Ascension Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
64% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Ascension Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1946, with $3,231,124 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 64% of spending to programs.
Po Box 45998, Saint Louis, MO, 63145 EIN 86-2197504 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.2M
▲ 263.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$6.6M
Net assets
$89.2M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating64% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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 Ascension Foundation: 64% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating162 mo reserves · -104% margin
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 Ascension Foundation: 162 mo reserves · -104% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 of 6 checks met
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 Ascension Foundation: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Ascension Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The ascension foundation is dedicated to addressing the root causes of health disparities in the u.s. we invest in positive generational change, envisioning a future where every person, every family, and every community can thrive.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 45998, Saint Louis, MO, 63145
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $98.2M (FY2021) to $3.2M (FY2023) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $983KNet assets $89.2M
Operating margin
-104.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$90.2M
Total liabilities
$983K
Net assets
$89.2M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
3
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,231,124▲263% | $6,607,108▲33.0% | $89,202,202▲5.0% | $90,184,707▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | -$1,976,829▼102% | $4,965,904▲111% | $84,990,619▲2.9% | $85,305,046▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $98,235,012 | $2,351,374 | $82,606,929 | $82,847,856 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robyn Brenza Kress | Director/senior Vice President | 0 | — |
| Stacy Garrett-ray Md | Director | 0 | — |
| Teresa C Loftis | Chair | 0 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Invnt LLC | Advertising Services | $738,180 |
Grants received · $100.6M total
4 grants to Ascension Foundation totaling $100.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Health Alliance | General support | 2023 | $199,400 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Ascension Health Alliance | General support | 2022 | $400,000 |
| Ascension Health Alliance | General support | 2021 | $100,000,000 |
Grants made · $1.6M in FY2023
17 grants totaling $1.6M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Ascension Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meharry Medical College | General support | $511,225 |
| Wayne State University | General support | $432,000 |
| Marian Middle School | General support | $111,999 |
| Arkansas Birthing Project | General support | $89,000 |
| Traininggroundsinc | General support | $75,000 |
| Milwaukee Diaper Mission Inc | General support | $55,000 |
| Alexian Brothers Health System | General support | $50,000 |
| Ostara Initiative | General support | $50,000 |
| O Connor House Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Ascension Depaul Services Fund | General support | $49,400 |
| St Vincents Birmingham | General support | $37,311 |
| Emergency Infant Services | General support | $30,000 |
| James Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Sacred Heart Health System Inc | General support | $20,970 |
| Ascension Arizona | General support | $15,869 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ascension Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ascension Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 86-2197504, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ascension Foundation's EIN?
- Ascension Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 86-2197504.
- How much revenue does Ascension Foundation report?
- Ascension Foundation reported $3,231,124 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Ascension Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Ascension Foundation spends about 64% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Ascension Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ascension Foundation C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Ascension Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Ascension Foundation's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Robyn Brenza Kress (Director/senior Vice President).
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Data for Ascension Foundation (EIN 86-2197504) 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.