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The Philanthropic Partner of LSU Health New Orleans

The LSU Health Foundation is the official philanthropic partner of LSU Health New Orleans, inspiring donors to invest in the future of healthcare through education, research, and patient care. Established in 1988 as a nonprofit. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, the Foundation supports all six schools Of LSU Health New Orleans: the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate Studies. Through philanthropic partnerships, strategic investments, and responsible stewardship, the Foundation helps provide scholarships, advance groundbreaking research, recruit and retain outstanding faculty, enhance patient care, and strengthen programs that improve the health of communities across Louisiana and beyond. Since its founding, the Foundation has grown to manage more than $200 million in assets dedicated to advancing the mission of LSU Health New Orleans.

top initiatives

Educating Tomorrow’s Healthcare Leaders

Louisiana’s future healthcare workforce depends on talented students having access to world-class education and training.  LSU Health Foundation supported 165 students with $1.24M in scholarships in FY2026. 

Scholarships

Bringing World-Class Cancer Care to Louisiana

Louisianans deserve world-class cancer care without leaving home. 

That’s why LSU and LCMC Health are building one of the nation’s most advanced cancer centers — advancing research, prevention, detection, and care for our entire region, and keeping breakthroughs close to the communities that need them most. 

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Deans’ Excellence Funds

Every school has unique priorities – and those priorities can change quickly. Deans’ Excellence Funds provide the flexibility to respond where support is needed most, giving each dean the resources to address their school’s highest unfunded priorities.

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Schools

LSU School of Graduate Studies

School of Medicine
LSU School of Dentistry

School of dentistry
LSU School of Nursing

School of Nursing

School of Public Health
School of Allied Health Professionals

School of Health Professions

School of Graduate Studies

Centers of Excellence

LSU Neuroscience Center of Excellence

Neuroscience Center

Alcohol & drug abuse center
LSU Cardiovascular Center of Excellence

Cardiovascular center

LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center

Student Spotlights

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Haley Daniel Headshot LSU Health Scholarship Recipient

Haley Daniel
Stephen Douglass-Gagne Headshot LSU Health Scholarship Recipient

Stephen Douglass-Gagne
Bich Nguyen Headshot LSU Health Scholarship Recipient

Bich Nguyen
Elizabeth Sam Headshot LSU Health Scholarship Recipient

Elizabeth Sam
Tai Sutherland Headshot LSU Health Scholarship Recipient

Tai Sutherland

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Mission

Our mission is to inspire donors to invest in the LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans (“HSC”) and its future and to properly steward those contributions. To help meet the ever evolving needs of the LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans by providing new philanthropic and business resources, partnerships, programs, real estate and property leases, auxiliary businesses and other services that support and strengthen the educational and community mission of the LSU Health Sciences Center.

FAQ

What is the LSU Health Foundation?

The LSU Health Foundation is LSU Health New Orleans’s primary academic fundraising support organization. The LSU Health Foundation New Orleans is an institutionally-related 501(c)(3) organization that supports LSU Health New Orleans and its fourfold mission of education, patient care, research, and community outreach.

The LSU Health Foundation and the LSU School of Medicine Alumni Association are separate LSU Health New Orleans support organizations that work together. The Alumni Association focuses on helping alumni maintain close ties with the university; the LSU Health Foundation focuses on providing academic support for LSU Health through philanthropy.
On every page of this website there is a banner with a “Give Now” button. Click that button to visit our online giving page. Alternatively, you can call our office at 504-568-3712 and ask about giving to your favorite academic unit here at LSU Health New Orleans, or you can mail a gift to the LSU Health Foundation, 2000 Tulane Avenue, 4th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112.
Yes! We are, first and foremost, a donor-centric nonprofit. You can choose from a multitude of funds supporting the areas at LSU Health that are most important to you. Your gifts support excellence through unrestricted, flexible spending, as well as scholarships, facility upgrades, residency programs, faculty research, community outreach and so much more.
An endowment is a charitable gift that is invested and managed in a way that allows it, over time, to provide an income stream to the beneficiary while maintaining the gift’s purchasing power in perpetuity.
Your gift receipt amount is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your donation. For instance, if you support the Foundation by purchasing an item at an auction or a ticket to a fundraising event, the value of the goods or services will be included with the receipt. That way you can calculate the deductible amount on your taxes.
The LSU Foundation is classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 charitable organization, which means your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We are also eligible to receive donations from donor advised funds. Our federal tax I.D. is 72-1115391.
Unless you request otherwise, your name and gift will be acknowledged in Foundation publications such as our annual newsletter. If you choose, you may request anonymity.
LSU Health always welcomes alumni and friends’ engagement and volunteerism. We are happy to connect you with opportunities to mentor or hire current LSU Health students. All can showcase their love for LSU health New Orleans by sharing the institution’s good news, accolades and achievements.
Haley Daniel Headshot LSU Health Scholarship Recipient

Haley Daniel

LSU Medical Alumni, New Orleans Endowed Scholarship

School of Medicine

Haley Daniel is from Mandeville, Louisiana. Through roles as a physical therapy technician and personal trainer, Haley developed an appreciation for both preventive and restorative healthcare. She is committed to becoming a physician who treats patients as individuals and is deeply grateful for donor support of her education.

Stephen Douglass-Gagne Headshot LSU Health Scholarship Recipient

Stephen Douglass-Gagne

Suzanne Theriot Memorial Scholarship

School of Nursing

Stephen Douglass-Gagne, originally from South Florida, grew up in Slidell, Louisiana, with strong family ties to New Orleans. Dedicated to serving New Orleans, Stephen is passionate about giving back to his community. He is deeply grateful for donor support, which eases financial burdens and allows him to focus on his education, clinical training, and professional growth.

Bich Nguyen Headshot LSU Health Scholarship Recipient

Bich Nguyen

Linda Cao & Phuong Nguyen Scholarship in Pediatric Dentistry

School of Dentistry

Bich Nguyen was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, where a strong sense of community shaped her values and resilience. Bich is committed to expanding her knowledge and providing high-quality care to children and families. She is deeply grateful for donor support, recognizing her scholarship as a meaningful investment in her education and future impact.

Elizabeth Sam Headshot LSU Health Scholarship Recipient

Elizabeth Sam

Betty Lynne Theriot Scholarship Recipient

School of Allied Health Professions

Elizabeth Nicole Sam is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her short-term goal is to work as a laboratory scientist, with plans to further her education and expand into related fields. Deeply grateful for donor support, she recognizes her scholarship as both a financial blessing and a source of daily motivation to achieve her goals.

Tai Sutherland Headshot LSU Health Scholarship Recipient

Tai Sutherland

Howard William Kopping, III Scholarship for the MD/MPH Track

School of Medicine

Tai Sutherland, a New Orleans native, was raised with two younger siblings in a supportive family environment. Inspired early to become a physician, Tai’s academic journey expanded that vision to include broader impacts on public health. Tai is deeply grateful for donor support, recognizing it as instrumental in achieving long-held goals.