Appeal – Year-end – Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation

As we approach the close of another remarkable year, we first express our immense gratitude for the community’s support and commitment to our mission—helping Sarasota Memorial bring world-class healthcare to all.

With the support of our donors, SMH has been able to move forward with several projects to meet the ongoing needs of our growing community. The Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute’s Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion will open in early 2026 and will provide local cancer patients improved access to a comprehensive range of outpatient oncology services, SMH-Venice expansion nearly doubled the number of inpatient beds and increased capacity at its Emergency Care Center and the Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute a hub for clinical research and training programs is on track to open in the spring.

Beyond the beautiful facades of these new buildings, philanthropy plays an ever-important role in supporting patient care and clinical staff support and education programs. Programs like First 1,000 Days, Thrive wholistic cancer support program and the Nurse Well-Being & Coaching Program would not be possible without your support.

THANK YOU!

FAQ

Yes, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Inc. is a U.S. 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. When you give online, an acknowledgment will be emailed to you. That acknowledgment is your receipt for tax purposes. For gifts sent to our office, we will send a tax receipt to you through the mail. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility in the U.S. or your country of residence.

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s non-profit tax ID is 51-0188568.

To speak with one of our helpful staff members, please call 941.917.1286.

Our normal business hours are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

To give over the phone, please call 941.917.1286.

To give through the mail, send a check to:
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation
1515 S. Osprey Ave., Suite B4
Sarasota, FL 34239

An unrestricted gift to the SMH Fund is a contribution that can be used where it’s needed most. The SMH Fund enables Sarasota Memorial to immediately meet new opportunities and challenges in today’s dynamic healthcare environment. Your gift impacts the future of medicine today.

You can direct your gift to a specific purpose or program at Sarasota Memorial. Current priority initiatives are listed on the online giving form. Choose the area you would like to support from the “I want to support” drop-down menu. If you are mailing in your gift, please include your designation in an accompanying letter.

For gifts made online, check the box that says, “I would like the gift to remain anonymous.” Please include a note indicating your wish to remain anonymous for gifts sent to our office.

To honor or remember a loved one, friend, or family member, or thank an outstanding caregiver, you can make a tribute gift online. Check the box “I would like to dedicate this gift,” select the type of dedication, and enter the honoree’s name. If you would like us to notify someone about the gift, check the “I would like someone to receive communication about this gift” and provide the person’s name, email, and mailing address.

If mailing a check, please list the name of the person being remembered, honored, or thanked and provide the name and address of the person to be notified of the gift.

We will send a notification of your gift. We do not disclose the amount of your donation. If you donate anonymously, the notification will state that an anonymous donor made a gift.

Visit our event sponsorship page for an overview of our signature event sponsorship opportunities.

Yes, when completing the online form, click the “Give securely” button and select an option from the “Make a Recurring Monthly Gift” pop-up window. The monthly gift you designate will be automatically billed to your credit card each month unless you modify or cancel it.

You can cancel or modify your billing information by contacting us at 941.917.1286 or HealthcareFoundation@smh.com

You may be able to double or triple your individual gift. Many companies match charitable gifts made by their employees and retirees. Search for your company here or consult your company’s human resources department to learn how your workplace matches charitable contributions to hospitals.

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF): Visit our DAF page to make a gift via your donor-advised fund.

Planned Gifts: For information about gifts made through your will or estate plan, click here.

Stock and Securities: To gift stock or securities, please contact us at 941.917.1286 or HealthcareFoundation@smh.com.

Wire Transfer: To make a wire transfer, please contact us at 941.917.1286 or HealthcareFoundation@smh.com.

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