JFK University Medical Center Foundation

Philanthropy makes so much possible. The JFK University Medical Center Foundation is the tax-exempt charity that raises funds for JFK University Medical Center to aid the hospital in providing award-winning care for the community. Gifts from individuals, families, grateful patients, businesses, corporations, foundations and more are greatly appreciated. If you would like to make a donation, but would like more information, or help deciding how and what to support, our foundation team would gladly help to guide you. Thank you for considering a gift to JFK University Medical Center.

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Contact Us

Clare Ward
Senior Vice President Development, Central and South
Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation
343 Thornall St, 7th floor
Edison, NJ 08837
Phone: 848-308-5000
Email: Clare.ward@hmhn.org

Gregory Jones
Director of Development
JFK University Medical Center Foundation
65 James Street
Edison, NJ 08820
Phone: 732-744-5534
Email: Gregory.Jones@hmhn.org

Tax ID Number
JFK University Medical Center Foundation: 22-2315044

Donate to JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

Help ensure this institute can continue to provide the best care possible with the help of philanthropic support from dedicated donors like you.

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Board of Trustees

The following is a list of individuals currently serving as board of trustee members for the JFK University Medical Center Foundation.

Board Officers

Chairperson: Adithya Bathena

Vice Chairperson: Mike Lombardi

Treasurer: Ankit Gupta

CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health: Robert C. Garrett, FACHE

President and Chief Development Officer, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation: Joyce P. Hendricks

Interim Regional President, Central Market: Regina Foley, Ph.D., MBA, RN

President and Chief Hospital Executive, JFK University Medical Center: Amie Thornton

Senior Vice President Development, Central and South Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation: Clare Ward

Trustees

Vincent Amabile
Katie Barnes (Co-President, Auxiliary)
A. Joyce Busch
Jason Cheng
Mary Beth Cunningham (Co-President, Auxiliary)
Denise Marra Depekary, Esq.
Manpreet Gill
Venkata “Venk” Gorty
Michael A. Kleiman, D.M.D.
John F. Kwasnik, Esq.
John G. McDonough, D.M.D.
Janine M. Purcaro
Praful Raja
Steven A. Rothman
Peter Visceglia
Joseph Yewaisis

Auxiliary Partners

The Auxiliary of JFK University Medical Center Foundation, mostly staffed by a generous group of approximately 160 members, conducts many activities and programs in two general categories: fundraising and community service in support of JFK University Medical Center and various medical departments and team members throughout the year.

Latest News

Kash Fuels Cutting-Edge Care at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

Kashyap “Kash” Saraiya wasn’t expected to survive the massive stroke, triggered by a ruptured brain aneurysm, that felled him in his driveway in Edison in January of 2018.

NJ State AAPI’s Compassion in Action to Support Community Health

To help foster a healthier and more equitable community, the NJ State AAPI Chapter (American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin) recently pledged $100,000 to support the South Asian Community Health Initiative (SACHI) program at JFK University Medical Center.

Gift Honors Former Football Player With Spinal Cord Injury

Former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand is honored by his coach, Greg Schiano, with a generous gift to establish a new spinal cord treatment room.

Generous Donation Expands Pet Therapy at JFK University Medical Center

Thanks to a generous donation from the Nandansons Foundation, pet therapy is expanding for patients in the Edison community.