History & Purpose

St. Joseph Community Health Foundation was reorganized in 1998 with a significant share of the proceeds from the sale of St. Joseph Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Operated by the Roman Catholic Religious Sisters, the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, the Foundation contributes approximately $1,300,000 annually into programs, projects and partnerships that improve access to health care and the health of the poor and underserved of Allen County.

Since 1998, the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation has invested more than $8,000,000 in grants to 150 local agencies.

Donations to the Foundation
Donations are welcomed by the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation. Gifts to the Foundation can be made in cash, appreciated securities, wills, life insurance and/or through an estate or trust in memory or in honor of an important person or health issue in your life. For more information about establishing or contributing to a fund held by the Foundation, please contact:

Meg Distler, Executive Director
St. Joseph Community Health Foundation
500 West Main Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260)969-2001 x 201
Fax (260)969-2004.