Foundation Impact
When you donate to Gundersen Medical Foundation, you’re making a difference in the health of people in our community.
Practicing philanthropy at Gundersen
Gundersen Medical Foundation advances medical research, trains tomorrow's healthcare providers, expands access to care, equips the health system with state-of-the-art technology for patient care and more. Your support makes our work possible.
Giving to Gundersen Medical Foundation
Our efforts have a profound impact on Emplify Health by Gundersen, which is why many employees choose to give back. In 2025, more than 1,200 employees donated $637,752 to make a difference for their coworkers, patients and the community.
The power of philanthropy
In fiscal year 2025
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$7.2M
distributed to support Emplify Health by Gundersen
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32K+
gifts to support Emplify Health by Gundersen
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20K+
in funding for nursing education opportunities
Investments to improve care
In 2025 alone, the Foundation distributed more than $1 million to support cancer research, cancer support groups, 3D mammography units, snacks for infusion patients and more.
Your generous donations enabled us to boost critical mental health services to those who need them most. In 2025, more than $3.1 million was distributed for mental healthcare, including distributions to create an EmPATH Unit – a first-in-the-state mental health urgent care facility – as well as develop an Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program to meet a growing need for intermediate mental healthcare for teens.
It's because of our donors' continuing support that Hospice can provide compassionate patient care through therapeutic music and other personalized methods, such as pet and massage therapy, bereavement support, memory making supplies and more.
Our grant program supports ongoing staff education to remain at the cutting edge of patient care. In 2025, your donations allowed the Foundation to fund more than $256,500 for conferences and trainings.
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Programs & Events
Our charitable events bring communities together to support patients, advance research, train tomorrow's caregivers and fund Gundersen's world-class care.
Ways to Give
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News
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