BUILDING TOMORROW’S CAREGIVERS: THE HEALTHCARE EDUCATION ENDOWMENT
The Wamego Hospital Foundation has set an ambitious goal for the next year: to create a $200,000 endowment. This endowment will not only foster our community’s next generation of healthcare leaders but also have a lasting impact on the future of healthcare in our community.
To keep compassionate care in our community, the Wamego Health Center depends upon quality healthcare workers to utilize the state-of-the-art facility and equipment provided by the community, such as 3D mammography, MRI, and enhanced operating rooms. Furthermore, we value a culture of continuous learning to ensure that the associates who work at our hospital will always serve our patients safely and effectively, no matter the challenges we face.
| Status | Keeping Compassionate Care Local Initiatives |
| ✔️ | 3D Mammography |
| ✔️ | MRI Installation |
| ✔️ | Operating Room Enhancements |
To ensure a quality workforce, the foundation provides scholarships to associates dedicated to enhancing their skills and knowledge each year through additional education. This support benefits not only the associates but also the patients they serve.
The Wamego Hospital Foundation will seek a $200,000 endowment over the next year to support future education scholarships. Our goal for Wamego Match Day is $25,000.
To accomplish this, the foundation will:
- Set aside $100,000 of existing funds to match dollar-for-dollar contributions from the community through specific appeals, Wamego Match Day, Diamonds and Denim, and other donations until December 31, 2025.
- Uniquely administer and invest the funds to honor the commitment and donors’ intentions.
- Use income and interest at a level set by the board to ensure the contributions provide a sustainable annual amount of grants into the future.
Together, we can make a significant difference. This endowment, which will be a testament to our community’s commitment to the future of healthcare, is only possible because of your generous support and active participation.
WAMEGO MATCH DAY IS OCTOBER 3
The Wamego Hospital Foundation’s goal for Wamego Match Day is to raise $25,000. Wamego Match Day is a crucial opportunity for our community to come together and substantially impact the future of healthcare. The Wamego Community Foundation will match gifts up to a maximum of $5,000 in matching funds per donor, per organization will be matched on a prorated basis. Donations are eligible for a prorated match based on the total amount raised and the available matching pool. For example, if an organization raises 7.5% of the total donations, they will receive 7.5% of the matching funds.
GIVING
To provide your financial support for the Wamego Health Center, click here. A check can be mailed to the Wamego Hospital Foundation 711 Genn Drive, Wamego, KS 66547 or dropped off at the Wamego Health Center.
How to Participate:
- In-Person: Thursday, October 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Iron Clad, 427 Lincoln Ave, Wamego. Meet nonprofit representatives and participate in hourly raffle drawings. Starting at 4:00 p.m., join us for Match Day Happy Hour with drinks and appetizers.
- Online: Donate anytime from 12:01 a.m. on October 3 to 11:59 p.m. on October 5 at WamegoMatchDay.com.
- By Mail: Send donations to Wamego Community Foundation, 427 Lincoln Ave, Wamego, KS 66547. Donations must be postmarked by October 5, 2024, and received by October 8, 2024, with a completed donation form to qualify for matching funds.
2025 DIAMONDS AND DENIM
Join family, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and community members on Friday, April 25, 2024 for the 2025 Diamonds and Denim fundraising event at The Columbian Theatre. More information to come.
Planned Giving
Help us go beyond the ordinary to deliver the exceptional healthcare experience in Wamego that every patient and family deserves.
Planned giving allows you to make a lasting impact on the Wamego community, create healthy opportunities for future generations, and leave a charitable legacy that fosters what you value.
Planned giving provides a future charitable gift to the Wamego Hospital Foundation’s enduring mission to support the Wamego Health Center in achieving excellence in medical services by funding upgrades to facilities and equipment and programs that promote wellness and access to superb, local healthcare.
A planned gift may offer many advantages:
- Reduce or avoid your capital gains tax
- Provide you or a loved one income for life
- Allow you to make a much larger gift than you thought possible
- Reduce your estate taxes
- Create an income tax deduction for you
Wamego Hospital Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports healthcare and initiatives at Wamego Health Center.
Examples of planned gifts:
- BEQUEST BY WILL
- IRA OR QUALIFIED PLAN
- CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST
- CHARITABLE LEAD TRUST
- LIFE INSURANCE POLICY
All gifts may be designated for a specific purpose, department or project. Unrestricted donations will be applied to the areas of greatest need at the time of the donation.
The suggestions above illustrate just a few of the many ways to accomplish charitable planned giving under current tax law. To ensure your planned giving choices are right for you, please consult an attorney, certified public accountant or other tax professional when you begin planning.
For more information on how you can make an estate or planned gift to Wamego Hospital Foundation, please contact Chris Spooner, Foundation Director, at 785-587-5462 or christopher.spooner@ascension.org.
Disclaimer: The content included in this correspondence is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Please consult your professional advisor for legal and tax advice specific to your situation.
About Wamego Hospital Foundation
The Wamego Hospital Foundation is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization. Donations are tax-deductible.
Our mission is to support the Wamego Health Center in achieving excellence in medical services by funding upgrades to facilities and equipment and programs that promote wellness and access to superb, local healthcare.
Other ways to make a contribution include:
- Pledges
- Annual Giving
- Planned Gifts
- Gifts of Securities, Life Insurance, Annuities
- Gifts of Real Property
- Matching Gifts
- Memorial Gifts
- Tribute Gifts
Your past support has funded these vital projects:
- Hospital renovation and expansion
- 3D Mammography equipment
- Establishing Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Expanded and enhanced medical services
- Lifesaving medical equipment
- Health education programs
- Patient prescription assistance programs
Leadership
Wamego Hospital Foundation Board
Chair – Amy Flinn
Vice Chair – Dr. John McQuillen
Treasurer – Rich Shermoen
Members: Jeff Kohlmeier, Sarah McVay, Sarah Pacheco, Jake Pugh, and John Watt
Hospital Administrator: Brian Howells
Foundation Director: Chris Spooner