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The New Ulm Medical Center Foundation

For more information or to make a donation call the New Ulm Medical Center Foundation at
507-217-5180
or Give now.

Established in 2003, the New Ulm Medical Center Foundation is a nonprofit organization that exists to enhance the health of New Ulm Medical Center patients and the wellness of the communities we serve.

Our organization provides a vehicle for area community members who want to sustain New Ulm Medical Center’s mission through donations, memorials or bequests. All activities and funds are dedicated exclusively to supporting and providing for area medical needs and to improve the physical and mental well-being of the area’s residents.

Nursing scholarships available through the NUMC Foundation

Thanks to generous donations received through the New Ulm Medical Center Foundation, we currently have three scholarships available for nursing students.

The Mary E. Paquay Scholarship program is available to students entering into a nursing program. Click here for program description and application.

The Ozias 2nd Year Nursing Scholarship program is available to current nursing students entering their second year of nursing school. Click here for program description and application.

The Carol L. Ryberg Scholarship Program Scholarship is available to a resident of Brown County, Minnesota who has been accepted and will be entering or continuing an accredited nursing degree program this fall (B.A./B.S.N.) at a post secondary institution. Click here for program description and application.

We’re expecting! Birth Center Expansion and Renovation planned in spring 2013

At New Ulm Medical Center’s Birth Center, we understand how important the first few days of a newborn’s life is for baby and parents. We are committed to making it the special and memorable experience it should be.

Because of the excellent care provided at NUMC in addition to changing availability of OB services in our region, our volumes continue to increase. Last year, almost 80 patients had to be roomed outside the Birth Center due to space issues. The expansion and renovation project will not only provide more room for our mothers and babies, but will match the environment with the excellent care that has always been provided.

    Included in the project is:

  • Increased space
  • Two new labor and delivery rooms
  • Moving the nursery closer to the nurse’s station
  • Improved security
  • Increased efficiency for staff and physicians
  • Improved patient privacy
  • Improved amenities for families and support person

The New Ulm Medical Center Foundation is raising $200,000 for this million dollar project. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2012. To support this project, click on the "Give Now" button to the right.

Give now/contact us

New Ulm Medical Center Foundation
1324 Fifth North Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
507-217-5180
E-mail us

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New Ulm Medical Center Advisory Board Members

  • Denice Anderson
  • Kathleen Backer
  • Kathleen Berg
  • Jerry Dannheim
  • Peg Drugan
  • Jean Eelma, MD
  • Jackie Finstad
  • Marj Frederickson
  • Sharon Hulke
  • Peter Neigebauer
  • David Sturges
  • Greg Thomas, Chairperson
  • Michelle Wilkening MD

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New Ulm Medical Center Foundation

For more information or to make a donation call the New Ulm Medical Center Foundation at
507-217-5180
or Give now.

We are grateful for the thoughtfulness and generosity of our donors. That's why we make it convenient for you to make a tax-deductible donation. Give now.

By phone

When you call, we'll be happy to answer any questions and take your credit card donation. Simply, call (507) 217-5180. It's easy. It's fast. And it will make a difference.

By mail

Complete this form (requires Adobe Reader) and send it with your donation, so we can acknowledge and direct your gift.

Make your check payable to New Ulm Medical Center Foundation and mail it to the address below...

New Ulm Medical Center Foundation
1324 Fifth North Street
New Ulm, MN 56073

Specific ways to give

Recognize a Caregiver – Our Every Day Hero program allows you to make a donation in honor of one of your caregivers in recognition of the exceptional care they provided to you or a loved one.

Memorials and tributes – Create a lasting remembrance of a loved one or honor a person or event.

Matching gift program – Check with the human resources department at your workplace to see if your employer matches contributions.

Telefundraising - Occasionally, the New Ulm Medical Center Foundation reaches out to those who are familiar with the hospital by phone to raise funds for important projects. The callers have no medical history or other confidential information about you. In 2009, our phone campaigns benefited the Heart of New Ulm project and our Fund for Excellence.

Planned gifts – You want your gift to make a difference, but are concerned about your own future financial needs and those of your family. Planned giving provides a way to support the hospital right now without sacrificing your ability to meet current and future financial obligations. Planned gifts fall into three general categories:

  • Outright gifts—The Foundation has immediate use of donated assets, such as securities, tangible personal property, and some real estate.
  • Bequests—The donor uses or controls the asset during his or her lifetime and the Foundation receives the asset at the donor's passing.
  • Life income gifts—The donor makes a gift today and receives a stream of income for life. Upon the donor's passing, the Foundation has use of the remainder of the gift.

Planned giving is attractive to donors for many reasons. With a planned gift, donors can often give larger gifts than they thought possible and can:

  • receive a stream of income for life
  • often increase the yield they receive from their investments
  • benefit from a charitable income tax deduction
  • reduce or eliminate capital gains taxes or estate taxes

The benefits of planned giving provide the charity-minded donor with reasons to act sooner rather than later. We look forward to assisting you with your gift planning needs.

Current needs


Registered Nurse Jean Moses with a patient and her newborn at the New Ulm Medical Center Cancer Center.

For more information or to make a donation call the New Ulm Medical Center Foundation at
507-217-5180
or Give now.

The NUMC Foundation Advisory Board selects priorities for our fundraising efforts each year that are aligned with our community's health and medical center needs. The following projects are the Foundation's primary focus for 2013.

We’re expecting! Birth Center Expansion and Renovation planned in spring 2013

At New Ulm Medical Center’s Birth Center, we understand how important the first few days of a newborn’s life is for baby and parents. We are committed to making it the special and memorable experience it should be.

Because of the excellent care provided at NUMC in addition to changing availability of OB services in our region, our volumes continue to increase. Last year, almost 80 patients had to be roomed outside the Birth Center due to space issues. The expansion and renovation project will not only provide more room for our mothers and babies, but will match the environment with the excellent care that has always been provided.

    Included in the project is:

  • Increased space
  • Two new labor and delivery rooms
  • Moving the nursery closer to the nurse’s station
  • Improved security
  • Increased efficiency for staff and physicians
  • Improved patient privacy
  • Improved amenities for families and support person

The New Ulm Medical Center Foundation is raising $200,000 for this million dollar project. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2012. To support this project, click on the "Give Now" button to the right.

Hospice - The focus for the Hospice program in 2013 includes supporting staff resources to educate the community on Hospice and supporting volunteers, providing integrative therapies for patients, providing emergency funds through the TLC fund, and beginning a grant program for area nursing and assisted living homes to enhance the environment for hospice patients and their families.

Cancer Care - The NUMC Foundation has been integral in supporting the Virginia Piper Cancer Insitute - New Ulm by supporting th expansion project and building a garden of hope. As the department continues to experience growth, additional services are being offered to support patients that are in need of philanthropic support, such as support groups, ongoing garden maintenance and emergency funds for patients to help with expenses such as transportation.

Fund for Excellence – The Fund for Excellence is an unrestricted fund which allows the Foundation to immediately respond to emergent needs.

Heart of New Ulm Project –The Heart of New Ulm is a 10-year research and demonstration project that began in 2009 which aims to decrease heart attacks in New Ulm through health care service enhancements, lifestyle change programs, and environmental policy changes.

Foundation newsletter

1/22/2013 New Ulm Medical Center Foundation Newsletter

7/31/2012 New Ulm Medical Center Foundation Newsletter

Annual Report to Donors

The Foundation’s annual report chronicles some of the ways in which donors have affected the lives of patients we serve.

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For more information or to make a donation call the New Ulm Medical Center Foundation at
507-217-5180
or Give now.

Upcoming New Ulm Medical Center Foundation Events

The New Ulm Medical Center Foundation holds many events throughout the year to raise funds and awareness about the health needs of our community. Please consider joining one of our fun-filled events!

Have a Heart Gala: Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 – The Have a Heart Gala is an annual semi-formal fundraising event held on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 filled with pre-party events, a delicious dinner, auctions and fabulous entertainment. Select this linkfor more information.