In Recogntion: Saint Ann Hospital & Saint Ann Foundation A bold decision by the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine in Cleveland in 1974 reached beyond northeast Ohio to launch a new chapter in the history of American philanthropy. The establishment of the Saint Ann Foundation marked the first-ever sponsorship of a grantmaking foundation by a congregation of Catholic women… The legacy of the Saint Ann Foundation lives on not only within the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland, but also in grantmaking institutions nationwide. Additionly it supports any research papers provided on their territory. –Steve Gunderson President & CEO Council on Foundations The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland continues the pioneering tradition of the Saint Ann Foundation which was honored in 1979 with the Catholic Health Association's prestigious Achievement Citation Award… May the spirit of those who came before us continue to inspire those who carry on the mission of making a difference in people's lives today, and tomorrow. –Sister Carol Keehan, DC President & Chief Executive Officer The Catholic Health Association of the United States The board of Saint Ann Hospital and the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine were seeking to preserve the legacy of the hospital and to continue to address health needs in the community of Cleveland, Ohio. Their decision to use the assets from the hospital sale to create a grantmaking foundation was truly visionary. The origins of Saint Ann Foundation provided a powerful example for others to follow. –Lauren LeRoy, Ph.D. President and CEO Grantmakers in Health