Foundation & Auxiliary

MCH Auxiliary The MCH Auxiliary is more than a hundred members strong and their history of involvement and support of the hospital goes back to the 1950s, when the community was raising funds to build the hospital. The purpose of the MCH Auxiliary is to promote and to advance the welfare of Memorial Community Hospital. This is accomplished in a variety of ways. For more on the Auxiliary and ways to get involved, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities section.

MCH Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, was established in 2000 for the purpose of furthering the work of Memorial Community Hospital and Health System. Governed by a local board of directors, the MCH Foundation seeks and accepts charitable contributions from individuals, businesses and corporations, and other foundations to assist the hospital in providing excellent healthcare to the communities we serve.

As we fulfill our mission of caring for the community, the caring shown to us in return in the form of philanthropic support is appreciated. The MCH Foundation employs the utmost care in administration and distribution of funds.

It is organized exclusively for charitable purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information about the MCH Foundation, please contact us at (402) 426-1464or E-mail dlarrickl@mchhs.org.

Mission Statement
The mission of MCH Foundation is to secure and serve as a steward of charitable gifts and bequests that further the mission of Memorial Community Hospital.

Events
The MCH Foundation sponsors an Annual Golf Tournament
Tree of Life Campaign

Ways of Giving
Your contribution is eligible as an income tax charitable deduction to the extent allowed by law. Here are some ways you can help.

• Gifts of Cash: Cash gifts, the most common form of giving, are as easy as writing a check.
• Credit Card Gift: Another convenient way to make a gift to the MCH Foundation is by a credit card donation.
• Gifts of Appreciated Securities: Giving appreciated stocks and bonds is an excellent way to support the hospital's programs.
• Gifts of Real Estate: This is another way to contribute as an income tax charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the property and elimination of capital gains tax on your profit.

Other giving opportunities include:

• Charitable Gift Annuities
• Charitable Remainder Trusts
• Bequests
• Life estate
• Life Insurance Gifts

Honoring Gifts
Making a gift in honor of a family member, friend or colleague can be an ideal remembrance on almost any occasion. The gift symbolizes a tribute to the individual for which it is given. Simply let us know who you would like to honor, and we'll send that individual a card acknowledging your gift in his/her honor.

Gifts in Memory
The loss of a loved one or valued associate often leads to the desire for a living memorial. Gifts may be made in their remembrance. When gifts in memory of an individual are received, a card will be sent to the family of the deceased notifying them of the gift.

For further information on giving opportunities, you may contact the MCH Foundation at Memorial Community Hospital, P.O. Box 250, Blair, NE 68008, (402) 426-1464 or E-mail dlarrick@mchhs.org.

MCH Foundation Board of Directors

K.C. Bagby, MD, Chairman
Dave Ward, Vice Chairman
Jack Jensen, Treasurer
Fran Aman
Bobbie Cade
Frank Philipp
Tim Hoffman
Milt Heinrich
Susan Olson
Mick Jensen
Ruth Villafranca, MD
Annette Spooner, Auxiliary Rep
Kenneth Rhoades