Catholic Health System Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
96% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Catholic Health System Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1946, with $210,097,611 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
144 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY, 14203 EIN 22-2565278 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$210.1M
▲ 6.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$213.2M
Net assets
$148.5M
Employees
1,974
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 rating96% 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 Catholic Health System Inc: 96% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 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 Catholic Health System Inc: 8 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 Catholic Health System Inc: 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 Catholic Health System Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The mission of the catholic health system, as part of the catholic health system (chs) in western new york, is to provide quality healthcare services in an acute care, long term care, and home care setting. committed to a common mission, the providers of the catholic health system continue the healing ministry of jesus, seeking to improve the health of individuals and communities. we provide high quality service that has reverence, compassion, justice, and excellence. the 2024 community service plan can be found at https://www.chsbuffalo.org/about-us/community.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $123.6M (FY2013) to $210.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $453.7MNet assets $148.5M
Operating margin
-1.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$602.2M
Total liabilities
$453.7M
Net assets
$148.5M
Salaries & benefits
$120.0M
56% of expenses
Board members
24
23 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,097,611▲6.1% | $213,153,270▲7.6% | $148,476,975▲5.9% | $602,177,294▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $198,087,566▲3.7% | $198,171,666▼1.2% | $140,188,119▼2.9% | $578,839,630▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $190,955,369▲0.9% | $200,509,421▲5.9% | $144,368,288▲7.5% | $542,054,979▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $189,273,233▲1.6% | $189,273,233▲1.3% | $134,269,772▲18.7% | $560,744,041▲36.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $186,329,869▲2.9% | $186,791,960▲3.1% | $113,071,405▲3.4% | $410,380,173▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $181,097,796▲17.9% | $181,097,795▲17.9% | $109,404,791▼5.2% | $400,353,180▲36.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $153,582,409▲0.3% | $153,582,408▲0.1% | $115,366,658▲5.2% | $294,187,862▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $153,145,914▲0.2% | $153,360,730▲0.3% | $109,640,395▲21.6% | $293,661,372▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $152,915,642▼0.5% | $152,915,642▲9.1% | $90,156,372▲42.1% | $273,046,853▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $153,668,454▲19.8% | $140,199,728▲9.9% | $63,464,884▲170% | $300,714,094▲58.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $128,271,200▲3.8% | $127,617,225▲3.2% | $23,513,613▲17.2% | $190,071,792▲69.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $123,604,348 | $123,604,348▲4.7% | $20,063,849▲602% | $112,223,659▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $118,107,255▲13.5% | -$3,995,623▲54.1% | $99,537,969▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $104,090,986▲11.8% | -$8,704,868▲31.6% | $84,019,304▲32.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $93,068,094 | -$12,727,599 | $63,587,294 | 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: Joyce Markiewicz — $1,851,882 (0.87% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Markiewicz | President & Chief Executive Officer Administration | 55 | $1,851,882 |
| Mark Sullivan | Former President Chs | 0 | $1,851,336 |
| Dr Brian D' Arcy | Director Clinical and Graduate Medical Education | 55 | $1,131,528 |
| James M Garvey | Executive Vp, Chief Operating Officer | 55 | $993,464 |
| David Macholz | Chief Finance Officer | 55 | $868,881 |
| Martin Boryszak | Senior Vp of Acute Care & President Mercy Hospital | 55 | $796,697 |
| Dr Michael Galang | Senior Vp & Chief Information Officer | 55 | $660,017 |
| Charles Urlaub | Senior Vp Strategic Growth & Partnerships | 55 | $608,916 |
| Laura Cianflone | Senior Vp Human Resources | 55 | $573,155 |
| Lisa Cilano | Senior Vp Finance, Rmc & Business Advisory | 55 | $444,768 |
| Leonardo Sette-camara | General Counsel | 55 | $442,007 |
| Thomas Gleason | Senior Vp Home and Community Based Care | 55 | $420,621 |
| Bartholomew Rodrigues | Executive Vp - Chief Mission and Ethics Officer | 55 | $397,474 |
| Clayton C Osborne | Vp Strategic Growth & System Portfolio Management | 55 | $333,218 |
| Rebecca Mccormick Boyle | Chief Integration Officer | 55 | $318,098 |
| Craig Chase | Vp Revenue Cycle | 55 | $308,332 |
| Christine Kukelka | Vp Human Resources | 55 | $292,204 |
| Brian Hackford | Vp Supply Chain Management | 55 | $287,166 |
| Laurie Ricciardi-merletti | Former President Physician Enterprise | 0 | $268,652 |
| Hans Cassagnol | Chief Physician Executive | 55 | $242,649 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Systems Corporation | Technology Services | $18,134,543 |
| Claro Healthcare LLC | Business Management Consultant | $3,771,671 |
| Trellis Rx LLC | Pharmacy Services | $2,776,612 |
| Siemens Medical Solutions USA | Medical Equipment Services | $1,913,285 |
| Experian Health Inc | Technology Services | $1,523,646 |
Grants received · $1.2M total
12 grants to Catholic Health System Inc totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Development Center Inc | Ed r & d | 2023 | $21,000 |
| Nurse Family Partnership | Grow the nfp program | 2020 | $258,544 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $5,500 |
| Nurse Family Partnership | Grow the nfp program | 2019 | $344,725 |
| Nurse Family Partnership | Grow the nfp program | 2018 | $430,906 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Say yes buffalo existing bps mental health satellite clinics; administrative and regional training center project | 2018 | $51,500 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Catholic health administrative regional training center chapel | 2017 | $50,000 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship | 2017 | $22,000 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship | 2016 | $16,907 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship | 2016 | $16,907 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorships | 2015 | $15,000 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorships | 2014 | $15,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Catholic Health System Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Catholic Health System Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2565278, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Catholic Health System Inc's EIN?
- Catholic Health System Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-2565278.
- How much revenue does Catholic Health System Inc report?
- Catholic Health System Inc reported $210,097,611 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Catholic Health System Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Catholic Health System Inc spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Catholic Health System Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Catholic Health System Inc A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Catholic Health System Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Catholic Health System Inc's latest Form 990 is $1,851,882, paid to Joyce Markiewicz (President & Chief Executive Officer Administration).
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Data for Catholic Health System Inc (EIN 22-2565278) 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.