Frequently Asked Questions
The Memorial Foundation is the supporting foundation for MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital. It is a publicly supported organization, doing business as an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
The Foundation raises funds through strategic planning and goal setting. To fulfill our mission, we seek charitable donations from the community and from other foundations. We then direct those funds to health care services and education to benefit our whole community.
Yes! All gifts are used as the donor directs and in support of creating a healthy community in support of our local families, friends and neighbors.
The Memorial Foundation raises funds to support multiple programs throughout MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital. As steward of the funds raised, the Memorial Foundation's Board of Trustees (a volunteer board of community members) approves program allocations in September of each year, for funding in the next fiscal year (Jan 1 - Dec 31).
They carefully review each application for funding are carefully reviewed and work with hospital administrators are involved to explore all options for funding sources before determining our ability or appropriateness to fund requests.
89% of total donations are used to support local health care programs and services. Click here and see for yourself!
An independent auditor analyzes our books each year. Our corporate tax form 990 is filed each year with the IRS. You are welcome to review it here.
No. We pay sales tax on all products and services we purchase.
The Memorial Foundation provides funding for programs and services provided by MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital. We are not able to provide funding/assistance on an individual basis.
Please contact the Business Services office at 509-575-8255 if your medical service was provided by a Memorial Family of Services partner for financial assistance.
Check out our Get Involved page and review our Raising Funds section.
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