A Legacy of Community Care
It started small. One woman’s hope for her community and her gift that sparked a health care movement, igniting a legacy of compassion and care throughout the region. Theda Clark Peters’ generous donation laid the foundation for a health system that continues to grow and expand. Today, ThedaCare delivers care to more than 650,000 residents in 17 counties and employs approximately 7,000 health care professionals. The organization has 180 points of care, including eight hospitals.
ThedaCare by the Numbers
2023 report released October 2024
$68,368,300
ThedaCare’s Community Benefit
Initiatives and services provided to improve the health of the local communities.
$5,250,000
ThedaCare’s Family of Foundations Grants
Funding invested in projects to create exceptional health care for our communities.
Member Foundations
When individuals have access to quality medical care at ThedaCare hospitals and medical clinics, they recover faster and thrive both personally and professionally, actively improving their communities.
The ThedaCare Family of Foundations focuses on enhancing each community by investing directly in preventive care, advanced medical equipment and educational initiatives that empower everyone to live their best lives. Your donation supports these critical efforts in our health care facilities, ensuring a healthier future for all. Use the dropdown for more information about the member foundation below to connect with our team. We’d love to share details about upcoming projects.
ThedaCare Foundation-Appleton
Appleton is the sixth largest city in Wisconsin, With its diverse health care needs, it’s essential for the Appleton Foundation to work closely with local health care providers and support initiatives that tackle health disparities and ensure that all residents have access to the care they need.
Every donation can make an impact on the Appleton community. To learn more how you can make a difference contact Shane Kohl, Associate Vice President of Philanthropy at (920) 454-1252 or email Shane.Kohl@thedacare.org.
ThedaCare Foundation-Berlin
Located along the Fox River, the city of Berlin is home to more than 5,000 residents from Green Lake and Waushara counties. The city houses ThedaCare’s nationally recognized hospital system, nearly a dozen outlying clinics, as well as Juliette Manor and Juliette Terrace, our skilled nursing and senior living residences. The Berlin Foundation is essential in providing patient-centered care right in our community. Your donation will improve patient areas, offer more community education and ensure everyone has access to important care, enhancing our close-knit community’s overall well-being.
Every donation can make an impact on the Berlin community. To learn more how you can make a difference contact Serena Frost, Regional Development Director at (920) 454-121253 or email Serena.Frost@thedacare.org.
Holy Family Memorial Hospital-Manitowoc
Renowned for their rich maritime history and shipbuilding heritage, the cities of Manitowoc and Two Rivers grace 20 miles of breathtaking Lake Michigan shoreline, proudly nurturing a vibrant community of over 45,900 residents. For nearly 125 years, Holy Family Memorial Hospital, guided by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, has delivered high-quality, patient-centered care. ThedaCare Family of Foundations in partnership with Holy Family Memorial Hospital is poised to ensure essential medical care remains accessible to all. Your donation can improve patient areas, fund new technologies and support vital programs that benefit everyone in the region enhancing our close-knit community’s overall well-being.
Every donation can make an impact on the Manitowoc and Two Rivers communities. To learn more how you can make a difference contact Shane Kohl, Associate Vice President of Philanthropy at (920) 454-1252 or email Shane.Kohl@thedacare.org.
ThedaCare Hospice Foundation
The ThedaCare Hospice Care team offers compassionate support for patients and families during end-of-life care. Through the ThedaCare Family of Foundations, we provide programs that ensure dignity and comfort in this critical time.
Generous donors help us deliver exceptional care through individual gifts, memorials and planned donations. Your support makes a significant impact, ensuring everyone can have a peaceful and dignified end, regardless of financial circumstances. Donations help fund hospice services, purchase essential equipment, cover staff training and support research projects
To give a gift to the ThedaCare Hospice Foundation in support of those who need it most, please contact
Megan Spranger, Regional Development Director at (920) 454-1257 or email Megan.Spranger@thedacare.org.
ThedaCare Foundation-Neenah
Nestled quietly along the shores of Lake Winnebago, Neenah is home to over 27,000 residents. Our namesake Theda Clark Peters secured a brighter future for the people of Neenah and Northeastern Wisconsin through her generous donation that laid the foundation for a health system that continues to grow and expand. Today, ThedaCare delivers care to more than 600,000 residents in 17 counties and employs approximately 7,000 health care professionals.
ThedaCare Foundation-Neenah remains dedicated to honoring Theda Clark Peters’ legacy by quickly addressing the community’s needs while ensuring expert, community-focused care helps residents continue to live their unique best lives. Recently, the ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah completed a modernization project that enhances the organization’s ability to provide exceptional health care services. Every donation can make an impact on the Neenah community. To learn more how you can make a difference contact Shane Kohl, Associate Vice President of Philanthropy at (920) 454-1252 or email Shane.Kohl@thedacare.org.
ThedaCare Foundation-New London
New London is a charming community located along the scenic Wolf River. Home to around 7,000 residents, this small town is known for its friendly atmosphere and rich history. The New London Foundation is essential in providing patient-centered care right in our community. Your donation will improve patient areas, offer more community education and ensure everyone has access to critical services, enhancing our close-knit community’s overall well-being.
In addition to foundational support, the ThedaCare Medical Center Foundation-New London Quasi Endowment Fund supports external nonprofit grants that serve constituents in New London, Clintonville, Manawa, Hortonville, Marion, Weyauwega, Shiocton, Fremont and Embarrass. The program is dedicated to enhancing community health. For more information about the granting process, please contact the Foundation at NLQuasi@thedacare.org.
Every donation can make an impact on the New London community. To learn more how you can make a difference contact Shane Kohl, Associate Vice President of Philanthropy at (920) 454-1252 or email Shane.Kohl@thedacare.org.
Peabody Heritage Foundation
Located on 24 wooded acres on the south side of Appleton, the Heritage and Peabody Manor is an skilled-care community retirement facility built to serve seniors and others who need assisted living. This provides personalized choices for each resident to make sure they receive the level of care need throughout a wide array of services, activities and friends.
The Peabody Heritage Foundation supports skilled nursing care and assisted living, honoring the legacy of George F. Peabody, a respected businessman and community leader from Fox Valley. He dedicated himself to helping seniors and individuals with limited funds or mobility. Thanks to his vision and the endowment fund he established, today’s seniors have a comfortable place to live and receive the skilled care they require. This legacy continues with the generous support of donors like you, who help provide more choices and enhance their quality of life.
To give a gift to the ThedaCare Peabody Heritage Foundation in support of those who need it most, please contact
Megan Spranger, Regional Development Director at (920) 454-1257 or email Megan.Spranger@thedacare.org.
ThedaCare Foundation-Shawano
Shawano is home to over 9,200 residents and showcases a rich heritage reflecting the longstanding presence of the Menominee Nation. The ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano was recently recognized as one of the top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation. The Shawano Foundation is essential in providing patient-centered care right in our community. Your donation will improve patient areas, offer more community education and ensure everyone has access to important care, enhancing our close-knit community’s overall well-being.
Additionally, ThedaCare Foundation-Shawano Friends of Hospice support heart care, pet therapy and massage therapy for hospice patients in the Shawano area and at the ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano.
Every donation can make an impact on the Shawano community. To learn more how you can make a difference contact Megan Spranger, Regional Development Director at (920) 454-1257 or email Megan.Spranger@thedacare.org.
ThedaCare Foundation-Waupaca
A beautiful haven in the middle of the state, Waupaca features over 22 spring-fed lakes and is home to more than 6,400 residents, with an additional 25,000 people living within a 15-mile radius. The Waupaca Foundation is essential in providing patient-centered care right in our community. Your donation will improve patient areas, offer more community education, and ensure everyone has access to important care, enhancing our close-knit community’s overall well-being.
Every donation can make an impact on the New London community. To learn more how you can make a difference contact Shane Kohl, Associate Vice President of Philanthropy at (920) 454-1252 or email Shane.Kohl@thedacare.org.
ThedaCare Foundation-Wild Rose
With a close-knit population, the Wild Rose Foundation is essential in providing patient-centered care right in our community. Your donation will improve patient areas, offer more community education, and ensure everyone has access to important care, enhancing our close-knit community’s overall well-being.
Every donation can make an impact on the Wild Rose community. To learn more how you can make a difference contact Serena Frost, Regional Development Director at (920) 454-1253 or email Serena.Frost@thedacare.org.
