Support the KCMS Community Foundation’s Grants Award

The King County Medical Society Community Foundation (KCMS-CF) is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in medicine. Our URiM Grants Award provides grants to medical students who demonstrate a commitment to improving healthcare for all. Funded by an initial endowment of $100K, we need your help to increase its impact. Your donation today can make a significant difference!

Make a Difference – Please DONATE HERE to support the URiM Grants Award. Your contribution helps ensure access to medical education for students committed to enhancing patient care and bringing greater diversity to the healthcare industry.

Grant Details

Eligibility: Full-time students currently enrolled in an accredited medical school program in Washington state leading to an M.D. or D.O. degree. Programs accredited by The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM).

Selection Criteria

• Financial need
• Personal statement
• Academic achievement
• Community and public service
• Involvement in public health or health disparities work

The Grant Application Evaluation Committee, consisting of the KCMS Grant Committee, KCMS’s CEO, and KCMS Board of Trustees Members and community partners, reviews all applications. All grants are awarded in compliance with KCMS-CF policies and purposes.

The King County Medical Society Community Foundation (KCMS-CF) a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is dedicated to:

• Improving Community Health: Unifying organizations to enhance the health of people in and around King County.
• Advancing Medicine: Continuing the Society’s legacy in advancing the medical profession and the physician-patient relationship.
• Supporting Education: Providing grants to medical students through educational and charitable giving.
• Creating a Lasting Legacy: Ensuring the enduring impact of the King County Medical Society.

Ways to Give: Support future physicians and leave a lasting legacy through various giving options:

1. Direct Cash Donation: Click here to donate directly to the grants fund.
2. Grateful Patients Program: Encourage patients to donate in your honor. Contact us at info@kcmsociety.org to share patient stories and fundraising events in our monthly newsletter.
3. Grateful Family Program: Friends and family can donate in honor of special occasions like birthdays, retirements, or in memory of a loved one.
4. Legacy Giving: Include KCMS-CF in your will to make a lasting impact. We work with Professional Advisors to help you leave a legacy that benefits the community for generations.
5. Memorial Gifts: Establish a fund in memory of a loved one, potentially creating a named grants to honor them.
6. Named Grants: Create a personalized grant with a minimum endowment of $10,000. Set the grant criteria based on your interests.

Establishing an Endowed Grants

1. Create an Endowment: Work with our staff to establish an endowed grant in the name of a loved one or yourself. Endowments start with a minimum of $10,000, contributed in full or over time.
2. Set Grants Criteria: Choose the name and criteria for the grant, such as area of interest, leadership potential, or academic achievement.
3. Administer Funds: A selection committee, in collaboration with medical schools, reviews applications and selects recipients based on donor-established criteria. Major contributors are notified annually about the recipients.

Tax Benefits of Funding a Grants: An outright gift in cash or appreciated securities offers immediate tax benefits, including potential capital gains tax avoidance. You can also establish a grant through your estate plans, providing lasting support without affecting your current income.

For more information, contact KCMS CEO Nancy L. Belcher at info@kcmsociety.org.

FAQs About Individual Named Grants

• How are grants awarded? Potential recipients are identified by their medical schools and selected by a committee based on established criteria.
• How are grants names chosen? The major benefactor establishes the grant name, which can honor a friend, family member, or organization.
• How are selection criteria established? Donors express their intentions, and our staff drafts the criteria for approval.
• Will I be notified of the grants award? Yes, you will be notified annually of the recipient’s name, hometown, award amount, and fund status.