The Saint Thomas Foundation advances the caring ministry and medical excellence of Saint Thomas Hospital by raising and distributing funds for research, education and charity programs. The Foundation embraces the philosophy and mission of Ascension Health while promoting and supporting the local health ministries of Saint Thomas Hospital.

Ways to Help
The Saint Thomas Foundation raises funds to ensure that residents of Middle Tennessee have the most up-to-date healthcare services available and to help improve the lives of our patients and their families. Your gift to the Foundation is tax-deductible. Find out how you can make a difference through the Saint Thomas Foundation.

Find out how you can make a difference through the Saint Thomas Foundation.

• Friends of the Foundation
• Guardian Angel - Recognize your Caregiver
• Honor and Memorial Gifts
• Legacy Gifts and Planned Giving
• Employee Giving

Gifts to the Foundation help meet the most pressing needs in education, research, charity care or capital programs at Saint Thomas Hospital. Your gift can be unrestricted or designated to any of the more than sixty funds listed below [need to put in order].

Verne E. Allen, M.D. Neurosurgical Resident Training Fund. Endowment to annually provide support for technical workshop training for neurosurgical residents rotating through Saint Thomas Hospital to enhance their clinical expertise, judgment and technical ability

Jane Borrill Fund. Recognizes and promotes excellence in nursing.

Sister Juliana Beuerlein Employee Financial Assistance Fund. Assists Saint Thomas Health Services employees in times of crisis (additionally the fund will be used to provide opportunities for employees to further enhance their skills)

Wilburn Callis Fund. Supports nursing scholarships and the programs of the Saint Thomas Hospital Nursing Alumnae Association.

Camp Bluebird Fund. Supports Camp Bluebird, a camp retreat where adult cancer patients are provided with education, support and encouragement in living life after a cancer diagnosis

Cancer Fund. Provides aid and supportive services to cancer patients and their families (including programs such as H.O.P.E)

Felix A. and Edna L. Cantrell Fund .Support continuing education in nursing with a primary emphasis on degree-oriented study, particularly graduate study in nursing and specialized professional education in nursing

Cardiac Rehabilitation Fund.Supports programs and equipment in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department

Cath Lab Research and Education Fund. Supports education and research opportunities of the Saint Thomas Cath Lab.

Center for Breast Health Fund. Supports programs at the Saint Thomas Center for Breast Health.

Clinical Pastoral Education. Internship program for seminary graduates seeking to become chaplains in hospitals or other clinical settings

Clinical Research Trials Fund
Provides stewardship for clinical trials being held at Saint Thomas.

Community Health Outreach Fund. Provides funds for various needs of patients treated at the Saint Thomas Family Health Centers in west and south Nashville.

Daughters of Charity Fund. Supports charity and outreach needs selected by Daughters of Charity.

Diabetes Institute/CDMED Research Fund. Provides research and education funds for the Hospital's diabetes, metabolic and endocrine disorders programs.

Dispensary of Hope. Provides a collection and distribution system to assist the working poor and uninsured with pharmaceuticals

Dorothy Dubuisson Fund. Supports continuing education of hospital employees.

Educational Associates Fund. Corporate supporters of health education programs at Saint Thomas.

William H. Edwards Endowment for Education in Vascular Surgery Fund. Endowment to support education of future vascular surgeons.

EP Lab Education and ICD Support Group Funds. Provides educational opportunities of EP Lab staff and patients with ICD implants Ethics Review Board Education Fund
Provides educational opportunities for members of the Ethics Review Board and their staff

ER/Chest Pain Center Fund.Supports the ER/Chest Pain Center

Howard Foremen Fund. Supports continuing education for oncology nurses and staff

Grossman Cardiac Research Endowment Fund. Promotes and supports cardiac research efforts

Laurence A. Grossman Medical Learning Center Fund. Supports the programs of the Laurence A. Grossman Medical Learning Center. Gerald M. Halprin Fund
Support excellence in pulmonary care for patients and the advancement of pulmonary medical education

Elsa Hanigan Pulmonary Center Fund. Supports the work of the Elsa Hanigan Pulmonary Center.

Heart Institute Fund. Supports cardiac care and the research and clinical programs of the Saint Thomas Heart Institute.

Herrington Lectureship Fund. Endowment to support an annual lecture on medical issues.

Holiday Fund. Provides health care staff with funds for educational opportunities.

Dr. Samuel Hunter MS Research Fund. Supports research efforts related to multiple sclerosis.

Julius Jacobs Health Sciences Library Fund. Maintains excellence in the Library's collection & information services.

Jobs in Health Care Fund. Supports Jobs in Healthcare, a program providing education, training and employment opportunities to unemployed or underemployed individuals

John Settle Johnson, M.D. Endowment for Ethics in Medicine Fund
Provides a forum for consideration and discussion of important bioethical issues in medicine and society

Irene and Melvin Lewis Fund. Assists patients who are financially unable to provide for needed medical-related expenditures

Medical Imaging Fund. Supports research and pursuit of excellence in medical imaging

Medical Missions Fund. Supports employees of Saint Thomas Hospital participating in medical mission work either domestically or internationally

Paul R. Michael, M.D. Lectureship Fund. Endowment to support an annual lectureship in internal medicine and other educational programs for House Staff.

Maria Nathanson Center of Excellence Fund. Supports the work of the Maria Nathanson Center of Excellence

Sister Henrietta Neuhoff Fund. Hospitalization of the aged poor at STH and needs of the aged poor of the Assumption Parish

Cecilia Nolan Roy Dental Fund. Provides dental care for needy patients.

Nursing Alumnae Fund. Supports activities of the Saint Thomas Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae and can be used to support hospital programs as directed by the Nursing Alumnae Board

Nursing Innovation Fund. Supports nursing research.

Pharmacy Fund. Supports research and educational initiatives of the Saint Thomas Hospital pharmacy.

Renewing Hope Fund. Supports victims of disasters, both domestic and international

Dan Rudy Cancer Center Fund. Supports the work of the Dan Rudy Cancer Center at Saint Thomas Hospital (including sponsorship of educational activities for staff, patients & community; purchase of special equipment; promotion of cancer awareness; assistance to needy patients)

Marvin Runyon Pulmonary Rehabilitation Fund. For support of patients in the Breath Easy Program

Safety Net Consortium of Middle TN. Consortium of primary care providers for uninsured patients in Middle Tennessee

Seton Lodge Fund. Maintains reasonable overnight fees for family members at Seton Lodge including charity for those who can not afford accommodation

Beverly and Irvin Small Continuing Education Fund. Supports continuing education of hospital employees.

Spirituality Fund. Supports services provided by Saint Thomas Pastoral Care Department to meet spiritual care needs of patients and families.

John Allen Strupp, M.D. Memorial Fund. Supports continuing education for oncology nurses and staff through the annual awarding of a grant and recognition during Oncology Week.

Transplant Services Fund. Assists Transplant Services to meet special needs of transplant patients or caregivers.

Jeanette Travis Scholarship Fund. Provides educational opportunities for Saint Thomas nurses who are pursuing a master's degree with an emphasis on oncology and cardiac nursing and a preference for those studying at Vanderbilt School of Nursing.

Bruce Turner Education Fund. Supports continuing education for physicians and nurses in urology.

Unrestricted Fund. Meets the most urgent needs as they are identified by the Board of Directors and the Hospital's administration.

Vascular Institute Fund. Supports the educational, clinical research and patient care programs of the Vascular Institute.

Volunteer Fund. Supports the charity, education and outreach programs designated by the Saint Thomas Hospital Volunteers.

Wellness Center Fund. Supports the needs of the Wellness Center of Saint Thomas Hospital in an effort to improve physical health and reduce stress of employees and community members

Wilson Nursing Scholarship Fund. Provides scholarships for employees of the Hospital to attend the Aquinas College nursing program

Women's Health Services Fund. Supports prenatal classes for patients at the Saint Thomas Family Health centers.