Ascension Michigan
65% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Ascension Michigan is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Detroit, Michigan, registered in 1987, with $166,334,328 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 65% of spending to programs.
1 Ford Place 4e, Detroit, MI, 48202 EIN 38-2631907 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2023)
$166.3M
▲ 12.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$169.1M
Net assets
-$9.1M
Employees
429
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 rating65% 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 Michigan: 65% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 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 Michigan: 0 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 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 Michigan: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ 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 Michigan: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To improve the health and well-being of all people in the communities we serve.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Ford Place 4e, Detroit, MI, 48202
- City
- Detroit
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Residential Care
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $117K (FY2012) to $166.3M (FY2023) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $40.4MNet assets -$9.1M
Operating margin
-1.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$31.4M
Total liabilities
$40.4M
Net assets
-$9.1M
Salaries & benefits
$46.0M
27% of expenses
Board members
11
10 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $166,334,328▲12.1% | $169,109,715▲8.2% | -$9,050,303▼199% | $31,356,044▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $148,371,404▲2.0% | $156,328,956▲6.1% | $9,101,892▼65.6% | $26,273,892▼41.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $145,528,446▲3.8% | $147,273,968▲14.9% | $26,468,569▲77.6% | $44,495,955▲86.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $140,150,374▼1.8% | $128,228,209▼5.2% | $14,905,027▲13.5% | $23,891,639▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $142,660,673▲34.4% | $135,234,750▲26.4% | $13,137,773▲37.9% | $22,551,369▲22.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $106,123,241 | $107,020,055 | $9,527,918 | $18,448,392 | 990 |
| 2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $0 | $0▼100% | $0 | $0▼100% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $0▼100% | $10,438▼87.0% | $0▲100% | $1,523▼97.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $258,065▲122% | $80,236▲46.4% | -$26,244▲88.8% | $68,844 | 990 |
| 2012 | $116,504 | $54,797▼93.2% | -$234,393▼579% | $0▼100% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | — | $803,087▼92.6% | $48,888▼94.1% | $523,330▼68.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $10,795,560▼34.0% | $828,763▲107% | $1,651,855▼75.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $16,361,615 | -$12,304,253 | $6,646,719 | 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: Nick S Buttar — $647,189 (0.38% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick S Buttar | Physician Advisor | 50 | $647,189 |
| Tammie J Steinard Rn | Chief Nursing Officer (end 5/2023) | 50 | $561,843 |
| Michael Wiemann Md | President, Ascension Medical Group | 50 | $512,790 |
| Thomas Klein | Chief Operating Officer | 50 | $430,226 |
| Eric Barnaby | Vp, Strategy | 50 | $371,838 |
| Gary Blake | Vp, Pharmacy | 50 | $368,650 |
| Richard M Rankl Md | Physician | 50 | $299,679 |
| Charles Husson Do | Former Key Employee (end 7/2022) | 0 | $249,473 |
| Avec O'brien | Director | 1 | — |
| Carol L Schmidt | Ministry Market Executive/president | 0 | — |
| David Saunders | Director | 1 | — |
| Douglas Todd Myers | Former Officer (end 3/2023) | 0 | — |
| James Bailey Babel Md | Director | 1 | — |
| James Boles Md | Secretary/treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jeffery Zaks | Director | 1 | — |
| Jonathan Samuel Nalli Fache | Former Officer (end 12/2022) | 0 | — |
| Joseph Hurshe | Former Key Employee (end 12/2020) | 0 | — |
| Kenneth Berkovitz Md | Former Officer (end 2/2022) | 0 | — |
| Kenneth Streibel | Director | 1 | — |
| Leslie A Murphy CPA | Chair | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Health & Hospital Association S | Billing Services | $247,018 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ascension Michigan a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ascension Michigan is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2631907, based in Detroit, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ascension Michigan's EIN?
- Ascension Michigan's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2631907.
- How much revenue does Ascension Michigan report?
- Ascension Michigan reported $166,334,328 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Ascension Michigan's spending goes to programs?
- Ascension Michigan spends about 65% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Ascension Michigan have?
- CharityIndex grades Ascension Michigan C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Ascension Michigan's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Ascension Michigan's latest Form 990 is $647,189, paid to Nick S Buttar (Physician Advisor).
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Data for Ascension Michigan (EIN 38-2631907) 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.