About GSNF
Golden State Nursing Foundation was founded in 1994 with simple purposes of raising funds to provide scholarships to nurses. Another unique vision was to create the California Museum of Nursing.
How It Started
In 1929 a physician Morris Herzstein invested $10,000 for the specific purpose of generating monies to be used by the then San Francisco Nurse Association. Over the course of many years that money grew and the organization changed its name to Golden Gate Nurses Association. In 1994, Golden Gate became the Golden State Nursing Foundation and they incorporated into a non-profit organization. The founding Board of Directors became the keepers of this investment and use it today to further the objectives of the foundation.
Currently GSNF offers 3 scholarships and 1 innovation award. Another focus of GSNF is to develop a California Nursing Museum because of an interest in the history of nursing in California. This vision was germinated by founding Board Member Jo Anne Powell who died in 2004. Donations are needed to make the museum a reality and to continue to fund the scholarship program.
GSNF is ready to receive grants to fund several target areas of interest. These Grant Money Targets are
- Projects dedicated to the preservation of nursing history
- Nursing Scholarships for graduate school and other career enhancement
- Educational program support grants for nursing faculty
- Special projects support of nurse-managed clinics and/or demonstration projects
- Special Task Force funding for programs defined by the ANA\C
GSNF Objectives
The Golden State Nursing Foundation through its scholarships and programs plans to help:
- Prepare nurses for the roles emerging from the changes in the delivery of health care.
- Preserve the local history of nursing.
- Support innovative practice in nursing.
- Develop a fundraising plan to assure that activities can be planned to carry out the mission.
Board of Directors
President-Stan Walker, RN, MS
Board of Directors
Deborah Africa, RN, MA, MPA
Myrna Allen, RN, MSN
Elissa Brown, MSN, APRN, BC, CNS
Susan Perry RN-BC, BSN, PHN, LNC
Executive Director-Tricia Hunter, RN, MN
Organization BylawsGSNF is a 501 (c) 3 organization and their Tax ID #94-3214987. All contributions made to the foundation are subject to tax deduction. Please consult with your tax professional.