The Foundation was founded in 1999 to ensure the growth of philanthropic support for Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The funds raised by the Foundation are directed toward the Hospital’s current operating budget needs, capital building projects, and various clinical program and services initiatives.As a non-profit community teaching hospital, Newton-Wellesley relies on philanthropy to keep pace with technology, continue to invest in new facilities and equipment, and recruit top physicians, nurses and other medical professionals. Philanthropy provides the “margin of excellence" that makes Newton-Wellesley a leader among community teaching hospitals nationwide.