What We Do
Philanthropy has been at the heart of our organization since Ellen Browning Scripps founded Scripps Metabolic Clinic in 1924 and Mother Mary Michael Cummings started St. Joseph’s Dispensary in 1890. Since then, through the support of our donors, Scripps Health Foundation has helped us become a premier health care system in the region.
Review our fundraising priorities below and imagine how you can be a part of the future of Scripps.
Our Fundraising Priorities
Greatest Needs
Of all the ways to give to Scripps Health Foundation, unrestricted gifts are among our most valuable. These gifts provide critical resources that allow our world-class medical leadership and staff to determine how best to serve our patients’ needs. By helping to meet our greatest needs, unrestricted gifts help accomplish the greatest good.
Learn how you can help save lives, sustain quality programs and services, and advance innovative technology and research.
Scripps Hospitals
Philanthropy is crucial to the care, services and future of each of our five Scripps hospital campuses. Learn about the exciting campaigns and initiatives we have under way and how you can be a part of the future of health care in San Diego.
Bringing the Nation’s Leading Cancer Care to Patients
Scripps Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have partnered to create Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center. This program will be part of a global collaborative network of hospitals and health care systems dedicated to MD Anderson Cancer Center’s mission to end cancer globally. This collaboration allows us to combine our expertise with MD Anderson’s knowledge and capabilities in order to serve patients in the eight counties from Santa Barbara to the U.S.-Mexico border. MD Anderson, the nation’s leading cancer center, treats more cancer patients, offers more clinical trials and has more National Cancer Insititute-funded studies than any other cancer-fighting organization.
Other fundraising priorities
Cardiovascular
Diabetes
Neurology
Oncology
Orthopedics
Stewardship Report
Learn about Scripps Health Foundation and read stories about our generous donors who are making a difference every day in the lives of others. In this report for 2018-2019, you’ll read more about the difference you’re already making and what’s coming soon.
San Diego Health Magazine
We've partnered with SD Health Magazine to give you the latest health tips from our experts, learn about innovative care and discoveries, and meet people like you whose lives have been changed thanks to the care they’ve received at Scripps.
Upcoming Events
Due to restrictions on large gatherings, we are postponing or cancelling events that are scheduled during the next few months. We are pleased to offer virtual meetings and events so you can connect with us from the comfort of your own home.