About the Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation

The Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation was incorporated in 1968, and was one of the first 100 hospital foundations in the country.  Since its inception, over $50 million has been allocated to PHS for programs, education and capital needs.  

Annual Giving Programs

The Foundation supports three Annual Giving Programs:

• The Cornerstone Annual Fund Campaign
• The Employee Annual Fund Campaign
• The Memorial Tree Program

Proceeds from these programs directly benefit patient care through purchased equipment and services, training and educating clinical staff, and supporting numerous programs and activities throughout the organization.

Planned Giving Programs

The Foundation's Planned Giving Programs provide opportunities for individual giving through:

• Wills and estates
• Stocks, bonds and other similar assets
• Annuity and life insurance programs
• The Acequia Madre Society and the Heritage Society recognize donors who have made significant gifts to the Foundation.

Special Project Giving

We solicit major gifts for the purpose of funding one-time special projects or equipment needs of Presbyterian Healthcare Services. These gifts usually come in the form of cash or other liquid assets and are given specifically for a targeted project.

Special Events

The Foundation participates in a variety of special events, including:

• Daffodil Days, a region-wide spring sale of flowers to benefit Presbyterian's Homecare and Hospice Patient Care Fund
• Laughter is the Best Medicine, an annual gala featuring a nationally-recognized comedian to benefit Critical Needs programs at Presbyterian  
• Memorial Tree Program, a holiday ornament purchasing program to benefit Presbyterian's Hospice services

Annual Recognition Gatherings

The Foundation sponsors the annual Physician Recognition Dinner which awards the Hugh A. Cooper Award to a retiring/retired Presbyterian physician in recognition of superior healthcare delivery and service to the community.  The evening also presents the Chief of Medical Staff Award/Clinical Quality Award for leadership in and outstanding contributions to clinical quality improvement at Presbyterian.  

In 2007, these awards went to:

• Hugh A. Cooper Award
  • Dr. Paul T. Cochran
  • Dr. Andrew E. Horvath
  • Dr. Randolph V. Seligman 
• Chief of Medical Staff Award
  • Dr. Stanley N. Stark  

Volunteer Services Program

More than 600 volunteers provide their services at 11 Presbyterian facilities.  The Presbyterian Volunteer Services Program annually provides tens of thousands of invaluable hours of service to Presbyterian Healthcare Services, and, in its 55 year history, the Presbyterian Volunteer Services has contributed nearly $7,000,000 in cash to support Presbyterian.