Thank you for considering a gift to Froedtert West Bend Hospital Foundation. Your generous support, along with that of our other donors and partners in philanthropy, allows the Foundation to raise, manage and distribute funds in support of our mission and values in serving the community.
Gifts to the Foundation provide essential funding for patient-friendly facilities, state-of-the-art technology and healthcare programs for all residents in the greater Washington County community.
The generous support of our neighbors and friends helps to ensure that everyone has access to advanced, comprehensive health care close to home.
Gift Options
There are a number of ways to support Froedtert West Bend Hospital Foundation. Your contribution enables Froedtert West Bend Hospital to provide compassionate care, purchase new technology and equipment, and develop better methods of diagnosing and treating patients. All gifts, no matter the size, make a difference! Donations can be given to support the greatest needs at the hospital or can be designated to support a specific department or service line that is meaningful to you and your family. No matter how you give, your gift will enhance the experiences across the hospital.
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Online Giving
Online giving offers a fast and simple donation process. Click the DONATE button to make a secure online gift.
A donation to the hospital can be designated to any of the funds listed below. Donations directed to Greatest Need will be allocated to departments across the hospital.
- Greatest Need
- Cancer Care Center
- Patients Assistance Fund
- Nursing Research
- Healing Garden
- Student Scholarship Program
- Special Event Sponsorship
- Love Light
- Other
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Send a Donation
Gifts can be currency, checks, or money orders. Donations can be mailed to:
Froedtert West Bend Hospital Foundation
3200 Pleasant Valley Road
West Bend, WI 53095If you have questions about making a donation, please call all 262-836-7290.
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Memorial and Honor Gifts
Tribute gifts allow donors to remember or honor someone who has played an important part in our lives. One way to thank them for the impact on your life is through a tribute gift.
- Memorial Gift: These gifts are made in memory of a loved one, friend, colleague, neighbor or anyone else who has passed on. The donation is made in his or her name. The gift will be made in the individual’s name and the family of the person who has passed on will receive an acknowledgement.
- Honor Gift: These gifts help mark a special occasion: birthday, anniversary, communion, confirmation, wedding, diagnosis date or remission dates. The person honored will receive a gift acknowledgement.
- Memorial Gift: These gifts are made in memory of a loved one, friend, colleague, neighbor or anyone else who has passed on. The donation is made in his or her name. The gift will be made in the individual’s name and the family of the person who has passed on will receive an acknowledgement.
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Planned/Estate Giving
Incorporating charitable gifts into your financial and estate plans can have a tremendous benefit for both you and the charity, now and in the future. Planned gifts allow you to see your philanthropic dollars at work and can include bequests, charitable trusts, gift annuities, life insurance or retirement plans.
Here are a few ways to incorporate charitable gifts into your financial plans:
- Gifts by Will or Trust
A charitable gift from your estate is a favored method of giving that enables you to achieve your financial goals, maintain control of your assets, and benefit Froedtert West Bend Hospital. - Naming Us as a Beneficiary
While you may transfer many of your assets through your will or living trust, a document called a beneficiary designation controls distribution of your retirement plans, life insurance policies, commercial annuities and a variety of financial accounts. - The IRA Gift (QCD)
The IRA charitable rollover (also called the Qualified Charitable Distribution, or QCD) is a great way to make a tax-free gift to Froedtert West Bend Hospital Foundation. - Stocks and Bonds
Giving appreciated stock that you have owned for more than one year is one of the most tax-advantaged ways to make charitable gifts. With careful planning, you can reduce your capital gains tax while supporting Froedtert West Bend Hospital. - Retirement Assets
A gift of your retirement assets, such as an employee retirement plan, IRA, or tax-sheltered annuity, is an excellent way to make a gift. A gift of these assets can shield your heirs from taxes while funding Froedtert West Bend Hospital Foundation. - Donor-Advised Fund
A donor-advised fund can provide you with immediate tax benefits while making your charitable giving easier for years to come.
- Gifts by Will or Trust
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Event Sponsorships
Event sponsorships from corporate partners and individuals are vital to the success of our special events. Froedtert West Falls Hospital Foundation hosts an annual fundraiser which has a variety of sponsorship opportunities.
For information regarding sponsorship opportunities and entitlements, contact Chelsea Boelter at [email protected] or 262-836-7290.
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Donate an Auction Item
Have an item to donate for an upcoming event? We’d love to hear from you. Contact Chelsea Boelter at [email protected] or 262-836-7290.