Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the St. John's Mercy Hospital Foundation?
A. St. John's Mercy Hospital is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization that is dependent on the gifts and support of generous individuals, caring corporations and concerned foundations. Your gift to our foundation helps make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community, with particular concern for people who are underserved or poor.

Q. How do I make a gift?
A. For assistance with making a gift, please contact Colleen Himmelberg, Executive Director of Development at St. John's Mercy Hospital, by calling 636-239-8884. Or, you may donate online or mail donations directly to the hospital at the address below. Please make checks payable to St. John's Mercy Foundation, and please indicate if your gift is a memorial/tribute.

St. John's Mercy Hospital
Attn: Development
901 E. Fifth Street
Washington, MO 63090
Telephone: 636-239-8884

Q. What type of gift may I make?
A. A variety of giving options are available: cash donations; wills and bequests; life insurane policies; planned gifts; annual gifts; single-purpose gifts; memorials; commemorative gifts.

Q. Is my gift tax-deductible?
A. Yes. When you make a donation, you will receive a written acknowledgement of your gift that serves as a tax receipt. St. John's Mercy is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization.

Q. How does my gift benefit St. John's Mercy?
A. As a faith-based health care provider, St. John's Mercy Hospital continually works in the spirit of our foundress, Catherine McAuley, to deliver health care characterized by justice, service, excellence, stewardship and respect for the dignity of each person. The Foundation will partner with St. John's Mercy Hospital to uphold Catherine's legacy of providing care, compassion and comfort to those in need.