Munson Healthcare
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
80% goes to programs $29 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Munson Healthcare is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Traverse City, Michigan, registered in 1986, with $244,956,663 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 80% of spending to programs.
1105 Sixth St, Traverse City, MI, 49684 EIN 38-2640544 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2023)
$245.0M
▲ 13.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$220.2M
Net assets
$704.3M
Employees
3,115
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 rating80% to programs · $29 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 Munson Healthcare: 80% to programs · $29 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating38 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 Munson Healthcare: 38 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 Munson Healthcare: 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 Munson Healthcare: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Munson healthcare and its partners work together to provide superior quality care and promote community health.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1105 Sixth St, Traverse City, MI, 49684
- City
- Traverse City
- State
- Michigan
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7.6M (FY2013) to $245.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $336.2MNet assets $704.3M
Operating margin
10.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0B
Total liabilities
$336.2M
Net assets
$704.3M
Salaries & benefits
$120.7M
55% of expenses
Board members
22
19 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $244,956,663▲13.9% | $220,237,213▲23.8% | $704,307,704▲15.0% | $1,040,548,918▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $215,104,064▲96.5% | $177,944,518▲37.8% | $612,669,911▲882% | $956,335,905▲801% | 990 |
| 2021 | $109,457,922▲13.2% | $129,158,072▲20.8% | -$78,371,030▼239% | $106,124,577▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $96,733,735▲3.2% | $106,911,972▲4.9% | $56,283,094▲27.0% | $122,228,046▲20.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $93,690,458▲12.9% | $101,917,662▲14.3% | $44,308,215▼10.4% | $101,129,254▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $82,954,282▲6.6% | $89,188,893▲16.7% | $49,447,816▼0.8% | $92,091,353▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $77,831,809▲20.2% | $76,431,734▲13.5% | $49,825,889▲51.8% | $92,950,830▲55.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $64,745,205▲210% | $67,332,935▲136% | $32,819,810▲269% | $59,743,738▲166% | 990 |
| 2015 | $20,869,294▲158% | $28,499,830▲88.7% | $8,883,052▼36.6% | $22,432,651▼46.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $8,093,299▲6.9% | $15,106,259▲27.7% | $14,021,252▼32.7% | $42,174,370▲67.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $7,569,742 | $11,825,794▲15.0% | $20,834,606▲7.0% | $25,235,020▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $10,286,307▲4.1% | $19,471,353▲1.9% | $23,335,875▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $9,882,097▲17.2% | $19,117,574▲12.4% | $22,186,013▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $8,432,336▼22.0% | $17,014,946▲20.9% | $21,806,913▲26.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $10,817,311 | $14,078,730 | $17,235,354 | 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: Edwin A Ness — $2,245,580 (1.02% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin A Ness | President | 40 | $2,245,580 |
| Laura Glenn | Mhc System C | 40 | $839,007 |
| Christine Nefcy Md | Chief Medica | 40 | $788,615 |
| Paul Konopacki | Cfo | 40 | $720,042 |
| Christopher Podges | Cio | 40 | $668,327 |
| Shelly Spencer | Chief Human | 40 | $442,068 |
| Rachel Roe | Chief Legal | 40 | $397,292 |
| Jodi Wick | Interim Cio | 40 | $340,649 |
| Kathleen Maly | Former Inter | — | $222,122 |
| Roche Featherstone Md | Surgeon | 1 | $7,500 |
| Alan Conrad | Director | 1 | $5,000 |
| Brian Postma | Director | 2 | $5,000 |
| Dave Mengebier | Pt-yr Treasu | 2 | $5,000 |
| David Mccurdy | Director | 3 | $5,000 |
| Doug Luciani | Director | 1 | $5,000 |
| Elaine Wood | Pt-yr Chair | 2 | $5,000 |
| Kathy Dixon | Director | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kenneth Bloem | Pt-yr Chair | 3 | $5,000 |
| Kim Morley | Pt-yr Vice C | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kristine Thomas | Director | 2 | $5,000 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Huron Consulting Services LLC | Revenue Cycle S | $19,836,867 |
| Cerner Corporation | Amb Support | $10,520,641 |
| Cordea Consulting LLC | Consulting | $1,797,407 |
| Csi Companies Inc | Staffing | $1,615,125 |
| Sherloq Revenue Solutions Inc | Revenue Cycle | $1,559,458 |
Grants received · $114K total
5 grants to Munson Healthcare totaling $114K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Health and Hospital Association | Grant pass through | 2023 | $76,519 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | General fund | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | General fund | 2021 | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2021 | $7,500 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | General fund | 2020 | $10,000 |
Grants made · $25K in FY2021
1 grant totaling $25K in FY2021. All grants made by Munson Healthcare →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Northwest Michigan | Community support | $25,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Munson Healthcare a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Munson Healthcare is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2640544, based in Traverse City, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Munson Healthcare's EIN?
- Munson Healthcare's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2640544.
- How much revenue does Munson Healthcare report?
- Munson Healthcare reported $244,956,663 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Munson Healthcare's spending goes to programs?
- Munson Healthcare spends about 80% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Munson Healthcare have?
- CharityIndex grades Munson Healthcare A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Munson Healthcare's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Munson Healthcare's latest Form 990 is $2,245,580, paid to Edwin A Ness (President).
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Data for Munson Healthcare (EIN 38-2640544) 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.