SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION2024 OTHER AREAS OF IMPACT
THE POWER OFENDOWMENT
Total Endowment Funds: 1,456
Total held in Endowment Funds: $195.9 million
2024 Generated Earnings: $19.5 million
Endowment funds carry the names, hopes and charitable intentions of visionary donors who are passionate about improving the future of health care. We’re privileged to manage 1,456 endowment funds, which grow over time thanks to thoughtful investment strategies. Earnings from these permanent funds are distributed annually to sustain and support vital programs, advance medical innovation, pioneer lifesaving medical research and further define the future of health care across our region.
A GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING
Brent and Jodell Teiken
Thanks to an endowment from Brent and Jodell Teiken, a unique program at Moorhead High School is taking the game of football beyond X’s and O’s to help shape the hearts and minds of today’s student-athletes and tomorrow’s leaders.
“We’re honored to support this program. It’s an incredible idea with the potential to make such a profound impact.”
— Brent Teiken, Fargo philanthropist
GIVING FORGUARDIAN ANGELS
214 Guardian Angel Awards Presented
The story of Sanford Health is written by our doctors, nurses and staff members who touch the lives of patients and families every day through exceptional care and kindness. The Guardian Angel Program is a special way grateful patients and families can recognize exceptional caregivers who’ve made a difference. 100% of their gifts of gratitude go toward helping future patients and families in their communities.
GUARDIAN ANGEL HONOREE
Dr. Jared Daniel
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Sioux Falls
“He made my daughter feel special and heard. When she voiced concerns, he took the time to listen and address them. With every step, his team has been authentic and reliable, and the professionalism, thoroughness and skill have been so reassuring. What a blessing they have been.”
— Sioux Falls family
GIVING FOR THEEMPLOYEE CRISIS PROGRAM
Over $2.6 million in assistance provided
For Sanford employees facing extraordinary and unexpected financial hardships, the Employee Crisis Assistance Program is a lifeline to hope and healing. Thanks to the generosity of donors who are passionate about supporting our health care heroes and staff, we’ve provided more than $2.6 million in assistance to more than 2,703 employees since 2020.
EMPLOYEE CRISIS PROGRAM RECIPIENT
Molly Larsgaard
Following the devastating floods in northwestern Iowa during June 2024, Molly Larsgaard, a community liaison at the Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center, turned to the Employee Crisis Assistance Program to replace damaged furniture, flooring and to support her displaced family during the repairs.
“My family and I are so incredibly grateful for the help from the Employee Crisis Assistance program. I feel very blessed to work for an organization that recognizes when employees are in need and actually goes something to help.”
GIVINGBY EMPLOYEES
32% Employee Participation
Here, we’re all united by a common calling to care. We’re especially grateful to the thousands of colleagues who are helping to advance our mission as employee donors, giving more than $3.2 million last year.
EMPLOYEE GIVINGPARTICIPATION
- Participation: 13,100
- Impact: More than $3.2 million
Employees can support any cause close to their heart through payroll deduction or one-time gifts. Donations of PTO can also be made to support the Employee Crisis Program.
EMPLOYEE GIVING
Kaci Petersen
Kaci Petersen has been a steadfast presence at Sanford Health in Bemidji for 23 years. Nearly as long as she’s been an employee, Kaci has also been a loyal employee donor, believing in the power of collective generosity to make a lasting impact.
“My giving journey started small, but that’s OK. Even the smallest amount can have a big impact. When you have a community of people who feel strongly about making a difference, every gift adds up in big ways.”
—Kaci Petersen, Sanford Employee & Foundation Donor
IMPACTING CHANGE THROUGHA PLANNED GIFT
Over 200 Donors with Planned Gifts
We’re grateful for the continued growth and support from our Legacy Society, a community of donors who are making Sanford Health a part of their lasting legacy through an estate or planned gift.
LEAVING A LEGACY OF CARE
Lyle Schroeder
For more than three decades, Lyle Schroder gave of his time, talents and resources to help advance health care, drive innovation and fuel meaningful change. Lyle’s passion for giving back sparked the spirit of philanthropy in countless others including his grandson, Austin Parks, who serves as vice president for facilities at Sanford Health, to continue his legacy of care.
“My grandfather gave so much of himself to help others, and he worked hard to instill the importance of giving back in all of us. My wife and I are honored to continue his legacy of care through our own planned gift.”
—Austin Parks, Sanford Employee & Foundation Donor