The Foundation’s chief attributes and catalysts for good are as follows:

• Policy of Accountability & Fiduciary Responsibility – As part of the El Paso County Hospital District, EPCH Foundation maintains high-profile visibility and remains accountable to the people that support its philanthropic endeavors. The Foundation’s stewardship of donated funds and property is rooted in widely-accepted accounting and grants management principles, and is reflected in the organization’s financial audits and its annual IRS Form 990 published in GuideStar.org, the most complete and current national database/registry of non-profit organizations.
• Institutional Knowledge and Capacity – The EPCH Foundation Team is committed to data-based decision-making, strategic philanthropic efforts, a long-term sustainability plan, and a comprehensive evaluation plan to assess progress and report results back to the community.
• Stakeholder involvement – Recognizing the importance of civic involvement, partner organizations with mutually-beneficial goals, as well as small and corporate businesses giving of their time and financial support to bolster fundraising events.
• Community engagement – The Foundation’s donorship pool, comprised of caring and compassionate community members, form an essential bloodline to the Foundation’s philanthropic endeavors. This work ranges from hosting monthly car seat safety events for families in the greater El Paso area, to the support of Child Life Specialists, Empower Program for diabetes patients and their families as well as providing volunteer opportunities.
• Fundraising Events and Community Involvement – The El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation hosts year-round fundraisers to bring the community together in support of El Paso Children’s Hospital. These events raise essential funds—100% of which go directly to supporting the hospital—while creating opportunities for individuals, families, and businesses to connect with its mission and give back. Click here to view upcoming events and join us in making a difference.

El Paso Children's Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors responsible for the organization's strategic plan and is led by B. Abigail Tarango, Ph.D., Executive Director. The Board of Directors provides the overarching direction for fundraising through bylaws, written strategic plans, and fiduciary responsibility. The Board of Directors provides civic and community advocacy to promote the Foundation’s funding needs. These messages are delivered to constituents as well as leaders, in order to encourage donations and support for El Paso Children’s Hospital. Board members serve in the following subcommittees: Executive, Bylaw Review, Finance, Investment, Nominating, Retreat, and Ad-Hoc subcommittees, as needed.

In gaining a pathway to high-quality health care, a majority of patients need assistance to defray costs associated with their hospitalization and care. As the designated philanthropic organization for El Paso Children’s Hospital, EPCH Foundation raises funds through the procurement and acquisition of grants, major gifts, bequests, and donations. Moreover, through annual fundraisers and the unwavering support from its donors, EPCH Foundation is able to support hospital services that may not be sufficiently covered through any other means. These fundraising efforts help complete a well-rounded philanthropic portfolio as revenues generated through fundraising are targeted to direct patient care, helping cover medical services costs for persons and families who cannot otherwise afford them, and purchasing needed supplies and state-of-the-art equipment for hospital departments so that they maintain the highest standards of hospital care.

Any and all donations help to pave the way to better health outcomes and increase the quality of life in our area. When requested, the EPCH Foundation team can meet with donors with a deep personal connection to El Paso Children’s Hospital and to the region. The team can discuss the most pressing health care needs in order to help the donor know how their contributions are a good investment for the community, and how outcomes are measured after a donation is made.

Research and technical writing are essential for grant proposal development and acquisition to support EPCH. Through grant coordination and writing, EPCH Foundation is able to support service lines across departments to address crucial areas of need. The Foundation works closely with hospital departments to develop grant proposals to government agencies, private foundations, as well as to other potential funders. The Foundation strives to maintain a positive return on investment through grants, sustain a successful record of grant acquisitions, and maintain evaluation methods to monitor and analyze outcomes and overall impact.