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The GRH Foundation is the mechanism through which the hospital asks for public support.
A strong foundation is the key to a sturdy structure.
That’s true in a literal sense for a building or a home. But it’s also true in a figurative sense for hospitals. They depend on their foundation—the philanthropic arm of a hospital—for financial support.
And these days, that support is more important than ever.
Because many Americans requiring health care currently don’t have health insurance, hospitals can find themselves in a financial bind when people can’t pay their bills. And even when people are covered by insurance, reimbursement from insurance companies and government programs—such as Medicare—often fails to meet 100 percent of the cost of care.
All of this, coupled with rising operating expenses and a need to keep facilities and medical equipment up-to-date, means hospitals nowadays face many financial challenges.
And that’s where philanthropy comes into play—through the hospital’s charitable foundation.
A charitable foundation is the mechanism through which hospitals ask the public to help support things—such as the purchase of new equipment—that can benefit the community.
Funds secured by a foundation are raised in a variety of ways—from special events and capital campaigns to annual appeals and planned giving.
While cash—including check and credit card—donations are always an option, other assets that can be given include:
- Securities, such as stocks or bonds.
- Retirement plan assets, such as funds from an IRA or a 401(k).
- Real estate, including a home, other buildings or an undeveloped property.
- Life insurance policies that designate the foundation as the primary or secondary beneficiary.
All gifts, no matter what their size, can help a hospital and the people it serves.
The GRH Foundation’s year-end giving campaign is underway. To make a donation or if you have questions, call Will Simons, Foundation Manager, at 541-963-143.
Thank you, Grande Ronde Amateur supporters!
The 2013 Grande Ronde Amateur Golf Tournament and Auction raised approximately $23,000, and all of the proceeds are dedicated to the remodeling of the ultrasound imaging suites in the radiology department at Grande Ronde Hospital. The new ultrasound suites are larger, more private and provide enhanced training opportunities for student ultrasound technicians.
Thank you to all the sponsors, participants and supporters of this year’s Amateur for helping to improve our local health care.
900 Sunset Drive
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: 541-963-1431
Email: foundation@grh.org
Visit the GRH Foundation at www.grh.org/foundation.