2025 Impact
In 2025, Renown Employees generously donated $226,380 to improve patient outcomes.
Employee Giving
Employee Giving at Renown Health
P: 775-982-5545 | Foundation@Renown.org
As Nevada’s only not-for-profit academic health system, Renown is committed to saving lives, nurturing minds, and caring for all people. The Employee Giving Program invites employees to support this mission through charitable donations that directly impact the quality of care that patients and families receive.
Patient care programs, vital advanced equipment purchases, innovative research, and employee education opportunities have all been made possible through the generosity of Renown Health employees.
Philanthropy Equals Outcomes
Employees at Renown have significantly impacted their colleagues, patients, and the community.
Advancing Care
Renown employees donated over $400,000 to advance cancer treatments and care facilities.
Healing for Kids
Renown employees donated over $700,000 to children's health and community services.
Supporting Nurses
$267,000+ donated for nurse education & training at Renown.
Employee Assistance
$380,000+ in assistance to employees through the Employee Emergency Fund.
From our employees…
“It means a lot to me to give back to other children and families staying at Renown. We really appreciated the comforting care and healing environment; my daughter still has the blanket they gave her when she was in the hospital. – Jessica Bajwa, Compensation Analyst
My family and I have always wanted to help others however we can. I’m fortunate not only for my employment at Renown, but also for my husband’s and daughter’s employment as well. As employees of Renown, we have such great jobs, benefits, and opportunities, and I think we should all strive to give back to express our gratitude and appreciation.” – Laurie Goodman, Patient Safety Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions
Renown employees can enroll anytime throughout the year.
The Employee Giving Campaign is an annual fundraising campaign to invite our employees to enroll in the Employee Giving Program and strengthen the impact to areas of need.
Payroll deduction is the easiest way to support patient care at Renown. You may also make a one-time gift with a check or credit card. Payroll deductions will take place each pay period for 26 periods per year.
You decide where you want to support. Renown has several funds in place to support patient care and programs. You may direct your gift to the fund of your choice, or simply to support the area of greatest need.
Yes, all gifts made to Renown are tax deductible and you will receive an annual report of giving history each January.
- Please Email: foundation@renown.org
- Please Call: 775-982-5739
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