Supporting the future of safe and trusted healthcare
About the Foundation
The ASHRM Foundation was established in 2004 by the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM), a personal membership group of the American Hospital Association, in cooperation with the Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET). HRET is the research and development affiliate of the American Hospital Association andis tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The ASHRM Foundation's programs are supported by contributions from individual members, chapters, industry and individual donors. Contributions to HRET in support of the ASHRM Foundation are tax deductible within limitations of the Internal Revenue Code.
Mission
The ASHRM Foundation was developed to help facilitate the advancement of the risk management profession by funding education, scholarships and research programs. The mission of the Foundation is to secure resources and administer assets (including informational materials) that provide support for meeting ASHRM’s strategic goals in education and research.
Educational Grants
The ASHRM Foundation is dedicated to supporting the professional development of individual healthcare risk managers. As complexity in healthcare increases, so do the needs of healthcare risk managers if they are to more effectively manage risk and improve healthcare safety. Through HRET, the ASHRM Foundation supports advanced learning by providing educational grants up to $1,000for individuals interested in continuing their education in clinical, legal and regulatory and/or risk financing aspects of risk management.
2009 deadlines for ASHRM Foundation educational grant applications are February 20, June 12 and September 25.
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Scholarships
The ASHRM Foundation recognizes the value of life-long learning and supports qualified individuals seeking advanced degrees in risk management, insurance, finance, clinical areas and healthcare management. Healthcare risk managers are encouraged to apply for the scholarships up to $2,500 and grantsoffered by the ASHRM Foundation through HRET. Financial contributions for these scholarships come from industry, individuals and ASHRM chapters.
2009 deadlines for ASHRM Foundation scholarship grant applications are February 20, June 12 and September 25.
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Original application must be mailed to the ASHRM Foundation and received by the deadline to be considered.
Research
Utilizing best practices is an effective way to allocate limited resources. Identifying best practices in healthcare risk management requires funded research on risk financing, claims administration and patient safety methodologies. Full or partial research grants may be awarded for qualified projects by the ASHRM Foundation through HRET.
2009 deadlines for ASHRM Foundation research grant applications are February 20, June 12 and September 25.
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Award recipients
The ASHRM Foundation would like to recognize 2008 grant recipients.
Giving
The ASHRM Foundation’s planned giving program is a key component in advancing the risk management profession. Planned giving offers a wide variety of options for those who are interested in including ASHRM in their financial and estate planning while enjoying applicable tax advantages. Through a memorial or honorary gift to the ASHRM Foundation, individuals or corporations can support our mission while paying tribute to an individual or loved one.
Support the future of safe and trusted health care through the ASHRM Foundation. Please send your tax-deductible donation to:
The ASHRM Foundation
One North Franklin
Suite 2800
Chicago, IL 60606
HRET's Federal Tax ID# is 36-2203931. Checks should be made payable to HRET – ASHRM Foundation. The ASHRM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and may qualify for your company's matching funds program. For details on giving, contactASHRM at(312) 422-3980.
The ASHRM Foundation’s giving levels, announced Oct. 3, 2008, are as follows:Annual Giving:
Benefactor: $1,000 and above
President’s Circle:$500 and above
Founder’s Circle:$250 to $499
Fellows: $150 to $249
Scholars: $100 to $149
Pledged Giving:
The Foundation Society: A five-year pledge minimum of $500 per year (total of $2,500)
The 1980 Society (ASHRM’s founding year): An annual pledge minimum of $80
If you would like to contribute at any of these levels or donate a specific amount, please contact the ASHRM Foundation at (312) 422-3980.
Supporters
2008 Foundation donors
Oct. 2008 fundraiser in Boston, MA