Ascension Seton
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
81% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ascension Seton is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 2009, with $3,309,540,569 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
Po Box 45998, Saint Louis, MO, 63145 EIN 74-1109643 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.3B
▲ 10.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.0B
Net assets
$1.7B
Employees
16,392
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating81% 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 Seton: 81% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +10% 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 Seton: 7 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A 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 Seton: 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 Seton: 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
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.8B (FY2013) to $3.3B (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.5BNet assets $1.7B
Operating margin
9.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.2B
Total liabilities
$1.5B
Net assets
$1.7B
Salaries & benefits
$1.0B
35% of expenses
Board members
11
9 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,309,540,569▲10.1% | $2,984,433,243▲13.4% | $1,714,940,331▲24.3% | $3,170,376,623▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,006,403,037▲5.6% | $2,631,998,802▲10.6% | $1,380,078,835▼10.5% | $2,796,248,403▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,846,977,586▲20.3% | $2,379,013,884▲16.6% | $1,541,796,325▲17.9% | $3,075,424,412▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,366,830,818▲8.1% | $2,040,944,277▲6.4% | $1,307,840,607▲17.6% | $2,888,805,593▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,188,803,059▲1.9% | $1,917,884,784▲9.6% | $1,111,836,375▼8.5% | $2,805,515,675▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,147,691,937▲17.7% | $1,749,935,966▲2.8% | $1,214,793,097▲25.7% | $2,569,745,423▲36.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,824,419,944▼9.8% | $1,702,161,611▼2.9% | $966,735,353▼62.8% | $1,883,821,080▼43.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,021,895,478▲0.9% | $1,752,477,823▲5.1% | $2,597,069,756▲8.0% | $3,306,001,380▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,003,161,469▲8.8% | $1,666,869,560▲6.8% | $2,404,692,113▲10.7% | $3,131,871,173▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,841,317,399 | $1,560,253,251▲6.0% | $2,172,003,528▲13.5% | $2,875,604,866▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,471,499,840▼9.8% | $1,913,592,413▲16.8% | $2,681,384,363▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,631,981,600▲11.8% | $1,638,214,334▲61.3% | $2,379,095,600▲39.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,460,289,016 | $1,015,914,471 | $1,709,319,025 | 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: S Tyler Hollmig Md — $2,070,391 (0.07% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Tyler Hollmig Md | Physician | 50 | $2,070,391 |
| Matthew Geck Md | Physician | 50 | $1,872,369 |
| John K Stokes Md | Physician | 50 | $1,842,724 |
| Sachin Mehta Md | Physician | 50 | $1,646,805 |
| Vincent Yat-chung Wang Md | Physician | 50 | $1,494,892 |
| Adam Messer | President, Dell Children's Medical Center | 50 | $699,790 |
| Katherine C Henderson | President, Suburban Hospitals (end 1/2023) | 50 | $697,226 |
| Steven J Brockman-weber Rn | President, Rural Hospitals | 50 | $646,022 |
| Wesley K Tidwell | President, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin | 50 | $640,382 |
| Michael Wiggins | President, Dell Children's Medical Center (end 6/2024) | 50 | $498,535 |
| Joan K Ross | President, Ascension Seton Hays/bastrop | 50 | $435,277 |
| Andrew John Gnann | President, Ascension Seton Williamson | 50 | $222,213 |
| Timothy Michael Brierty | Former Key Employee (end 4/2022) | 50 | $159,042 |
| Alexa Stuifbergen Phd Rn | Director | 1 | — |
| Ashley Marie Dickinson | Ex-officio/coo (start 8/2023) | 50 | — |
| Christann Marie Vasquez | Former Key Employee (end 12/2018) | 0 | — |
| Chris Wheeler | Director | 1 | — |
| Craig A Cordola Fache | Former Officer (end 6/2019) | 0 | — |
| Daniel W Huffine | Assistant Treasurer/cfo, Ministry Market | 0 | — |
| Dave Clarke Md | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Hcbeck Ltd | Property Development Services | $54,026,428 |
| Je Dunn Construction Co | Construction Services | $25,550,170 |
| Us Anesthesia Partners of Texas PA | Medical Services | $22,531,049 |
| Chapman Mcdonald Constructors LLC | Construction Services | $17,914,602 |
| Hoar Construction LLC | Construction Services | $16,286,480 |
Grants received · $19.0M total
80 grants to Ascension Seton totaling $19.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Essential Healthcare Partnerships Foundation | — | 2024 | $5,842,322 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Cf care center | 2024 | $394,953 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Clinical research center | 2024 | $105,526 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Quality improvement | 2024 | $55,999 |
| Public Health Institute | Research | 2024 | $49,500 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Hemorrhagic stroke initiative | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Texas Essential Healthcare Partnerships Foundation | — | 2023 | $518,325 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Cf care center | 2023 | $311,421 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Clinical research center | 2023 | $111,922 |
| Public Health Institute | Research | 2023 | $71,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Quality improvement | 2023 | $55,999 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Hemorrhagic stroke initiative | 2023 | $20,000 |
| American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons | General support | 2023 | $20,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Research | 2023 | $16,450 |
| Mayo Clinic Group Return | Support charitable programs | 2023 | $10,850 |
Grants made · $9.0M in FY2023
43 grants totaling $9.0M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Ascension Seton →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Childrens Foundation | General operational support | $2,896,035 |
| Ascension Seton Foundation | General operational support | $1,638,441 |
| Austin Community Foundation | Donation to austin community foundation to support investments according to the ascension texas' 2021 chnas priorities; also in support of austin community foundation for austin in common | $1,009,600 |
| The University of Texas At Austin | Donations to support the ascension seton chair in clinical nursing research in the school of nursing. | $800,000 |
| Ascension Seton Williamson Foundation | General operational support | $615,057 |
| Ascension Seton Hays Foundation | General operational support | $318,969 |
| Health Alliance For Austin Musicians | Donation in support health alliance for austin musicians for access to care | $250,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Austin | Donation in support of the diocese of austin encountering christ capital campaign and diocese of austin cath schools and youth conference | $244,350 |
| Medical Bridges Inc | Donation of supplies inventory | $183,036 |
| San Juan Diego Catholic High School | Donation in support of educational programming | $125,000 |
| Trail of Lights Foundation | Donation in support of the trail of lights fund | $121,500 |
| Lone Star Circle of Care | Pink bus support grant to assist lone star circle of care in enabling the appropriate level of services required for the operation of the pink bus. payment 3 of 3 | $100,000 |
| Capital Investing In Development and Employment of Adults Inc | Donation in support of capital idea | $90,000 |
| Seton Heritage Ministries Inc | Charitable donation in support of the seton shrine to honor sister gertrude levy, d.c., in the daughters of charity gallery/seton shrine museum | $80,000 |
| St John Paul II Life Center | Community grant | $75,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ascension Seton a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ascension Seton is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1109643, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ascension Seton's EIN?
- Ascension Seton's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1109643.
- How much revenue does Ascension Seton report?
- Ascension Seton reported $3,309,540,569 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Ascension Seton's spending goes to programs?
- Ascension Seton spends about 81% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Ascension Seton have?
- CharityIndex grades Ascension Seton A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Ascension Seton's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Ascension Seton's latest Form 990 is $2,070,391, paid to S Tyler Hollmig Md (Physician).
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Data for Ascension Seton (EIN 74-1109643) 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.