Your Contributions Make a Big Difference
As a donor to Hospice of Central Iowa, you may sometimes wonder exactly where your dollar is going or how it is allocated.  Whenever a donation is received by Hospice of Central Iowa, it is immediately sent to the Hospice of Central Iowa Foundation.

The foundation was established in 1986 to support Hospice of Central Iowa.  It does so by cultivating, soliciting, managing and providing funds to maintain, improve and advance services to our community.  Part of the mission of the foundation is to practice sound stewardship in its administration of community resources entrusted to its care on behalf of Hospice of Central Iowa.  Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding donations to Hospice of Central Iowa.

If I wish to make a donation to Hospice of Central Iowa, how do I make out my check?
Checks should be made payable to the Hospice of Central Iowa Foundation and mailed to 2910 Westown Parkway, Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266-1332. Walk-in contributions are also accepted at any of the Hospice of Central Iowa offices as well as the Kavanagh Houses.

May I make a contribution to a specific program of Hospice of Central Iowa?
Yes.  Hospice of Central Iowa has specific programs your gift can be restricted to which include Quality of Life (basic family needs, patient wish fulfillment, family resource materials and activities) and Staff and Volunteer Education.  Please indicate which program to which the contribution is to be applied in the memo portion of your check.  Call us to discuss further details on specific programs and how your contribution may help.

How do I make a memorial contribution?
Please write the name of the deceased person in the memo portion of the check.

May I use a credit card for my donation?
Yes, the Hospice of Central Iowa Foundation accepts Discover, MasterCard and Visa.  Please supply your card type, number and expiration date.

May I make a contribution directly to Hospice of Central Iowa staff members?
No.  Please don't.  All donations should be made to the Hospice of Central Iowa Foundation. Staff members are not allowed to accept compensation from patients, or the families or friends of patients for their services.

Can you make a donation online?
Yes.  You can click on "Make a Gift" at the top of this page to make a donation online.  A donation form can also be printed from our website.

Will the family be notified?
Yes.  We send a letter to the designated person, which includes a list of the names and addresses of those who have made a contribution, in memory of a loved one.  The donation amounts are not divulged.

Do I need to supply the name and address of the family member to be notified on my donation?
That depends.  If the contribution is in memory of a patient cared for by Hospice of Central Iowa, the answer is "no."  We'll have the family information on file.  However, if you want the notification sent to a family member other than the primary caregiver, please supply this name and address with your donation. 
If the contribution is in memory of someone other than a patient cared for by Hospice of Central Iowa, the answer is "yes."  Please supply the complete name and address of the person who should be notified and enclose with your donation.

Will I receive a thank you letter?
Yes. All contributions are recognized with a letter of appreciation.

Do you require a minimum donation?
No. The Hospice of Central Iowa Foundation accepts and appreciates donations in any amount.

Do I need a form or contribution envelope in order to make a donation?
While we will be happy to mail an envelope to you for this purpose, it is not required. Simply make out your donation check and mail to Hospice of Central Iowa, 2910 Westown Parkway, Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

In what other ways may I make contributions to Hospice of Central Iowa?