Ascension Health
82% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ascension Health is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1946, with $233,008,223 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 82% of spending to programs.
4600 Edmundson Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63134 EIN 31-1662309 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2023)
$233.0M
▲ 2.0% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$228.0M
Net assets
$141.1M
Employees
2,798
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating82% 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 Health: 82% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +2% 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 Health: 7 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A 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 Health: 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 Health: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
One of the nation's leading catholic and nonprofit health systems, serving the poor and vulnerable.
Contact & location
- Address
- 4600 Edmundson Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63134
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $216.7M (FY2013) to $233.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $151.9MNet assets $141.1M
Operating margin
2.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$292.9M
Total liabilities
$151.9M
Net assets
$141.1M
Salaries & benefits
$159.8M
70% of expenses
Board members
3
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $233,008,223▲2.0% | $227,996,001▲7.8% | $141,060,709▲56.2% | $292,929,123▲25.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $228,472,495▲25.4% | $211,410,360▲29.3% | $90,317,439▲113% | $234,284,370▲45.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $182,138,445▲22.1% | $163,529,596▲16.3% | $42,383,447▼20.1% | $160,536,770▲63.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $149,217,660▲6.0% | $140,557,907▼7.7% | $53,037,867▼6.5% | $98,360,084▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $140,801,464▲14.5% | $152,205,724▲13.7% | $56,697,111▲44.0% | $100,145,370▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $122,971,289▼48.7% | $133,845,450▼37.7% | $39,359,934▼84.6% | $95,649,155▼72.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $239,742,223▼20.7% | $214,676,268▼27.5% | $255,109,469▼36.6% | $348,393,795▼35.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $302,369,516▲47.9% | $296,295,918▼1.1% | $402,677,444▲49.7% | $540,808,496▼22.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $204,417,507▼10.3% | $299,499,541▲21.9% | $268,936,985▼30.6% | $695,066,711▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $227,808,804▲5.1% | $245,782,671▼33.0% | $387,634,177▲10.7% | $696,511,427▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $216,711,914 | $366,748,928▲33.5% | $350,015,687▼0.1% | $787,385,376▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $274,760,276▼37.7% | $350,476,686▲78.3% | $716,344,708▲35.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $441,236,643▼7.6% | $196,546,440▼70.5% | $527,298,499▼89.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $477,315,234▲19.5% | $666,524,042▲197% | $5,218,608,933▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $399,555,878 | $224,395,726 | $4,847,886,931 | 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)
Highest-paid: Jalal Shawwa — $589,178 (0.26% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalal Shawwa | Vp, Operations, Ascension Connect | 50 | $589,178 |
| Marie L Judd | Vp, Consumer Experience, Ascension Connect | 50 | $550,155 |
| Patches Pace Seely | Vp, Clinical Surveillance (end 3/2023) | 50 | $548,465 |
| Michael Patrick Wascovich | Vp, Chief Pharmacy Officer | 50 | $500,630 |
| Kristin Roe | Vp, Experience Insight, Ascension Connect | 50 | $436,859 |
| Christine K Mccoy Jd | Secretary | 0 | — |
| Eduardo F Conrado | President | 0 | — |
| Elizabeth C Foshage CPA | Cfo | 0 | — |
| Herbert J Vallier | Former Officer (end 5/2019) | 0 | — |
| Joseph R Impicciche Jd Mha | Chair & Ceo | 0 | — |
| Matthew A Jagger | Treasurer | 0 | — |
| Saurabh Tripathi | Cfo (start 4/2024) | 0 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Consulting Services | $10,541,190 |
| Rxsense Group LLC | Technology Services | $1,084,847 |
| Parata Systems LLC | Pharmacy Technology Services | $429,635 |
| Eight Eleven Group LLC | Technology Services | $218,947 |
| Mohammed Alsakka | Physician Services | $178,133 |
Grants received · $8.0M total
8 grants to Ascension Health totaling $8.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association Inc | Outpatient quality registry project | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Ascension Health Alliance | General support | 2023 | $2,447,187 |
| George Washington University | Subaward | 2023 | $36,930 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Heart failure initiative | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Ascension Health Professional and General Liability Self-insurance | General support | 2022 | $2,142,882 |
| Ascension Health Alliance | Dispensary of hope | 2021 | $405,705 |
| Ascension Seton | General support | 2016 | $5,000 |
| St Marys Health Inc DBA Ascension | Operating support | 2014 | $2,972,483 |
Grants made · $3.7M in FY2023
3 grants totaling $3.7M in FY2023. All grants made by Ascension Health →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic University of America | To support the scholarship program | $3,500,000 |
| Marian University | To provide an education that profoundly transforms lives, society and the world | $200,000 |
| University of West Alabama | Support the athletic training staff | $42,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ascension Health a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ascension Health is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1662309, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ascension Health's EIN?
- Ascension Health's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1662309.
- How much revenue does Ascension Health report?
- Ascension Health reported $233,008,223 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Ascension Health's spending goes to programs?
- Ascension Health spends about 82% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Ascension Health have?
- CharityIndex grades Ascension Health A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Ascension Health's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Ascension Health's latest Form 990 is $589,178, paid to Jalal Shawwa (Vp, Operations, Ascension Connect).
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Data for Ascension Health (EIN 31-1662309) 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.