Mercy Health Partners
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
93% goes to programs $0 to raise $100
Mercy Health Partners is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Muskegon, Michigan, registered in 1946, with $858,485,303 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
1500 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI, 49444 EIN 38-2589966 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2023)
$858.5M
▲ 9.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$855.7M
Net assets
$252.1M
Employees
4,683
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 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 Mercy Health Partners: 93% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +0% 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 Mercy Health Partners: 4 mo reserves · +0% 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 Mercy Health Partners: 6 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 Mercy Health Partners: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide health care and hospital services
What they do
Mission:the mission statement for mercy health partners is as follows:we, mercy health partners, and trinity health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $410.0M (FY2013) to $858.5M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $667.2MNet assets $252.1M
Operating margin
0.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$919.3M
Total liabilities
$667.2M
Net assets
$252.1M
Salaries & benefits
$426.2M
50% of expenses
Board members
11
9 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $858,485,303▲9.5% | $855,660,676▲6.4% | $252,110,957▲2.6% | $919,300,944▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $783,856,592▼6.2% | $804,473,477▼0.8% | $245,640,558▼10.4% | $854,877,086▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $835,787,619▼0.7% | $810,810,714▲5.3% | $274,131,900▼6.4% | $875,892,919▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $842,015,030▲21.5% | $770,155,494▲6.5% | $293,006,028▲40.2% | $959,874,237▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $692,908,897▼2.4% | $723,213,178▲6.2% | $208,924,483▼21.5% | $816,487,004▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $710,260,979▲7.9% | $681,225,098▲9.5% | $266,281,021▲8.0% | $692,484,116▲30.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $658,108,771▲8.3% | $622,368,373▲6.6% | $246,580,052▲15.7% | $531,616,895▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $607,607,214▲7.4% | $583,930,342▲7.4% | $213,190,243▲13.5% | $421,056,614▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $565,599,053▲38.0% | $543,786,267▲39.4% | $187,874,082▲18.7% | $403,251,796▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $409,976,399 | $390,093,343▲28.6% | $158,329,110▲27.5% | $350,309,360▲66.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $303,252,494▲3.7% | $124,181,729▲0.7% | $210,605,498▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $292,548,546▲3.1% | $123,376,539▲2.6% | $210,360,851▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $283,734,043▲0.4% | $120,212,093▲5.6% | $208,051,605▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $282,492,234 | $113,867,909 | $193,278,584 | 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: John Foss — $288,193 (0.03% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Foss | Svp Oper, Th Shelby & Grand Haven | 48 | $288,193 |
| Lisa Rose | Former Key Employee | 0 | $262,735 |
| Dale Nesbary Phd | Director Through 12/23 | 2 | — |
| Daniel Green | Vp Finance, West Michigan | 20 | — |
| Daniel West Md | Cardiologist | 50 | — |
| David Bonnema Md | Cardiologist | 50 | — |
| Donna Doleman Dickerson | Director; Chair | 2 | — |
| Edmund Hodge | Director; Trinity Health Evp, Chro | 2 | — |
| Eric Ferguson Md | Director | 2 | — |
| Gary Allore | President, Trinity Health Muskegon | 54 | — |
| Jan Garfinkle | Director Through 12/23 | 2 | — |
| Jean Nagelkerk Phd | Director | 2 | — |
| John Meek Do | Cardiologist | 50 | — |
| Jose Infante | Director | 2 | — |
| Justin Grill Do | Chief Medical Officer | 40 | — |
| Kristi Nagengast | Former Key Employee | 49 | — |
| Linda Werthman Rsm | Director | 2 | — |
| Mandi Murray | Secretary;vp Managing Cnsl, Mich Reg | 2 | — |
| Mary Francis Lewandowski Cssf | Director Through 9/23 | 2 | — |
| Michael Gusho | Treasurer; Cfo, Michigan Region | 6 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ahsa American Healthcare Services Assoc | Health Care Services | $11,682,467 |
| Hallmark Health Care Solutions Inc | Health Care Services | $7,878,743 |
| Regents of U of M Umh | Health Care Services | $4,499,110 |
| The Mcr Group LLC | Billing Services | $2,710,093 |
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Servic | Health Care Services | $2,680,832 |
Grants received · $933K total
24 grants to Mercy Health Partners totaling $933K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America West Michigan | Fight hunger | 2023 | $19,438 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $16,000 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Fight hunger | 2022 | $16,345 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $8,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $60,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $60,600 |
| Trinity Health Corporation | Community welfare - community grant | 2021 | $27,125 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2021 | $14,500 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Fight hunger | 2021 | $11,682 |
| Michigan Health and Hospital Association | Grant pass through for covid-19 | 2020 | $137,281 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $41,800 |
| Trinity Health Corporation | Community welfare - it starts here grant | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Michigan Health and Hospital Association | Grant pass through for covid-19 | 2020 | $24,372 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Fight hunger | 2020 | $21,606 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2020 | $6,450 |
Grants made · $1.8M in FY2023
1 grant totaling $1.8M in FY2023. All grants made by Mercy Health Partners →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Community Health Project | Community benefit | $1,810,038 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mercy Health Partners a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mercy Health Partners is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2589966, based in Muskegon, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mercy Health Partners's EIN?
- Mercy Health Partners's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2589966.
- How much revenue does Mercy Health Partners report?
- Mercy Health Partners reported $858,485,303 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Mercy Health Partners's spending goes to programs?
- Mercy Health Partners spends about 93% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Mercy Health Partners have?
- CharityIndex grades Mercy Health Partners A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Mercy Health Partners's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Mercy Health Partners's latest Form 990 is $288,193, paid to John Foss (Svp Oper, Th Shelby & Grand Haven).
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Data for Mercy Health Partners (EIN 38-2589966) 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.