FAQs

The name Mary Free Bed dates back to 1891, when a group of Grand Rapids women set out to help people who couldn’t afford health care. They raised money by asking anyone named Mary, or anyone who knew a Mary, to donate a dime toward a “free bed” for patients in need. What began as a single charitable bed grew into the Mary Free Bed Guild and, ultimately, the rehabilitation organization we know today.

Yes. You can make a gift online by visiting our website General Donation Form.

Many employers will match donations made by their employees. Check with your employer, or use our convenient search tool, to see if your gift qualifies and make an even greater difference in the lives of our patients.

Yes, by purchasing items for inpatient recreational therapy on the Mary Free Bed Foundation Amazon Wish List you can support patients of all ages Amazon.com.

Absolutely. Mary Free Bed uses Blackbaud, a leading nonprofit fundraising platform, to securely process online donations. Donation transactions are encrypted. Blackbaud maintains industry-standard security and PCI compliance measures to help safeguard your information.

Yes. Mary Free Bed Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. A receipt will be provided for your records. For specific tax-related questions, please consult your tax advisor.

Checks can be made payable to Mary Free Bed Foundation and can be mailed to:
The Mary Free Bed Foundation
235 Wealthy St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503