Sacred Heart Health Services is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Yankton, South Dakota, registered in 1946, with $156,806,775 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$156.8M
▲ 5.6% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$149.6M
Net assets
$384.9M
Employees
1,295
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 Sacred Heart Health Services: 90% to programs · $2 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 Sacred Heart Health Services: 31 mo reserves · +5% 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 Sacred Heart Health Services: 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 Sacred Heart Health Services: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Promotion of health
Revenue grew from $117.3M (FY2013) to $156.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
4.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$429.2M
Total liabilities
$44.3M
Net assets
$384.9M
Salaries & benefits
$81.2M
54% of expenses
Board members
14
12 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $156,806,775▲5.6% | $149,618,576▲3.6% | $384,894,348▲10.0% | $429,209,949▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $148,423,646▼2.9% | $144,472,709▲0.8% | $350,055,594▲6.8% | $399,640,005▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $152,881,704▼4.5% | $143,284,446▲3.5% | $327,702,927▼7.9% | $382,193,873▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $160,143,371▲12.3% | $138,505,534▲5.3% | $356,003,875▲19.7% | $414,934,041▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $142,545,417▼2.3% | $131,551,300▼1.0% | $297,471,386▲1.9% | $377,780,672▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $145,846,368▲3.7% | $132,838,776▲3.5% | $291,862,607▲4.7% | $347,827,204▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $140,680,992▼1.2% | $128,307,116▲4.7% | $278,750,347▲5.6% | $336,401,545▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $142,390,770▲14.4% | $122,520,990▲4.8% | $263,872,047▲7.5% | $325,213,601▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $124,512,856▲1.7% | $116,948,081▲6.4% | $245,404,862▼0.5% | $288,972,533▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $122,478,804▲4.4% | $109,940,047▲3.1% | $246,670,168▲1.7% | $291,814,370▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $117,294,629 | $106,625,680▲4.6% | $242,470,029▲11.0% | $287,231,478▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $101,929,882▲0.5% | $218,494,477▲6.6% | $256,656,790▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $101,413,235▲10.1% | $204,994,146▲4.0% | $243,651,187▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $92,137,357▲13.4% | $197,027,272▲9.4% | $230,597,519▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $81,255,265 | $180,027,141 | $207,545,147 | 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.
Highest-paid: Steve Gutnik Md Facp — $903,807 (0.60% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Gutnik Md Facp | Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine | 40 | $903,807 |
| Ryan Sieg Md | Orthopedics,surgery & Sports Med | 40 | $779,886 |
| Michael Peterson Md | Radiation Oncology & Oncology | 40 | $629,849 |
| Adam Strehle Md | Family Medicine | 40 | $610,955 |
| Matthew Winkelbauer Md | Family Medicine/ob | 40 | $553,009 |
| Lindsay Flannery | Vp - Patient Care Services | 40 | $216,371 |
| Anthony Erickson | Vp - Senior Services | 40 | $214,128 |
| Amy Leon | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Bernie Hunhoff | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Beth Mikkelsen Md | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Brian Steward | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Carolyn Becker | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Douglas Ekeren | President/ceo | 2 | — |
| Jack Hurley | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Julie Lautt | Cfo Avera Health;secretary/treasurer | 0.1 | — |
| Kathy Greeneway | Chair | 2 | — |
| Richard Strom Md | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Sr Debra Kolecka | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Sr Lucille Welbig | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Steve Schindler | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Avera Health | Shared Services | $11,699,662 |
| Yankton Medical Clinic PC | Physician Services | $1,943,207 |
| Willcockson Eye Association | Medical Services | $1,372,906 |
| Yankton Anesthesiology PC | Purchased Services | $1,287,026 |
| Amn Healthcare Inc | Staffing Services | $969,771 |
4 grants to Sacred Heart Health Services totaling $80K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association Inc | Stroke programs | 2021 | $9,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Stroke programs | 2020 | $17,285 |
| Avera Health | Sponsorship | 2017 | $42,131 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Emergency equipment upgrade | 2015 | $11,999 |
2 grants totaling $55K in FY2023. All grants made by Sacred Heart Health Services →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Marty University | Field house | $40,000 |
| South Dakota State University Foundation | Palliative care grant | $14,559 |
Explore more
Data for Sacred Heart Health Services (EIN 46-0225483) 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.