Community Medical Center Foundation History

Community Medical Center Foundation was established in 1988, but its roots go back more than forty years. In 1968 a grass roots fundraising campaign was begun to move the former Thornton hospital from downtown and expand it on Fort Missoula land. Six months later the newly formed Community Hospital Board had raised $1.1 million. In 1972 the new Community Medical Center opened its doors.

Paul Chumrau, MaryElllen Campbell and  R.H. "Ty" Robinson

In 1988, the CMC Foundation started out with a modest $318,000 net worth and a not-so-modest mission: to support medical excellence and ensure continuous growth in medical programs and ongoing improvement in the facilities of the Community Medical Center.

Thanks to that tradition of grass roots gift giving and a core of legacy supporters including E.W. Lister, Paul Chumrau, Mary Bell, Bill and Rosemary Gallagher, and R.H. "Ty" Robinson, CMC Foundation offers a variety of giving opportunities to those who want to impact the caring, quality healthcare provided at Community Medical Center.  

Be a part of our future -- contact us at (406) 327-4141 or foundation@communitymed.org to learn about ways to support and be involved in Community Medical Center Foundation.