The Ascension Seton Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas.
The Ascension Seton Foundation works with our philanthropic community to support Ascension Seton’s Central Austin adult facilities, including Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, Ascension Seton Shoal Creek, as well as the Nurse Scholarship Endowment. Established in 1981 as The Seton Fund, the Ascension Seton Foundation was the first fundraising foundation of the Seton Healthcare Family. Sister Gertrude Levy and then president, Gene Attal, created it on behalf of Seton. Since its creation, the Foundation’s main purpose is to support the mission and work of the Ascension Seton Healthcare Family. Through the support of the Central Texas community, it has been an integral part of the expansion of Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, support of the Ascension Seton clinics and the capital campaign for Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas.
12/12/2025
Big impact starts with strong partnerships. We’re incredibly grateful to H-E-B for their generous gift to the Ascension Seton Foundation, an investment that supports two critical priorities: expanding access to life-saving prenatal and postnatal care at our new Ascension Seton Women’s Hospital, and accelerating the Food is the Best Medicine program to address postpartum food insecurity and improve maternal health outcomes.
This partnership helps ensure care for women and families extends beyond the hospital walls, today and into the future!
There are still a few hours left to get your gift doubled! You can help us reach our goal here: donate.supportseton.org/givingtuesday25
Thanks to longtime supporters Russell and Jennifer Diez-Canseco, any gift you make—up to $50,000—will be matched.
When Jennifer and Juan Hernandez look back on their daughter Valentina’s 86 days in the NICU, they remember not only the medical care, but also the kindness. Nurses like Allie were by their family’s side through terrifying moments—reviving Valentina when she suddenly stopped breathing, calming Jennifer and Juan when fear took over.
“These literal angels got us through it,” Jennifer shared.
Your Giving Tuesday gift helps more families experience that same compassion and hope —regardless of their ability to pay.
12/02/2025
It’s , and your donation will be matched!
Thanks to longtime supporters Russell and Jennifer Diez-Canseco, any gift you make—up to $50,000—will be doubled, creating 2x the impact for Central Texas families.
You can help us reach our matching goal by donating at the link in our bio!
12/01/2025
When Valentina was born 10 weeks early, her fight for life began in the NICU. For nearly three months, Jennifer and Juan relied on our team—nurses, therapists, and staff who became a lifeline through the hardest days.
Watch the video to find out how your support makes this level of care possible for every family—regardless of their ability to pay. Make an early gift here: donate.supportseton.org/givingtuesday25
11/29/2025
Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas recently unveiled a new art display in its main lobby called “The Art of Healing” showcasing the creative talents of its associates.
"Inspired by the beauty I saw in the human body, I was determined to create art that would leave an impact," says Dr. Saurin Gandhi. "My tool of choice was a sharpie and after dabbling with creating superhero art, Star Wars art, and TV show characters, I found true joy in making medical art. Intersecting my professional life with my hobby gave me a sense of balance."
This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for our dedicated community. Because of you, we have the opportunity to invest in the growth and development of exceptional healthcare at Ascension Seton.
11/26/2025
Next week is Giving Tuesday—a day to celebrate the power of compassion and community.
Thanks to Russell and Jennifer Diez-Canseco, every dollar you give will be matched up to $50,000—doubling your impact for Ascension Seton’s tiniest and most vulnerable patients: https://bit.ly/43LQzLu
Valentina, was born 10 weeks early, and she fought for her life in the NICU at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin for 86 days.
Her mother, Jennifer, remembers the nurses’ compassion and expertise as the lifeline that carried her through those uncertain months: “They were with us during our most vulnerable moments. They’re part of our story forever.”
On Giving Tuesday, your generosity will help ensure that every baby like Valentina—and every parent like Jennifer and Juan—receives world-class care, regardless of ability to pay.
11/12/2025
The Ascension Texas Disaster Recovery and Medical Response Unit jumps into action when disasters strike.
Thanks to our supporters, the Ascension Texas Foundations funded supplies and other needs for this team to respond to the Central Texas Floods this summer. They took hygiene kits, weather radios and other necessities to those who had lost homes and property to the floodwaters. The unit also contributed clinical support for first responders and volunteers as well as psychological first-aid to those traumatized by the devastation.
Two Austin-area Ascension Texas hospitals — Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (No. 10) and Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas at Austin (No. 35) — were ranked among the best in Texas by Newsweek.
Read more in the Austin American-Statesman.
Several Austin-area hospitals earned top spots in Newsweek’s 2026 Best Hospitals by State list, which ranked 67 Texas facilities for quality care and patient experience.
09/30/2025
It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Sister Gertrude Levy on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the age of 105.
For more than 40 years, Sister Gertrude blessed the hallways of Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Seton Main) with her loving presence leaving a legacy that is still very much felt today.
“Sister Gertrude was a bright light in the lives of four generations of my family and the lives of thousands who visited Seton Hospital. Sister was, in every way, a servant leader putting God first, her neighbor second and herself third. She took a personal vow of poverty yet raised millions of dollars for the healthcare of the poor and the vulnerable,” said Luci Baines Johnson. “We pray the Good Lord is now showering on Sister the joy she always showered on us.”
🎉Join us in congratulating Becky Fox, our Senior Development Director, on her 25th anniversary of service at Ascension Seton Foundation!
We're so grateful for her two and a half decades of dedication to our mission.
Joel Rice, Executive Director of Ascension Seton Foundation, shared, "Becky's unwavering commitment to our mission and her incredible impact over the past 25 years are truly inspiring. She is an invaluable part of our team and we're so fortunate to have her."
Thank you, Becky, for your incredible service!
09/11/2025
This year, thanks to the generosity of our donors, the 2025 Ascension Texas Nurse Scholarship Program awarded $453,000 in scholarships to 76 Ascension Texas associates pursuing nursing degrees!
Having a well-educated nursing team is vital to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in Central Texas. We are grateful for the contributions from our donors and the dedication of our associates who are committed to advancing their expertise.
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The Seton Healthcare Family is a faith-based nonprofit healthcare system founded in 1902 by the Daughters of Charity. Called to be a sign of God’s unconditional love for all, Seton strives to expand access to high-quality, low-cost, person-centered care and services. Seton is a part of Ascension, the largest nonprofit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system. We build upon national resources to improve care on a community level. We have a regional focus with national support.
Ascension Health was formed nearly 20 years ago, when the Daughters of Charity united with the Sisters of St. Joseph health system. That tie initiated the largest nonprofit health system in the country. By coming together to embrace one shared Mission and name, we can best attract and serve people who need us. The right balance between local identity and national resources is leading to new and innovative ways for you to see a doctor or nurse, when and where you need it. As part of Ascension, your doctor has access to the knowledge and resources of thousands of others across the country, which can then be adapted to your situation. The Seton and Ascension relationship has transcended healthcare in our community and across the nation.
Over the last century, Seton has grown from that first hospital to a network of 12 hospitals and more than 100 clinical locations across Central Texas, including four teaching hospitals. Seton employs over 10,000 and is a major contributor to the Central Texas economy. Over the past decade, Seton has provided over $2 billion in charity care to the poor and vulnerable in Central Texas. Last year, Seton Ascension Texas provided nearly $250 million in charity care for persons living in poverty and over $480 million in community benefit programs, as defined by the State of Texas.
Seton Foundations raise the funds and awareness necessary to operate and advance the Seton Healthcare Family hospitals, including Dell Children’s Medical Center Foundation, Seton Hays Foundation, Seton Williamson Foundation, The Seton Fund, and Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas.
Since 1966, over $495M in generous gifts to the Seton Foundations have transformed care in Central Texas. These gifts have allowed Seton to be the first to provide a neonatal intensive care unit, heart transplants, Level 1 trauma care, and a world-class pediatric medical center in our community changing the lives of central Texans and the hundreds moving here each day.
