Community Sponsorships

Winona Health is committed to meeting the health and wellness needs of our community, and we support programs and/or events that strive to do the same. As a charitable organization, Winona Health gives careful consideration to local non-profit organizations’ requests for sponsorship as we believe in the importance of building better communities in the area where we live.

To apply for a sponsorship from Winona Health, please submit a Sponsorship Request Application to Winona Health, 855 Mankato Avenue, Winona, MN 55987 or click the button below to apply online.

Funding Guidelines

The organization should be a not-for-profit corporation with a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Applications not having a 501(c)(3) status may still be given consideration.

Types of programs/sponsorships considered:

  • Addresses a documented community health or wellness issue. Highest priority will be given to these priority areas from the Winona Health Community Health Needs Assessment: health equity care, reduction of obesity and mental health needs.
  • Benefits area youth in the areas of health and wellness.
  • Supports a project directly benefiting the Winona Health service area.

Types of programs/sponsorships that are not considered:

  • Sports teams or gyms
  • Individuals
  • Donations to baskets
  • Donations that are not sponsorships

In order to provide the most benefit for the community, Winona Health sponsors many smaller projects instead of fewer larger projects.

Each year, Winona Health hosts the Ben & Adith Miller Golf Classic benefiting the Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund. As a result, and with few exceptions, Winona Health will no longer fund charity golf events.

If approved, only one request per calendar year will be awarded to any given nonprofit.

Application Process

The sponsorship application process may take 4 to 6 weeks for review completion. Once the application has been submitted, a committee of Winona Health staff members will review the request based on the above criteria and budget parameters. The committee looks to ensure the sponsorship request meets the above criteria and will contact the nonprofit if additional information is requested.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please call the Winona Health Foundation Office at 507.494.7384.