Essentia Health Foundation

Discover how the Essentia Health Foundation supports patients and families across the Upper Midwest. We oversee 11 foundations—all dedicated to improving and expanding health care in local communities.

Find Your Local Health Charity

Your local foundation is governed by members of your community and supports care in your area. Read about:

• Essentia Health-Ada Foundation (Ada, Minnesota)
• Essentia Health-East Foundations (Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin)
• Essentia Health-Graceville Foundation (Graceville, Minnesota)
• Essentia Health-Fargo Foundation (Fargo, North Dakota, Moorhead, Minnesota, and surrounding area)
• Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Foundation (Central Minnesota)
• Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Foundation (Detroit Lakes, Minnesota)
• Essentia Health-Virginia Regional Foundation (Virginia, Minnesota)
• St. Mary’s and Clearwater Valley Hospital Foundation (North Central Idaho)

Make a Big Impact

Feel confident that your gifts are being used effectively in your community. Your local foundation controls the funds it receives. But, as part of a bigger family of foundations, it benefits from shared administrative resources. To learn more, see the Essentia Health Foundation Annual Report [PDF] or review our disclosure statement [PDF].

Types of Gifts

You can donate directly to the foundation that supports the Essentia facilities in your area in many ways. Learn about the types of gifts you can make.

Foundation Staff & Board of Directors

See the Essentia Health Foundation staff and board of directors who work together to make an impact through philanthropy.