The Employee Community Foundation,
Optum Washington
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Serving our community
The Everett Clinic Foundation was established in 1994 by clinic staff and physicians. In 2024, the board changed its name to, The Employee Community Foundation, Optum Washington.
The Foundation is governed by a board of directors comprised of staff, physicians, and community members with the goal of providing philanthropic support to local charities in the communities now served by Optum Care Washington, formerly The Everett Clinic. In its history, the Foundation has donated more than $7.5 million to local charities through a grant process.
Donations are made by clinic employees, physicians, patients, local businesses, and the community at large. The Employee Community Foundation, Optum Washington is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization, tax identification #94-3214711. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent provided by the law.
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The Employee Community Foundation, Optum Washington board of directors
The Foundation is administered by an independent board of directors who are responsible for the allocation of funds.
Srilatha Shoroff, MD, President
Sheryl Espeseth - Treasurer
Amanda Jakositz, ARNP - Secretary
Christopher Hempel, MD
Deanna Scott
Melanie Acklin, LICSW
Connie Wittren, CFRE, Community Representative
Stephanie Liam, CMA – Administrative Assistant
Grant applications, contributions and donations
For any questions, please contact The Employee Community Foundation, Optum Washington at tecfoundation@everettclinic.com.
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Optum Care Washington and The Polyclinic d/b/a Optum Care Washington (the “Practices”) are both physician owned and led practices having complete authority for all medical decision-making and patient care through their physicians and other licensed professionals. Optum, through its management organizations (“Optum”) provides non-clinical administrative services to support the Practices and their physicians. Neither Optum nor its management companies employs, engages, or supervises physicians or other licensed professionals, or determines or sets the methods, standards, or conduct of the practice of medicine or exercise of medical judgment or health care provided by the Practices or by any of their licensed professionals. “Part of Optum” reflects that the practices are part of Optum’s effort to support forward-thinking physician practices in helping their patients live healthier lives.