Foundation

The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation was incorporated on July 26, 1982, for the purpose of fundraising for the hospital and local health care needs. Nearly 20 volunteers meet regularly to plan and promote fundraising events as well as identify and help meet medical needs in the area communities served by Veterans Memorial Hospital.

Ways to Give

Will or Trust Bequest

Including the Foundation in your will or a bequest is a way of providing a gift to the Foundation after a person’s death.

Gift Through Retirement Plans

Annual gifts from IRAs (no tax paid if gifted to charitable organizations). Money goes directly from your retirement account to the charity.

Gifts of Life Insurance

Purchase a new policy or donate a policy that you currently own and designate the Foundation as the beneficiary of the policy.

Charitable Remainder Trust

A charitable remainder trust pays income to family members. After payments are made, the remainder is distributed to qualified charities like the VMH Health Care Foundation.

Matching Gifts

Many employers have matching gift programs through which a gift to the foundation can be multiplied.

Donor Advised Fund

A charitable investment account that allows donors to contribute money and other assets to support charities. Donors receive an immediate tax deduction for their contributions, and the funds grow tax-free. Donors can then recommend how the funds are distributed to charities.

Other Ways to Give

• Gifts of stocks/bonds
• Percentage of person’s estate
• Gifts of real estate

Events

Golf Tournament
The Foundation sponsors an annual Three-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament each June, the Monday following Father’s Day. Teams of three play 18 holes of golf at the Waukon Golf and Country Club with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus prizes provided for everyone!

Christmas Fantasy
Each November, two weeks before Thanksgiving, a special four-day Christmas Fantasy is planned by the Foundation. This event hosts over 50 beautifully and creatively decorated Christmas trees, as well as over 100 silent auction items which make great Christmas gifts! The fantasy includes a “Tingle ‘N Mingle” happy hour event on Friday night; a wine, cheese, and dessert event on Saturday night; Brunch with Santa on Sunday morning; and a noon luncheon on Monday, as well as general admission showings of the spectacular event throughout the weekend!

Anyone in the area is welcome to participate by decorating or attending this event, or both. Please call Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411 for more information and details.

Concert
Each May, Bandmates, Brothers, and Friends come to Waukon for musical entertainment that benefits the Health Care Foundation. Special guests often join the group either before or after to provide music for all ages. Food and beverages are typically provided.

Special Areas to Support

Your gift makes a real difference. When you support the foundation, you're helping provide exceptional care, cutting-edge equipment, and vital programs for patients and families in our community. Consider making a donation to one of the following areas.

• Foundation
• VMH Medical Clinic – Waukon
• VMH Medical Clinic – Postville
• Veterans Memorial Hospital