Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Blue Ash, Ohio, registered in 1946, with $11,537,795,267 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$11.5B
▲ 32.5% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$11.2B
Net assets
$7.4B
Employees
61,966
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 Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc: 90% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A 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 Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc: 8 mo reserves · +3% 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 Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc: 5 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 Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Bon secours mercy health extends the healing ministry of jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. bon secours mercy health demonstrates behaviors reflecting our core values of human dignity, integrity, compassion, stewardship, and service.
Bon secours mercy health is a mission-driven, nonprofit, catholic health system. bon secours mercy health operates acute care hospitals, physician practices, low-income housing, home health agencies, hospice programs, urgent care and occupational health centers, ambulatory services, and other healthcare organizations. bon secours mercy health's home office provides services and support to the entire system, including but not limited to: providing governance, management oversight, strategic leadership, focusing resources to assure the healing mission, providing access to lower cost debt financing to support operations, improving clinical outcomes and reducing operating costs. bsmh diversifies its growth model by leveraging economies of scale to enhance health care access, efficiencies and quality through investments, partnerships, and a growing portfolio of business to business subsidiaries. bsmh's digital innovation area of focus drives change for health care consumers, providers and systems by bringing digital innovation to the market at scale, through a portfolio bolstered by leading-edge technology and big data.
Revenue grew from $259.2M (FY2013) to $11.5B (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.4B
Total liabilities
$7.0B
Net assets
$7.4B
Salaries & benefits
$4.8B
43% of expenses
Board members
12
3 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,537,795,267▲32.5% | $11,229,979,856▲24.7% | $7,363,233,450▲74.5% | $14,409,463,446▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $8,710,340,168▲6.1% | $9,002,797,483▲4.6% | $4,220,118,118▲37.9% | $12,925,978,159▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $8,211,838,521▲7.7% | $8,604,047,231▲14.0% | $3,059,516,140▼34.3% | $12,142,776,094▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,624,173,527▲8.7% | $7,550,528,412▲7.7% | $4,658,816,154▲18.8% | $13,294,959,120▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,014,077,243▲580% | $7,012,874,792▲683% | $3,921,541,779▲446% | $12,458,514,469▲610% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,032,037,001▲193% | $895,974,598▲162% | $718,153,140▲241% | $1,754,618,214▲34.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $352,112,129▲3.7% | $341,707,462▲5.1% | $210,899,822▲105% | $1,309,150,858▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $339,545,884▲8.6% | $325,074,342▼3.0% | $103,022,223▲460% | $1,323,176,622▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $312,688,949▲6.6% | $334,966,642▼14.6% | -$28,631,843▼538% | $1,288,224,190▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $293,245,749▲13.1% | $392,236,247▲52.6% | $6,543,003▼90.2% | $1,299,722,360▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $259,167,999 | $256,970,314▲8.4% | $66,891,303▲540% | $1,301,862,465▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $237,029,294▲9.3% | $10,448,910▲110% | $1,213,757,145▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $216,929,047▲1.9% | -$105,165,526▼7.4% | $1,140,476,498▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $212,782,556▲33.6% | -$97,910,203▲29.9% | $1,104,949,244▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $159,214,451 | -$139,626,054 | $1,090,187,018 | 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: John Starcher Jr Jd — $10,780,891 (0.10% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Starcher Jr Jd | President & Ceo, Bon Secours Mercy Health | 50 | $10,780,891 |
| Kenechukwu Ugokwe Md | Neurosurgeon | 50 | $3,093,510 |
| Deborah Bloomfield Phd CPA | Cfo, Board Treasurer (end 07/24) | 48 | $2,563,971 |
| Michael Bezney Jd | Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel | 49 | $2,479,847 |
| Benjamin Boothby Md | Orthopedic Surgeon | 50 | $2,468,473 |
| Sameh Arebi Md | Orthopedic Surgeon | 50 | $2,423,561 |
| Manish Patel Md | Orthopedic Surgeon | 50 | $2,350,446 |
| Donald Kline | Chief Operating Officer | 47 | $2,256,751 |
| Zoheir Abdelbaki Md | Cardiologist | 50 | $2,123,912 |
| Wael Haidar Md | Chief Clinical Officer | 49.5 | $1,988,113 |
| Jason Szczuka | Chief Digital Officer | 50 | $1,889,710 |
| David A Cannady | Chief Strategy Officer | 46 | $1,576,766 |
| Joseph Gage Jr Jd | Chief Human Resources Officer | 48.5 | $1,480,052 |
| Travis Crum | Cfo, Board Treasurer (beg 07/24) | 47 | $1,439,506 |
| Staci Lucius | President, Bsmh Medical Group | 50 | $1,313,114 |
| Jerome Judd | Svp, Treasury | 50 | $1,054,994 |
| Daniel Hurry | President - Ahp and Bsmh Chief Supply Chain Officer | 50 | $961,797 |
| Jason Siegert | Former Key, Chief Ventures Officer | 50 | $858,509 |
| Brian Yanofchick | Chief Sponsorship Officer (beg 01/24) | 46 | $716,610 |
| Andrea Mazzoccoli | Former Chief Nursing Officer | 0 | $675,527 |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Health LLC | Medical Products/services | $828,318,418 |
| Ensemble Health Partners | Revenue Cycle Services | $482,187,426 |
| Medline Industries Inc | Medical Products/services | $332,054,033 |
| Trustaff Travel Nurse LLC | Staffing Agency | $121,123,983 |
| Medtronic USA Inc | Medical Products/services | $109,279,999 |
11 grants to Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc totaling $122.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $24,571,675 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | Various needs | 2024 | $553,832 |
| Mayo Clinic Group Return | Support research program | 2024 | $14,210 |
| Stark Community Foundation Inc | Health | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation | Program support | 2023 | $20,047,945 |
| Mayo Clinic Group Return | Support charitable programs | 2023 | $38,530 |
| Stark Community Foundation Inc | Health | 2023 | $13,000 |
| Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation | Program support | 2022 | $16,945,513 |
| Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation | Capital and program support | 2021 | $16,935,739 |
| Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation | Associate hardship fund | 2020 | $43,088,260 |
| Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc | Employee hardship assistance: operation bash | 2016 | $1,250 |
116 grants totaling $45.8M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation | Program support | $39,137,989 |
| Cristo Rey Richmond High School Inc | Program support | $1,000,000 |
| Health Partners of Western Ohio | Program support | $331,917 |
| Lima Area Chamber Foundation | Program support | $200,941 |
| Retail Advancement Fund | Program support | $175,000 |
| Southside Community Development and Housing Corporation | Program support | $150,000 |
| Safe Harbor | Program support | $149,000 |
| Cross-over Ministry Inc | Program support | $125,000 |
| University of Northwestern Ohio | Program support | $125,000 |
| Youngstown State University | Program support | $120,000 |
| Feed More Inc | Program support | $104,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Richmond | Program support | $100,219 |
| Commonwealth Catholic Charities | Program support | $100,000 |
| Childsavers-memorial Child Guidance Clinic | Program support | $100,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Program support | $100,000 |
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Data for Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc (EIN 52-1301088) 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.