About The Foundation

The Matagorda Regional Medical Center Foundation is a philanthropic organization founded in 2004. The Foundation builds community relationships and obtains funding in support of MRMC and its mission of delivering quality and compassionate healthcare.

Make a Donation

Discover the many ways you can give to help improve the health and well-being of your community. Make a donation, honor or memorialize a loved one, give by payroll deduction, or include MRMC in your will.

Donor Opportunities

Learn more about how you, your family, or your organization can give.

Contact The Foundation

1833 7th Street, Bay City, TX
(979) 241-5534
tfoltyn@matagordaregional.org

Upcoming Events

Join us at one of our annual fundraising events and view our community calendar.

WELCOME FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Welcome to the Matagorda Regional Medical Center Foundation. As a native Matagorda County resident who has served as Executive Director of the MRMC Foundation for nearly a decade, I continue to be humbled by the giving spirit of this city, county and region.

The MRMC Foundation is a philanthropic organization founded in 2004. The Foundation builds community relationships and obtains funding in support of MRMC and its mission of delivering quality and compassionate healthcare. From nursing scholarships and other educational programs to events and fundraisers that have generated over $2 million to improve the health of our community, we’re proud to partner with individuals, families, and organizations who want to make a difference through giving.

Our Foundation Board invites you to join us in improving the health status of our region through volunteering and financial support. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or to learn more about how you can make a difference.

Tiffany Foltyn Photo

Tiffany Foltyn

Executive Director, MRMC Foundation

Upcoming Events

POWER OF THE PURSE

Coming 2025

OKTOBERFEST

September 20, 2025

GIVING TUESDAY

Now through December 3, 2024

About Us

The Matagorda Regional Medical Center Foundation was established in 2004 to support the hospital as a stand-alone, not-for-profit organization. The Foundation is a 501c3 organization, and contributions are tax-deductible. The foundation is the fundraising arm for the Matagorda Regional Medical Center. Our mission is to build community relationships and obtain funding to support MRMC in delivering quality and compassionate healthcare. Tax ID: 20-1101495.

Board of Directors

Board members serve a six-year term. A committee consisting of current Board Members nominates and recommends new appointees. To reach an MRMC Foundation Board member, contact Tiffany Foltyn at (979) 241-5534 or tfoltyn@matagordaregional.org.

o Tim Powell – President

o Allyson Wright – Vice President

o Stephanie Wurtz – Secretary/Treasurer

o J. Warren Robicheaux – MRMC CEO, Ex Officio

o Susan Burton

o Vanessa Green

o Linda Krauskopf

o Jordan Krauskopf

o Judy Malachowski

o Mike Muecke

o Nicasio Perez

o Kim Schneider

o Bobby Wilkinson

Mission, Vision and Core Values

Mission

To build community relationships and obtain funding to support Matagorda Regional Medical Center in delivering quality and compassionate healthcare.

Vision

We will be leaders in funding programs, resources, and equipment at the Matagorda Regional Medical Center to enhance the quality of care for patients.

Values

Service, Stewardship, Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Community Advocate.

Because You Gave

The MRMC Foundation has a long and impressive history directly supporting the health and well-being of our community through fundraising. From educational programs to much-needed medical equipment, the Foundation is a powerful partner in community health. Some of our more recent accomplishments made possible by your generous giving include:

3D Mammography
$1 million contribution to the MRMC Wellness & Rehabilitation Center
Datascope Patient Monitoring System for PACU Unit
Integrated Operating Room System with OR Lights
New beds for all patient rooms
Endoscopy Suite equipment
Glidescope and Portable Vascular Testing System
Women’s Center Monitoring Equipment
Mammotome Breast Biopsy System and Work Stations
Prodigy Pro Bone Densitometer
Golf Cart for the MRMC campus

Johnson-Salazar Nursing Scholarship

The Jan Johnson and Carolyn Salazar Nursing Scholarship awards two $2,500 scholarships each year to individuals who are pursuing a career as a Registered Nurse or Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

Jan and Carolyn have a combined 70+ years of nursing experience. Jan retired as the Chief Nursing Officer of Matagorda General Hospital in 2002, and Carolyn retired as a Nurse Manager at Matagorda Regional Medical Center in 2014. Both ladies were key Board Members of the MRMC Foundation in the formative years, and the Foundation is grateful for their dedication and continued leadership.

Download the Johnson-Salazar Nursing Scholarship application here.

MRMC Employee Emergency Fund Program

The Employee Emergency Fund Program is designed to provide limited financial assistance to eligible employees who are experiencing economic hardship due to certain emergency situations.

Click here for a program description and application.

Donor Opportunities

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions about the donor opportunities listed below, please contact Tiffany Foltyn at (979) 241-5534 or tfoltyn@matagordaregional.org.

Giving Thanks by Giving Back: Our Employee & Community Campaign

JOIN US by giving to our 2024 Team Spirit Employee/Community Giving Campaign. The Foundation is “fired-up and ready” for your continued support as we move into our 17th year! Proceeds benefit Matagorda County Regional Medical Center.

Click here to go to the dedicated campaign page.

Annual Campaign

As the cost of providing basic health care services continues to rise, it becomes increasingly important to support the fundraising efforts of the Matagorda Regional Medical Center Foundation. Each year, we need help to sustain our organization and continue to fulfill our mission of supporting the Matagorda Regional Medical Center. Your contribution to our Annual Campaign does just that!

Click here to donate right now.

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

The MRMC Foundation hosts two flagship fundraising events each year. The Power of the Purse event is a women’s health initiative, and the Foundation Golf Tournament raises funds for health-related projects as identified by hospital need.

To sponsor the Power of the Purse event, visit the dedicated event page here.

To sponsor the Foundation Golf Tournament, visit the dedicated event page here.

Newborn Wall of Fame

A new baby is a new beginning for us all. It is a time to celebrate, to cry, and to cheer. It is a time to remember and cherish for a lifetime.

If you’d like to give friends and family a unique way to celebrate this life-changing moment while directly supporting the future of maternal, pediatric, and newborn care at the MRMC Women’s Center, consider donating to the “Life Blooms Here” Newborn Wall of Fame.

With a donation of $75:

1.5″X6″ engraved tile
Baby’s first, middle, and last name
Birth date

With a donation of $150:

3″X6″ engraved tile
Baby’s first, middle, and last name
Birth date
Weight
Length

For more information, contact Tiffany Foltyn at (979) 241-5534 or tfoltyn@matagordaregional.org

Honorariums and Memorials

To recognize your loved ones with a donation, Honorariums and Memorials are a wonderful way to demonstrate your affections. Notes of recognition are sent to the honoree or to the family of the individual being memorialized. Gifts may be made anonymously if desired.

Due to the sensitivity and special care required for these donations, please contact Tiffany Foltyn at the MRMC Foundation to make custom arrangements. Ms. Foltyn can be contacted at (979) 241-5534 or tfoltyn@matagordaregional.org.

Healing Garden Bricks and Pavers

An area outside the hospital’s emergency room has been designated for a healing garden. The purpose of the garden is to provide an area of comfort and serenity for families and visitors. Naming opportunities are available in the garden. Bricks and pavers are engravable with a message of your choice.

With a donation of $250:

4″X8″ small brick paver
3 lines engraved at 16 characters per line

With a donation of $500:

12″X12″ large paver
4 lines engraved at 16 characters per line

Naming Rights

Naming Opportunities are a meaningful way to leave a legacy, honor someone special, or promote your business. Designated areas with naming opportunities within Matagorda Regional Medical Center include:

For more information on naming opportunities, contact Tiffany Foltyn at the MRMC Foundation. Ms. Foltyn can be contacted at (979) 241-5534 or tfoltyn@matagordaregional.org.

Planned Giving

By remembering the Matagorda Regional Medical Center with a planned gift, you can make a significant and lasting impact. Thoughtful estate planning allows an individual to take care of themselves, their loved ones, and the causes that were important to them during their lifetime.

With a planned gift, you will be investing in quality and excellence in healthcare and will continue to make a difference beyond your lifetime.

Due to the sensitivity and special care required for these donations, please contact Tiffany Foltyn at the MRMC Foundation. Ms. Foltyn can be contacted at (979) 241-5534 or tfoltyn@matagordaregional.org.