About the Stormont Vail Foundation
The Stormont Vail Foundation was formed in 1984 to support Stormont Vail Health’s work to improve the health of our community. The Foundation raises money through private donations, planned giving, grants, and fundraising events.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Foundation offers emergency patient assistance, funds scholarships in healthcare fields, grants for employee continuing education, and supports department and capital needs through program support, facility enhancements, and equipment purchases.
2025 Impact
In 2025, the Stormont Vail Foundation made meaningful investments across patient care, education and equipment, including:
Nearly $170,000 allocated to assist 7,116 patients
More than $87,000 awarded in scholarships and continuing education grants
$400,000 invested in NICU equipment, amenities, and a preemie training simulator
Looking Ahead to 2026
In 2026, the Stormont Vail Foundation is focused on raising funds in the following priority areas:
- Stormont Vail Health Breast Imaging Center (Topeka)
- Child and adolescent inpatient behavioral health programs (Topeka)
- Equipment for the Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus Birthplace (Junction City)
- K-State and Stormont Vail Health research collaboration (Manhattan)
Give to the Stormont Vail Foundation
The Stormont Vail Foundation invites you to make a difference in the health of our community by making a donation. Because the Foundations operations are underwritten by Stormont Vail, 100% of your gift is directed to the fund of your choice.
Supporting the Community Through Collaborative Partnerships
Proud Children’s Miracle Network Partner
Stormont Vail Health is proud to be one of 170 member hospitals of the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). Every dollar raised for CMN stays local, meaning that funds directly benefit children at Stormont Vail. CMN at Stormont Vail supports a variety of funding needs that are crucial in our pediatric departments, including our Child Life program, upgrades to pediatric equipment, and programs that support healthy breastfeeding initiatives.
Save the Date: 25th Annual BIG HEARTS Golf Tournament
The Stormont Vail Foundation’s signature event, the BIG HEARTS Golf Tournament raises funds for Stormont Vail Health programs and services. Since its inception in 2001, this annual event has raised more than raised more than $3.2 million thanks to the generous support of sponsors and friends of the tournament.
The 25th annual event will be held on Monday, Sept. 15 at the Topeka Country Club. Funds raised by this year’s Big Hearts will benefit the purchase of advanced technology for a planned relocation and expansion of Stormont Vail Health’s Women’s Imaging Center. Equipment to be purchased includes contrast capable mammography, which is currently not offered in our region, and an Automated Breast Ultrasound unit to provide supplemental screening for women with dense breast tissue or at a higher risk of breast cancer.
For sponsorship, or more information, contact 785-354-5995 or complete our information form.
Thank you to all of our 2025 BIG HEARTS Golf Tournament Sponsors
2025 Annual Report
The 2025 Annual Report was prepared by Stormont Vail Health, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Topeka, Kansas. For general inquiries, please contact Tina Long, Stormont Vail Foundation Development Officer, at (785) 354-6851. For media inquiries, please contact Stormont Vail Marketing & Communications at (785) 581-2996.
Permission to copy, disseminate, or otherwise use information from this Annual Report is granted with appropriate acknowledgement.