Meeker Memorial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) established in 2005, is the philanthropic arm of Meeker Memorial Hospital & Clinics with the sole purpose of connecting donors, community members, and philanthropic resources to advance health, wellness and healthcare in our community.
The Meeker Memorial Foundation Board of Directors consists of at least seven and no more than nine directors including one member of the MMHC Board of Directors, plus the CEO of the hospital and President of the Foundation.
An Annual Meeting is held in January with election of officers and regular meetings occur monthly.
The Foundation has raised more than $2 million in philanthropic resources in support of MMHC. Foundation funds have been used in the following ways:
- More than $1.2 million raised as part of the “Invest in the Future” Capital Campaign for the hospital expansion project completed in 2010.
- More than $18,000 raised to help with upgrades in MMH’s Specialty and Oncology Clinics – all focused on enhancing patient experience and access to care.
- More than $23,500 raised to help upgrade equipment for MMH’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program.
- Raised more than $115,000 to help bring 3D mammography to Meeker Memorial Hospital.
- The Employee Scholarship Fund has funded more than $5,400 in scholarships.
- Nearly $37,000 raised in 2023 for five (5) Chemotherapy Patient Chairs.
- Raised $40,000 in 2024 & $30,000 in 2025 for an ER Safe Room and Triage Area renovation.
- Raised $20,000 in 2025 for several pieces of Rehab Equipment
- Establishing, and growing, an Endowment Fund that will serve as a permanent resource and help ensure local access to state-of-the-art health care for generations to come.
Gifts to Meeker Memorial Foundation are tax-deductible and have an impact on the lives of patients at Meeker Memorial Hospital & Clinics.
Foundation Board of Directors
Ros Kormanik,
Board Chair
Reagan Quinn,
Board Treasurer
Michelle Bekkala,
Board Director
Leland Fredman,
Board Director
Rachel Schermann Kielty, Board Director
Randy Quitney,
Board Director
Gretchen VonRueden, D.D.S., Board Director
Janae Olson,
Foundation & Marketing Director
Mary Ellen Wells,
MMHC CEO
You can send your gift via mail at any time. You may designate your online gift to the fund of your choice or make a general gift to Meeker Memorial Foundation.
Mail your gift to:
Meeker Memorial Foundation
612 S Sibley Ave
Litchfield, MN 55355
You can give to the Foundation by transferring stocks, assets or investments, or by donating personal property and/or real estate. Closely held stocks (in a private business) can also be converted to a gift with possible tax benefits. Please contact us for more information at [email protected] or call (320) 693-4512
Your gift can be given to honor and remember special people and significant occasions in life. Gifts may be made in honor of a loved one, nurse or physician. Gifts also may be made in memory of a loved one’s birthday, anniversary or other special occasion. It is a wonderful way to honor or remember someone while supporting a good cause.
Honor and Memorial Gifts may be directed to any fund, and an acknowledgment of the gift will be sent to the family of the person being remembered or to the person being honored.
Own a business? If so, you can make a gift on behalf of your company. Some companies also develop matching gift funds to give employees an added incentive to participate in charitable giving. Please contact us to make a corporate gift at (320) 693-4500 ext. 4514 or email us at [email protected] of the person being remembered or to the person being honored.
Including Meeker Memorial Foundation in your will is a good option for people who are not able to give immediately or for people who want to continue to help make a difference for future generations. Donors who make planned gifts will be recognized as members of the Meeker Memorial Foundation’s Legacy Circle.
You can name Meeker Memorial Foundation as a beneficiary of your will, trust, retirement account plan or life insurance policy. Our Federal Tax ID number is 16-1738379.
Sample bequest language for an unrestricted gift:
I give [the sum, percentage, or description of property] to Meeker Memorial Foundation, Litchfield, Minnesota, to be used for its general tax-exempt purposes, but without other restriction as to use.
Sample bequest language for a restricted gift:
I give [the sum, percentage, or description of property] to Meeker Memorial Foundation, Litchfield, Minnesota, to be [used to support ______] or [to be added to the Meeker Memorial Foundation Endowment Fund].
A popular, tax-smart option for giving is through a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). To take advantage of this special opportunity, contact your IRA administrator today.
Here are some important notes and highlights of the law:
- The distribution must be made from a traditional or Roth IRA. Other retirement accounts, such as those under 401(k), 403(b), or 401(a) plans, are not eligible.
- You must be at least 70-1/2 years of age when the distribution is made.
- You can give up to $111,000 per year without including the distribution in your gross income. Married couples may be able to give up to $222,000. Amounts given count toward your annual required minimum distribution.
- Distributions cannot be made to private foundations or donor-advised funds under this provision. Recipients must be qualified public charities like Meeker Memorial Foundation.
- The distribution must be made directly from the IRA administrator to Meeker Memorial Foundation or other qualified public charity (rather than to you).
- Gifts under this provision must be made outright and cannot be used for any quid pro quo benefits or to establish a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust.
- Because circumstances may vary from person to person, donors should discuss plans with a professional tax advisor.
- For additional information, please contact the Foundation (320) 693-4514 or by email at [email protected].