Philanthropy plays a vital role in sustaining services that exceed expectations for a rural hospital, supporting innovation that strengthens local services, modernizes care, and helps our hospital adapt to the evolving needs of our rural community, while strengthening our workforce and enhancing the patient and family care experience.
This includes improving local care delivery, expanding access to specialized services, and equipping our care teams with the tools and training needed to deliver high-quality care close to home.
Our team is here to help you explore giving options that align with your values and the impact you hope to make.
Transformational Community Impact
Throughout our history, extraordinary generosity from individuals, families, businesses, and community partners has made transformational progress at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital possible.
From major capital expansions to advanced medical imaging and essential infrastructure, these investments have strengthened local care and expanded access to services that might otherwise require travel far from home.
We invite you to explore how philanthropy at this level has shaped our hospital and what it makes possible for the future.
Explore Transformational Gifts & Community Impact
Why Your Support Matters Here
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is an independent, nonprofit community hospital. That independence matters.
It allows us to:
- Reinvest resources locally
- Respond to the unique needs of our region
- Make decisions rooted in community health, not distant systems
Philanthropic support helps strengthen a thriving local health system by:
- Investing in facilities, technology, and patient-centered services
- Ensuring care remains accessible close to home
- Contributing to the long-term economic vitality of our region
A strong hospital also supports a strong community. Your generosity contributes to local jobs, workforce stability, and the long-term economic vitality of the Upper Peninsula, benefiting not only those who receive care but the region we all value.
Give Today
Whether you feel ready to make a gift today or are simply learning more about how philanthropy supports local care, we invite you to take the next step that feels right for you.
Your support helps sustain high-quality care, strengthen our local health system, and ensure that an independent community hospital remains here for those who need it, today and in the years ahead.
Not ready to give yet? Explore the many ways you can support care close to home below.
Ways to Give
Philanthropy looks different for everyone. Below are several ways to support Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, whether your giving is immediate, ongoing, or part of a long-term plan for the future.
Give Today / Immediate Support
Make an immediate gift to support care, services, and community health.
A gift made today supports the areas of greatest need at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, directing resources where they can have the most immediate impact. This flexibility helps sustain patient care, strengthen services, and respond to evolving community needs.
Many donors choose to give today because it is simple, meaningful, and effective. You may also designate your gift to a specific fund or area of care, depending on your interests.
Your generosity, at any level, helps ensure that an independent community hospital remains strong, responsive, and ready to care for our neighbors throughout the Upper Peninsula.
Care that meets today’s needs and strengthens tomorrow.
If you’re exploring this option and have questions, we’re happy to help. We also encourage you to consult with your financial or legal advisor to determine what’s best for your situation.
Phone: (906) 341-3250
Email: FundDevelopment@scmh.org
Memorial or Tribute Giving
Honor a loved one or celebrate a meaningful moment through a gift made in their name.
Memorial and tribute gifts offer a meaningful way to honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or recognize someone who made a difference in your life. These gifts can be designated to specific areas of care or used where the need is greatest.
Families and honorees are notified of gifts made in their name, and many donors find comfort in knowing their generosity supports care for others while honoring a special memory.
Honoring those who matter while caring for others.
If you’re exploring this option and have questions, we’re happy to help. We also encourage you to consult with your financial or legal advisor to determine what’s best for your situation.
Phone: (906) 341-3250
Email: FundDevelopment@scmh.org
Recurring Giving
Provide steady, ongoing support through a monthly or scheduled gift.
Recurring giving provides steady, reliable support that helps sustain patient care throughout the year. Monthly or scheduled gifts enable donors to make an ongoing difference in a way that fits comfortably into their financial plans.
Many donors appreciate recurring giving because it creates long-term impact through manageable contributions. You may update, pause, or adjust your gift at any time.
Reliable support that strengthens care every day of the year.
If you’re exploring this option and have questions, we’re happy to help. We also encourage you to consult with your financial or legal advisor to determine what’s best for your situation.
Phone: (906) 341-3250
Email: FundDevelopment@scmh.org
Naming Opportunities
Create a lasting legacy by supporting spaces, programs, or services.
A naming opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact by supporting a space, program, or service that aligns with your values. These opportunities recognize generosity and help ensure essential services remain strong and accessible for our community.
Naming opportunities may be available through outright gifts or multi-year commitments. They can honor an individual, a family, or a legacy and are designed to reflect both donor intent and the hospital’s long-term needs.
Learn more about transformational gifts and community impact.
A lasting way to reflect your values and strengthen care for generations.
If you’re exploring this option and have questions, we’re happy to help. We also encourage you to consult with your financial or legal advisor to determine what’s best for your situation.
Phone: (906) 341-3250
Email: FundDevelopment@scmh.org
Event Sponsorship
Support patient care while celebrating community connection through special events.
Event sponsorships provide an opportunity to support patient care while celebrating community connection. Sponsors help make fundraising events possible and are recognized for their partnership and generosity.
Sponsorships may be available for individuals, families, or businesses and often include visibility opportunities tied to the event.
Supporting care while bringing our community together.
If you’re exploring this option and have questions, we’re happy to help.
Phone: (906) 341-3250
Email: FundDevelopment@scmh.org
Corporate and Matching Gifts
Multiply your impact through employer matching or corporate giving programs.
Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double, or even triple, the impact of your donation. Corporate giving is a powerful way for businesses to support employee-driven philanthropy and community health.
If you’re unsure whether your employer participates, our team can help you explore available options.
When generosity is shared, its impact grows.
If you’re exploring this option and have questions, we’re happy to help.
Phone: (906) 341-3250
Email: FundDevelopment@scmh.org
Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund to support local healthcare.
If you have a donor-advised fund (DAF), you may recommend a grant to support Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. This is a simple and flexible way to direct charitable dollars you’ve already set aside toward local healthcare.
DAF gifts can support specific programs or be used where the need is greatest, helping sustain care close to home.
A simple way to direct charitable resources toward care close to home.
If you’re exploring this option and have questions, we’re happy to help. We also encourage you to consult with your financial or legal advisor to determine what’s best for your situation.
Phone: (906) 341-3250
Email: FundDevelopment@scmh.org
Gifts of Securities
Support the hospital through appreciated assets in a tax-efficient way.
Gifts of appreciated securities, such as stocks or mutual funds, can be a tax-efficient way to support Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. These gifts may allow donors to avoid capital gains taxes while receiving a charitable deduction for the full value of the asset.
This option is often appealing to donors who want to make a meaningful contribution while thoughtfully managing their overall financial picture.
An intentional way to give that considers both impact and stewardship.
If you’re exploring this option and have questions, we’re happy to help. We also encourage you to consult with your financial or legal advisor to determine what’s best for your situation.
Phone: (906) 341-3250
Email: FundDevelopment@scmh.org
Estate and Planned Giving
Include Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in your long-term plans and legacy.
Planned Giving enables you to support the future of healthcare in our community while aligning with your long-term financial and estate plans. These gifts are often made through wills, trusts, or beneficiary designations and can be tailored to reflect your values and priorities.
Many planned gifts cost nothing today and can be structured to support specific areas of care or provide flexible support for future needs. Planned giving is a powerful way to create a lasting legacy while caring for loved ones first.
A thoughtful way to care for the future while honoring what matters most to you.
If you’re exploring this option and have questions, we’re happy to help. We also encourage you to consult with your financial or legal advisor to determine what’s best for your situation.
Phone: (906) 341-3250
Email: FundDevelopment@scmh.org
Grateful Patient and Family Program
Express appreciation for the care you or a loved one received.
The Grateful Patient and Family Program offers a way to express appreciation for care received at the hospital. Many donors choose to honor a caregiver or team whose compassion made a difference during a meaningful moment.
Gifts through this program support patient care while celebrating the people who deliver it every day.
A meaningful way to say thank you for compassionate care.
If you’re exploring this option and have questions, we’re happy to help. We also encourage you to consult with your financial or legal advisor to determine what’s best for your situation.
Phone: (906) 341-3250
Email: FundDevelopment@scmh.org
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Team Member Giving
Caregivers and staff choose to support the mission they serve every day.
Team member giving reflects the shared commitment of caregivers and staff who support the hospital’s mission beyond their daily work. These gifts, often modest and recurring, demonstrate belief in the care provided here.
Participation is always voluntary and confidential, and every gift is appreciated.
If you’re exploring this option and have questions, we’re happy to help. Contact Irma Gonzalez-Hider, Director of Fund Development, at (906) 341-3250, to discuss options and opportunities, or email igonzalez-hider@scmh.org.
Gifts In-Kind
Donate goods or services that directly support hospital needs.
Gifts in kind include donated goods or services that directly support hospital needs. These gifts must align with current priorities and safety standards to ensure they are appropriate and beneficial.
Because needs change over time, we encourage donors to contact us before making an in-kind gift.
Matching generosity with real and timely needs.
If you’re exploring this option and have questions, we’re happy to help. We also encourage you to consult with your financial or legal advisor to determine what’s best for your situation.
Phone: (906) 341-3250
Email: FundDevelopment@scmh.org
