Foundation News
The Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Established in July 1988, the Foundation has raised more than $13 million to support projects and programs at Skagit Valley Hospital. Events will be held throughout the year to celebrate this milestone including the 10th annual Par Tee Golf Classic held June 28 and the 25th annual Festival of Trees held Thanksgiving Weekend.
About the Foundation
Established in 1988, the Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation is a private, non-profit corporation that acts as the official gift-receiving agency for Skagit Valley Hospital. The sole mission of the Foundation and its 25-member board of directors is to raise, manage and distribute funds to assure the continued availability of quality health care services and programs through Skagit Valley Hospital.
The Foundation accepts gifts to support all hospital programs including cancer care, mental health care, kidney dialysis, wound care, critical care, the Family Birth Center, the Children’s Therapy Program, the Fine Arts Program, Sunrise Inn (a hospitality house for patients and their families) and many other programs.
Charitable contributions help purchase medical equipment, support community education, provide staff training and help cancer patients needing financial assistance.
You can feel good about your gift knowing that:
- Funds are carefully managed and allocated by respected community leaders.
- The Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation is a fully qualified charity under IRS Section 501©3.
- Since 1988, the Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation has raised more than $13 million for projects and programs at Skagit Valley Hospital.
The Foundation has become a vital part of our health care community. More than $680,000 was raised in 2012 and $884,974 was granted to Skagit Valley Hospital in 2012. Please see our 2012 Annual Report.
Making a Donation
All gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible and can be made in memory or honor of a loved one. Donors may restrict use of the gift and direct a donation to a specific fund, as noted below.
You can donate online by clicking on the Network for Good link above, or you can download the donation form below and mail to us with cash, a check or credit card, or give us a call.
Download a Donation Form to mail in a donation.
How to contact us:
Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation
P.O. Box 1376
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Email: foundation@skagitvalleyhospital.org
See a map and directions to our location.
Linda Frizzell, Executive Director, 360-814-2140
Wendy Ragusa, Development Coordinator/Festival of Trees, 360-814-5747
Becky Wells, Development Associate/ParTee Golf Tournament, 360-814-8376
