FOUNDATION MISSION
STATEMENT
The Foundation's mission
is to assist in the development, improvement, and expansion of
the facilities and programs of Bear Lake Memorial Hospital, and
its Skilled Nursing Facility. A secondary purpose is to establish
a series of community service initiatives 'healthy community'
funds, each designed to improve the health of Bear Lake Valley
Residents. |
P.O. Box 364
164 South 5th
Street
Montpelier, ID
83254
(208) 847-1630
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WHY A HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION?
In 1997, the Bear Lake
Valley Health Care Foundation began a capital campaign in support
of the Hospital's construction/renovation project. With the help
of the Montpelier Lions Club and a spectacularly successful "radio
daze", the Foundation received some $522,000 in pledges
towards the construction project.
The Foundation's ongoing
purpose is to supply funding to assure "state of the art"
technical expertise and equipment at Bear Lake Memorial Hospital.
Another principle purpose is to promote healthy aging and to
assure that Bear Lake's senior population "lives better
longer". |
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WHAT DOES
THE FOUNDATION DO?
In order to accomplish
the goals mentioned above, the foundation conducts a series of
fund raising campaigns. The Hospital Auxiliary works with the
Foundation in making quilts and other crafts for sale, sponsors
and conducts special events like the annual Snowball Dance, etc.
The auxiliary also operates a thrift store, with all of the proceeds
used to fund hospital projects.
The Foundation requests
an annual "wish list" from each of the department heads
at Bear Lake Memorial Hospital to determine areas where the Foundation
can help.
WHERE DOES THE
MONEY COME FROM?
The Foundation is an independent
non-profit organization which raises money through grant writing,
individual donations, special events, annual mass mailings, employee
payroll deductions, and a series of annual campaigns, such as
corporate partners, friends of the hospital, bequests, in-kind
contributions, etc. The Foundation sponsors other special projects
like the annual "Golf Fore Health" golf tournament. |
Every year, the foundation
holds a "We're Grateful" banquet so that the hospital
can say thanks to its significant contributors. |
The foundation board
meets monthly to plan events like the annual golf tournament,
Christmas Card promotion and Snow Ball Dance as well as many
other activities. |
The annual golf tournament
is very successful in raising funds for hospital projects. |
Names of Various
Working Committees Within the Foundation
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Executive |
Public Relations
& Marketing |
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Financial |
Employee Gifts |
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Leave A Legacy |
Special Projects |
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Community Relations |
Major Gifts |
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Annual Support |
Events |
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Corporate |
Living Memorial |
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Foundations |
"Healthier
Community" Funds |
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HOW CAN I HELP?
Although tax deductible
cash contributions are the most common way of giving to the Foundation,
you can also give through "gifting" insurance annuities,
stocks, bonds, appreciated securities, properties and trusts.
Please ask us about deferred giving plans, memorial gifts and
estate planning. In-kind gifts, gifts of time, labor, materials
and other ways are greatly appreciated.
Send all contributions
to:
Bear Lake Valley Health
Care Foundation, P.O. Box 364, Montpelier, ID 83254
HEALTHIER COMMUNITY GRANT
APPLICATIONS
The Bear Lake Valley Health Care Foundation annually accepts
applications for its “ Healthier Community” grant funds.
The Foundation awards up to ten grants ranging from a minimum
of $200 to a maximum of $2,500. Applications are usually accepted
through March 1 with grant funds available May 1.
Grants funded in 2006 include:
 Paris Elementary
PTO - $2,000 to upgrade playground
- Bear Lake Senior Center - $800 for Veteran's transportation
- Greater Bear Lake Valley Chamber of Commerce - $500 for the
2006 Car Show
- National Oregon/California Trail Center - $1,725 to market
the new eating facility and the Center
- Bear Lake High School - $500 for a scholarship
- TOPS 109 Montpelier - $125 toward the purchase of a new scale
 Cokeville Schools
- $1,000 matching funds toward a Frisbee Golf Course
- Georgetown Elementary - $300 for physical education equipment
- $50 to the El Korah Shrine for tickets for Bear Lake Valley
children to attend a Shrine Circus and the Montpelier Community
Foundation
- $1,000 for downtown beautification.
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These grant funds are made available as a result of the Foundation’s
accrual of interest on investments and are designed to promote
a healthier community.
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