HEI. If the interest meets certain criteria, it can be given as an outright gift to HEI or be included as part of your estate plans. All donated mineral interests will be held in perpetuity.
Donors may give real estate/property as an outright gift to HEI or include it as part of a will or trust. A donation of real estate may avoid certain capital gains tax on its sale, and maybe eligible to receive a sizeable tax deduction. The value of your gift will be based on an appraisal and the property’s fair market value.
Donors may give stocks, bonds, and mutual funds to HEI. The stocks will be sold, and the tax-deductible donation will be based on the full market value at the time of the sell and potentially avoid capital gains.
Stock transfer information to HEI:
DTC #: 0141 with Code: 40
Account #: 5124-9228 at Charles Schwab
Name: Hough Ear Institute
EIN #: 73-1507929
Please notify the Development Department at HEI so we can properly acknowledge your gift of stocks/bonds and confirm the transfer of securities to HEI, as the financial institution often does not provide the donor’s information during such a transaction.
You can donate a car, truck, RV, or boat to HEI, whether it is running or not. It will be picked up directly from you and, processed and appraised by a HEI representative. You will receive the amount of donation based on the appraised blue-book value.