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Avera Foundation

Make a gift and join Avera’s mission. Donations support lifesaving services in your community.

Ways to Give About Us

Why Giving Matters

Generosity makes a difference. No matter what area of care, fund or facility you wish to support, you will make an impact to help others heal as part of our health ministry. Each gift supports critical resources to protect and save lives every day, while also honoring those working to make your community safer.

The Avera Foundation exists to coordinate philanthropic efforts and investments that make a positive impact in patients’ lives. Donations support the most urgent needs of Avera, while also furthering our healing ministry to provide the highest quality care to all, regardless of ability to pay.

Every Donation Counts

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Key Giving Priorities and Causes

Our donors include individuals, organizations and corporate partners. We have a range of charitable options, enabling you to direct your gift to your local hospital or a certain area of care. While these focus areas are especially important to the Avera Foundation, we support many types of care.

Computer generated image of the Avera Women's and Childrens Center that is being built. Women & Children Our commitment to improving the health of women, children and families is stronger than ever before, now and into the future.
Woman sitting on a couch talking to another person in a calming setting. Behavioral Health Those in need of behavioral health and addiction care can find financial support thanks to generous donors.
A volunteer giving a high-five to an Avera Race Against Cancer participant. Cancer Care Patients receiving vital care at the Avera Cancer Institute and their families have access to financial and emotional support.
Nurse helping an older woman stand. Hospice Care Supporting people going through the final stages of life’s journey with a financial gift is a great way to leave a legacy.
Doctor using a stethoscope on a young woman. Caring for Life Fund Donations to this fund help support patients in an emergency or life-threatening situation happening anywhere in the Avera Health system.

Patient & Donor Stories

Read inspiring stories of people impacted by Avera and the Avera Foundation. See All Stories

We Care to Connect

People are at the heart of everything we do. Hosting events is one way that we connect with community members across the region. Events build meaningful relationships to positively impact the lives of our patients, residents and their families. 

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21,038

Total benefactors

4,296

Supporters gave for the first time

3,691

Consecutive-year donors (5+ years)

$59.7 Million

Funds raised in 2025 to support patients, residents and caregivers

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Regions we serve.

Support Community Health

Donating to local health services is a wonderful way to help others in your community. Discover where to give in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and North Dakota.

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Make a Difference

Join us in extending, enriching and enhancing life for patients, residents and their loved ones. Search for a cause or reach out for more information.

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