September 16, 2026- An anonymous donor has given $125 million to Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH), marking the largest philanthropic commitment in the health system’s history and one of the largest gifts to a U.S. hospital or health system this year.
The gift will support the expansion of Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey. At the donor’s request, a new pavilion will be named for the late John K. Lloyd, who spent more than four decades building the medical center and later served as co-CEO of HMH.
The donation comes as HMH undertakes more than $1 billion in planned investment over 10 years at Jersey Shore, including a new critical care tower, 24 operating rooms and expanded patient facilities. The hospital handles more than 100,000 emergency department visits annually and regularly operates at or near inpatient capacity.
The anonymous gift is also notable because the donor declined personal recognition. HMH said the donor hopes the contribution will inspire others to make philanthropy a priority and help expand access to advanced care across New Jersey.