Charitable Giving
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St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation invites individuals, corporations, organizations and foundations to participate in supporting St. Joseph Medical Center’s programs and services through charitable giving. Gifts may be made in the form of cash or appreciated property, such as securities, collections and real estate. Bequests stipulate, through the will, the transfer of assets at death. Multi-year pledges are another option. Contributions may be restricted to programs, services or capital projects (as agreed upon by the donor and medical center) or unrestricted, which are then directed by the Board of Directors based on the medical center's strategic priorities.
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Cardinal William H. Keeler Spiritual Center
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The spiritual heart of St. Joseph Medical Center is its Chapel. Since 1965, the Chapel has welcomed patients, families, caregivers and medical staff to reflect, worship and seek comfort within its sacred space.
While significant renovations have occurred in other areas of the medical center, the Chapel remained as originally designed with minimal modifications until May 1, 2008 when it was closed for upgrades and renovations. When the Chapel reopens in December, 2008 it will be prominently located in spirit and in space in the new atrium at the heart of the new Cardinal William H. Keeler Spiritual Center at St. Joseph.
Named in honor of Cardinal Keeler, the Keeler Spiritual Center will house the Chapel, Meditation Garden, Interfaith Prayer Room and Spiritual Care suite.
Extensive renovations are underway to complete each facet of the project. In the Chapel, new lighting and audio will enhance worship and improve images and sound to the services via closed circuit TV in patient rooms. The original, historic stained-glass windows will be restored and preserved and a specially commissioned San Damiano cross will grace the Chapel altar. The Meditation Garden adjacent to the Chapel will provide a tranquil place for rest and refl ection amidst new beautiful plantings and natural elements. The addition of an Interfaith Prayer Room ensures that people of all faiths can worship in a space respectful of their personal traditions.
We invite patients, staff, physicians and visitors to support this signifi cant project which must be fully funded through philanthropy. Gifts can be made in honor or in memory of a family member, caregiver, or spiritual mentor.
For more information, please contact Meghan Ray, Manager of Donor Relations at 410-337-3914.
Naming Opportunities
Foundation staff members will meet with you to determine appropriate ways to recognize your gift at the following naming levels:
Pews (28 available)
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$5,000
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| Outdoor Nativity |
$6,000 |
| San Damiano Cross |
$10,000 |
| Chapel Entry |
$25,000 |
| Stained-Glass Windows (12 available) |
$25,000 |
| Organ |
$50,000 |
Interfaith Prayer Room
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$75,000 |
| Altar |
$100,000 |
| Sanctuary |
$250,000 |
| Meditation Garden |
$500,000 |
| Chapel |
$1,000,000 |
Sanctuary and Liturgical Items
| Priest Vestments four seasons |
$5,000 |
| Advent Wreath |
$1,500 |
| Altar Cloths |
$1,000 |
| Pyxes (sacred vessel to carry Eucharist to the sick) |
$750 |
| Candle Lighters and Snuffers |
$500 |
| Tabernacle |
$5,000 |
| Holy Water Font |
$2,000 |
| Candle Stand (2 available) |
$1,000 |
| Processional Cross |
$1,600 |
Lectern
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$1,000 |
| Chalice and Siborium |
reserved |
| Sanctuary Chair |
$1,000 |
| Sanctuary Lamp |
$500 |
| Offertory Table |
$500 |
| Credence Table |
$500 |
| Music Stand |
$550 |
| Poor Box |
$500 |
| Oblation Dish |
$500 |
| Holy Water Vessel |
$500 |
| Sanctuary Table |
$500 |
Honor Gifts and Memorials
 Memorials
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Families may request that, in lieu of flowers, friends make a contribution to St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation in memory of their loved one. The Foundation acknowedges the donor and informs the family that a donation has been made. Gifts may be recognized on the medical center's Donor Wall and in the annual report.
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 Honor Gifts
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Gifts may be made to recognize an individual, couple or family on an accomplishment, such as a wedding anniversary, or to thank them in a special way for something meaningful they have done. The Foundation acknowledges the donor and informs the individual honored that a donation has been made. Gifts may be recognized on the medical center's Donor Wall and in the annual report.
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Gift Societies
The St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation Giving Societies were established to recognize the contributions of our donors. The following Annual Giving Societies recognize gifts and new pledges made within one fiscal year:
Carpenter’s Society Levels of Giving:
Sister Marie Cecilia Irwin:
St. Clare:
St. Joseph:
Sister Pierre:
St. Francis:
$50,000 and above
$25,000 $49,999
$10,000 $24,999
$2,500 $9,999
$1,000 $2,499
The Society from the Heart
The Society from the Heart is a membership organization designed to recognize individuals for their commitment of $5,000 or more to the St. Joseph Medical Center Heart Institute. Membership must be renewed every five years. To obtain a membership brochure, please call 410-337-1397.
The Tau Society is a membership organization designed to recognize individuals who have included St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation in their estate plans through a deferred gift. For a free brochure and application, please call 410-337-1397. The following are the basic types of planned giving methods:
Gift by will (bequest)
Gift of retirement plan funds
Life insurance policy
Appreciated securities, property or real estate
Gifts that provide the donor or their designee(s) a lifetime income
