Mission

The Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation solicits, generates, manages, and disperses resources to support Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a national leader, in its quest to

• Provide excellent patient care.
• Advance clinical research.
• Support the education of healthcare professionals.

We exist to help givers follow their desire to make a difference that will change lives, save lives, and transform healthcare.

History

The Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation emerged in 1996 through the combination of the fundraising programs of the former Barnes Hospital and The Jewish Hospital of St. Louis. The Foundation is registered as a separate 501 (c) 3 public charity and is responsible for all philanthropic giving that advances the mission of Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

A Board of Directors, appointed by the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Board, governs the Foundation. The Foundation Vice President reports directly to the Barnes-Jewish Hospital President and serves on the hospital’s Executive Administration Team. Under the Foundation Vice President’s direction, Foundation staff manage day-to-day operations, gift development, fund administration, and gift allocations according to donor wishes.

Core Values

Stewardship: Being excellent champions of the resources entrusted to us.

Inspiration: Serving as a catalyst for mobilizing resources that support our academic hospital’s reputation as a local, national, and world leader.

Innovation: Expanding the frontier of excellence in patient care, research, education, and community well-being.

Multiplier: Generating impact materially greater than the direct investment of financial resources.

Stability: Providing a reliable source of funds, enabling Barnes-Jewish Hospital to plan confidently for its future.