Avera Queen of Peace
93% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Avera Queen of Peace is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mitchell, South Dakota, registered in 1946, with $142,581,166 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
525 N Foster St, Mitchell, SD, 57301 EIN 46-0224604 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2023)
$142.6M
▲ 6.8% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$137.0M
Net assets
$141.5M
Employees
860
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating93% to programs · $3 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 Avera Queen of Peace: 93% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating12 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 Avera Queen of Peace: 12 mo reserves · +4% 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 Avera Queen of Peace: 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 Avera Queen of Peace: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Promotion of health
Contact & location
- Address
- 525 N Foster St, Mitchell, SD, 57301
- City
- Mitchell
- State
- South Dakota
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $102.6M (FY2013) to $142.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $39.1MNet assets $141.5M
Operating margin
3.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$180.6M
Total liabilities
$39.1M
Net assets
$141.5M
Salaries & benefits
$74.8M
55% of expenses
Board members
15
12 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $142,581,166▲6.8% | $136,987,027▲6.2% | $141,519,702▲10.0% | $180,639,963▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $133,510,856▼0.5% | $129,039,907▲1.3% | $128,680,157▲8.3% | $169,784,455▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $134,194,265▲0.2% | $127,364,994▲5.5% | $118,847,465▼3.3% | $163,885,965▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $133,877,982▲13.3% | $120,671,575▲4.0% | $122,962,970▲26.6% | $173,794,004▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $118,154,483▲0.6% | $115,976,645▼1.7% | $97,157,074▲1.1% | $166,237,397▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $117,502,522▲4.2% | $118,035,616▲8.1% | $96,142,828▼1.7% | $139,254,238▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $112,761,752▼2.0% | $109,215,598▼0.7% | $97,781,057▲3.9% | $140,736,352▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $115,048,746▲7.5% | $110,032,179▲3.3% | $94,126,748▲5.9% | $139,884,199▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $107,060,972▼0.7% | $106,486,134▲4.4% | $88,841,263▼5.6% | $134,504,013▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $107,761,486▲5.0% | $102,036,431▲4.9% | $94,116,826▲4.1% | $142,177,140▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $102,586,997 | $97,277,791▲5.4% | $90,430,151▲10.5% | $136,395,220▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $92,278,449▲5.2% | $81,841,786▲7.8% | $115,213,085▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $87,743,070▲10.3% | $75,943,364▲4.0% | $111,663,788▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $79,581,283▲3.8% | $73,034,329▲15.4% | $105,824,301▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $76,685,437 | $63,302,854 | $95,601,707 | 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: Chris Krouse Do — $1,280,854 (0.94% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Krouse Do | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine | 40 | $1,280,854 |
| Brian Kampmann Md | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine | 40 | $1,244,155 |
| Michael Gedwill Do | Radiology | 40 | $772,700 |
| Kelly Smith Md | Diagnostic Radiology & Radiology | 40 | $693,147 |
| Mandi Greenway Bietz Md | Dermatology | 40 | $620,124 |
| Jessica Claussen Md | Board Member/opthalmology | 42 | $583,380 |
| Jennifer Tegethoff Md | Board Member/pediatrics | 42 | $502,618 |
| Hilary Rockwell Md | Regional President & Ceo | 40 | $221,675 |
| Brad Zomer | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Darlene Bergeleen | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Diane Sandhoff | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Douglas Ekeren | Former Regional President & Ceo | 0 | — |
| Jay Tolsma | Chair | 2 | — |
| Jean Koehler | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Julie Brookbank | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Julie Lautt | Cfo Avera Health;secretary/treasurer | 0.1 | — |
| Mark Hunhoff | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Mark Puetz | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Nicole Stahle | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Ryan Thompson | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Avera Health | Shared Services | $10,076,508 |
| Amn Healthcare Inc | Contract Labor | $2,597,574 |
| Prolink Healthcare LLC | Contract Labor | $1,358,457 |
| Avel Ecare Medical Group PC | Ecare Purchased Services | $885,980 |
| Restorix Health Inc | Purchased Services | $505,164 |
Grants received · $539K total
2 grants to Avera Queen of Peace totaling $539K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota Community Foundation | Healthcare | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Avera Health | Sponsorship | 2017 | $528,928 |
Grants made · $750K in FY2023
1 grant totaling $750K in FY2023. All grants made by Avera Queen of Peace →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Area Development Corporation | Affordable housing project | $750,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Avera Queen of Peace a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Avera Queen of Peace is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-0224604, based in Mitchell, South Dakota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Avera Queen of Peace's EIN?
- Avera Queen of Peace's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-0224604.
- How much revenue does Avera Queen of Peace report?
- Avera Queen of Peace reported $142,581,166 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Avera Queen of Peace's spending goes to programs?
- Avera Queen of Peace spends about 93% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Avera Queen of Peace have?
- CharityIndex grades Avera Queen of Peace A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Avera Queen of Peace's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Avera Queen of Peace's latest Form 990 is $1,280,854, paid to Chris Krouse Do (Orthopedics & Sports Medicine).
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Data for Avera Queen of Peace (EIN 46-0224604) 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.