Highmark Health
75% goes to programs Strong reserves
Highmark Health is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 2012, with $602,566,971 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 75% of spending to programs.
120 Fifth Ave Faphm 043b, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222 EIN 45-3674900 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$602.6M
▲ 6.0% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$588.2M
Net assets
$448.5M
Employees
3,561
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating75% to programs
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 Highmark Health: 75% to programs earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 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 Highmark Health: 9 mo reserves · +2% 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 Highmark Health: 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 Highmark Health: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Highmark health's mission is to improve the health and well-being of the people and communities it serves by making healthcare more accessible, understandable and affordable.
Contact & location
- Address
- 120 Fifth Ave Faphm 043b, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $116.7M (FY2014) to $602.6M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $228.2MNet assets $448.5M
Operating margin
2.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$676.7M
Total liabilities
$228.2M
Net assets
$448.5M
Salaries & benefits
$478.5M
81% of expenses
Board members
14
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $602,566,971▲6.0% | $588,232,709▼4.1% | $448,472,211▲8.9% | $676,663,759▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $568,252,445▲15.3% | $613,214,094▲5.5% | $411,850,433▲0.6% | $689,168,025▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $492,941,379▼15.5% | $581,238,458▼0.5% | $409,500,957▼14.8% | $636,073,113▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $583,319,053▲11.2% | $584,401,514▲5.8% | $480,806,121▲10.1% | $708,603,703▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $524,612,331▲58.4% | $552,229,740▲76.2% | $436,837,875▲5.8% | $618,200,942▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $331,096,827▲26.3% | $313,498,195▲23.5% | $412,955,328▲13.8% | $520,915,329▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $262,189,235▲30.6% | $253,798,747▲10.8% | $362,972,760▲11.1% | $450,506,582▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $200,719,098▼12.7% | $229,106,920▼10.4% | $326,753,746▲555% | $394,513,134▲120% | 990 |
| 2016 | $229,805,147▲76.1% | $255,825,123▲55.2% | -$71,781,370▼41.3% | $179,475,778▲41.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $130,490,294▲11.9% | $164,854,988▲17.6% | -$50,784,683▼211% | $127,264,139▲42.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $116,656,189 | $140,225,956 | -$16,327,468 | $89,206,516 | 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)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Schedule O | N/a | 0 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Computing | $35,457,489 | |
| West Monroe Partners | Consulting | $9,534,194 |
| League Corp | Consulting | $8,669,742 |
| River Point Technology LLC | Consulting | $1,935,087 |
| Pontoon Solutions Inc | Consulting | $1,284,600 |
Grants received · $12K total
1 grant to Highmark Health totaling $12K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $11,606 |
Grants made · $2.6M in FY2024
48 grants totaling $2.6M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Highmark Health →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community College of Allegheny County-education Foundation | General support | $500,000 |
| Highmark Health | General support | $385,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | General support | $270,000 |
| County of Cattaraugus | General support | $250,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | General support | $140,000 |
| Community Action of Orleans and Genesee Inc | General support | $125,000 |
| Russell Sage College | General support | $125,000 |
| Villanova University | General support | $100,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | General support | $55,000 |
| Catholic University of America | General support | $50,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | General support | $50,000 |
| Tree of Life Congregation | General support | $50,000 |
| African American Cultural Center | General support | $45,000 |
| Will Allen Foundation | General support | $40,000 |
| Pittsburgh Urban Christian School | General support | $30,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Highmark Health a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Highmark Health is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-3674900, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Highmark Health's EIN?
- Highmark Health's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-3674900.
- How much revenue does Highmark Health report?
- Highmark Health reported $602,566,971 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Highmark Health's spending goes to programs?
- Highmark Health spends about 75% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Highmark Health have?
- CharityIndex grades Highmark Health A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Highmark Health's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Highmark Health's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to See Schedule O (N/a).
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Data for Highmark Health (EIN 45-3674900) 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.