About Us
Since our foundation reorganized in 2003, Baptist-Trinity Lutheran Legacy Foundation has strived to improve community health in the Kansas City area. Created from the sale of the Health Midwest system to HCA, the Legacy Foundation Board felt a strong need to carry on the traditions of both Baptist Medical Center Foundation and Trinity Lutheran Hospital Foundation:
To raise funds in support of the health care needs of our community.
Our support has three areas of emphasis:
- Emergency medical assistance
- Health education
- Health education for neighborhood schools
We appreciate the dedicated support of generous donors who share our belief in strengthening community healthcare and supporting those who choose healthcare as a career.
Today, we stand as a thriving, independent foundation. Our combined history of more than 100 years of support for healthcare needs in Kansas City is making a difference.
Board of DirectorsBette Croes Sara Colt Marti K. Lee Thomas J. Bash Roger Gieschen Cheryl Anderson Virginia Coppinger .James B. Earnest, M.D. Caroline French Sara Goodburn Susan Herzberg, M.D. Rich Jones Susie Law Sandra G. Mitchell Nancy Pagel Jackie Powell Craig Roeder Jane Rues, Ed.D. Stephen Salanski, M.D. W. Jack Stelmach, M.D. Al Tikwart, Jr. David A. Tillema, M.D.
Advisory Directors Robert H. Durie, M.D Frederick Hartwig, M.D. John McKeever Robert E. Smith, D.D.S. |
StaffBecky Schaid Jennifer Wenzel |
You Can Make a Difference
The BTL Legacy Foundation depends on the donations of people like you to help us continue to meet the healthcare needs of our community. Click below to make a difference today!

