Kelowna General Hospital Foundation | FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is KGH Foundation’s Charitable Registration Number?
KGH Foundation’s charitable registration number is 11897 8733 RR0001.
2. What is the KGH Foundation’s legal name?
Our legal name, and the correct beneficiary for your gift, is Kelowna General Hospital Foundation.
3. What is KGH Foundation’s mailing address?
Kelowna General Hospital Foundation
2268 Pandosy Street
Kelowna, BC V1Y 1T2
4. How can I make a donation to the KGH Foundation?
Donations can be made online, by calling the Foundation office at 250-862-4438 or by mail.
5. Can I hold an event to raise funds for Kelowna General Hospital?
Each year, passionate and caring individuals, groups and businesses raise money for the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation by hosting an Independent Special Event. These events include everything from golf tournaments, fashion shows, tribute concerts and more. If you would like to organize an Independent Special Event for KGH please fill out the application form and fax or mail it to the KGH Foundation for approval.
6. Can I be removed from the KGH Foundation’s mailing list?
Please submit your request to be removed from the mailing list to kghfoundation@interiorhealth.ca. Please include your name and address and state which mailings you no longer wish to receive: direct mail, event invitations,annual report or newsletters.
7. Why does the KGH Foundation spend money publishing its annual report?
As a Canadian charitable Foundation and Society we are required to distribute an annual report. The Foundations objective is to remain transparent with the community; our donors tell us that they want us to be accountable for funds received. The annual report is a tool we use to let the community know where their donations go.
The annual report is available on our website for those who choose not to receive it by mail.
8. How does the KGH foundation choose to spend funds?
The Foundation strives to seek funding for the highest priority medical equipment and health care projects that are not funded with limited government funding. We work very hard to ensure that the funds raised go towards the needs identified and that adequate, ongoing operating funds are available so the equipment we buy doesn't sit idle or get moved to other parts of the Province. Since the expansion of the health region, our donated dollars are going further as more items are collectively purchased, bringing the individual cost of many pieces of equipment down.
The Kelowna General Hospital Foundation is also committed to keeping its own costs low and uses its unrestricted investment income to help offset administrative costs, so as much of the donated money, as possible, goes for the purposes intended. Each year, the Foundation meets with physicians, administrators and the staff of the various hospital and community care services, plus purchasing agents with the Interior Health Authority to determine what capital equipment and programs require the support of the Foundation. We apply donations once government funding is exhausted.
9. How can I make a donation to Brookhaven Extended Care, Cottonwoods Extended Care, David Lloyd-Jones Home, Three Links Manor or the Central Okanagan Hospice House?
The Kelowna General Hospital Foundation is the charitable foundation for the above facilities:
Please indicate on your donation if you would like your gift to support one of the facilities listed above.
10. How can I contact the Kelowna General Hospital for patient inquiries or visiting hours?
For patient inquiries or visiting hour information, please call (250) 862-4000.
11. How can I find out more about volunteer opportunities at Kelowna General Hospital?
For volunteer opportunities at Kelowna General Hospital please contact Sue Cernak Ph: ( 250) 862-4497 or Email:sue.cernak@interiorhealth.ca
12. How can I find out more about volunteer opportunities in the Perking Lot, the Snackery or the Gift Shoppe at Kelowna General Hospital?
For volunteer opportunities in the Perking Lot, the Snackery or the Gift Shoppe at KGH please contact Nancy Wells, KGH Auxiliary Business Enterprise Manager Ph:(250) 862-4300 local 7497 or Email:nancy.wells@interiorhealth.ca
13. How can I become a lobby vendor at the Kelowna General Hospital?
Please contact Nancy Wells, KGH Auxiliary Business Enterprise Manager for more information Ph: 250-862-4300 local 7497 or Email: nancy.wells@interiorhealth.ca
14. How do I send an E-wish to a patient at Kelowna General Hospital?
If you would like to send a loved one that is a patient at KGH a get well message please email to the following address: patient.kgh@interiorhealth.ca
