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ThedaCare Family of Foundations Team

Every donation makes an impact on the our communities. ThedaCare Family of Foundations team works closely with donors to match their personal philanthropic interests to the needed support within a hospital, department or program. Contact our foundation staff to learn how you can champion a particular project or service area.

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Barbara Beuscher, CFRE
Chief Philanthropy Officer, SVP

P: 920-454-2974

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Carey Behnke
Director of Communications

P: 920-454-5275

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Shane Kohl, CFRE
Associate Vice President of Philanthropy – ThedaCare Family of Foundations, ThedaCare Foundation-Appleton, ThedaCare Foundation-Neenah, ThedaCare Foundation-New London, ThedaCare Foundation-Shawano, ThedaCare Foundation-Waupaca & ThedaCare Hospice Foundation

P: 920-454-1252

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Shannon Marsden
Director of Foundation Operations & Analytics

P: 920-454-1254

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Amanda Burmeister
Regional Coordinator – Grants & Stewardship

P: 920-454-1258

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Serena Frost
Regional Development Director – ThedaCare Foundation-Berlin, ThedaCare Foundation-Wild Rose, Nursing and Orthopedics

P: 920-454-1253

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Katie Kwiatkowski
Executive Assistant to Barbara Beuscher

P: 920-454-1263

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Megan Spranger, JD, CFRE
Regional Development Director –ThedaCare Foundation-Shawano, ThedaCare Cancer Care, Planned Giving, and Rural Health Initiative

P: 920-454-1257

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Brooke Sprangers
Assistant Regional Director of Operations

P: 920-454-1256

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Erica Suchyta
Regional Development Director – Cardiovascular, Hospice and ThedaCare Peabody-Heritage Foundation

P: 920-454-1259

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Lauren Sumnicht
Regional Development Coordinator – Special Events

P: 920-454-1269

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Todd Sutton
Regional Development Coordinator – Annual Giving

P: 920-454-1264

ThedaCare Family of Foundations Board of Directors and Advisory Committees

Our boards provide invaluable support rooted in local expertise and a deep understanding of community needs. Their diverse perspectives help us advocate for our mission and strengthen support for our initiatives. We are grateful to their dedication to community-driven decision making, which enhances our impact and advances patient care in meaningful ways.

Contact Us

Main Phone Number
920-454-2974

General Email
Foundations@thedacare.org

Mailing Address
ThedaCare Family of Foundations
1818 N. Meade St.
Appleton, WI 54911