We’re Here
For Health
Founded in 1988, the Foundation’s mission is to provide opportunities for community-based healthcare support and to promote Glencoe Regional Health. The Foundation is the fundraising vehicle for Glencoe Regional Health, in addition to supporting health and well-being needs in the Glencoe area. We are a 501(c)(3) public charity, and gifts from donors receive the highest possible charitable tax deduction. If you’re passionate about health and local healthcare, we’re the right partner for you.
Pictured at right, members of the Foundation Board of Directors tour the newly renovated Birth Center, highlighting the organization’s commitment to advancing quality maternity care and supporting local healthcare improvements.
Scholarships
Supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals through educational financial assistance.
Scholarship recipient Odalyss Vega is pursuing a degree in Sonography at St. Cloud Technical & Community College. Through this support, she is taking steps toward a career dedicated to helping others through healthcare.
The Glencoe Regional Health Foundation is proud to invest in students pursuing healthcare careers, helping reduce financial barriers to education while building a stronger future for healthcare in our communities.
By supporting local students today, we’re helping develop the skilled healthcare workforce our communities will depend on tomorrow.
Investments
trengthening local healthcare through investments in facilities, equipment, resources, and community needs.
The Glencoe Regional Health Foundation supports projects that enhance the care and services available to patients and residents throughout our community. These investments help ensure our facilities, technology, and resources continue to meet the evolving needs of those we serve.
From improvements to the Birth Center and expanded specialty care spaces to advanced medical equipment and Prairie Trail improvements, Foundation support helps make meaningful projects possible.
Through these investments, we’re helping create a stronger healthcare experience and a healthier community for generations to come.
Our Community Impact
Together, your generosity makes meaningful investments in local healthcare, supporting patients, families, and our community. Explore the impact of your support below.
Birth Center Renovations $60,000
Volunteer Services Program $20,000
Wound Care Center $296,000
Prairie Trail Improvements $240,000
3D Mammography Equipment $365,000
Patient Monitoring Equipment $46,566
Partnerships
We partner with local organizations and schools to support initiatives that strengthen community health, safety, and well-being.
- City of Glencoe: Supporting new pickleball courts to encourage recreation and community connection.
- CJD Foundation: Supporting the Brownton event to raise funds and awareness for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.
- McLeod County Toward Zero Deaths: Supporting mock crash events at Lester Prairie and Holy Trinity schools to promote safe driving.
- Tim Orth Memorial Foundation: Supporting Jam the Gym, which raises funds for local children facing serious medical conditions.
Aligning Passions
We help individuals, families, and businesses give back through meaningful gifts, memorials, and scholarships that reflect what matters most to them.
- Memorial Gifts: Honoring loved ones through contributions that make a lasting impact.
- Legacy Garden: A future Prairie Trail addition made possible by a lead donor.
- Carver Family Scholarship: Supporting GSL students pursuing careers in rural healthcare in memory of Carol Carver.
- Marilyn Ueland Memorial Scholarship: Supporting future healthcare professionals, with preference for current GRH employees.
- Arvid Buerkle Scholarship: Supporting local students pursuing healthcare careers, with preference for students from smaller communities.
Our Impact, Thanks to You
Annual Impact Report
Explore the Foundation’s impact throughout Fiscal Year 2024–2025 in our Annual Impact Report. To request a printed copy by mail, call us at 320-864-7065.
Foundation Board of Directors
Glencoe Regional Health Foundation is led by a Board of Directors made up of committed community members and GRH providers. Our Board members serve as volunteers, and they determine how our mission and purpose come to life, as well as providing oversight to fundraising activities and investments.
Larry Anderson
Tina Rosckes
Jon Jerabek
Kari Kunkel
Amie Scantlin, DPM, MHA, FACFAS
Cheryl Schmidt
Amanda Leino, MD
Cody W. Wendlandt, MD, FAAFP
Dawn Kratzke
Platinum-Level Transparency
Glencoe Regional Health Foundation is recognized as a Platinum-Level GuideStar participant, demonstrating our commitment to transparency and accountability. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, eligible gifts may qualify for the highest charitable tax deduction allowed by law.
Contact
If you’re interested in getting involved with the GRH Foundation, please contact me!
Liz Cheney, CFRE
Foundation Director