The mission of the Jefferson Regional Foundation is to enhance the health and well-being of the community served by Jefferson Hospital through grantmaking, education, and outreach. The Foundation operates with integrity and transparency, focusing on supporting the hospital's mission to improve the health and well-being of its service area. Its activities aim at the long-term impact on community health and vitality, working in partnership with various organizations and leaders, promoting community resources, and investing in effective community organizations and programs.
The Jefferson Regional Foundation's grant program is designed to support the health and well-being of communities south of Pittsburgh, PA, in line with Jefferson Hospital's vision. The grantmaking process begins with an online Letter of Intent (LOI), with the foundation's board considering proposals three times a year. Their funding priorities include health and wellness, diversity, equity and inclusion, workforce and economic opportunity, civic engagement and policy work, early childhood and youth development, and capacity building. The Foundation funds new and innovative projects, ongoing programs, general operating support for priority-matching programs, capacity-building initiatives, capital needs, and fellowship or scholarship programs. They emphasize strong partnerships, continuous community assessment, and engagement to evolve grantmaking priorities and strategies effectively.