Established in 1977, Methodist Health System Foundation was created to help focus on strengthening and supporting the needs of our growing health system. Over time, the Foundation has flourished into an essential and integral component, working its mission of generating consistent philanthropic support for the advancement of the health system. Much of the success of the system can be traced directly to its Board of Trustees. These men and women dedicate their time and talents to help fulfill the fiduciary, programmatic, and financial responsibilities which can attribute to their successes. The Foundation has raised more than $40 million to to fund services, equipment, programs, and projects which are an invaluable benefit to the patients, doctors, employees and the communities in our service areas. Based on the spirit of caring, compassion, and dedication, the Foundation team will continue to do vital and impactful work which strengthens the progress of the Methodist Health System now and for the generations to come.