Alegent Health - Bergan Mercy Health System is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, registered in 1946, with $792,680,425 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$792.7M
▲ 14.0% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$759.3M
Net assets
$999.3M
Employees
3,501
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Alegent Health - Bergan Mercy Health System: 96% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Alegent Health - Bergan Mercy Health System: 16 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Alegent Health - Bergan Mercy Health System: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Alegent Health - Bergan Mercy Health System: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The mission of the corporation is to nurture the healing ministry of the church, supported by education and research.
Bergan mercy medical center is equipped with the latest technologies in the diagnostic center. the center is completely digital so patients are never waiting on films. female patients can count on expert imaging tests including ultrasound, bone density testing, stereotactic breast biopsy and digital mammography. there are a wide range of available tests at the diagnostic center that include the following: digital mammography, mri and open mri, ct, pet ct and cardiac ct, 64-slice ct, fluoroscopy, pulmonary function testing, ultrasound, cardiovascular imaging, phlembotomy, nuclear medicine, digital imaging, eeg, ekg and emg, stress testing and arteriogram.
Bergan mercy medical center and mercy hospital, council bluffs offer a wide range of cardiovascular services in the region, using a team approach to address the total needs of the cardiovascular patient. alegent health-bergan mercy health system provides a comprehensive range of cardiac services, including but not limited to: vascular and cardiac surgery, heart scans and heart checks, cardiac rehabilitation, vascular ultrasound, nuclear stress tests, dual source ct scanner and angioplasty. in 2006, mercy hospital opened a new state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab, allowing physicians to perform procedures such as heart catheterizations, coronary interventions including balloon angioplasty and stenting, as well as implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators.
Bergan mercy medical center and mercy hospital, council bluffs provide a large range of hospital services including but not limited to: emergency department, inpatient hospital facilities, procedure center, orthopedic services, digestive health center, family life center,radiology, urology and physical therapy. patients are at the center of everything done at bergan mercy medical center and mercy hospital, council bluffs.
Revenue grew from $543.9M (FY2013) to $792.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
4.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1B
Total liabilities
$139.5M
Net assets
$999.3M
Salaries & benefits
$242.6M
32% of expenses
Board members
15
10 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $792,680,425▲14.0% | $759,327,385▲10.8% | $999,337,762▲3.6% | $1,138,875,949▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $695,333,893▲7.6% | $685,216,987▲10.8% | $964,469,611▲1.1% | $1,102,481,292▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $646,364,066▲5.7% | $618,292,363▲7.5% | $954,126,214▲2.8% | $1,119,612,776▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $611,302,606▲6.0% | $574,995,405▲5.4% | $928,129,611▲4.9% | $1,132,748,535▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $576,631,372▲0.4% | $545,587,465▼0.1% | $884,765,649▲5.5% | $1,103,720,415▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $574,141,897▼17.5% | $546,178,593▼14.0% | $838,800,272▲2.7% | $957,500,274▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $695,691,109▼4.4% | $635,222,861▼9.8% | $817,001,313▲7.3% | $1,068,516,788▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $727,651,860▲2.7% | $704,171,042▲4.0% | $761,298,655▲3.3% | $1,050,098,343▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $708,827,196▲42.9% | $677,032,106▲88.1% | $736,662,461▼7.6% | $1,004,128,656▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $496,093,448▼8.8% | $359,849,222▼21.0% | $797,619,655▲18.9% | $978,453,784▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $543,884,770 | $455,488,242▼7.5% | $670,573,954▲18.9% | $866,964,696▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $492,412,718▼10.3% | $564,136,591▲12.4% | $741,209,565▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $549,097,083▲6.2% | $501,820,032▲1.1% | $694,533,496▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $516,997,231 | $496,572,612▲14.5% | $689,310,700▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $517,121,808 | $433,837,113 | $621,960,900 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Mark Otto — $296,857 (0.04% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Otto | Physician Advisor | 50 | $296,857 |
| Cy Xayarath | Traveler Rn | 45 | $289,492 |
| Peggy Dempsey | Registered Nurse | 50 | $280,255 |
| Christine Kindell | Traveler Rn | 40 | $238,391 |
| Seveho Noukpozounkou | Traveler Rn | 1 | $406 |
| Bill Yates | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Cynthia Alloway | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dave Taylor | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Evert Kuiper | Former President & Ceo Chi Health | 0 | — |
| Heather Morgan Md | Board Member/physician | 1 | — |
| Jayleen Casano | Former President Cumc-bergan Mercy | 0 | — |
| Jeanette Wojtalewicz | Former Cfo, Chi Health | 0 | — |
| John Petersdorf | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Julie Goebel | Interim President Cumc-bergan Mercy | 50 | — |
| Kate Cutler | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kelly Bacon | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kent Barney | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Kevin Fitzgerald Phd | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Kirtibala Gupta Md | Board Member/physician | 1 | — |
| Lg Searcey | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Amn Healthcare | Healthcare Staffing | $23,937,377 |
| Ameritex Services | Laundry/linen Services | $2,467,940 |
| Locumtenenscom | Staffing Solutions | $2,343,864 |
| Ke Flex Contracting LLC | General Contractor | $2,271,460 |
| Omaha Anesthesia Associates LLC | Anesthesia Services | $2,122,085 |
8 grants to Alegent Health - Bergan Mercy Health System totaling $238K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association Inc | Stroke prevention programs | 2024 | $20,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Stroke education & awareness | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Medica Health Plans | To support best practices of organization. | 2022 | $108,530 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Stroke education & awareness | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Stroke programs | 2020 | $16,140 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Stroke programs | 2019 | $19,415 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Equipment upgrade | 2018 | $23,880 |
10 grants totaling $365K in FY2023. All grants made by Alegent Health - Bergan Mercy Health System →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chi Health Foundation | General support | $50,394 |
| Together Inc of Metropolitian Omaha | General support | $50,000 |
| Chicano Awareness Center Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| No More Empty Pots | General support | $50,000 |
| Rise Academy | General support | $40,000 |
| Micah House Corporation | General support | $33,972 |
| Family Inc | General support | $20,500 |
| Omaha Community Foundation | General support | $10,161 |
| Omaha Botanical Center Inc | General support | $10,000 |
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Data for Alegent Health - Bergan Mercy Health System (EIN 47-0484764) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.