About us

As the philanthropic arm of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, the Foundation works to raise charitable gifts. Our donor-centered approach tailors the donor’s needs, motivation, and giving preferences to secure support, increasing engagement and strengthening relationships. 

The compassion and generosity of donors support the strategic initiatives focused on providing exceptional patient care, driving innovation, research and education, expanding our programs, and meeting the medical needs of our communities.

Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.

- Robert Collier

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all.

Our Vision

A healthier future for all—inspired by faith, driven by innovation, and powered by our humanity.

Our Values

Compassion / Inclusion / Integrity / Excellence / Collaboration

Recognition of Excellence

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

We would like to honor all our patients with dignity and pride.

- Anonymous

Board & Governance

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Foundation is governed by a board of dedicated members comprised of community volunteers, business executives, and hospital and health care professionals who strive to improve the health of our region. The board members assist in the many aspects of the Foundation's fundraising efforts and with increasing awareness of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

Board of Directors

Jana Arnold, Chair
Pamela Baade
Jordan J. Babineaux
Richard E. Bangert, II
Carol Boston-Fleischhauer, JD, MS, BSN, RN
Philip M. Condit
Peter V. Goodman
Pamela K. Green
Jean-François Heitz
Robert B. Lemon
Richard B. Martinez
Michael H. Millegan
John F. Oppenheimer
Kristi A. Pangrazio
Angela N. Treleven
George S. Treperinas

Staff

Administration
Karin Huelsbeck, Region Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, VMFH
Debbie Gordon, Executive Assistant

Grants
Karin Huelsbeck

Accounting
Vicki Chen

Individual Giving
Andrew Welch

Major Giving / Mid-Level Giving
Michael Clark, Director
Rhea Kimble, Sys Director Philanthropy
Chaffin Hornor
Becky Pogany
Matt Henry
Randi Bagley, Mid-Level
Sarah Chamberlin, Mid-Level
Ramon Rinonos-Diaz, Individual Giving, Grants, Corporate Partnership

Events & Guilds / Corporate Partnership / Annual Giving
Eileen Harte, Director
Kalen Rounds, Corporate 
Laura Green, Events
Robyn Hamada, Annual Giving

National Foundation Operations
Caleb Burris
Carol Mattingly

Financials

At Virginia Mason Franciscan Foundation, a member of CommonSpirit Health, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our community as well as to the transparency of our work and business. Presented here is the Annual Report on behalf of CommonSpirit Health.