If you cannot find an answer to your question, please send a message to us at foundation@swedish.org. Or if you would like to speak with a staff member, please call 206-386-2738.

• How can I contact the Foundation?
• How can I make a gift? What can I give?
• How are gifts acknowledged?
• What can I give?
• Is the Foundation a charitable organization for tax purposes?
• Can I include Swedish in my will?
• How does Swedish use charitable gifts?

How can I contact the Foundation?

You may call us at 206-386-2738 or e-mail the Foundation at foundation@swedish.org.

You may also visit us at:

  600 Broadway
  Suite 300
  Seattle, WA 98122

How can I make a gift?

You may make a gift by using the secure online giving form on this site. If you prefer, you may print out the form and fax your gift to 206-386-2765 or mail it to Swedish Medical Center Foundation at 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122-4307.

What can I give?

The Foundation accepts gifts of cash, stocks, bonds, personal property, real estate, insurance proceeds and gifts made through estates. Cash contributions may be made outright or pledged over a specified time period. Gifts of stocks or bonds may provide additional tax advantages, as may gifts of real estate and other appreciated assets. Foundation staff members are available to assist you and also recommend that you contact your professional advisers when considering a charitable gift.

How are gifts acknowledged?

Everyone who gives $250 or more is listed in the Swedish Annual Report.

Donors also receive HealthWatch and FORUM, two of Swedish’s award-winning publications, which offer the latest health news and updates on your gifts at work.

Individuals who give $1,500 or more each year are invited to join the Summit Club. Members receive special benefits and are invited to events throughout the year, including distinctive recognition events.

Donors who make a gift of $5,000 or more annually are listed on the Wall of Honor, to recognize their generous support.

Individuals who give $10,000 or more each year are invited to join the Founders Circle.

Donors who make a gift of $20,000 or more - or who give at least that amount cumulatively over time - are welcomed into the Swedish Society and listed on the Wall of Honor. Once established, donors' names are never removed, in honor of their generous support.

Names of those honored by memorial or tribute gifts are placed in a special section of the Wall of Honor, once the total given in that name accumulates to at least $5,000.

Is the Foundation a charitable organization for tax purposes?

Yes, the Foundation is organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of Swedish Health Services. (Our tax identification number is 91-0983214.) For tax purposes this means your gifts are tax-deductible, as allowed by current laws. Please call the Foundation at 206-386-2738 if you need additional information or contact your professional and tax advisers.

Can I include Swedish in my will?

Including Swedish Medical Center in your will is an easy and meaningful way to provide support. Foundation staff members are available to assist you and also recommend that you contact your professional advisers. Please contact Randy Mann at 206-386-6791 for more information.

How does Swedish use charitable gifts?

The leadership of Swedish makes sure each donated dollar is used wisely. Charitable giving can support the many high-quality or groundbreaking medical services at Swedish, as well as community education and research. Donations to Charity Care help ensure no one is ever turned away due to lack of financial resources. You may also specifically designate how your gift is to be used.