Memorials are a meaningful way to express sympathy. When a memorial is given, the Foundation sends a card to the person/family in whose honor the gift was made. The amount of the gift is kept confidential. All donors receive a separate acknowledgment for their tax-deductible memorial.

To donate as a memorial, click the Donate button immediately below. Be sure to enter the amount you wish to donate and specify to whom the donation is a memorial.

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The Tree of Life (pictured above) is a recognition tree located on the east corridor wall by the joint clinic/hospital main entrance. This beautiful reminder of the community's generosity and commitment to the health care of its citizens and visitors is made up of many leaves, each of which is etched with the name of a contributor of $1,000 or more. Stones at the foot of the tree are etched with the name of the contributors who donated gifts of $25,000 or more.

Since its inception in 1957, Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital and Nursing Home has been owned by member shareholders, allowing individuals and businesses a say in hospital business through the election of board members. Each $100 share (the same price as in 1957) entitles the bearer one vote at the annual shareholders meeting.

The Endowment Fund is made up of gifts from donors whose loyal philanthropic support continues for years. These funds are invested and expenditures are made from the income while the principal remains intact. Endowment funds provide an opportunity to permanently honor and memorialize a donor's generosity, creating a legacy that lives through the ages.

A corporate matching gift is a great way to leverage your donation to Ely-Bloomenson. Please contact your employer's Human Resource Office to inquire about their matching gift policy and to obtain the necessary form to multiply your gift dollars. (Thrivent Financial joins our Ely Community Hospital with matching funds.)

It is common to have a life insurance policy that may no longer be needed for its original purpose. Naming Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital as the owner and beneficiary of the policy provides you with an immediate tax deduction, and the value of the policy will be removed from your estate for probate purposes.

The Foundation can help you with your personal financial or estate planning goals. Bequests, living trusts and gift annuities are just a few of the ways you can arrange for gifts to continue to help many in the future.