PINE REST FOUNDATION
Total Grants & Gifts
Each year, the Pine Rest Foundation Board
approves a financial gift from the endowment
fund. For the fiscal year of 2016-2017, Pine Rest
Foundation distributed $1,181,058 to the Casey
Wondergem Grant Program and the Patient
Assistance Fund.
Casey Wondergem Grant Program
Telehealth Services
Amount
$200,000
Outpatient Services $167,800
Hospital Based Services $75,000
Residential Services $74,200
Research $43,000
Pax Crisis Response
$25,000
TOTAL $585,000
Patient Assistance Fund Amount
Pine Rest Christian Homes $331,350
General $250,613
Iowa
$14,095
TOTAL $596,058
“ I wish many others
could receive these
same services.”
The Casey Wondergem Grant Program has had a tremendous impact on Pine Rest and
a significant role in advancing healthcare in the communities we serve. In recent years,
staff has been asked to filter proposals through the lens of the strategic plan, which has
led to the advancement of a number of key projects.
Telehealth Outpatient Services
“Telehealth has allowed us to serve individuals with significant health conditions that
make traveling to the clinic difficult or impossible. College students can be treated by
the same clinician, whether at home or on campus. I’m excited by how the continuity
of care via Telehealth already has produced profound results in several individuals’ lives
and look forward to exploring more ways to enhance patient care.”
Jean Holthaus, LISW
Manager, Pine Rest Pella Clinic
Depression Research
“Participating in research provides the opportunity for our staff and patients to be
involved in novel and innovative approaches to psychiatric care. By partnering with the
National Network of Depression Centers, we can be part of the group that improves the
diagnosis and treatment of depression.”
Eric Achtyes, MD, MS, FAPA
Director, Pine Rest Research
Pax Crisis Response for Faith-Based Organizations
“Churches are not immune from behavioral health problems, stress, tragedy or crisis.
In fact, they are called upon to deliver healing solutions. We recognize the unique
stressors upon clergy and other ministry professionals and provide care for those
who care for others.”
Bob VandePol, MSW
Executive Director, Pax Crisis Response
–A Pine Rest Patient
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