Our Foundation

If you would like to become involved at St. Mary’s
Innovis Health, please contact the Development
Office at (218) 844-0719 or call LeAnn Mouw,
Director of Development and Communications at
(218) 847-0867.

ST. MARY'S FOUNDATION
St. Mary's Foundation is a non-profit organization
dedicated to ensuring the viability of health care in
our community for years to come. Our work ensures
availability of the most advanced technology as well
as modern facilities in the Detroit Lakes area.

In 2003, St. Mary's Foundation reorganized to form six
committees comprised of over 50 community leaders. Each
committee is charged with answering the call to meet the
growing health care needs of those we serve - our family,
friends and neighbors. Since that time, the Foundation has
raised over $2.8 million. While this number represents strong
community support, perhaps a stronger statement is the fact
that over 69% of St. Mary's Innovis Health's employees
pledge their financial support. Our employees believe in
our ability to provide people in our community with
exceptional health care, and trust us to manage our
resources wisely.

Successful Projects
Ensuring our community has the most advanced
technology and modern facilities; our Foundation has
successfully supported the following projects:
 • Relocation and Expansion of Kidney Dialysis Unit
 • Creation of a Third Operating Room Suite
 • New and Renovated Medical-Surgical-Pediatrics Unit
 • Expansion of Obstetrics Unit
 • Expansion and Renovation of Oak Crossing
 • Creation of State-of-the-Art Therapy Center
 • Creation of new Chapel

Ways You Can Get Involved
When people give of their time, talent or treasure, it
feels good. When exercising generosity, evidence suggests
giving promotes health and happiness. There are a variety
of ways to become involved with St. Mary's Foundation.
In addition to many volunteer opportunities, there are ways
to give charitably. Whether thru a business, personal or
planned gift, our Foundation can create not only special
recognition but a lasting legacy for you and your family.

By the Numbers:
 • Total Number of Committees: 6
 • Total Number of Volunteers: 57
 • Total Dollars Raised: $2.8 million
 • Annual number of Community Educational Programs: 13
 • Annual Attendance at Community Educational Programs: 401
 • Annual Number of Business Educational Programs: 6
 • Annual Attendance: 201
 • Total Number of Donors: 1786
 • Total Number of Employee Donors: 423/69%

The Foundation, led by Cyndi Anderson is
comprised of the following committees:

Major Gifts/Special Gifts
Cyndi Anderson, chair
Recognizes businesses and individual gifts of $25,000 or
more. The Gold Leaf Club recognizes individual gifts of
$10,000 or more, payable up to 10 years.

Annual Support
Michele Baker, chair
Legacy Leaders recognizes donors who give an annual
gift of $100 or more.

Business Relations
Denise Fredrickson, chair
The Business Honor Roll recognizes business gifts of
$1,000, $5,000, $10,000, $25,000 or more.

Planned Gifts
Jim Lockrem, chair
Lasting Imprint recognizes those who have remembered
St. Mary’s Innovis Health in their wills or estate plans.

Community Relations
Bobby Smith, chair
Community Relations seeks to forge stronger relationships
with the community through programs and educational
opportunities.

Employee Participation “ROOTS”
Jackie McKenzie, chair
ROOTS recognizes employees who have pledged
financial support.