Vmc Foundation
Vmc Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
The Valley Medical Center Foundation (VMC Foundation) is an independent community-driven 501c3 nonprofit organization founded to support and protect Silicon Valley's most vital public healthcare institution – Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics. In partnership with SCVMC, the VMC Foundation raises philanthropic dollars to improve existing services, pioneer new models of care, and advance the cause of high quality healthcare for all.
About
DIRECT SUPPORT OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA HEALTH SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER. IN AN EFFORT TO EXPAND, ENHANCE AND IMPROVE EXISTING SERVICES, VMC FOUNDATION SUPPORTS SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE UNDER-FUNDED BY OTHER REVENUE STREAMS AND THAT SERVE THE MOST NEEDY IN SILICON VALLEY, BY THE FOLLOWING:A CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT THE "NEW VMC" - IN LATE 2008, WITH THE PASSAGE OF MEASURE A ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT, VMC BEGAN PLANS TO REPLACE SEISMICALLY OUTDATED PORTIONS OF THE MAIN HOSPITAL. THE VMC FOUNDATION AT ONCE BEGAN PLANNING FOR AN AMBITIOUS, MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO OUTFIT THE NEW BUILDING WITH EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY NEEDS. THE NEW "SOBRATO PAVILION," AS IT IS NOW CALLED, OPENED IN DECEMBER 2017.A CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT A WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S CENTER - THE OPENING OF THE SOBRATO PAVILION (SEE ABOVE) ALLOWED THE CURRENT MAIN HOSPITAL TO BE RE-PURPOSED AS A CENTER FOCUSING ON WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S CARE. THE FOUNDATION IS RAISING FUNDS TO PROVIDE THIS BUILDING WITH AN ARTISTIC/AESTHETIC UPGRADE BEFITTING A FREE-STANDING WOMEN/CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (SAN JOSE IS CURRENTLY THE LARGEST CITY IN THE UNITED STATES WITHOUT ONE). THIS MULTI-YEAR EFFORT IS THE LARGEST PROJECT THE FOUNDATION HAS EVER UNDERTAKEN. IN 2018, THE NAME OFFICIALLY BECAME THE SUSANNE B. WILSON WOMEN & CHILDREN'S CENTER.VIOLENCE PREVENTION - THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS LEADING A COMMUNITY-WIDE COALITION TO ADDRESS VIOLENCE IN EAST SAN JOSE AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN. AS SUCH, THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN INVITED TO BE PART OF THIS COALITION AND HAS BEEN CHOSEN AS THE "WELLNESS FUND," WHERE DOLLARS RAISED TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE COALITION WILL BE KEPT AND ADMINISTERED. THE FOUNDATION'S CEO IS ACTIVE ON THE COALITION'S LEADERSHIP TEAM. FARMER'S MARKET - THE FOUNDATION IMPLEMENTED A FARMERS MARKET ON THE CAMPUS OF SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER FOR THE BENEFIT OF PATIENTS AND STAFF. RUNNING MAY THROUGH NOVEMBER, IT IS NOW CONTRIBUTING TO HEALTHIER DIETS, WHICH SUPPORTS A MAJOR PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVE CHAMPIONED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. SPINAL CORD AND BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION - SECURING GRANTS AND GIFTS TO ENHANCE THE WORLD-CLASS CARE PROVIDED BY VMC'S SCI/TBI UNIT IS A MAJOR PRIORITY, SINCE DOING SO NOT ONLY HELPS PATIENTS OBTAIN THE BEST TREATMENT FOR THESE KINDS OF INJURIES BUT ALSO HELPS ATTRACT PATIENTS WITH PRIVATE INSURANCE. THIS PROGRAM BENEFITS THE VMC FINANCIALLY BEYOND WHAT PHILANTHROPY ALONE CAN DO.TURNING WHEELS FOR KIDS - THE FOUNDATION ENSURES THAT CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES CAN HAVE A BRAND-NEW BICYCLE, PROMOTING OUTDOOR EXERCISE AND BATTLING THE EPIDEMIC OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017, THE VOLUNTEERS WHO RUN THIS INSPIRING PROGRAM BOUGHT, BUILT AND GAVE MORE THAN 3,923 AND 3,300 BIKES, RESPECTIVELY, TO CHILDREN IN SILICON VALLEY.NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT ("NICU") SUPPORT - VMC'S NICU PROVIDES THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CARE TO HUNDREDS OF TINY, PREMATURE INFANTS EACH YEAR. THE FOUNDATION, WITH THE HELP OF FIRST 5, ROTARY CLUBS IN SILICON VALLEY AND OTHER PHILANTHROPISTS, PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORT TO THESE BABIES AND FAMILIES.EDUCATION AND ISSUE ADVOCACY - THE FOUNDATION IS ONE OF THE ONLY METHODS THAT SANTA CLARA COUNTY'S PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEM HAVE TO PROMOTE THE EXCELLENT AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES IT PROVIDES TO ALL RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE OF THESE SERVICES, MANY OF WHICH ARE PROVIDED BY VMC AND NO OTHER HOSPITAL IN THE BAY AREA, CAN HAVE POLICY IMPLICATIONS. FOR THIS REASON, THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ABOUT VMC'S SERVICES, HOW LOCAL AND NATIONAL POLICY CHANGES MAY AFFECT THE HEALTH SYSTEMS, AND HOW INCREASED UNDERSTANDING OF VMC'S ROLE IN CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY CAN DRIVE DONATIONS, POLITICAL SUPPORT, AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION. ADDITIONALLY, EXPANDING THE UNDERSTANDING OF HOW ISSUES LIKE COMMUNITY VIOLENCE AND HOMELESSNESS ARE HEALTH CRISES AND HOW SANTA CLARA COUNTY RESIDENTS CAN HELP SOLVE THESE CRISES HAS BECOME A GROWING PRIORITY.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Valley medical center foundation is an independent community-driven 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation that enhances community health & related human service needs via the county of santa clara health system (cschs), which includes santa clara valley medical center. the specific purpose of the foundation is to provide financial support for cschs, through the following activities, among others, 1) soliciting contributions and raising funds for the support of cschs, 2) acquiring property by gift, devise, bequest, purchase, or otherwise, for the benefit of cschs, and 3) holding property,making investments, and applying income or making property available to cschs.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “To enhance community health and related human needs via the county of santa clara health system.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as CA.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2019 as 2400 CLOVE DRIVE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95128.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 15 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,475,840.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1997.
- The organization pays $1,733,079 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $604,424 in fundraising expenses.
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