Franciscan Health System is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, registered in 1946, with $1,821,452,038 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.8B
▲ 14.9% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.9B
Net assets
$413.0M
Employees
8,864
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 Franciscan Health System: 85% 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 Franciscan Health System: 3 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B 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 Franciscan Health System: 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 Franciscan Health System: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Fhs was founded on the principle to provide compassionate care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or social status. fhs includes multiple facilities and hospice, and an expanding network of clinics.
Revenue grew from $1.2B (FY2013) to $1.8B (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-3.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2B
Total liabilities
$757.4M
Net assets
$413.0M
Salaries & benefits
$791.6M
42% of expenses
Board members
16
15 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,821,452,038▲14.9% | $1,882,297,860▲8.6% | $413,037,685▼23.3% | $1,170,404,055▲22.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,585,832,705▲2.6% | $1,732,889,119▲5.8% | $538,820,579▼2.6% | $958,034,404▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,546,242,913▲4.3% | $1,637,559,651▲21.4% | $553,442,287▼15.4% | $1,007,410,025▼12.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,482,263,838▲14.8% | $1,349,171,037▲9.9% | $654,169,965▲5.9% | $1,151,561,991▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,290,934,396▼2.5% | $1,227,679,724▼10.2% | $617,875,325▼10.1% | $988,080,209▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,323,733,092▼6.5% | $1,367,668,281▼2.0% | $687,188,032▼4.7% | $913,965,389▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,415,526,364▼4.1% | $1,395,432,964▲2.2% | $720,989,602▲0.3% | $1,052,224,032▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,475,776,243▲13.2% | $1,365,985,660▲8.3% | $718,934,207▲17.6% | $1,003,049,059▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,303,542,946▲4.8% | $1,261,311,105▼0.5% | $611,582,786▲5.7% | $890,940,738▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,243,771,834▲4.5% | $1,267,802,063▼2.3% | $578,599,943▼5.9% | $829,053,374▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,190,702,787 | $1,297,434,355▲13.5% | $615,119,298▼16.6% | $894,842,205▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,143,504,162▲2.5% | $737,330,613▲8.0% | $1,011,907,626▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,115,230,686▲3.6% | $682,961,148▲5.8% | $928,903,285▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,076,123,351▲5.2% | $645,550,110▲17.3% | $891,154,455▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,022,556,292 | $550,216,566 | $826,915,507 | 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: Kerry Shannon — $1,747,441 (0.09% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Shannon | Svp/chief Integration Officer (thru 10/13/23) | 40 | $1,747,441 |
| James Terwilliger | President, Puget Sound Market | 60 | $996,476 |
| Thomas Kruse | Svp/chief Strategy Officer, Northwest Region | 60 | $780,008 |
| Jennifer Schomburg | President St Joseph Medical Center | 60 | $750,367 |
| Charleen Tachibana Rn | Svp/chief Quality, Safety and Patient Experience O | 40 | $668,330 |
| David Nosacka | Treasurer/svp&cfo Northwest Region | 48 | $645,696 |
| Ryan Pong | Div Vp-academic Officer | 40 | $524,459 |
| Dianne Aroh | Svp/chief Nursing Officer | 60 | $508,305 |
| Narine Frangulyan | Rn | 40 | $496,702 |
| Kimberly Moore | Vp/interim Chief Medical Officer (thru 5/6/2024) | 60 | $495,696 |
| David Weiss | Mkt Vp Medical Operations | 40 | $420,643 |
| Sharon Royne | Former Ke/vp Administrative Services | 40 | $390,024 |
| David Butcherite | Former Treasurer/div Vp Finance | 40 | $319,432 |
| Michael Cox | Former Key Employee/chief Mission Officer | 50 | $284,793 |
| Dino Johnson | Pres. St Anthony Hospital & Interim Pres. St Franc | 40 | $283,827 |
| Deepak Devasthali | Pres. St Anne Hospital & Interim Pres. St Elizabet | 40 | $279,491 |
| Lois Erickson | President St Clare Hospital | 40 | $260,000 |
| Russell Woolley | Former Coo St Francis & St Anne Hospitals | 40 | $220,449 |
| Bob Carlile | Director | 2 | — |
| Carolyn Corvi | Director | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Solutions LLC | Travel Nurse Services | $125,164,123 |
| Aldrich & Associates Inc | Construction Services | $13,789,651 |
| Sellen Construction Company In | Construction Services | $12,621,154 |
| Bloodworks Northwest | Medical Services | $7,809,179 |
| Davita Inc | Medical Services | $7,137,776 |
14 grants to Franciscan Health System totaling $53.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,665 |
| Commonspirit Health | Community health | 2023 | $83,516 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $7,095 |
| Commonspirit Health | Community health | 2022 | $349,256 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2021 | $8,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Health advocacy education | 2020 | $20,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2020 | $8,800 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Cancer control | 2019 | $8,800 |
| Enumclaw Regional Hospital Association | Program support | 2018 | $33,294,979 |
| Harrison Medical Center | Program support | 2017 | $720,580 |
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington | To support st. joseph medical center at the 125th year celebration event. | 2016 | $9,750 |
| Enumclaw Regional Hospital Association | Program support | 2015 | $19,038,402 |
| Patient Access Network Foundation | Patient assistance | 2015 | $9,165 |
| Patient Access Network Foundation | Patient assistance | 2014 | $8,352 |
16 grants totaling $1.2M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Franciscan Health System →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce County Project Access | Program support | $353,618 |
| Pike Market Senior Center | Program support | $98,200 |
| Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center | Program support | $96,000 |
| Communities In Schools of Lakewood Wa | Program support | $95,000 |
| Vine Maple Place | Program support | $95,000 |
| Hilltop Urban Gardens | Program support | $67,013 |
| Key Peninsula Community Services | Program support | $63,859 |
| Hopesparks | Program support | $53,560 |
| North Kitsap Fishline | Program support | $50,000 |
| Pacific Lutheran University Inc | Program support | $42,170 |
| Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church | Program support | $36,500 |
| Knights Community Hospital Equipment Lend Program | Program support | $35,000 |
| Tacoma Urban League | Program support | $25,000 |
| Rainer Foothills Wellness Foundation | Program support | $24,248 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Pierce and Kitsap Counties | Program support | $18,308 |
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Data for Franciscan Health System (EIN 91-0564491) 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.