Ways to Give
Donations to the St. Mary's Foundation are vital to the continued success and growth of our hospitals, enabling them to provide exceptional care to the community. These generous contributions help fund critical needs such as advanced medical equipment, state-of-the-art technology, and essential healthcare services that directly improve patient outcomes. By donating, individuals and organizations ensure that our hospitals remain equipped with the tools necessary to provide the highest standard of medical care, making a significant impact on both current and future generations of patients.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, your gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Your donations may be given to a specific initiative, or service line, or to fulfill the hospital's greatest needs.
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Donate Online
Make a gift to support the Foundation’s efforts anytime through our secure, online donation portal. Your compassion ensures better health and wellness for our region and will have a direct impact on families, friends, and neighbors in the Athens, Lavonia, and Greensboro communities.
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Donate By Check
Please make your check payable to the appropriate hospital foundation (St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, or Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation) and indicate any special wishes or designations on the memo line.
Checks may be mailed to the main office at:
St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation
1230 Baxter St.
Athens, GA 30606 -
Other Options
Our team would be happy to discuss other options with you, your family, of your financial advisor. Please involve your family and financial advisors as they can help evaluate the best way for you to support the hospital foundation.
Our EIN Numbers are:
St. Mary’s Foundation EIN: 58-2544232
Good Samaritan Foundation EIN: 81-1660088
Sacred Heart Hospital EIN: 47-3752176Contact the Foundation at 706-389-3926 or foundation@stmarysathens.org for questions.
Other Ways To Make an Impact
Georgia Heart Rural Tax Credit
Georgia taxpayers can receive a state income tax credit for 100% of the amount they contribute to qualified rural hospitals, including St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital and St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital. This unique giving method empowers community members with the opportunity to pay their state income taxes – an expenditure that we are all required to make – and improve the financial condition and patient offerings in our rural hospitals. More information about the Georgia Heart program can be found on the Georgia HEART website or by contacting Bria Brown (Good Samaritan Hospital) at bria.brown@stmarysgoodsam.org or Lauren Papka (Sacred Heart Hospital) at lpapka@stmaryssacredheart.org.
Gifts of Stocks & Bonds
Gifts of stocks or bonds offer an easy way to make significant contributions, without having to pay capital gains tax.
Benefits of Giving Stocks or Bonds
- Avoid paying capital gains tax.
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction.
- Possibility of increased income.
How to Give Stocks or Bonds Electronic Transfer – Giving is easy thanks to electronic transfer. We can help you make a transfer from your brokerage account, straight to our hospital Foundation. More information and transfer instructions can be found by clicking on the hospital you wish to support.
Other Options
Our team would be happy to discuss other options with you, your family, or your financial advisor. Please involve your family and financial advisors as they can help evaluate the best way for you to support the hospital foundation.
Our EIN Numbers are:
- St. Mary’s Foundation EIN: 58-2544232
- Good Samaritan Foundation EIN: 81-1660088
- Sacred Heart Hospital EIN: 47-3752176
For questions, please contact Anneliese Woodall, Manager of Donor Relations, at (770) 617-0377 or anneliese.woodall@stmarysathens.org.
The Foundation’s Funding Priorities
Invest in the future of innovative health care and learn about our Big Four Funding Initiatives and the future of philanthropy in our hospitals.
Having clear funding priorities for the St. Mary's Foundation and its hospitals is essential to ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to meet the most pressing needs of the community. These priorities help guide the foundation’s efforts, ensuring that donations and grants are directed toward areas that will have the greatest impact on patient care, medical research, and healthcare infrastructure. By establishing funding priorities, the foundation can address critical needs such as upgrading medical equipment, expanding services, and supporting innovative treatments that improve health outcomes for all patients.
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