Highmark Health
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
91% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Highmark Health is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 2012, with $6,059,666,088 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
120 Fifth Avenue Tax, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222 EIN 82-1406555 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.1B
▲ 7.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.9B
Net assets
$2.2B
Employees
28,246
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 rating91% to programs · $3 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 Highmark Health: 91% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +3% 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: 4 mo reserves · +3% 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 Highmark Health: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To create a remarkable health experience, freeing people to be their best.
What they do
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Contact & location
- Address
- 120 Fifth Avenue Tax, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.4B (FY2017) to $6.1B (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.3BNet assets $2.2B
Operating margin
2.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.5B
Total liabilities
$2.3B
Net assets
$2.2B
Salaries & benefits
$2.7B
47% of expenses
Board members
196
75 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,059,666,088▲7.8% | $5,884,153,492▲6.8% | $2,200,439,401▲6.0% | $4,469,412,095▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,620,337,593▲7.8% | $5,512,040,788▲9.5% | $2,075,555,824▲7.9% | $4,334,308,148▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,213,963,153▲8.8% | $5,031,657,157▲9.7% | $1,924,055,180▼3.6% | $4,232,873,367▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,793,642,986▲19.7% | $4,586,733,862▲11.3% | $1,996,767,964▲13.3% | $4,296,985,139▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,005,225,290▲1.8% | $4,120,225,028▲7.0% | $1,762,018,021▲9.9% | $4,274,556,698▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,934,196,713▲7.3% | $3,849,234,820▲7.0% | $1,603,311,519▲36.3% | $3,792,772,543▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,668,217,017▲9.0% | $3,596,635,859▲10.3% | $1,176,458,764▲22.6% | $3,149,634,218▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,364,229,432 | $3,260,772,727 | $959,694,804 | $2,936,994,088 | 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: David Holmberg — $9,657,156 (0.16% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Holmberg | Ceo, President, & Director | 65 | $9,657,156 |
| Karen Hanlon | Evp Chief Operating Officer | 60 | $5,270,613 |
| Bruce Meyer Md | Director & Evp Wpa Provider President | 60 | $4,442,084 |
| James Benedict | Director & President | 60 | $2,716,868 |
| Carolyn Duronio | Evp Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | 60 | $2,652,900 |
| Cynthia Hundorfean | Former Chief Living Health Dev. Officer, Pres. & Ceo | 0 | $2,523,609 |
| Tony Farah Md | Director & Evp Chief Living & Medical Transformation Officer | 60 | $2,444,483 |
| Larry Kleinman | Evp Chief Hr Officer | 60 | $2,338,654 |
| Edward Westrick Md | Physician | 60 | $2,092,822 |
| Daniel Onorato | Evp Chief Corporate Affairs Officer | 60 | $2,016,784 |
| Donald Whiting Md | Director/chairman | 60 | $1,954,487 |
| Melissa Anderson | Evp Chief Risk, Audit & Compliance Officer | 60 | $1,952,082 |
| George Eid Md | Physician | 60 | $1,936,240 |
| Cindy Donohoe | Evp Chief Marketing Officer- End 3/24 | 60 | $1,901,071 |
| Richard Clarke | Svp Chief Analytics Officer | 60 | $1,849,715 |
| Michael Bennett | Evp Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer | 60 | $1,751,556 |
| David Bartlett Md | President & Ceo | 60 | $1,704,012 |
| Alexander Yu Md | Physician | 60 | $1,649,212 |
| Sricharan Chalikonda Md | Director & Physician Chairperson | 60 | $1,329,271 |
| Brian Parker Md | Director & Chief Quality and Learning Officer - End 9/24 | 60 | $1,172,546 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Amn Healthcare Inc | Agency Costs | $92,972,751 |
| Mbm Contracting Inc | Construction | $48,909,821 |
| Cloud Computing | $48,033,365 | |
| Allied Universal Security Services LLC | Security Services | $19,653,998 |
| Rycon Construction | Construction | $14,421,542 |
Grants made · $233K in FY2024
12 grants totaling $233K in FY2024. All grants made by Highmark Health →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association Inc | General support | $62,500 |
| Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership | General support | $30,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania Inc | General support | $25,500 |
| Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania | General support | $20,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| A Glimmer of Hope Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce | General support | $9,750 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General support | $8,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| Grove City College | General support | $5,500 |
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 82-1406555, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Highmark Health's EIN?
- Highmark Health's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-1406555.
- How much revenue does Highmark Health report?
- Highmark Health reported $6,059,666,088 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 91% 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 $9,657,156, paid to David Holmberg (Ceo, President, & Director).
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Data for Highmark Health (EIN 82-1406555) 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.