Here are some questions that are commonly asked by our donors, volunteers and people who are interested in us. Please click on each question to learn more about what we do and how you can play a part.

What is Sutter Medical Center Foundation’s mission?
What is the history of Sutter Medical Center Foundation?
What is Sutter Health?
How does the Foundation recognize my gifts?
How much of my gift goes directly to the program or equipment I designate?
May I make monthly, quarterly or annual gifts?
When can I expect my receipt?
How can I request more information about the Foundation?

What is Sutter Medical Center Foundation’s mission? back to top
At Sutter Medical Center Foundation, we develop philanthropic resources that support Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento in providing patients and their families the latest treatments in a supportive, healing environment. A volunteer Board of Trustees comprised of distinguished members from the community governs the Foundation.

We believe that through philanthropic support of Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, the quality of life for our patients, their families and their loved ones will be enhanced.

What is the history of Sutter Medical Center Foundation? back to top
Since the Foundation was chartered in 1982, donors have contributed nearly 80 million dollars to Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento. It is this extraordinary generosity from our donors that has allowed Sutter Medical Center to remain at the forefront of innovation -- and a vital community resource.

For generations, Sutter caregivers have touched the live of hundreds of thousands of people, embodying a spirit of excellence in technological advances, human kindness and caring. Here are just a few highlights of Our Heritage in Sacramento.

What is Sutter Health? back to top
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento is proud to be a part of Sutter Health, a family of not-for-profit hospitals and physician organizations in Northern California that share resources and expertise to advance health care quality. Together, they serve over three million people and care for more inpatients than any other network in Northern California.

Unlike investor-owned health care systems, Sutter Health is a not-for-profit organization. As such, any money left over after employees and bills have been paid is reinvested in health care.

How does the Foundation recognize my gifts? back to top
When you make a gift to us, your role is as valuable and important as the work of our doctors, nurses and staff. And, to say thank you, we give you special benefits:

• You will receive a thank-you note, a letter and/or phone call from us. This will be done
  within three working days of our receipt of your gift.
• You will be invited to our annual Donor Reception.
• You will receive periodic updates from us, including a copy of our annual Report to the Community, where you will be recognized as a donor (if your gift is $150 or more.)
• Your Annual Gift sustains our programs and services and makes you a member of one of our Cornerstone giving levels.
• You also may be recognized permanently for your Lifetime Gifts on the Donor Appreciation Displays in the lobbies of our Medical Center campuses.

If you do not wish your name to appear as a donor in any of our publications, please let us know by contacting us at 916-733-3863.

How much of my gift goes directly to the program or equipment I designate? back to top
100% of your gift goes directly to the program or equipment you designate. All contributions remain to serve our local community and are used, consistent with donor designated restrictions, for projects selected by our Board of Trustees, which will enhance the quality of life for our patients, their families and their loved ones and bring you the kind of care and compassion you have come to expect from Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento.

May I make monthly, quarterly or annual gifts? back to top
Whatever suits you best. You have the option to give on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis. We can work with you in arriving at the flexible giving schedule that is most convenient for you.

When can I expect my receipt? back to top
When you make your gift online, you will receive an immediate response to acknowledge that we have received your gift. We will send you your tax receipt within three working days. If you have any problems with your tax receipt, please contact Carolyn Hoseit at 916-733-3863 or email her.

How can I request more information about the Foundation? back to top
We’re here to help you. For more information about the Foundation, please contact us. We will make every effort to respond to you within 48 hours.

To contact a specific member of the Foundation staff, please refer to our staff roster.

Philanthropists are everyday people. Our donors include individuals, corporations and foundations from diverse backgrounds – like the legendary philanthropist Patricia Anderson, matriarch of the Anderson-Lucchetti Family. What they all have in common is the desire to help others. And that’s what philanthropy, the donation of money to good causes, is all about.

Every gift, no matter what size, is heart felt, and every gift helps. Your gifts help buy today’s latest technology; train staff in new patient care procedures; and bring you the kind of care and compassion you have come to expect from Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento.

We thank you for your support, which helps us to touch lives, nurture those in need and provide leadership to keep Sutter Medical Center strong for generations to come.

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