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About the Foundation 

Since 1982, The Foundation has provided millions of dollars in financial support for residents, services and programs at The Mount. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation (Tax I.D. # 91-1188119) established exclusively as an "operating foundation"—to support and carry out The Mount’s charitable programs. 

In 2010, the Foundation provided more than $800,000 in supplemental funds for skilled nursing residents. This support helps to bridge the gap between the actual cost of care and the amount of provider reimbursement paid by Medicaid.  That gap is projected to climb to $4.4 million in 2011 due to shrinking reimbursement rates and increased need. Additionally, the Foundation has allowed The Mount to maintain its philosophy of helping assisted living apartment residents, adult day program participants and others continue to be part of our community even after individual or family resources run out.  Thanks to the generous contributions of our donors, the Foundation has supported residents in need for over 25 years. 

The Foundation’s operations are guided by a 21-member Board of Directors. Members of the Board include business and community leaders, citizen volunteers and spiritual and administrative leaders from the Sisters of Providence and Providence Mount St. Vincent. 

Board of Directors 

Name, Board Position Organization
Julie Fluke, President Seattle's Best Coffee
Ralph Chiocco, Vice President Elliott Cove Capital Management
Julie Thompson, Vice President       Community Volunteer
Gail Madrid, Secretary   Community Volunteer
Pat Welch, Treasurer and past President Community Volunteer
Charlene Boyd COO of Providence Senior & Community Services Long Term Care Facilites
Megan Fogel Dorsey & Whitney LLC
Josh Hedrick Mercer Consulting
Shannon Hull Community Volunteer
Joseph Murphy  AXA Financial Advisors
Keven Ruf Senior Housing Assistance Group
Kate Shoemaker Community Volunteer
Phil Sternola Sternola Brown Interiors
Sr. Charlotte Van Dyke  Sister of Providence
Marie Westermeier Bennett, Bigelow & Leedom
Kris Whitters Marsh Risk Consulting 
Mary Lou Williams Community Volunteer
Bob Witter    Providence Health & Services
Cheryl Woodard Community Volunteer
Molly Swain, Executive Director Providence Mount St. Vincent Foundation
Emeritus Members  
George Flood  
James Hermsen  
Bruce Laing  
Maggie Lucas  
Fr. James Mallahan  
Terri Rambosek
Kenneth VanDerhoef  
Dr. Ralph K. Zech, M.D