Impact Report
October 1, 2023 – S eptember 30, 2024
We’re Here For Health
Formed in 1988, Glencoe Regional Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity and supporting organization* of Glencoe Regional Health (GRH). This tax status allows donor gifts to receive the highest possible charitable tax deduction.
As a supporting organization, the Foundation supports GRH through targeted distributions for programs, projects (including capital projects), and departments.
This partnership support allows GRH to focus on its mission: to improve every life by offering high quality, safe, and accessible healthcare. And, the Foundation’s engagement in our community, both inside and outside of GRH, allows people to give back in ways that are meaningful to them while advancing and sustaining local healthcare.
The Foundation was formed by a group of committed and visionary community leaders who saw the need and opportunity to provide resources to support the important work of Glencoe Regional Health, beyond its own budget. Our founding Board members were: Bob Johnson, Charlie Lemke, Mary Ott, Dorothy Smyth, Jerome Streich, and Marge Streich.
We are grateful for their vision to create this vehicle for generosity.
The initial focus of the Foundation was fulfilling needs and requests within GRH submitted by various departments. Our work and impact expanded in 2002 when the Board identified the opportunity to support the next generation of healthcare professionals through scholarships, as well as provide support to nonprofit organization partners working to advance health and wellness in our community.
To provide opportunities for community-based healthcare support and to promote Glencoe Regional Health.
* The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) defines a supporting organization as “a charity that carries out its exempt purposes by supporting other exempt organizations.” This classification is important because it can allow a charity to avoid classification as a private foundation, a status that is subject to more restrictive regulations.
Supporting our next generation of healthcare professionals with scholarship support for students like Jamie Vergin from Lester Prairie, who is pursuing her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Duluth
$58,750 65 students
Building partnerships across the community by supporting a variety of community health needs
$6,800
5 organizations
Enhancing patient and resident care at Glencoe Regional Health with support for capital projects and other needs
$74,675
pickleball courts
CJD Foundation
McLeod County Toward Zero Deaths
McLeod Education and Drug Awareness
Tim Orth Memorial Foundation
Birth Center Renovation
Volunteer Services Program
GlenFields for equipment
GlenFields to launch an Animal-Assisted Activity Program
Launched specific giving options to meet needs and donor interests.
Choose your impact!
Sanken Hatz Scholarship Program
A Named Scholarship at $2,500 or more
Greatest need
Endowment Fund, including River of Life at $1,000 or more
GRH Capital Projects
GRH Patient Care
GlenFields Living with Care
Prairie Trail
Launched a fully online scholarship application to increase ease and accessibility for student applicants.
2x
Nearly the number of applicants!
Leadership succession planning and new members to our Board of Directors:
• Jon Jerabek
• Kari Kunkel
• Marie Zimmerman
• Amanda Leino, MD
• Amie Scantlin, DPM, MHA, FACFAS
• Cody W. Wendlandt, MD, FAAFP
Assembled history and timeline, found on pages 5-6, to guide future work and decision making.
Larry Anderson President
Kari Kunkel
Mary Ott
Marie Zimmerman
Liz Cheney, CFRE Foundation Director
Our History
This snapshot of important organizational milestones, notable grants, and significant estate gifts from donors was first compiled by GRH President and CEO Jon D. Braband, FACHE, who retired from the organization in 2018. It was subsequently updated by founding Board Member Mary Ott and the Foundation Director in 2024.
1993
Friends of Glencoe Area Health Center was formed as a standalone 501(c)(3) public charity to provide resources to further the purposes of Glencoe Area Health Ser vices
Received unrestricted gift via bequest from Carl Sanken, totaling $310,000
Awarded our first grant for the purchase of a cardiac monitor
Created the Carl Sanken Scholarship Program as a way to honor Mr. Sanken
Awarded $100,000 for start-up costs associated with the Burichwood Hospice House in Hutchinson
2006
With a $25,687 grant, fully funded Telestroke Equipment for GRH
2002
River of Life fundraising strategy and donor display was developed, recognizing gifts of $1,000 or more
Awarded our first scholarships totaling $12,000 via the Carl Sanken Scholarship Program
2008
Helped launch the ConnectCareThrift Store in Glencoe with a grant of $5,000
Our History
2011
2012
Received unrestricted gift via bequest from Don Hatz, totaling $534,119.61; Received notification of gift via bequest from Geraldine Tews, held in trust for 10 years with access to 10 percent of gift principal
2016
With a $296,000 grant over two years, fully funded the creation of GRH’s award-winning Wound Care Center
Awarded first grant from Geraldine Tews gift, $80,000 for patient-driven leadership to support and equip GRH physicians and leaders; re-named scholarship program to Sanken-Hatz Scholarship Program
2013
Dropped “Friends” from name to become Glencoe Regional Health Ser vices Foundation and adopted a new logo
2021
Received full access to gift from Geraldine Tews, totaling $812,885.11, with all restrictions removed
2019 2023
Glencoe Regional Health Ser vices changed its name to Glencoe Regional Health, and the Foundation aligned to become publicly known as Glencoe Regional Health Foundation; Awarded a $365,000 grant over three years for 3D Mammography Equipment
Transitioned to supporting organization status and updated organizational Bylaws accordingly
2020
Awarded a $240,000 grant over two years for the creation of GRH’s Prairie Trail
2024
$1 million in scholarships awarded since inception; adopted new logo
DONOR LIST
Your Generosity
We express our deepest gratitude for the following donors during our Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Thank you for your trust and generosity!
GENERAL FUND –GREATEST NEED
10 Anonymous Gifts
Allina Health - In Honor of Laura Kuvaas
Lynn and Geoff Beranek
Dr. John and Pat Bergseng
Stephanie Beste
Alan and Brenda Birkholz - In Honor of Dorothy Rose and In Memory of Martin Rose, Orval and Marge Birkholz
Louise Carlson - In Honor of Staff at Glencoe Regional Health
Liz and Matt Cheney
Dr. Paul and June Damrow
Ben and Ali Davis
Kent and Shirley Dibb - In Memory of Wally Dibb
Kevin Dietrich
Leona Donnay - In Memory of Cyril Donnay, Bruce Donnay
Angie and Jade Erickson
Michael Gavin
Glencoe-Silver Lake Girls' Basketball Team
Sara Groskruetz
Stephanie Halverson
Kim and Carol Haukos
Drs. Paul and Alexandria Kalina
Klark and Paula Katzenmeyer
Cindy and Dale Klaustermeier
Mathew and Nancy Krull
Scott and Carla Kuehn
Laura and Mike Kuvaas
Marilyn Mackenthun - In Memory of Kenneth Mackenthun and Our Parents
Bruce and Barbara Magnuson - In Honor of Dr. Bryan Petersen
Larry and Carol Maiers - In Memory of Dan Maiers, Jerry Maiers, Joe Maiers, Rita Maiers, Maynard and Lorraine Ostermann
Ramona Nagel - In Memory of Elfie
Sikora, Warren Nagel
Margie and Bret Nelsen
Ronald and Mary Olson
Lona Oltmann
Marlys Pinske - In Memory of Beloved Family Members
Dale and Carmen Popelka - In Memory of Theodore and Geraldine Popelka, Kenneth Jacques
Danielle and Andrew Ratike
Steve, Cindy and Malorie Scharpe - In Memory of Aaron Scharpe
Julie Schmidt
Mark and Cheryl Schmidt - In Memory of Herb “Babe” and Ramona Marsh
Thomas “Tom” and Helga Schmidt
Chuck Shamla - In Memory of John O. Shamla
Mandy Sturges
Denise Tourtellott - In Honor of Jaci Tourtellott, Sanken-Hatz Scholarship Recipient
VFW Auxiliary #5102
Cody W. Wendlandt, MD, FAAFP
Rosalind "Lin" Ziemer - In Memory of Chaplain Rev. Ronald Ziemer, Paige Ziemer, Faith Ziemer, Clarence and Rosie Ziemer, Robert Ziemer, Jim Shoberg, Rosalie Lee Rennells
Bullert, Marvin and Lydia Kruschke, Tena Rannow, Fred and Dorothea Wuetherich, Emil and Mary Ziemer, and August and Augusta Kruschke
Marie and Nathan Zimmerman
GLENCOE REGIONAL HEALTH BIRTH CENTER
Three Anonymous Gifts
One Anonymous Gift – In Honor of Dr. John Mark Johnson and the Birth Center Team
Alan and Brenda Birkholz – In Memory of Martin and Dorothy Rose
Mary Ellen Bullert
Liz and Matt Cheney – In Honor of Carol Maiers, Dr. Don Rudy
Keith Dahlen
Dr. Paul and June Damrow
Leona Donnay – In Honor of Cyril and Bruce C. Donnay
Chris Eurich – In Memory of La Verne Eurich
Brad and Nancy Gapp – In Honor of our Grandchildren: Oliver, Brodie, and Callie Gapp
Sandra Hormann
Jon and Beth Jerabek
Laura and Mike Kuvaas – In Honor of Soren Kuvaas
Larry and Carol Maiers – In Honor of GRH Providers and their Teams
Margaret Mayer – In Memory of Gerald Mayer and Todd Mayer
Mark and Cheryl Schmidt
State Farm Ins. – Larry Anderson Agency
Ken and Karen Stenzel – In Memory of Dr. Michael Bendel-Stenzel
Kiersten and James Trnka
Don and Madrienne Weber
Germayne Winter
GLENFIELDS LIVING WITH CARE
Glencoe Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of Southwest Initiative Foundation
Southwest Initiative Foundation
Cheryl and Jon Templin – In Memory of LeRoy Brelje
PRAIRIE TRAIL
Jean Marsh – In Memory of the Rolf
Marsh Family
John and Cheryl Scheidt – In Memory of Shirley Cutler, Larry Stepin, Anita Theisfeld
RIVER OF LIFE ENDOWMENT FUND
Mary Ann Thalmann – In Memory of Randall Thalmann