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St. Francis Legacy Foundation

What matters most should never be out of reach.

Every Day Across Minnesota, Someone is Living Their Life

Sharing a meal.
Laughing with a friend.
Hearing a favorite song.
Feeling known, safe, and cared for.

These moments are simple.

They are everything.

For more than 60 years, St. Francis has been part of communities across Minnesota—serving seniors and adults with disabilities with compassion, dignity, and respect.

The St. Francis Legacy Foundation exists to carry that forward.

To make each day better.

And to help ensure that care remains strong, close to home, and available for the people who need it—today and for generations to come.

Because in many communities, especially rural ones, that cannot be taken for granted. This is where you come in.

Why Your Support Matters

Care is not just about services.
It is about life.

It is the difference between:

  • being cared for and feeling known

  • being safe and feeling at peace

  • being somewhere and belonging

It is the everyday experiences that bring comfort, confidence, dignity, and connection.

And in many Minnesota communities, that kind of care depends on support beyond what funding alone can provide.

Your gift helps protect what makes that care meaningful—and keeps it strong for the future.

A young caregiver smiles and gently places her hand on the shoulder of an elderly woman sitting in a chair.
A young caregiver in blue scrubs stands outside with an elderly woman, smiling and placing her hands on the woman's shoulders. Both appear happy and relaxed, reflecting the supportive approach of St. Francis Outpatient Therapy.

A Strong Legacy.
A Clear Purpose.

The Foundation is new. The mission is not.

Since 1963, St. Francis has served communities across Minnesota—creating places where people can live with dignity, independence, and connection.

Today, that mission reaches seniors and adults with disabilities across the state.

The St. Francis Legacy Foundation builds on that legacy—strengthening the parts of life that matter most:

  • Experiences that bring joy

  • Spaces that feel welcoming and alive

  • Resources that support comfort and independence

  • Communities that keep people close to family and connection

We are proud to be a faith-based, nonprofit organization rooted in Minnesota.

Learn More About Our Communities

What Your Gift Makes Possible

Your support does two important things at once:

  • It makes life better today.
  • And it helps protect care for tomorrow.

Joy

Moments of celebration, music, laughter, and shared experiences that brighten the day.

Dignity

Comfort, respect, and choice—ensuring each person is seen, heard, and valued.

Belonging

Friendship, connection, and the feeling of being part of something.

Care close to home

Strength that helps St. Francis remain present in communities across Minnesota—so people can stay near the ones they love.

These are not extras.
They are what make life feel like life.

A Simple Truth

At some point, this becomes personal for all of us.

A parent.
A grandparent.
A child.
A neighbor.
A friend.

Even ourselves.

Supporting the St. Francis Legacy Foundation means being part of something steady, meaningful, and deeply human.

It means helping ensure that when care is needed, it is there—and that it feels the way it should.

Make a Gift Today

Ways to Give

Simple ways to make a meaningful difference

One-Time Gift

A one-time gift helps support compassionate care and meaningful daily life right now.

Monthly Giving

Monthly giving provides steady support all year long and helps protect joy, dignity, belonging, and care close to home.

Memorial and Honor Gifts

A memorial or honor gift is a meaningful way to remember a loved one, celebrate someone special, or mark an important occasion while supporting care for others.

Gifts may be made:

  • in honor of someone
  • in memory of someone

Honorees or families may be notified of your gift, if you wish.

Donor-Advised Funds

You can recommend a grant through your Donor-Advised Fund using:

St. Francis Legacy Foundation
DBA St. Francis Health Services of Morris
EIN: 41-1484416
Address: 801 Nevada Ave, Morris, MN 56267

For questions, please contact: foundation@sfhs.org

IRA Giving

If you are age 70½ or older, you may be able to make a gift directly from your IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution.

For more information: foundation@sfhs.org

Gifts of Stock

A gift of appreciated stock can be a meaningful and tax-efficient way to support the mission.

For instructions: foundation@sfhs.org

Legacy Giving

You can include St. Francis Legacy Foundation in your will, trust, retirement account, or life insurance policy to help support compassionate care for future generations.

To learn more: foundation@sfhs.org

St. Francis Stewards Circle

A special community of supporters giving $1,000 or more

The St. Francis Stewards Circle recognizes those who make gifts of $1,000 or more to help strengthen care and improve lives across Minnesota.

Stewards Circle gifts may be made by:

  • individuals

  • families

  • organizations

  • companies

  • in honor of someone

  • in memory of someone

Members of the Stewards Circle are valued partners in helping protect care, support communities, and make a lasting difference.

They will be recognized through Foundation communications and designated recognition opportunities that reflect a shared commitment to compassion, community, and care.

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Stay Connected to the Legacy Foundation

Receive occasional stories, updates, and moments from across Minnesota that show the difference your support makes.

Stewardship and Trust

We are committed to using every gift responsibly, honoring donor intent, and showing the impact your generosity makes possible.

St. Francis Legacy Foundation
DBA of St. Francis Health Services of Morris
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
EIN: 41-1484416
801 Nevada Ave, Morris, MN 56267