named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
10 Days of Giving for WMH
Annual November fundraising event spanning ten days to generate support for Westfield Memorial Hospital
Annual Campaign
Yearly fundraising drive from January to December encouraging tax-deductible contributions to support hospital needs
Renovate our Emergency Department (RED) Campaign
Capital campaign to raise $750,000 for emergency department renovations, supported by major individual donations
Spencer Legacy Society
Honors individuals who leave deferred gifts or bequests to the foundation through wills or estate plans
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 3 activities
- Applying for external grants to support hospital needsSeeks and applies for grants from philanthropic foundations to secure additional funding for Westfield Memorial Hospital’s programs and services.
- Conducting annual fundraising campaignsRuns annual fundraising campaigns that reach over 11,000 households and organizations across 14 communities to support Westfield Memorial Hospital, including the annual ‘10 Days of Giving for WMH’ event.
- Funding hospital equipment and facility modernizationFunds the expansion, renovation, and modernization of Westfield Memorial Hospital's facilities and equipment, including a $750,000 campaign for emergency department upgrades and replacement of patient care area flooring to improve safety and infection control.
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Honor and Memorial Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Issuing tribute cards for memorial and honorarium donationsIssues personalized tribute cards to acknowledge donations made in memory of deceased individuals and in honor of living individuals, supporting donor engagement and recognition.
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Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
- Managing an endowment for long-term healthcare accessManages and grows an endowment fund through targeted campaigns, including a 2021 initiative with a $1 million goal, to ensure sustained financial support for quality healthcare services at Westfield Memorial Hospital.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Securing charitable donations and giftsSecures financial support from individuals, businesses, hospital staff, civic organizations, foundations, and special events, including a $100,000 gift from individual donors for emergency department renovation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$252K
Contributions & grants$205K81%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$46K18%
Other revenue$537
expenses
Total expenses$249K
Program expenses50%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising42%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$113K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.36M
Cash$139K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.36M
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -54.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA DIPALMA | DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT | 35 | $70K |
board members · 16
- CHRISTINE ADAMS — TREASURER
- COLLEEN MEEDER — SECRETARY
- DAN SMITH — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL HOCKING — DIRECTOR
- DAVID M MARTIN — DIRECTOR
- DIANNA S HOLT — DIRECTOR
- JON NORTHROP — VICE PRESIDENT
- JORDAN STEVES — DIRECTOR
- KATHRYN BRONSTEIN — PRESIDENT
- MARILYN HEMMER — DIRECTOR
- MOLLY ANDERSON — DIRECTOR
- RALPH WALTON MD — DIRECTOR
- ROSE VAN VOLKENBURG — DIRECTOR
- SHANE H LINDSTROM — DIRECTOR
- SHARA POST — DIRECTOR
- TODD CRANDALL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- ADD Lumber Partner — Provides in-kind donations of float supplies for annual parade participation.
- AHN Westfield Memorial Hospital Partner — Recipient of Foundation funding for facility improvements, including flooring replacement in patient care areas.
- Allegheny Health Network Government — Parent organization providing financial support to the foundation.
- Allegheny Health Network Government — Provides partial funding and operational affiliation for Westfield Memorial Hospital.
- Allegheny Health Network Partner — Collaborates with AHN (Allegheny Health Network) and AHN Westfield to support hospital operations and patient care.
- Allegheny Health Network Partner — Westfield Memorial Hospital joined Allegheny Health Network in 2013, expanding healthcare services to the community.
- Buffalo Bills Partner — Collaborated with the foundation for the Give 716 event at Highmark Stadium.
- Carnahan-Jackson Foundation Funder — Matched a $10,000 gift to the Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation.
- Grace & Abe's Partner — Partnered with the foundation through fundraising events and gift presentations.
- Lake Shore Savings Bank Funder — Provided a $10,000 gift to the Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation.
- Press Ganey Government — Awarded the Guardian of Excellence Award to Westfield Memorial Hospital.
- SVHS Funder — Provided a $100,000 matching challenge gift to the Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation.
- Wells Enterprises, Inc. / Blue Bunny Partner — Provided ice cream novelties distributed during Juneteenth celebrations for hospital associates.
- Westfield Memorial Hospital Partner — Collaborates to provide compassionate, local healthcare services.
- Westfield Memorial Hospital Partner — Collaborates with the foundation to provide compassionate care to the community.
- Westfield Memorial Hospital Partner — Primary beneficiary of foundation funding for equipment and facility improvements.
- Westfield Memorial Hospital Partner — Primary hospital partner; the Foundation raises funds to support its operations and healthcare delivery.
- Westfield Memorial Hospital Partner — Primary institution supported by the Foundation through financial contributions.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Engaged Philanthropy Model 55 orgsmethodology: community_philanthropyBy cultivating local donor engagement through diversified and participatory fundraising mechanisms, the foundation generates sustained financial support for hospital improvements, because community-rooted funding strengthens ownership and long-term commitment to healthcare infrastructure.shared approach: Philanthropy-Facilitated Healthcare →
- Institutional Partnership Funding Channel 55 orgsmethodology: institutional-fundraising-partnershipBy operating as a dedicated fundraising partner to Westfield Memorial Hospital, the foundation channels private donations and grants into hospital operations, because an aligned institutional structure enables efficient, mission-focused resourcing of community-based care.shared approach: Philanthropy-Facilitated Healthcare →
- Lifetime Giving & Legacy Engagement 55 orgsmethodology: lifetime_givingBy fostering long-term donor relationships and encouraging planned giving through recognition programs like The Spencer Legacy Society, the foundation secures sustained financial support, because structured legacy engagement increases donor retention and future funding stability.shared approach: Philanthropy-Facilitated Healthcare →