Astera Health
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
73% goes to programs $12 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Astera Health is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wadena, Minnesota, registered in 1937, with $102,360,860 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 73% of spending to programs.
415 Jefferson St N, Wadena, MN, 56482 EIN 41-0713913 Since 1937
Revenue (FY2024)
$102.4M
▲ 15.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$101.1M
Net assets
$54.4M
Employees
542
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 rating73% to programs · $12 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 Astera Health: 73% to programs · $12 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +1% 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 Astera Health: 6 mo reserves · +1% 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 Astera Health: 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 Astera Health: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Astera health is committed to improving the health of the communities we serve.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $52.4M (FY2013) to $102.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $73.4MNet assets $54.4M
Operating margin
1.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$127.8M
Total liabilities
$73.4M
Net assets
$54.4M
Salaries & benefits
$49.3M
49% of expenses
Board members
11
8 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,360,860▲15.4% | $101,071,489▲11.7% | $54,393,377▲2.9% | $127,803,923▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $88,734,132▲5.6% | $90,495,090▲17.1% | $52,841,928▼1.6% | $124,970,316▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $84,048,708▼6.7% | $77,256,166▲0.4% | $53,680,516▲13.3% | $125,596,386▲55.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $90,062,827▲17.6% | $76,926,218▲11.2% | $47,396,414▲34.1% | $80,743,979▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $76,601,374▲5.5% | $69,148,265▲3.1% | $35,355,922▲28.2% | $67,419,895▲44.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $72,620,018▲7.1% | $67,042,502▲3.9% | $27,571,078▲28.7% | $46,719,641▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $67,808,823▲5.0% | $64,543,218▲6.0% | $21,421,992▲15.3% | $41,517,643▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $64,598,736▲7.5% | $60,864,596▲2.8% | $18,582,895▲27.7% | $41,782,247▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $60,110,245▲5.3% | $59,211,035▲4.1% | $14,550,813▲7.9% | $38,263,192▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $57,090,946▲5.2% | $56,886,358▲6.1% | $13,486,764▲0.3% | $38,553,581▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $54,262,025▲3.5% | $53,604,995▲5.6% | $13,443,617▲4.1% | $36,930,160▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $52,405,504 | $50,754,098▼6.2% | $12,911,562▲14.7% | $35,476,341▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $54,113,137▲16.5% | $11,260,156▼31.9% | $34,528,429▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $46,448,354▲5.3% | $16,524,899▲5.2% | $34,283,217▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $44,096,744 | $15,704,039 | $33,459,351 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Benjamin Robertson Md — $1,210,994 (1.20% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Robertson Md | Physician | 40 | $1,210,994 |
| Hala Madi Md | Physician | 40 | $956,934 |
| Nathaniel Ronning Md | Physician | 40 | $738,939 |
| Ryan Scott Md | Physician | 40 | $559,688 |
| Rachel Redig Md | Physician/board Member | 40 | $545,689 |
| Beth Jarrett Md | Physician | 40 | $503,838 |
| Joel Beiswenger | Ceo, President | 40 | $441,176 |
| Kim Aagard | Cfo | 40 | $252,607 |
| Teresa Johnson | Chro | 40 | $226,778 |
| Thomas Pint | Cno | 40 | $218,325 |
| Medley Shamp | Cao | 40 | $158,173 |
| Shelly Gompf | Coo | 40 | $86,457 |
| Shaneen Schmidt Md | Board Member | 4 | $25,648 |
| David Quincer | Board Member | 4 | $5,620 |
| Jackie Och | Board Vice Chair | 4 | $4,000 |
| Matthew Van Bruggen | Board Member | 4 | $3,998 |
| Terry Davis | Board Member | 4 | $928 |
| Dave Fjeldheim | Board Member | 4 | $896 |
| Bobbi Adams | Cmo | 4 | — |
| Bryan Lydick | Board Member | 4 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Wadena Medical Center Ltd | Physician Services | $5,364,370 |
| Centracare Health System | Physician & Lab Services | $1,948,968 |
| Central Mn Diagnostic Inc | Radiology Services | $1,920,118 |
| Bsg Maintenance of Green Bay Inc | Radiology Services | $1,609,504 |
| Regional Diagnostic Radiology | Radiology Services | $988,952 |
Grants received · $550K total
9 grants to Astera Health totaling $550K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for programs, operations, or other purposes | 2023 | $159,061 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2022 | $144,579 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2021 | $114,528 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $12,500 |
| College of St Scholastica Inc | See part iv | 2021 | $12,340 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple purposes | 2020 | $78,482 |
| College of St Scholastica Inc | See part iv | 2020 | $7,881 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2020 | $5,937 |
Grants made · $7,500 in FY2024
1 grant totaling $7,500 in FY2024. All grants made by Astera Health →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Central Economic Development Alliance | General support | $7,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Astera Health a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Astera Health is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-0713913, based in Wadena, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Astera Health's EIN?
- Astera Health's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-0713913.
- How much revenue does Astera Health report?
- Astera Health reported $102,360,860 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Astera Health's spending goes to programs?
- Astera Health spends about 73% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Astera Health have?
- CharityIndex grades Astera Health A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Astera Health's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Astera Health's latest Form 990 is $1,210,994, paid to Benjamin Robertson Md (Physician).
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Data for Astera Health (EIN 41-0713913) 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.