History
Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania
The Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania (NFP) is a 501(c) 3, Type II, Supporting Organization,under the broad umbrella of community benefit organizations in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Headquartered in Harrisburg, NFP provides charitable support to the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA).
Our History
1980s
NFP was founded in 1983 as a private, 501(c) (3) foundation.
In 1984, NFP, with support from the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA), built the Kathryn Grove Center for Nursing. Many historical nursing documents, research journals and pertinent clinical resources were housed within the building’s Dorothy Novella Library.
NFP hosted annual educational programs for the state’s psychiatric nurses, held its first fundraising art auction, and awarded its initial scholarships.
1990s
NFP was used as a template for other states within the American Nurses Association (ANA). NFP received a $25,000 grant from PennDOT for its Safe Kids Seatbelt campaign.
2000s
NFP sponsored a nursing research conference in collaboration with a regional hospital system.
NFP received approval from the IRS to become a supporting organization of PSNA. Under the direction of PSNA’s CEO, a decision was made to rejuvenate NFP by enhancing the organizational structure, revitalizing processes, and promoting donations to support PSNA/NFP’s vision and mission.
2010s
Focus was placed on the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations’ (PANOs) Standards for Excellence accreditation status.
Through a loving memorial, NFP created the Florence (Madden) Grady-Fasick Scholarship to provide scholarships.
A second scholarship from the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund of the Former Albert Einstein Medical Center Nursing School of Philadelphia.
NFP proudly acquired the Seal of Accreditation for Standards of Excellence from PANO.
NFP successfully hosted its first Black & Gold Gala in 2018.
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Our Vision
To be the premier charitable organization for professional nurses in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Our Mission
To ensure nurses for tomorrow.
Accomplishments
Since 1995, the NFP has aided nursing students and professionals with educational assistance to help sharpen their knowledge and professional skills. To date, the NFP has distributed more than $404,000 in scholarships to 260 students for nursing education and nursing research grants. Established in 1983, NFP has been successful in facilitating and acknowledging the gifts and bequests with our vision of ensuring nurses for tomorrow.
Our Beliefs
Our Goal
- Grants and scholarships for study, instruction, research and scholarly pursuits in nursing
- Financial support of PSNA’s efforts to provide continuing education for PA’s RNs
- Operational support for NFP’s daily work