King County Medical Society Community Foundation
The KCMS Community Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization which:
- Provides scholarships to support Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) WA state medical students. The KCMS-CF acknowledges the historical and enduring effects of racism against Black and Indigenous people and other People of Color and the unique structural challenges URiMs face during medical training and believes diversity and inclusion in medicine remain critical to improving health care for all.
- Unifies the medical profession and provides ways for healthcare and community organizations to collaborate to improve the health of all.
- Continues the Society’s enduring commitment to advance the medical profession and preserve the value of the physician-patient relationship.
- Creates a lasting legacy for the King County Medical Society.
Donations made to the KCMS-CF can be directed. Let us know if you have a special designation for your donation.
The Underrepresented in Medicine Scholars Award (URiM):
The KCMS Community Foundation (KCMS- CF) provides scholarships to support URiM students. The KCMS-CF acknowledges the historical and enduring effects of racism against Black and Indigenous people and other People of Color.
KCMS-CF acknowledges the unique structural challenges URiMs face during medical training and believes diversity and inclusion in medicine remain critical to improving health care.
General Fund Donations:
Education: The Society’s Community Foundation will issue several scholarships each year in response to the financial shortcomings many medical students face.
Community: The Community Foundation will seek opportunities to promote civic responsibility through community charitable gifts, outreach, and volunteerism.
History: Preserving and maintaining the rich history of medicine and public health in King County through education and special programs.
Matching Gifts, Workplace Employee Giving, Honoring
PLEASE CHECK if your employer can match your gift to KCMS-CF. Your employer may have a matching gift program, whether a private company or a public organization. If your workplace does not, you can start a new campaign!
Donate in Memory or to Honor: Donate your directed gift in memory or honor of an outstanding employee, a loved one, or a healthcare provider! What a great way to honor them. Is there a particular medical professional that your company would like to celebrate?
For more information, contact our CEO, Nancy L. Belcher, at sbrath@kcmsociety.org.
The KCMS Community Foundation Board of Directors
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- Danny Low, MD President
- Nancy L. Belcher, Ph.D., MPA Secretary-Treasurer
- Michelle Terry, MD
- Jill Watanabe, MD, MPH, FACP
- Leo Morales, MD, Ph.D
- Sherry Williams, MPA