The mission of The Foundation at East Jefferson General Hospital is to generate philanthropic support for East Jefferson General Hospital through education, communication and active ambassadorship to the community. Established in 1969, The Foundation is an independent 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization governed by a community board of trustees. Every gift, no matter how large or small, makes a difference in the lives of our patients and the community served by East Jefferson General Hospital.

Because East Jefferson General Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital, it relies heavily on philanthropic support to provide the highest quality, compassionate healthcare to the people we serve. Much of what East Jefferson General Hospital and The Foundation have accomplished over the last four decades is directly attributable to the generosity of our community. The Foundation supports East Jefferson General Hospital by funding educational programs, healthcare services, technology and capital expansion projects through charitable contributions. People from all walks of life come together and give of their time, talents, and treasure to strengthen our healthcare system.