MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Carondelet Foundation is to build supportive relationships through philanthropy, stewardship and education, which sustain and enhance the community's trust in Carondelet Health Network. 

VISION STATEMENT

Carondelet Foundation is the recognized leader in health care philanthropy. We are the bridge that connects Carondelet Health Network to community resources.  We provide dynamic education and foster partnerships that further the mission and goals of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The purpose of Carondelet Foundation is to solicit, receive, maintain and manage gifts, money and property, and to distribute them to Carondelet Health Network and its communities to support the charitable activities related to Carondelet Health Network and the health care mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

HISTORY

Carondelet Foundation advances the mission of Carondelet Health Network through fund-raising programs including an annual community campaign, direct mail appeals, special events, grantsmanship and planned giving. The Foundation serves three hospitals along with the inpatient, outpatient and community-based services that make up Carondelet Health Network. Our three hospitals include  - St. Joseph’s and St. Mary’s hospital which serve the needs of residents from Tucson and surrounding communities, a population of nearly 500,000, while Holy Cross Hospital is located in Nogales, AZ, a city of 21,000 on the U.S./Mexico border.

These three hospitals locally comprise Carondelet Health Network which joined forces with Ascension Health System in 2002.  Ascension Health is now the largest private non-profit Catholic hospital system in the United States and has over 60 hospitals in more than 20 states and is sponsored by four provinces of the Daughters of Charity, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Nazareth and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

Carondelet Foundation was established in May 1993 by combining three separate foundations for St. Mary’s, St. Joseph’s and Holy Cross Hospitals to solicit, accept, manage and invest donations for the exclusive benefit of Carondelet Health Network and it’s programs and services.  

Carondelet Foundation is incorporated under Carondelet Health Network with a listing in the Catholic Directory and is thereby recognized as a tax-exempt organization as described in Subsection 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, all donations made to Carondelet Foundation are tax deductible.

A Board of Trustees comprised of 25 community representatives governs Carondelet Foundation. The Foundation's efforts are augmented by more than 600 auxiliary members and hospital volunteers as well as a community fund-raising group, The Centurions.

The Foundation adheres to the highest ethical standards with regard to fundraising and fund management. The Foundation’s financial records are audited annually by an accounting firm selected by Carondelet Health Network.