About Us
The Tidewell Foundation, Inc. is an independent charitable foundation established to ensure perpetual philanthropic support to Tidewell Hospice and portions of Empath Health’s family of companies. Charitable contributions to the Tidewell Foundation support and expand the critically important programs and services offered through the not-for-profit mission of Tidewell Hospice and its affiliates.
Our Story
For 40 years, Tidewell Hospice has made a profound impact on the lives of thousands of patients and families across southwest Florida. A not-for-profit hospice, Tidewell’s mission is to provide care for all – even those without insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or other sources of payment.
The Tidewell Foundation is dedicated to elevating our commitment to providing a continuum of hospice, home health, grief counseling, and specialized therapeutic services to the four-county area we serve.
It starts with your generosity and is paid forward with every patient connection, every family served, and every life changed. One relationship at a time, we’re strengthening our community with compassion, comfort, and care for patients and families – regardless of their ability to pay.
See Your Impact
Because of you, children like Aiden, living with chronic illness, can find joy, self-expression, and choice through music therapy, even when medical treatments fall short.
These powerful experiences, along with grief support, pet therapy, and other life-affirming services, are provided at no cost to families, thanks to your support. Insurance doesn’t cover them, but your giving does. You help transform good care into truly great care that touches the heart and soul.
From a Supporter Like You
Dollie & David
Uncle Bruce always went above and beyond in everything he did. It was fitting, then, that Uncle Bruce’s final weeks were spent with Tidewell – an organization that goes above and beyond. The level of care provided to patients and their families is exceptional. From the tenderness with which they shaved his face to the blankets and tea they gave us when we slept in his room… every single touch made those final moments lighter for us and more comfortable for Uncle Bruce.
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A weight was lifted from Uncle Bruce’s shoulders (and ours) the moment we stepped through the doors of the Sarasota care center. After multiple hospital visits, he knew he was finally in a safe and relaxing environment where he could find peace. We could not be more thankful for Tidewell Hospice.
We chose to show our gratitude with a gift to the Tidewell Foundation. We know that it is only with the support of people like us that Tidewell can continue to provide the level of care Uncle Bruce received during his final days to more patients and their families. During his stay, we put photographs around his room to share memories, listened to the jazz music he loved, and visited with the resident horticulturist to bring peace through scents like mint.
The connections made with Tidewell colleagues during that time were so special. From the doctors to the nurses to volunteers, every single person went above and beyond to give Uncle Bruce what we can all hope for in the end – a good death. Thank you for helping more families like ours receive the care they deserve during a time when it is most needed.
Sincerely,
Dollie & David, Grateful Family
Useful Legal Information
Legal name: The Tidewell Foundation, Inc.
Address: 3550 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239
Federal Tax ID number: 85-0729071
I’m here to help
April Kauffman, MHL
Interim President
Tidewell Foundation
AKauffman@EmpathHealth.org