Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
88% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1946, with $594,326,205 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
144 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY, 14203 EIN 16-0756336 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$594.3M
▲ 23.8% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$519.8M
Net assets
-$122.9M
Employees
2,830
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →C+Program efficiency40% of the rating88% 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 Hospital of Buffalo: 88% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +13% 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 Hospital of Buffalo: 0 mo reserves · +13% margin earns a D 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 Hospital of Buffalo: 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 Hospital of Buffalo: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The mission of mercy hospital, as part of the catholic health system (chs) in western new york, is to provide quality healthcare services in an acute care setting. committed to a common mission, the providers of mercy hospital continue the healing ministry of jesus, seeking to improve the health of individuals and communities. we provide high quality service that has reverence, compassion, justice, and excellence. the 2024 community service plan can be found at https://www.chsbuffalo.org/about-us/community
What they do
Outpatient routine/surgery services:emergency visits (net of admits) = 57,545referred ambulatory visits = 119,606operating room = 4,683g.i. laboratory = 321mapu = 477interventional radiology = 682cardiac (ep & catheterizations) = 3,791
Clinic/primary care services:primary care visits = 0clinic visits = 2,803
Contact & location
- Address
- 144 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY, 14203
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $374.4M (FY2013) to $594.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $411.5MNet assets -$122.9M
Operating margin
12.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$288.6M
Total liabilities
$411.5M
Net assets
-$122.9M
Salaries & benefits
$239.7M
46% of expenses
Board members
14
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $594,326,205▲23.8% | $519,767,612▲4.6% | -$122,920,886▲45.7% | $288,573,282▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $480,225,189▲17.4% | $497,065,337▲1.7% | -$226,451,022▼13.7% | $268,555,572▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $408,880,632▲3.9% | $488,610,951▼1.2% | -$199,103,474▼18.9% | $261,406,561▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $393,707,674▼3.9% | $494,741,024▲13.6% | -$167,416,471▼61.3% | $284,418,216▼20.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $409,821,994▼4.5% | $435,690,623▼1.7% | -$103,791,756▼94.5% | $358,435,736▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $428,911,803▼1.6% | $443,021,721▲3.6% | -$53,360,050▼156% | $361,081,997▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $435,983,803▲3.3% | $427,504,638▲2.0% | -$20,847,308▲50.1% | $319,662,967▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $422,220,940▲3.5% | $419,241,922▲1.3% | -$41,789,585▼65.6% | $301,417,063▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $407,970,298▲1.9% | $413,883,342▲4.2% | -$25,235,444▼118% | $294,966,495▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $400,451,761▲2.6% | $397,175,828▲7.6% | -$11,555,091▲29.9% | $313,267,635▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $390,344,949▲4.2% | $369,090,655▲4.1% | -$16,477,000▼282% | $289,899,928▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $374,438,592 | $354,432,478▲5.9% | $9,041,858▲117% | $268,051,408▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $334,629,811▲6.7% | -$52,476,682▼17.7% | $245,545,386▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $313,593,642▲9.2% | -$44,575,639▼164% | $207,945,480▲24.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $287,190,450 | -$16,901,197 | $167,549,524 | 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: Stephen Downing — $1,018,192 (0.20% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Downing | Physician | 55 | $1,018,192 |
| Alan Bolnick | Physician | 55 | $887,781 |
| Jay Bolnick | Physician | 55 | $877,210 |
| Harsh Jain | Physician | 55 | $816,346 |
| Umair Masood | Physician | 55 | $721,436 |
| Adam Dean | Director | 0 | — |
| Alexis Agnello | Director-chair | 0 | — |
| Anthony Burgio | Director | 0 | — |
| Bartholomew Rodrigues | Executive Vp, Chief Mission & Ethics Officer | 0 | — |
| Carol Heckman Esq | Director | 0 | — |
| Catherine Mohr | Chief Nursing Officer | 0 | — |
| Charles Urlaub | Senior Vp Strategic Growth & Partnerships | 0 | — |
| David Godfrey | Director | 0 | — |
| David Macholz | Cfo | 0 | — |
| Douglas Bean | Director | 0 | — |
| Dr Michael Galang | Senior Vp & Chief Information Officer | 0 | — |
| Hans Cassagnol | Chief Physician Executive | 0 | — |
| James M Garvey | Executive Vp, Coo | 0 | — |
| Joyce Markiewicz | President & Ceo Admin. Ch | 0 | — |
| Laura Cianflone | Senior Vp Human Resources | 0 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Medical Group | Physician Services | $7,841,272 |
| Locumtenenscom LLC | Healthcare Staffing Services | $6,326,782 |
| Trimedx | Healthcare Services | $6,010,440 |
| Telco Construction Inc | Construction Services | $3,331,641 |
| Sound Physicians | Physician Services | $2,801,887 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mercy Hospital of Buffalo a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-0756336, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mercy Hospital of Buffalo's EIN?
- Mercy Hospital of Buffalo's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-0756336.
- How much revenue does Mercy Hospital of Buffalo report?
- Mercy Hospital of Buffalo reported $594,326,205 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Mercy Hospital of Buffalo's spending goes to programs?
- Mercy Hospital of Buffalo spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Mercy Hospital of Buffalo have?
- CharityIndex grades Mercy Hospital of Buffalo C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Mercy Hospital of Buffalo's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Mercy Hospital of Buffalo's latest Form 990 is $1,018,192, paid to Stephen Downing (Physician).
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Data for Mercy Hospital of Buffalo (EIN 16-0756336) 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.