Leave Your Mark on the Future of Healthcare

The 1873 Society is where the people and businesses who believe in a healthier Northwest Florida put that belief into action. It's a giving circle built on a simple idea: real change happens when a community invests in itself.

Named for the year our medical society was founded, the 1873 Society has its roots in the physician community — and today it's open to anyone who shares our vision. Physician, business leader, community advocate, or neighbor who just believes in what local philanthropy can do — this is your circle too.

Join the 1873 Society

Membership starts with a gift of $3,000 to the ECMS Foundation. Give it all at once, or — as an exclusive perk for active ECMS physician members — spread it across three annual contributions of $1,000.

Businesses, this is your invitation too. As a Corporate Patron, your company joins the 1873 Society with a one-time gift of $3,000 — putting your name alongside the region's most engaged healthcare champions while showing your community exactly where you stand.

Every dollar goes directly to supporting the Foundation's programs for underserved patients and the physicians who care for them. This isn't just a donation — it's a stake in the health of the community you live and work in.

Your Generosity, on Display

Join the 1873 Society and your name won't just be on a list — it'll be part of the story. Members and Corporate Patrons alike are recognized with:

  • A place on the 1873 Society plaque, permanently on display
  • Recognition on the Foundation website
  • A feature in the Foundation's quarterly newsletters
  • Dedicated social media spotlight
  • VIP invitations to the 1873 Society Social and the ECMS End of Year Party

Memorial Contributions

The 1873 Society also welcomes Memorial Contributions as a meaningful way to honor a loved one's legacy while investing in the health and well-being of our community.

The ECMS Foundation Mission

The ECMS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential healthcare services to underserved populations in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and to supporting the physicians who serve these communities.

Make Your Tax-Deductible Donation Today

To contribute, you may mail your check (payable to ECMS Foundation) to:
ECMS Foundation | 4771 Bayou Blvd., #157 | Pensacola, FL 32503
or make a secure credit card donation by clicking here.


1873 Society Members

Founding Physician Members noted in bold

Michelle Gilmore Beasley, M.D.
Michelle Brandhorst, M.D.
Joanne Bujnoski, D.O.
Hillary Hultstrand, M.D.
Susan Laenger, M.D.
Robert L. Kincaid, M.D.
Jack Kotlarz, M.D.
Kurt Krueger, M.D.
Bach-Uyen Lethi, M.D.
Ken Long, M.D.
Jennifer Miley, M.D.
Ellen W. McKnight, M.D.
Brett Parra, M.D.
Jill Prafke, M.D.
Michael Riesberg, M.D.
Robert Sackheim, M.D.
J. Howell Tiller, M.D.
Amy Watson, M.D.

Steve Ziller, M.D.


Corporate Patrons

Florida Blue 

    We gratefully acknowledge each member for their generosity and vision,
    which empowers the ECMS Foundation to make a lasting difference in the health and well-being of our community.


    The ECMS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Organization | EIN 59-1514947

    "Escambia County Medical Society, Inc." is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. 4771 Bayou Boulevard #157 Pensacola, FL 32503

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