About us

We bolster the transformative work of St. Joseph Health through philanthropy. By raising funds in support of our mission and vision, our foundation serves as a beacon of health and healing in the Brazos Valley. Our legacy of care guides us as, together with our committed donors, we go beyond the walls of our hospitals to create healthy communities.

Our Vision
A healthy region that has been transformed with the help of philanthropic partners who share our desire to provide culturally competent, equitable, and efficient care.

Our Mission
St. Joseph Health Foundation raises philanthropic funds that fuel our efforts to spread the healing ministry of the Church. Together with our donors we make it possible for St. Joseph Health to leverage existing resources to develop transformative health care strategies across the state.

Our Values
We will achieve our vision by operating with transparency, integrity, skill and a strong ethical foundation. We will treat every donor and each other with compassion, kindness, and respect.

Your support demonstrates the healing presence of God in our world. We are profoundly inspired and humbled by the selfless, giving spirit of service our donors possess, enabling us to more fully carry out our ministry of healing. 

- T. Douglas Lawson, CEO

Give with confidence

St. Joseph Health is a not-for-profit, health system focused on providing high-quality, state-of-the-art health care. Support through charitable giving helps provide for new facilities and equipment, new programs and services, training and education, and mission-based initiatives. St. Joseph Health Foundation is part of St. Luke's Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax deductible as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. Tax ID #45-3811485.

Board & Governance

St. Joseph Health Foundation supports St. Joseph Health by raising funds that are used to further the health system’s mission, vision and values. Board member are active advocates and ambassadors for the foundation and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the foundation to advance its mission.

Board of Directors

Governance

The foundation is governed by board members who act as fiduciaries by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies that steer the organization toward a sustainable future.

Staff

The foundation’s professional staff is available to work with you to assure that you are able to focus on what is truly important – making a difference with your charitable gift.

Financials

Each year our donors help us realize the power of generosity and gratitude in our community. The results have been inspiring.