Frequently Asked Questions

As one of the top 125 academic medical centers in the country, The University of Kansas Health System is truly "a competitor to none, a resource to all." We’re one of the nation’s leading hospitals for comprehensive, complex care, surgery and diagnostics, with more than 1/3 of our patients coming from outside the region. We also provide training and research opportunities in partnership with The University of Kansas Medical Center.

As a not-for-profit, independent hospital authority, The University of Kansas Health System receives no state or local funding. This makes private philanthropy vital to fulfilling our vision: To lead the nation in caring, healing, teaching and discovering.

You can give a gift online or call Fund Development at 913-588-2800.

We accept checks, cash, credit cards, stock, property and IRAs.

Please make your check out to The University of Kansas Health System. To give to a specific area of our hospital, please include the name of the department in the memo.

Planned gifts can be made by calling 913-588-2800.

Yes. All contributions to The University of Kansas Health System are tax-deductible.

Please call our office at 913-588-2800 to obtain a tax ID number.

You can learn more about hosting an event by visiting our Sponsor and Event page.

We cannot accept used items due to policies from The Joint Commission, the organization that accredits and certifies our hospital. If you would like to donate new clothing or toys, call 913-588-2800.