Helen Ellis Memorial Foundation

Our Mission

To strengthen the relationship between the Community and the Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, by promoting Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital and developing resources necessary to carry out the Hospital’s stated mission of providing faith-based, compassionate, quality healthcare to the community.

Our Foundation

The name, Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, is a testimonial to the generous charitable support of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ellis

We are excited to provide this avenue to help friends and family of Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital learn about the Foundation and how we support the hospital and how you can help make a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

All gifts made to Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital Foundation remain here at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital. Your gift to the Foundation will be recognized and managed according to our donor’s expectations. We adhere to the Donor Bill of Rights, nationally accepted principles of fund-raising.

The Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital Foundation was established in 2000 to address the needs of Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital and the community through fund-raising programs.

Board of Directors

The Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc. Board is made up of active and retired business people and members of the community interested in serving the healthcare needs of people in North Pinellas and Pasco Counties. The board is comprised of volunteers. The Board oversees all HEMHF programs and sets policies for the organization.

• Paul J. Wikle, Chair
• N. Michael Kouskoutis, Vice Chair
• John Tarapani, Treasurer
• Daniel C. Richardson, Secretary
• Deeann Isguzar, Director
• Charles A. Samarkos, Director
• Karen Brayboy, Director
• Dr. Dean Cosgrove, Director
• Annie D. Dabbs, Director
• Dr. Kathleen M. Monahan, Director
• Elizabeth J. Purchase, Director
• Gene Santella, Director
• Shan Shikarpuri, Director
• Roger F. Sellew, Trustee Emeritus
• Gary F. Avila, R.Ph, Director