Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc
93% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, registered in 1988, with $1,171,831,507 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI, 54601 EIN 39-1606449 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.2B
▲ 17.9% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.2B
Net assets
$35.7M
Employees
9,771
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating93% 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 Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc: 93% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +2% 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 Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc: 0 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 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 Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc: 5 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 Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To support gundersen health system's health and other orgs missions throughout our services area, managing the larger portion of business svcs, education and investing.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI, 54601
- City
- La Crosse
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $652.4M (FY2013) to $1.2B (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.1BNet assets $35.7M
Operating margin
1.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1B
Total liabilities
$1.1B
Net assets
$35.7M
Salaries & benefits
$1.0B
87% of expenses
Board members
6
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,171,831,507▲17.9% | $1,150,241,528▲14.9% | $35,653,876▲141% | $1,116,323,421▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $993,740,336▲4.2% | $1,001,290,920▲9.7% | -$87,745,032▼305% | $1,007,573,596▼18.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $953,342,080▲17.7% | $912,392,752▲6.2% | $42,829,727▲402% | $1,235,621,372▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $809,694,082▲5.0% | $858,970,030▲3.4% | -$14,185,792▼5.2% | $1,186,143,808▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $771,144,528▼8.4% | $830,430,899▲3.6% | -$13,483,071▼5.1% | $1,013,495,709▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $841,805,664▲17.5% | $801,543,247▲6.2% | -$12,823,355▲12.1% | $915,514,367▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $716,131,915▼1.6% | $754,611,175▲1.5% | -$14,580,526▲14.0% | $941,583,564▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $727,673,279▲3.5% | $743,266,892▲6.4% | -$16,952,488▼1148% | $860,542,249▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $703,374,540▲3.1% | $698,338,752▲2.3% | -$1,358,875▲78.7% | $796,373,851▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $682,529,668▲4.6% | $682,743,768▲5.0% | -$6,394,663▼3.5% | $744,287,546▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $652,435,146 | $650,365,892▲5.0% | -$6,180,563▲25.1% | $684,537,376▼35.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $619,688,022▲4.2% | -$8,249,817▼288% | $1,059,183,225▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $594,756,375▲2.5% | $4,396,203▼37.6% | $996,513,087▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $580,406,522 | $7,049,621 | $841,776,108 | 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: Scott Rathgaber Md — $1,644,221 (0.14% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Rathgaber Md | Board of Trustees, Ceo, Chairman | 50 | $1,644,221 |
| Mark S Topolski Md | Medical Doctor | 50 | $1,324,346 |
| Jeffrey M Lawrence Md | Medical Doctor | 50 | $1,235,980 |
| Jerry Davis Md | Medical Doctor | 50 | $1,155,808 |
| Douglas Hughes Md | Medical Doctor | 50 | $1,117,078 |
| Steven Whitford Md | Medical Doctor | 50 | $1,056,501 |
| Heather Schimmers Rn | Board of Trustees - President | 50 | $746,172 |
| Praveen Chopra | Chief Digital and Information Officer | 50 | $654,982 |
| Michael Dolan Md | Southern Chief Clinical Officer | 50 | $641,369 |
| William Farrell | Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer | 50 | $628,350 |
| Daniel Lilly | Secretary | 50 | $567,316 |
| Leanne Andersen | Chief People Officer | 50 | $564,301 |
| Gerald Oetzel | Former Chief Financial Officer | 0 | $555,068 |
| Stephanie Neuman Md | Medical Vice President, Ambulatory Services | 50 | $553,168 |
| Christine Waller Md | Medical Vp, Acute Care and Nursing & Systems Practice | 50 | $542,453 |
| Marilu Bintz Md | Medical Vp, Community and Cmo-critical Access Hospitals (thru 12/23) | 50 | $539,145 |
| Todd Kowalski Md | Board of Trustees - Medical Chief Operating Officer | 50 | $538,862 |
| Robert Holness | Medical Vp, Community and Cmo-critical Access Hospitals (begin 1/24) | 50 | $530,255 |
| Stephen Shapiro Md | Chief Medical Foundation Officer | 50 | $519,488 |
| Kelley Bahr Md | Medical Vp, Ambulatory Services | 50 | $427,994 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Eplus Technology Inc | Computer Services | $11,230,730 |
| Fowler and Hammer Inc | Construction Contractor | $9,950,898 |
| Epic System Corporation | Computer Services | $5,523,126 |
| Staffency | Contracted Staff | $5,378,910 |
| Sirius Computer Solutions Inc | Computer Services | $5,007,860 |
| Kraus Anderson Construction Co | Construction Contractor | — |
| Fowler and Hammer Inc | Construction Contractor | — |
| Wieser Brothers Inc | Construction Contractor | — |
| Sirius Computer Solutions Inc | Computer Contractor | — |
| Hayes Locums LLC | Contracted Doctor | — |
Grants made · $1.5M in FY2023
57 grants totaling $1.5M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Clare Health Mission Inc | Operations support | $105,000 |
| St Clare Health Mission Inc | Operations support | $100,500 |
| Vernon Area Rehabilitation Center Inc | Operations support | $90,000 |
| La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium Inc | Operations support | $74,277 |
| La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium Inc | Operations support | $74,249 |
| Great Rivers United Way Inc | Operations support | $60,000 |
| La Crosse Area Family Y M C A Inc | Operations support | $55,000 |
| Family & Childrens Center | Operations support | $50,000 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast Foundation | Operations support | $50,000 |
| Greater Lacrosse Area Chamber of Commerce | Operations support | $45,300 |
| Great Rivers United Way Inc | Operations support | $40,000 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast Foundation | Operations support | $37,500 |
| Greater Lacrosse Area Chamber of Commerce | Operations support | $36,100 |
| Karuna Inc | Operations support | $35,000 |
| Tellurian Inc | Operations support | $35,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-1606449, based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc's EIN?
- Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-1606449.
- How much revenue does Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc report?
- Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc reported $1,171,831,507 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc spends about 93% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc's latest Form 990 is $1,644,221, paid to Scott Rathgaber Md (Board of Trustees, Ceo, Chairman).
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Data for Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc (EIN 39-1606449) 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.