What is the mission of the Bethesda Health Group Foundation?

The mission is to provide financial support for the residents and programs of Bethesda Health Group, ensuring high-quality senior care and providing aid to residents who have outlived their financial resources.

How can I make a donation to Bethesda?

Donations can be made securely through the online donation form, by phone at 314-800-1916, or by mailing a check to the Foundation office in St. Louis.

Are contributions to the Bethesda Foundation tax-deductible?

Yes, Bethesda Health Group is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and all contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

What specific funds can I support?

Donors can choose to support the General Endowment Fund, the John W. Rowe Humanitarian Care Fund (resident assistance), the Quality of Life Fund, or the Mary June King Scholarship Fund for employees.

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Your Impact

At the Bethesda Health Group Foundation, we believe no one should lose their home or sense of security because of circumstances beyond their control. Our Foundation raises charitable dollars to support Bethesda residents and patients whose personal finances have been diminished through no fault of their own, helping them continue to live with comfort, dignity and peace of mind.

A tax-deductible gift to our Humanitarian Care program, also known as Hearts for Our Homes, keeps residents surrounded by familiar faces, trusted Bethesda staff, and a community that feels like family.

Through the generosity of our donors, the Bethesda Health Group Foundation ensures Bethesda’s most vulnerable residents can continue to age with grace and dignity, in the company of friends, caregivers and the community they love.

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Ted Stein

Ted Stein has spent a lifetime making a difference in the lives of others. As a general surgeon, his work required skill, compassion and an unrelenting dedication to his patients. Now retired, Ted continues to make a difference—not in the operating room, but through his generosity.

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Jo Oertli

Raised in Sikeston, Missouri, Jo was the youngest of nine children growing up during the challenging times of the Great Depression. Despite lacking material wealth, she was rich in love and familial support, and those feelings translated into her exceptional gift.

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Charlie Amen

Charlie Amen is principal of the law firm Amen, Gantner & Capriano, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C., and has supported a number of Bethesda initiatives over the years.

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Mike Trau

For more than five years, Amy Trau, R.N., served on the Bethesda Leadership Team as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. A dream of hers was to establish an Assisted Living community to serve the needs of seniors in the Kirkwood/Webster area – a dream that became reality in the creation of Bethesda Hawthorne Place.

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Programs I Can Support

Not only does Bethesda cherish every dollar you give, we empower you to select how and where your gift will be used. You can choose from various gift programs, each with its own area of focus, its own unique way of improving life at Bethesda, and its own reward to both you and the recipients.

Grateful Giving

Hearts for Our Homes

At Bethesda, we value all of our generous donors, and have a special category for those companies and businesses who continually provide the support needed to uphold our mission.