Ascension Providence
77% goes to programs $0 to raise $100
Ascension Providence is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1946, with $301,726,602 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 77% of spending to programs.
Po Box 45998, Saint Louis, MO, 63145 EIN 74-1109636 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2023)
$301.7M
▼ 5.7% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$313.9M
Net assets
$68.0M
Employees
1,622
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating77% 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 Providence: 77% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -4% 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 Providence: 3 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B 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 Providence: 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 Providence: 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
- Po Box 45998, Saint Louis, MO, 63145
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $267.8M (FY2013) to $301.7M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $132.8MNet assets $68.0M
Operating margin
-4.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$200.9M
Total liabilities
$132.8M
Net assets
$68.0M
Salaries & benefits
$108.7M
35% of expenses
Board members
12
9 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $301,726,602▼5.7% | $313,859,222▼2.8% | $68,037,098▼1.3% | $200,867,861▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $320,058,795▲2.8% | $322,905,352▲5.3% | $68,939,015▲126% | $183,794,918▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $311,403,018▲0.2% | $306,591,845▲12.3% | $30,496,531▲50.2% | $186,671,446▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $310,806,925▲17.8% | $272,903,132▲9.3% | $20,308,221▲117% | $174,226,434▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $263,931,029▼4.7% | $249,653,046▲8.4% | $9,375,076▼87.0% | $160,135,554▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $277,036,342▲21.4% | $230,249,714▲0.1% | $72,333,613▲73.0% | $183,417,200▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $228,212,303▼15.1% | $229,952,575▼0.5% | $41,809,408▼85.7% | $159,884,292▼63.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $268,815,339▼5.8% | $231,046,271▼5.4% | $292,956,649▼0.9% | $437,687,777▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $285,349,027▲6.6% | $244,329,869▼0.1% | $295,611,492▲8.4% | $391,264,772▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $267,806,851 | $244,574,911▲1.8% | $272,618,822▲14.3% | $429,641,107▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $240,195,473▲3.4% | $238,514,654▲12.9% | $358,875,497▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $232,331,776▲0.8% | $211,247,916▲6.6% | $312,160,743▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $230,529,467▲3.9% | $198,119,102▲18.8% | $299,701,221▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $221,812,218 | $166,734,926 | $267,717,527 | 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: Philip Alexander Patterson — $613,246 (0.20% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Alexander Patterson | President | 50 | $613,246 |
| Brian K Becker Md | Cmo | 50 | $464,737 |
| William R Haskett Md | Vice President, Providence (end 6/2023) | 50 | $457,256 |
| Vicky Jenson Campbell | Director, Clinical Service Line (end 12/2023) | 50 | $315,658 |
| Shane Lee Crisp | Vp, Nursing | 50 | $304,822 |
| Kurt W Kurtz | Director, Pharmacy | 50 | $202,206 |
| Dennise Luby | Pharmacist | 50 | $183,814 |
| Angela Leann Dogger Rn | Director of Nursing | 50 | $182,562 |
| Kevin W Stevenson | Vp, Operations | 50 | $175,690 |
| Whitney Paige Reinke | Pharmacist | 50 | $169,121 |
| Alexa Stuifbergen Phd Rn | Director | 1 | — |
| Ashley Marie Dickinson | Ex-officio (start 8/2023) | 0 | — |
| Chris Wheeler | Director | 1 | — |
| Daniel W Huffine | Assistant Treasurer/cfo, Ministry Market | 0 | — |
| Dave Clarke Md | Director | 1 | — |
| Erik Pronske Md | Chair | 1 | — |
| George Macones Md | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey Manning Md | Director | 1 | — |
| Johnette Mckown Edd | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Pat Atkins | Secretary | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Tex Anesthesia Assoc | Medical Services | $5,844,154 |
| Chapman Mcdonald Constructors LLC | Construction Services | $2,516,578 |
| Mclennan County Hospitalist Svcs PA | Physician Services | $2,417,000 |
| Waco Cardiovascular Services Pllc | Medical Services | $1,303,688 |
| Mclennan Cty Med Ed and Research | Healthcare Services | $826,064 |
Grants received · $17.1M total
5 grants to Ascension Providence totaling $17.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Essential Healthcare Partnerships Foundation | — | 2024 | $3,110,577 |
| Texas Essential Healthcare Partnerships Foundation | — | 2023 | $6,556,569 |
| Texas Essential Healthcare Partnerships Foundation | — | 2020 | $416,561 |
| Texas Essential Healthcare Partnerships Foundation | — | 2019 | $90,147 |
| Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center | Indigent care | 2014 | $6,938,616 |
Grants made · $802K in FY2023
9 grants totaling $802K in FY2023. All grants made by Ascension Providence →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Providence Foundation | Operational support | $507,142 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Support for waco go red for women | $96,799 |
| Greater Waco Collective Impact Initiative | Support of prospoer waco | $50,000 |
| Waco Chamber of Commerce Community Development Foundation | Support of the waco chamber of commerce community development foundation total resource campaign | $48,040 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Support in the fight against cancer | $46,250 |
| Greater Waco Sports Commission | Support for greater waco sports commission | $20,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity International Inc | Support of watson home construction | $14,600 |
| Texas Oncology Foundation Inc | Support of celebrate life waco 5k | $10,000 |
| Imagination Library of Waco | Support for waco childhood literacy and early education. | $9,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ascension Providence a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ascension Providence is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1109636, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ascension Providence's EIN?
- Ascension Providence's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1109636.
- How much revenue does Ascension Providence report?
- Ascension Providence reported $301,726,602 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Ascension Providence's spending goes to programs?
- Ascension Providence spends about 77% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Ascension Providence have?
- CharityIndex grades Ascension Providence B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Ascension Providence's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Ascension Providence's latest Form 990 is $613,246, paid to Philip Alexander Patterson (President).
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Data for Ascension Providence (EIN 74-1109636) 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.