Memorial Hermann Health System
85% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Memorial Hermann Health System is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1973, with $8,526,519,854 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
929 Gessner Rd Ste 1900, Houston, TX, 77024 EIN 74-1152597 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2023)
$8.5B
▲ 12.5% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$7.7B
Net assets
$9.1B
Employees
36,407
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating85% 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 Memorial Hermann Health System: 85% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · +10% 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 Memorial Hermann Health System: 14 mo reserves · +10% 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 Memorial Hermann Health System: 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 Memorial Hermann Health System: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Memorial hermann health system is a nonprofit, values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving health.
Contact & location
- Address
- 929 Gessner Rd Ste 1900, Houston, TX, 77024
- City
- Houston
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.7B (FY2013) to $8.5B (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $4.5BNet assets $9.1B
Operating margin
10.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.7B
Total liabilities
$4.5B
Net assets
$9.1B
Salaries & benefits
$3.4B
44% of expenses
Board members
25
24 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,526,519,854▲12.5% | $7,666,749,931▲10.3% | $9,120,199,305▲13.0% | $13,656,114,392▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,581,409,425▲3.7% | $6,952,309,636▲8.2% | $8,069,638,922▲12.0% | $12,081,212,202▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,314,063,690▲7.6% | $6,423,696,348▲8.4% | $7,204,356,797▲5.3% | $11,387,026,051▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,794,591,620▲21.1% | $5,925,395,223▲14.2% | $6,838,541,544▲34.4% | $11,477,325,693▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $5,609,497,082▲4.4% | $5,190,772,994▲4.9% | $5,088,210,317▲9.3% | $10,233,853,414▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $5,372,368,681▲18.5% | $4,946,988,419▲13.9% | $4,654,296,806▲30.8% | $8,171,507,761▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,535,429,921▲5.9% | $4,342,562,104▲6.1% | $3,557,194,230▲11.8% | $6,890,878,241▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,282,066,839▲6.4% | $4,093,368,978▲12.2% | $3,182,175,374▲5.6% | $6,587,145,139▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,025,714,365▲7.6% | $3,646,887,535▲10.9% | $3,013,686,921▲13.1% | $6,011,159,857▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,741,634,778 | $3,287,631,456▲7.6% | $2,665,355,236▲20.8% | $5,290,319,810▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,054,550,332▲8.8% | $2,206,229,661▲15.9% | $4,480,604,151▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,806,232,284▲4.2% | $1,904,361,834▲5.0% | $4,235,751,217▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,692,888,700▲2.4% | $1,814,071,647▲12.8% | $4,130,506,053▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $2,628,932,261 | $1,608,098,048 | $3,904,390,141 | 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: David L Callender Md — $5,391,502 (0.07% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David L Callender Md | Ceo/president | 40 | $5,391,502 |
| Erin S Asprec | Evp/coo | 40 | $2,230,783 |
| Deborah Gordon | Evp/cao/clo/secretary | 40 | $1,738,372 |
| James Mccarthy Md | Evp, Cpe | 40 | $1,737,337 |
| Alec King | Evp/cfo/treasurer | 40 | $1,678,276 |
| Joshua Urban | Svp/pres Comm Hosp | 40 | $1,622,484 |
| Feby Abraham | Evp, Cso | 40 | $1,438,540 |
| Gregory L Haralson | Svp, Ceo - Tmc | 40 | $1,382,726 |
| Kyle Price | Svp, Srvc Lines | 40 | $1,328,143 |
| Heath Rushing | Svp, Srvc Lines | 40 | $1,315,707 |
| Lori P Knowles | Svp/chro | 40 | $1,261,965 |
| Eric Smith | Svp, Cdo | 40 | $1,159,716 |
| Amanda Hammel | Svp/cio | 40 | $1,143,499 |
| Paul C O'sullivan | Svp, Ceo- Mc & Gh | 40 | $1,122,438 |
| Obiefuna Chikelue | Svp, Cio | 40 | $1,097,856 |
| Kriel Steve Ramcharitar | Vp, Cmo - Aco & Phso | 40 | $1,014,221 |
| Justin P Kendrick | Svp, Ceo - Ne & Tw | 40 | $992,728 |
| Carol J Paret | Former Key Employee | 0 | $986,391 |
| Malisha S Patel | Svp, Ceo - Sw & Sl | 40 | $967,727 |
| Teal Holden | Svp/amb & Post-acute Svcs | 40 | $891,436 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Commerical LP | Construction | $66,906,920 |
| Crothall Healthcare | Facilities Mgmt | $46,071,594 |
| Endurance Builders LLC | Construction | $18,394,471 |
| Carefusion Solutions Inc | Medication Mgmt | $14,783,362 |
| Forney Construction LLC | Construction | $12,373,269 |
Grants received · $162.6M total
40 grants to Memorial Hermann Health System totaling $162.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Medical / public services | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Hemorrhagic stroke initiative | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Supported org | 2023 | $31,580,504 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | Research | 2023 | $259,651 |
| Health Research and Educational Trust | Foster mcgaw prize winner | 2023 | $100,000 |
| March of Dimes Inc | Community | 2023 | $46,883 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Hemorrhagic stroke initiative | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Medical / public services | 2023 | $18,500 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Supported org | 2022 | $20,083,217 |
| University of Delaware | Research subaward | 2022 | $335,510 |
| Washington University | Research | 2022 | $64,517 |
| March of Dimes Inc | Community | 2022 | $46,883 |
| Northwestern University | Support of research activities | 2022 | $27,020 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Medical / public services | 2022 | $12,500 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Supported org | 2021 | $21,068,232 |
Grants made · $28.8M in FY2023
97 grants totaling $28.8M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Memorial Hermann Health System →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hermann Community Benefit Corporation | Support charitable programs | $16,293,404 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Support charitable programs | $8,367,973 |
| Coalition To Strengthen Americas Healthcare | General fundraising | $1,000,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center & Institute | General fundraising | $288,609 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Support charitable programs | $243,000 |
| Ishi Ministries | General fundraising | $216,390 |
| March of Dimes Inc | Support charitable programs | $200,000 |
| World Triathlon Corporation | Sponsorship | $200,000 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Ctr | Support educational programs | $150,000 |
| Katy Independent School District | Support community programs | $112,290 |
| Promedica International Cme | General fundraising | $100,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | Support charitable programs | $100,000 |
| Christ Clinic | General fundraising | $78,227 |
| Jewish Family Service | Support charitable programs | $75,000 |
| Greater Houston Partnership Inc | Support community programs | $65,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Memorial Hermann Health System a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Memorial Hermann Health System is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1152597, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Memorial Hermann Health System's EIN?
- Memorial Hermann Health System's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1152597.
- How much revenue does Memorial Hermann Health System report?
- Memorial Hermann Health System reported $8,526,519,854 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Memorial Hermann Health System's spending goes to programs?
- Memorial Hermann Health System spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Memorial Hermann Health System have?
- CharityIndex grades Memorial Hermann Health System A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Memorial Hermann Health System's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Memorial Hermann Health System's latest Form 990 is $5,391,502, paid to David L Callender Md (Ceo/president).
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Data for Memorial Hermann Health System (EIN 74-1152597) 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.