Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc
97% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, registered in 1949, with $1,610,878,848 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
1910 South Ave, La Crosse, WI, 54601 EIN 39-0813416 Since 1949
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.6B
▲ 17.7% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.5B
Net assets
$2.0B
Employees
0
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 rating97% 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 Medical Center Inc: 97% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +5% 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 Medical Center Inc: 16 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A 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 Medical Center 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 Medical Center Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o
Contact & location
- Address
- 1910 South Ave, La Crosse, WI, 54601
- City
- La Crosse
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $873.9M (FY2013) to $1.6B (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $12.7MNet assets $2.0B
Operating margin
5.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1B
Total liabilities
$12.7M
Net assets
$2.0B
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
6
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,610,878,848▲17.7% | $1,530,942,803▲18.5% | $2,039,140,889▲4.6% | $2,051,865,606▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,368,537,872▲6.1% | $1,291,530,323▲6.4% | $1,949,791,916▲4.1% | $1,962,166,483▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,289,394,000▲0.2% | $1,213,492,688▲7.3% | $1,872,784,367▲4.2% | $1,900,711,582▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,286,184,440▲0.8% | $1,130,555,706▲6.8% | $1,796,883,055▲9.5% | $1,854,444,002▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,275,939,208▲14.5% | $1,059,029,736▲6.2% | $1,641,254,321▲15.3% | $1,650,386,121▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,114,353,809▲6.1% | $997,319,482▲4.4% | $1,423,248,599▲9.0% | $1,429,473,426▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,050,265,053▲5.4% | $955,174,966▲5.1% | $1,306,214,272▲7.9% | $1,311,838,623▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $996,329,808▲6.7% | $908,889,032▲5.8% | $1,211,124,185▲7.8% | $1,215,243,277▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $933,394,511▲4.4% | $858,901,665▲7.4% | $1,123,683,409▲7.1% | $1,129,322,051▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $894,128,776▲2.3% | $799,372,884▲42.3% | $1,049,190,563▲9.9% | $1,053,873,078▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $873,903,890 | $561,735,485▲38.0% | $954,434,671▲48.6% | $958,864,616▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $407,164,420▲6.5% | $642,266,266▲22.1% | $815,006,739▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $382,321,852▼15.4% | $526,129,354▲10.5% | $670,853,388▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $451,948,452 | $476,042,891 | $602,498,153 | 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)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Hauser Rn | Board of Trustees - Chief Nursing Officer and Admin Vice President | 2 | — |
| Bryan Erdmann | Board of Trustees - Chief Operating Officer | 2 | — |
| Christine Waller Md | Medical Vp, Acute Care and Nursing & Systems Practice | 0 | — |
| Daniel Lilly | Secretary | 0 | — |
| Gerald Oetzel | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Thru 8/23 | 0 | — |
| Heather Schimmers Rn | Board of Trustees - President | 2 | — |
| Jennifer Kleven Md | Board of Trustees - Chief Medical Officer | 2 | — |
| Jonathan Zlabek Md | Medical Vp, Cross-functional Care Thru 10/23 | 0 | — |
| Kelley Bahr Md | Medical Vp, Ambulatory Services | 0 | — |
| Kraig Schuster | Admin Vice President, Community | 0 | — |
| Marilu Bintz Md | Chief Population Health Officer & Cmo Critical Access Hospitals & Associated Clinics | 0 | — |
| Mary Kuffel Md | Interim Medical Vp, Cross-functional Care Begin 9/23 | 0 | — |
| Michael Mckee | Admin Vp, Acute Care and Nursing & Systems Practice | 0 | — |
| Rachel Albrecht | Admin Vp, Ambulatory Services | 0 | — |
| Scott Rathgaber Md | Board of Trustees, Ceo, Chairman | 2 | — |
| Stephanie Neuman Md | Medical Vp, Ambulatory Services | 0 | — |
| Steve Little | Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Begin 8/23 | 0 | — |
| Tina Lechnir | Admin Vp, Cross-functional Care | 0 | — |
| Todd Kowalski Md | Board of Trustees -medical Chief Operating Officer | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Gundersen Lutheran Admin Services Inc | Services/supplies | — |
Grants received · $14K total
1 grant to Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc totaling $14K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $13,725 |
Grants made · $17.0M in FY2023
2 grants totaling $17.0M in FY2023. All grants made by Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Inc | Operating expense | $9,502,819 |
| Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Inc | Operating expense | $7,529,968 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-0813416, based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc's EIN?
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-0813416.
- How much revenue does Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc report?
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc reported $1,610,878,848 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc spends about 97% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Andrea Hauser Rn (Board of Trustees - Chief Nursing Officer and Admin Vice President).
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Data for Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc (EIN 39-0813416) 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.