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Christopher Gargiulo Employee Emergency Fund

Salem Health Foundation

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Overview

Christopher Gargiulo Employee Emergency Fund

Overview: Established in honor of Christopher Gargiulo, a former cancer patient, this fund provides emergency financial assistance to Salem Health staff members facing unexpected financial crises.

Status: Initial gift funds this program as a test of change for two years (as of November 2024)

Focus Areas:

Employee financial assistance during crisis situations

Support for Salem Health staff members experiencing unexpected financial hardships

Eligible Uses:

Unexpected medical bills

Car repair expenses

Basic needs during crisis

Other unexpected financial hardships

Eligibility:

Salem Health staff members (current employees)

Those facing unexpected financial crises

Background: Christopher Gargiulo was diagnosed with cancer at a young age. During his treatment and recovery, he was inspired by healthcare workers who went above and beyond to provide compassionate care. This fund was established in partnership with the Sternglanz Foundation, a private foundation based in California, to extend this spirit of compassion to Salem Health employees during their own challenging times.

Contact Information:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 503-814-1990

Address: 665 Winter St SE, Bldg B, Salem, OR 97301

Mailing Address: PO Box 14001, Salem, OR 97309-5014

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 7
Total given: $3.93M
Median grant: $11K
Range: $5,350–$3.85M

By dollars: Oregon >99%, Pennsylvania <1%. Top recipient cities: Salem, OR; Yardley, PA.
14% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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