2020 PSMC Community Report - Flipbook - Page 19
PSMC
Foundation
The Dr. Mary Fisher Medical Foundation, known as
the PSMC Foundation, is a 501(c)3 non-profit entity
that exists solely to support the mission and vision
of Pagosa Springs Medical Center. Every year, PSMC
Foundation raises money in support of various
initiatives that improve equipment and services at the
hospital.
Donations to the Foundation have supported PSMC
in assisting with costs for building improvements,
equipment and ambulances, and financial assistance
to patients.
Grant Funding Partners
In addition to donations, PSMC Foundation relies on grants from other foundations. In 2020, PSMC applied for and
received the following grants:
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El Pomar Foundation:
$2,500 for COVID-19 supplies
$10,000 matching contribution, new ambulance
HELP NOW Colorado COVID-19 Relief Fund: $25,000 for COVID-19 supplies and medical equipment
LPEA Round-Up:
$2,500 matching contribution, new ambulance
Next50 Initiative:
$25,000 matching contribution, new ambulance
$8,500 for COVID-19 supplies and equipment
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation:
$11,000 for COVID-19 supplies
PSMC Foundation’s listed grants do not include grants awarded directly to PSMC (grants to PSMC are summarized, in part, on page 7).
Pagosa Springs Medical Center Foundation in Action
In addition to raising funds for the hospital, the PSMC Foundation manages the Community Art Wall in collaboration
with the Pagosa Arts Initiative, the local arts council. The Community Art Wall is a rotating art exhibit in the Pagosa
Springs Medical Center waiting area featuring a juried selection of local art works.
The Community Responds in Challenging Times
In 2020, PSMCF coordinated with more than 200 local volunteers and donors who made over 7,000 face masks that
were distributed to hospital staff and community members at no cost.
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