Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, with $759,068,346 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 77% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$759.1M
▲ 2.7% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$766.2M
Net assets
$218.9M
Employees
5,149
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 Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc: 77% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc: 3 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To improve the health and well-being of all people in the communities we serve.
Revenue grew from $572.8M (FY2013) to $759.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-0.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$380.0M
Total liabilities
$161.1M
Net assets
$218.9M
Salaries & benefits
$235.0M
31% of expenses
Board members
11
8 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $759,068,346▲2.7% | $766,206,739▲7.8% | $218,924,780▲3.0% | $380,027,509▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $739,031,043▲6.9% | $710,628,155▲6.3% | $212,633,086▼5.1% | $348,841,567▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $691,162,708▲2.2% | $668,718,523▲8.5% | $224,176,719▲28.8% | $365,634,292▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $676,230,293▲10.5% | $616,407,439▲7.4% | $174,105,543▼2.4% | $372,991,311▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $611,725,596▲2.4% | $574,037,516▲7.7% | $178,399,227▼36.4% | $374,459,359▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $597,268,885▲1.6% | $533,215,557▲7.5% | $280,594,555▲7.9% | $375,007,433▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $587,580,908▲4.8% | $496,126,343▼6.5% | $260,034,421▼1.3% | $356,880,960▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $560,681,220▼2.5% | $530,361,234▲0.5% | $263,425,167▲12.4% | $376,980,136▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $574,822,013▲1.2% | $527,853,524▲1.3% | $234,265,740▼58.7% | $401,871,509▼44.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $567,810,592▼0.9% | $521,059,499▲2.8% | $567,299,343▼13.0% | $728,063,678▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $572,757,995 | $506,970,849▼7.6% | $651,995,546▲31.5% | $825,167,931▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $548,799,088▼0.7% | $496,002,131▲27.8% | $680,115,658▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $552,812,234 | $388,182,439 | $595,746,091 | 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.
Highest-paid: David Bryant Md — $1,442,802 (0.19% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Bryant Md | Physician | 50 | $1,442,802 |
| Wyssem Amine Ramdani Md | Physician | 50 | $639,235 |
| Salman Hasan Md | Physician | 50 | $592,613 |
| Joy M Scott | Ex-officio/president | 50 | $579,330 |
| Claudio J Ferraro | President, St. Joseph Hospital (start 9/2023) | 50 | $491,411 |
| Robyn R Chadwick | President, St. Joseph Hospital (end 9/2023) | 50 | $412,231 |
| Scott S Johnson Md | Physician | 50 | $355,255 |
| Lori W Pappan Rn | Registered Nurse | 50 | $292,697 |
| Maurice L Duggins Md | Director/physician | 50 | $219,872 |
| Julianna M Rieschick Rn | Former Key Employee (end 11/2022) | 50 | $160,124 |
| Father Thomas Welk | Director | 1 | — |
| James Walker Md | Director (end 12/2023)/medical Staff President | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey Easter | Director | 1 | — |
| Kevin J Strecker | Former Officer (end 6/2022) | 0 | — |
| Laurie A Labarca | Former Key Employee (end 7/2020) | 0 | — |
| Michael Arthur Wegner | Assistant Treasurer/cfo, Ministry Market (start 1/2024) | 0 | — |
| Michael Flores | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Michael Mccullough | Former Officer (end 3/2023) | 0 | — |
| Mike D Joy | Assistant Treasurer/interim Cfo, Ministry Market (end 1/2024) | 0 | — |
| Mike Williams | Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Prolink Healthcare LLC | Medical Services | $6,573,971 |
| Cep America Kansas LLC | Physician Services | $5,196,163 |
| Linen King LLC | Laundry Services | $2,076,905 |
| Kansas Acute Care Midlevel Staffing LLC | Physician Services | $1,280,985 |
| Mid-continent Anesthesiology Chartered | Medical Services | $983,800 |
46 grants to Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc totaling $8.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
1 grant totaling $25K in FY2023. All grants made by Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Clinic Inc | General operational support | $25,000 |
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Data for Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc (EIN 48-1172106) 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.