Rugby Area Health Endowments

Investing in health. Strengthening our community.


Leave Your Legacy in Rugby Health

Heart of America Medical Center is a critical access hospital with three rural health clinics (Rugby, Dunseith, and Maddock), a basic care facility and an Assisted Living center serving the community of Rugby, ND and the surrounding area. The Rugby-area endowment funds were created to support the future of local health care, each with a unique purpose dedicated to the betterment of our community.  These funds are professionally managed by INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation, ensuring long-term stewardship and impact.


If you see an endowment that speaks to your mission, you can add to an existing fund while honoring your family or loved ones. Your contribution creates a lasting impact—one that will be remembered for generations.


Ready to get started? Connect with McKayla McKay, HAMC Foundation Coordinator, to make your mark on the future of health in Rugby.


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  • Rugby-Area Health Endowment Fund

    The purpose of this fund is to


    • Sustain and improve the Good Samaritan Hospital Association, now and in the future, facilities and services to benefit Rugby, (N.D.)-area residents.
    • Assure the availability of quality healthcare close to home for Rugby area residents, now and into the future.
    • Support innovative delivery of healthcare to enhance the quality of life of Rugby, (N.D.)-area residents.
    Donate Here
  • The Robert and Diane Fritel Rugby-Area Endowment Fund

    The purpose of this fund is to


    • Sustain and improve the health care for residents in Rugby, (N.D.)-area
    • Assure the availability of quality Healthcare close to home for Rugby-area residents, now and ino the future.
    • Support innovative delivery of healthcare to enhance the quality of life of Rugby, (N.D.)-area residents.
    Donate Here
  • The Jim and Gerd Rugby-Area Health Endowment Fund

     The purpose of this fund is to


    • Provide education funding or school loan repayment for healthcare employees of Rugby area healthcare facilities or programs.
    Donate Here

Thank You Donors!

Rugby-Area Health Endowment Fund

Tom and Lynda Childress

Ken and Marlene Schaan


The Jim and Gerd Tuchscherer Rugby-Area Health Endowment Fund

Jim and Gerd Tuchscherer


The Robert and Diane Fritel Rugby-Area Health Endowment Fund

Robert and Diane Fritel


The North Dakota Tax Credit for Charitable Giving law makes it possible for individuals, businesses and financial institutions to make gifts to qualified nonprofit organizations, for qualified endowments and receive
generous tax credits. This law provides for a 40% ND tax credit on qualified charitable contributions of $5,000 or more.

The mission of INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation is to promote healthy and sustainable communities by providing financial gifts, strengthening collaborative relationships and supporting local initiatives that impact the mental, physical and spiritual well-being of residents. GSHS is grateful to be partnered up with INSPIRITUS to handle the Rugby Area Health Endowment.


More information can be found at inspiritnd.com or by contacting INSPIRITUS President, Shelly Weppler at sjchf@minot.com or 837-1726.