Wamego Hospital Foundation
Carol Schleif, Director
529 Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2514
Committed to Maintaining Quality Healthcare
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
The Wamego Hospital Foundation is a non-profit organization and all donations are tax-exempt per 501(c)(3) of the federal tax laws.
The Wamego Hospital Foundation is governed by a board of directors made up of community members from the area served by Wamego City Hospital i.e. Wamego, Westmoreland, Alma, Belvue, St. George.
Foundation board meetings are held on the third Thursday during the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November from 11:30 - 1:30 at the Foundation office, 529 LINCOLN.
MISSION
"The Mission of the Wamego Hospital Foundation is to support Wamego City Hospital in achieving excellence in medical services. As a non-profit organization, the Foundation provides the ability to solicit and accept gifts from individuals and organizations to ensure quality healthcare to those we serve."
PURPOSE
The Wamego Hospital Foundation's purpose is
to raise
funds to support quality health care in Wamego and surrounding communities
to provide
a mechanism for accepting tax-deductible gifts and donations
to assure
that restricted gifts are used as designated within the hospital's guidelines
TAX DEDUCTIBLE WAYS TO SUPPORT HEALTHCARE
Pledge
A pledge over a period of years impacts and supports healthcare in a significant way.
Cash
Donation
All cashdonations throughout the year can be used as a tax write-off.
Memorials
A Wamego Hospital Foundation Memorial is a gift to healthcare that keeps on giving. A memorial donation - in lieu of flowers - is an everlasting gift.
Estate
Planning
Will, Charitable Annuity, Charitable Trust
Life
Insurance
The premium payment on a life insurance policy can be used as a tax deduction when the Wamego Hospital Foundation is named the recipient of the policy.
For information on how to give a tax-deductible gift to the Wamego Hospital Foundation, contact the Foundation Office (785-456-2514) at 529 LINCOLN, Wamego, KS 66547.
Fundraisers
Diamonds & Denim
The Foundation's annual fundraiser Diamonds & Denim is underwritten by medical professionals and businesses in Wamego, Westmoreland, Manhattan, and Topeka. Proceeds come from ticket sales, a silent and live auction, and donations. Community members provide entertainment by participating in the Talent Showcase and the evening concludes with the drawing for a diamond bracelet donated by a local jeweler.
Remember Me Angel Tree
During the months of November and December a Christmas tree is decorated with angels adopted by community members. Angels are adopted through a donation and placed on the tree either in memory of or in honor of someone.
Golf Tournament
The Foundation co-hosts the Wamego Hospital Auxiliary's Benefit Golf Tournament. Tournament proceeds go to meet the Auxiliary's $50,000.00 patient room pledge obligation and to purchase hospital equipment.
Proceeds from all fundraisers held by the Wamego Hospital Foundation go to benefit quality healthcare and Wamego City Hospital. Community participation in fundraisers is vital. Contact the Wamego Hospital Foundation - 785-456-2514.
No gift from the
is too small.
