Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Receives “High Performer” Designations from the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy For Another Year

Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation is pleased to announce once again that it has been awarded the distinguished “High Performer” Overall Revenue, “High Performer” Overall Productivity and “High Performer” Healthcare System designations by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP). AHP, a leading authority in recognizing outstanding achievements in health care philanthropy, recognizes health care systems each year in its Report on Giving with “High Performer" designations.

“We are honored that Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation has been recognized by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy for another year,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health. “Hackensack Meridian Health remains steadfast in our mission to transform health care and be a leader of positive change. Through our foundation team, we’ve built lasting relationships and partnerships with our donors and supporters within New Jersey and beyond. These relationships allow us to raise vital funds to redefine what is possible in health care, especially since we launched our $1 billion Be The Difference comprehensive campaign earlier this year – the largest ever undertaken by a health care network in New Jersey.”

Launched in September 2024, the Be The Difference campaign is a transformational effort focusing on four key pillars: enhancing the delivery of patient care, accelerating groundbreaking research and discovery, expanding equitable access to advanced care and revolutionizing medical education while supporting the nursing profession. Through this ambitious initiative, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation aims to reshape health care for patients, clinicians and the diverse communities it serves, paving the way for a brighter, healthier future.

“We are deeply grateful to the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy for these outstanding recognitions,” said Joyce P. Hendricks, president and chief development officer, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation. “These designations truly reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence and our mission to maximize the impact of philanthropic support through thoughtful stewardship and prudent practices. We are honored to once again be recognized by AHP, and with the continued dedication of our exceptional team, trustees and supporters, we are inspired to be the difference together.”

For more than 35 years, AHP’s Report on Giving has shared information from its membership on their revenue and expense activities for each fiscal year. Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation has demonstrated exceptional fiscal responsibility and efficiency, achieving productivity scores among the top 25 percent of hospital foundations nationally, ensuring that philanthropic contributions are maximized for the greatest impact on patient care.

To learn more about how you can support Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation, please visit GiveHMH.org/Donate.