The valley hospital foundation is the philanthropic component of valley health system. It's primary function is to secure charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other funding entities, to manage those gifts, and to distribute them in accordance with its charter. Charitable funds raised for the hospital support construction, capital improvements, medical technology, biomedical research, education, endowments, and special projects. Funds raised for valley home care support the programs of the agency, such as hospice, journeys, maternal child health, and endowments. Funds raised for valley medical group support programs, capital improvements, medical technology, education and special projects.