The Franciscan Healthcare Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization registered in the State of Nebraska. Founded in 1962, the Franciscan Healthcare Foundation raises, manages and disperses funds to help with the purchase of up-to-date, state-of-the-art healthcare equipment, as well as providing tuition assistance and loan repayment for current employees, and awarding scholarships to area high school graduates. The Foundation is securing high-quality healthcare for generations to come!
See current Foundation Members Here.
Donation Funds
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Grateful Giving
Honor a caregiver who made a difference in your healthcare journey. A Grateful Patient Gift recognizes the compassion and dedication of our physicians, nurses, and staff while supporting exceptional care for future patients and families.
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Memorial Gifts
Memorial and tribute gifts offer a special way to honor, remember, or celebrate someone important in your life. By making a gift in their name, you create a lasting legacy that supports the mission and ministry of Franciscan Healthcare.
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Planned Giving
Planned Giving opportunities include bequests, beneficiary designations, gifts of appreciated securities, donor-advised fund grants, qualified charitable distributions, and other tax-smart strategies that align with your philanthropic goals.
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Annual Appeal
Help bring advanced imaging technology to our patients by supporting the purchase of a new C-arm. This state-of-the-art imaging system provides real-time, high-quality X-ray images during procedures, helping physicians improve accuracy, enhance patient safety, and deliver better outcomes. Your gift will invest in cutting-edge care, ensuring our community has access to the latest medical technology close to home.
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Nursing Fund
The Nursing Fund supports the education, professional development, and recognition of our nursing staff at Franciscan Healthcare. Contributions help provide training opportunities, scholarships, certifications, and resources that empower nurses to deliver exceptional, compassionate care to our patients and communities.
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Professional Services Fund
The Professional Services Fund supports essential healthcare services by providing resources for specialized equipment, staff education, program development, and patient care initiatives at Franciscan Healthcare. Gifts to this fund help ensure patients continue to receive high-quality, compassionate care close to home.
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Building, Facilities, & Equipment Fund
The Building, Facilities, & Equipment Fund supports improvements to our healthcare facilities and the purchase of essential medical equipment. Contributions help ensure a safe, modern environment for patients, residents, visitors, and staff while enhancing the quality of care provided throughout our communities.
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Greatest Need Fund
The Greatest Need Fund provides flexible support where it is needed most, helping to meet the greatest and most immediate needs of our healthcare ministry. Gifts to the Greatest Need Fund enhance patient care, support staff and programs, and strengthen services that benefit our patients, residents, and communities.
Donate Today
Or donate by mailing a check written to Franciscan Healthcare Foundation. All donations received totaling a one-time or lifetime donation amount of $1,000 or more will be posted on our Donor Board located in the main entrance of the hospital and clinic. All donations regardless of the amount are posted on our electronic board.
For more information contact:
Terry Nelson, Philanthropy Manager
402.380.8089
