About us

The Mercy Health Foundation exists to support patients and families in need of care at Mercy Hospital.

Over the past 20 years, the Mercy Health Foundation has raised over $53 million dollars for healthcare in the Four Corners Region, powered by community. In 1882 the Sisters of Mercy arrived in the area and started two schools, a hospital, and an orphanage in five months’ time. They reached out to the community to fund their work, and hardship was faced in partnership with one another. Thus, community partnership, in its truest sense, is our history, as philanthropy has impacted every significant improvement at Mercy Hospital since 1882.

Our generous donors have contributed to building the new Mercy Hospital in 2006, the Breast Care Center in 2013, and Mercy Hospice House in 2017. Investments from our community have changed the healthcare landscape in our region, keeping exceptional care close to home. Major investments in recent years have supported our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, now a Level II Unit, our Cardiovascular Service line and Cardiac Cath Lab remodel, our Traumatic Brain Injury Education and Prevention program, Gray Matters, and multiple Caregiver Resiliency Initiatives.

A historical photo of the first hospital building captioned Mercy Hospital, Durango Colorado

We look forward to hearing from you to help answer your questions about supporting Mercy Hospital Foundation at 970-764-2800.

To make a gift or pledge payment via US Mail, send to:

Mercy Health Foundation
1010 Three Springs Blvd
Suite 248 – Second Floor of the Medical Office Building (MOB)
Durango CO 81301
EIN 84-0902211

Recognition of Excellence

For the eighth consecutive year, CommonSpirit Health has been ranked among the top high-performing health care fundraisers in North America by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP).

AHP 2023 High Performer in Overall and for Health Systems

Board & Governance

In Service to Mercy and Each Other

The Mercy Health Foundation Board of Directors champions and supports the mission of the Mercy Health Foundation, providing for patients and families at Mercy Hospital.

Staff

Our staff is readily available to help you find ways of giving to Mercy Health Foundation that are meaningful to you. Contact us anytime for more detail or to schedule a visit.

Lexie Stetson-Lee
Chief Philanthropy Officer
alexandra.stetson-lee@commonspirit.org
970-764-2804