Mercy Hospital South is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1996, with $661,262,166 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$661.3M
▲ 5.8% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$608.9M
Net assets
$475.6M
Employees
0
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 South: 90% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 South: 9 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 South: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 South: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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As the sisters of mercy before us, we bring to life the healing ministry of jesus through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
Mercy hospital south uses the latest technology and research to find answers for the many diseases and conditions that affect the brain and its ability to control the body. mercy hospital south offers the highest level of neurological treatment with the personal attention, care and respect you deserve. mercy's team of neurosurgeons diagnose and treat disorders of the entire nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, spinal column, skull and peripheral nerves. in fy24, mercy hospital south had 14,236 cases and 14,763 patient days for this service line.
Mercy hospital south's orthopedic physicians share a passion for protecting and preserving your mobility and strength and can care for nearly any medical condition or injury that affects the musculoskeletal system. mercy's orthopedic specialists and surgeons treat everything from achy joints and sports injuries to hand injuries and trauma. in fy24, mercy hospital south had 5,940 cases and 10,910 patient days for this service line.
In addition to the program services described above, mercy hospital south also serves patients in additional service lines, including but not limited to the following areas: behavioral health; emergency room; gastroenterology; oncology; pulmonary.
Revenue grew from $424.0M (FY2013) to $661.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
7.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$515.8M
Total liabilities
$40.3M
Net assets
$475.6M
Salaries & benefits
$323.9M
53% of expenses
Board members
10
8 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $661,262,166▲5.8% | $608,913,396▲4.1% | $475,563,436▼1.8% | $515,834,000▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $625,201,966▲1.3% | $584,895,722▼0.5% | $484,290,111▲6.3% | $505,550,321▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $617,196,385▲7.6% | $587,820,639▲14.1% | $455,747,703▲8.3% | $494,393,425▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $573,638,198▲13.3% | $515,039,815▼1.5% | $420,742,707▲4.1% | $456,217,232▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $506,094,128▼2.2% | $523,052,152▲3.5% | $404,096,148▲4.5% | $423,178,463▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $517,616,638▲9.8% | $505,497,635▼4.2% | $386,607,825▲18.5% | $426,632,976▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $471,237,774▲4.3% | $527,403,451▲6.5% | $326,347,276▼17.8% | $410,358,241▼15.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $451,972,540▼0.1% | $495,398,464▲10.9% | $397,151,034▲84.2% | $482,699,770▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $452,259,306▼1.9% | $446,696,093▼1.5% | $215,574,490▲0.4% | $492,707,675▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $461,016,641▲8.7% | $453,728,419▲10.5% | $214,723,290▼11.2% | $465,333,997▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $424,008,243 | $410,709,584▲1.4% | $241,877,139▲6.3% | $489,817,242▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $405,136,230▼4.3% | $227,474,395▲19.6% | $479,738,110▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $423,527,327▼1.6% | $190,239,550▼9.3% | $456,076,109▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $430,213,690▲6.3% | $209,651,486▲18.1% | $459,543,114▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $404,621,792 | $177,595,206 | $443,868,067 | 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.
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akhtar Aamina | Former Key Employee | 30 | — |
| Bippen Daniel | Board Member & Secretary | 1 | — |
| Boyer Do Joseph | Medical Chief of Staff and Bm | 50 | — |
| Calcara David | Physician | 50 | — |
| Carey Charles | Physician & Bm | 50 | — |
| Eckenfels Daniel | Former Officer | 0 | — |
| Ellis Carol | Former Key Employee | 40 | — |
| Evans Rsm Sr Gayle | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Graham Mary | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Hogan Sean Joseph | President | 45 | — |
| Hugo Justin H | Physician & Bm | 1 | — |
| Johnston Jeffrey A | Former Key Employee | 0 | — |
| Matejka Cheryl L | Former Officer | 0 | — |
| Mayhall Richard A | Board Member & 1st Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Merlotti Mark | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Montez Kadi | Former Key Employee | 30 | — |
| Moore Elaine | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Nast Joshua | Physician | 0 | — |
| Powers James G | Board Member & 2nd Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Reed III Winthrop B | Board Member & 1st Chairman | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ogrady-peyton International USA Inc | Labor Management Solutions | $19,294,348 |
| Healthtrust Inc - the Hospital Company | Labor Management Svcs | $14,715,357 |
| South County Anesthesia Associates Ltd | Anesthesiology Services | $8,729,254 |
| Musick Construction Co | Construction and Design Services | $5,564,893 |
| Imagefirst of St Louis | Healthcare Linen Services | $2,555,285 |
1 grant to Mercy Hospital South totaling $9,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association Inc | Equipment upgrade | 2018 | $9,000 |
5 grants totaling $1.3M in FY2023. All grants made by Mercy Hospital South →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Foundation South | Charitable support | $1,178,258 |
| Gateway Region Young Mens Christian Association | Charitable support | $75,000 |
| Archdiocese of St Louis | Charitable support | $26,375 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation St Louis | Charitable support | $10,000 |
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Data for Mercy Hospital South (EIN 43-0980256) 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.