Memorial Gifts

Make a Memorial Gift

Honor a friend, recognize a caregiver or remember a loved one by making a gift to Scripps Health.


A memorial gift is a meaningful way to remember someone important to you, while making a lasting impact to support others in our community.


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To Send a Donation by Check

If you would like to make a tribute donation by check, here are some tips to help us recognize your gift:


  • All checks should be made payable to Scripps Health Foundation.
  • Please list your gift intention. On the memo line of the check, indicate where you would like your check directed, such as “greatest needs” or a specific fundraising priority, like “Scripps Cancer Center.” If honoring a loved one, please be sure to indicate their FULL name.
  • To receive a receipt for your gift, please provide the mailing address for the gift receipt. Also include the address of the individual you would like to receive a notification of your gift, such as the family or spouse of the person your gift honors. 
  • If you have other requests or instructions, you are welcome to send along notes with your gift to specify your intentions for the gift.
  • Please note, the amount of your donation will not be disclosed to the public nor to the family you are honoring. 

Send your gift to:

Scripps Health Foundation

P.O. Box 2669

La Jolla, CA 92038 

Call: 844-442-4483 (GIVE)

For Memorial Service Programs and Obituaries

If you are arranging a funeral or a memorial service and want to include Scripps Health as a recipient of donations, please use the following information. This information can be printed on programs, shared in online tribute sites or shared by email.

Memorial contributions may be made to Scripps Health Foundation.

Donations may be made online at scripps.org/memorialdonations.


Checks may also be sent to: 

Scripps Health Foundation

P.O. Box 2669

La Jolla, CA 92038 

Call: 844-442-4483 (GIVE)

Following is sample memorial gift language for obituaries:

The family requests that memorial gifts be designated for [insert specialty or hospital] at Scripps Health. Memorials can be made online or mailed to Scripps Health Foundation: 


Scripps Health Foundation

P.O. Box 2669

La Jolla, CA 92038

Call: 844-442-4483 (GIVE)

scripps.org/memorialdonations