The Samaritan Medical Center Foundation appreciates outright and annual gifts of all sizes, which provide our healthcare system with needed support throughout the year. You can make a gift of cash, check, or credit card today by clicking here.

• Businesses of any size can demonstrate their support of healthcare in the North Country through a corporate giving program to benefit Samaritan programs, equipment and services. Employers may also consider implementing a matching gift program to maximize the generosity of its employees and retirees. Employees, please check with your human resources office to see if your company offers matching gifts to non-profit agencies like the Samaritan Medical Center Foundation.
• Appreciated securities, such as stocks, bonds or mutual funds, can also be turned into charitable contributions. These provide the same benefits as cash for the hospital and offer the donor the additional benefit of paying no capital gains tax.
• Qualified real estate, such as undeveloped land, farms or personal residences, may be given outright to support the Samaritan Medical Center Foundation, or setup as a planned gift.

All donors who pledge gifts of $15,000 or more are recognized through membership in the Samaritan Society. Please click here to download our Samaritan Society Pledge Form.

A major gift to the Samaritan Medical Center Foundation has the potential to improve healthcare for thousands of local families, and for generations to come. And, as Samaritan continues to renovate and expand its facilities, donors have the opportunity to perpetuate the name of an individual, a family, a business or an organization.

To learn more about major gifts and naming opportunities, please contact Beth Fipps at 315-785-5785 or email donations@shsny.com.

A planned gift is a deferred donation, arranged well ahead of time, usually through wills, life insurance, charitable trusts, or gifts of property or stock.

Endowment Funds
Truly a gift that keeps on giving, endowment fund gifts are invested, and only the interest earned is used to support programs – the principal remains intact.

Stevens Society
Individuals who have included the Samaritan Medical Center Foundation in their estate plans or have created a planned gift are recognized by membership in the Stevens Society. Today’s technological advances are saving lives and ensuring the health of our community, things we could not offer without the help of friends who support our vision for a healthier community. If you have supported the Samaritan Medical Center Foundation with an annual gift or a gift in memory of a loved one, we deeply appreciate your support and invite you to consider a planned gift to help ensure the future of this vital community resource. A planned gift to the Samaritan Medical Center Foundation allows you to arrange your philanthropic giving to meet your personal values while minimizing the after-tax cost.

Foundation for the Future Newsletter
Read about how easy it can be to fulfill your financial goals and help support Samaritan Medical Center at the same time in “Foundation for the Future.” Please see past issues here and let us know if you would like
to be included on our mailing list by emailing Beth Fipps at  donations@shsny.com

• Fall 2024 Issue [PDF]
• Spring 2024 Issue [PDF]
• Fall 2023 Issue [PDF]1
• Spring 2023 Issue [PDF]
• Spring 2022 Issue [PDF]
• Summer 2021 Issue [PDF]

Estate Planning Strategies Workshops
The Samaritan Medical Center Foundation is pleased to offer FREE virtual workshops on Estate Planning Strategies. Please see past workshops below and stay tuned to our events calendar for upcoming dates.

• April 2021 Workshop
  • Click here to watch a recording of the full workshop.
  • Click here to view presentation by John Nuber, CFA, Senior Financial Associate at RBC Wealth Management.
  • Click here to view presentation by Tim Doolittle, Attorney at Wladis Law Firm.

You can honor or remember a special relative, friend, neighbor or co-worker through a donation in their name.

Heart to Heart
The Samaritan Medical Center Foundation’s Grateful Patient, Family & Friends Program: make a gift in honor of a Samaritan caregiver, perhaps someone who went the extra mile to care for you or a loved one. Make a Gift

Memorial/Tribute Gifts
Honor or remember a special relative, friend, neighbor or co-worker. Gifts are given to provide a meaningful and lasting memorial or to celebrate a special occasion or accomplishment. Notification is sent to the honoree or, in the case of a memorial gift, to the family.

Events
The Samaritan Medical Center Foundation hosts several fundraising events on an annual basis, and sponsorship opportunities are always available. Please click here to see a list of upcoming events and get in touch with us at 315-785-5745 for more information.

Special Programs
Periodically, the Samaritan Medical Center Foundation awards grants to patients facing undue hardship in their care or recovery. Gifts to the special programs listed below can have a direct impact on the lives of individual patients.One example is the Circle of Hope Grant — this program allows donors to lend a hand to patients undergoing cancer treatment. Funds raised are awarded to cancer patients throughout Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.

The Bethany Wright Remembrance Fund was established in memory of Bethany Wright, a nurse at Samaritan Medical Center for over thirty years, this fund provides continuing education scholarships to Samaritan Medical Center nurses.

The Susan K. Peters Nursing Scholarship was established to assist with the education costs for a registered nurse (RN) who is continuing his/her education, specifically to pursue a Nurse Practitioner (NP) degree.