Sinai Health System
66% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Sinai Health System is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1982, with $118,941,763 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 66% of spending to programs.
California Avenue At 15th Atreet, Chicago, IL, 60608 EIN 36-3166895 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2023)
$118.9M
▲ 33.5% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$108.1M
Net assets
$157.0M
Employees
664
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
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 →CProgram efficiency40% of the rating66% to programs · $3 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 Sinai Health System: 66% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · +9% 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 Sinai Health System: 17 mo reserves · +9% 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 Sinai Health System: 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 Sinai Health System: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Sinai health system's mission is to improve the health of the individuals and communities it serves.
What they do
Sinai urban health institute (suhi) works in partnership with community members and organizations to document disparities and improve health in some of the most vulnerable neighborhoods in the city. suhi conducts health disparities research, develops innovative community health interventions, delivers community health worker training and consultation, and provides a broad scope of evaluation services. currently funded initiatives focus on asthma, breast health, diabetes and violence.
Aids/hiv initiativessinai provides support for both medical and social support services for persons living with hiv. medical services include outpatient ambulatory health, mental health, psychosocial support, and early intervention services. social support services provide case management for persons living with hiv. case managers support patients through issues related to the social determinants of health like housing, employment, and nutrition, as well as medication-related issues like adherence.
Contact & location
- Address
- California Avenue At 15th Atreet, Chicago, IL, 60608
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $32.8M (FY2013) to $118.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $73.5MNet assets $157.0M
Operating margin
9.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$230.4M
Total liabilities
$73.5M
Net assets
$157.0M
Salaries & benefits
$51.0M
47% of expenses
Board members
25
24 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $118,941,763▲33.5% | $108,095,223▲16.4% | $156,952,009▲8.3% | $230,438,607▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $89,089,493▼9.1% | $92,877,222▲3.8% | $144,945,081▼1.1% | $235,850,900▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $98,056,845▲5.0% | $89,513,852▲8.5% | $146,605,390▲1.2% | $247,481,082▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $93,419,606▲13.7% | $82,501,361▲12.0% | $144,870,994▲3.6% | $281,453,478▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $82,146,908▲22.5% | $73,649,613▲11.6% | $139,896,279▲2.1% | $238,311,110▲28.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $67,059,975▲23.0% | $66,000,023▲36.6% | $136,974,368▲0.8% | $186,221,683▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $54,521,780▲27.7% | $48,310,262▲13.1% | $135,914,416▲6.2% | $156,033,744▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $42,703,822▲10.0% | $42,703,822▲10.0% | $128,003,995▲0.6% | $153,205,604▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $38,820,407▲0.8% | $38,820,407▲0.8% | $127,191,991▲0.3% | $147,461,957▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $38,522,707▲17.3% | $38,522,707▲17.3% | $126,762,962 | $139,362,056▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $32,829,451 | $32,829,451▲6.9% | $126,785,229▲0.4% | $146,063,680▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $30,721,365▲19.7% | $126,325,784▲1353% | $137,000,725▲597% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $25,665,271▼9.1% | $8,691,767▲9.1% | $19,647,760▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $28,230,254▲16.8% | $7,965,009▲105% | $17,933,274▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $24,177,074 | $3,886,018 | $15,444,820 | 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: Denisse Leon — $261,889 (0.24% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denisse Leon | Vice President Bus Dev & Prov | 40 | $261,889 |
| Helen Margellos Anast | President, Sinai Urban Health Institute | 40 | $244,699 |
| Daniel Regan Jr | Vp, Communications Pr and Marketing | 40 | $238,000 |
| Joy Shulruff | Legal Counsel, Hr Operatio | 40 | $227,171 |
| Kristin Landini | Executive Director Labor & Ph | 40 | $201,640 |
| Michael Mcconnell | Executive Director Risk Management | 40 | $196,018 |
| Abraham Morgan | Director | 2 | — |
| Alejandra Garza | Director & Vice Chair - Thru 08/24 | 2 | — |
| Anne Donnelly | Director | 2 | — |
| Avery Hart Md | Director | 2 | — |
| Bartlett Johnson | Director | 2 | — |
| Bret Maxwell | Director | 2 | — |
| Brian Dolan | Director & Chairman | 2 | — |
| David Capone | Cfo, Interim - 01/2023 Thru 04/2023 | 0 | — |
| David Smith | Director | 2 | — |
| Debra Wesley | President - Sci | 20 | — |
| Dimas Ortega | Cfo, Interim - 04/2023 Thru 1/2024 | 3 | — |
| Elizabeth Connolly | General Counsel | 3 | — |
| Emily Doskow | Director | 2 | — |
| Fr William Grogan | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Pointcore Inc | Construction | $21,321,517 |
| Xtend Healthcare Advance Revenue | Revenue Cycle Management | $10,549,282 |
| Polsinelli PC | Law Services | $1,367,905 |
| Bolder Healthcare Solutions Inc | Revenue Cycle Management | $1,351,741 |
| Bowa Group Inc | Construction | $1,042,567 |
Grants received · $13.1M total
83 grants to Sinai Health System totaling $13.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $70,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2024 | $60,236 |
| Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America | General contribution | 2024 | $43,000 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Under the rainbow child and adolescent behavioral health program | 2024 | $30,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $8,220 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Health | 2024 | $5,250 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Behavioral health programs and digital health transformation for sinai chicago | 2023 | $2,130,000 |
| Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership | — | 2023 | $250,000 |
| The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc | Research subaward | 2023 | $92,357 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $70,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $63,600 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2023 | $60,018 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2023 | $30,000 |
| National Council On Aging Inc | Support | 2023 | $25,000 |
Grants made · $10K in FY2021
2 grants totaling $10K in FY2021. All grants made by Sinai Health System →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Latinos Progresando | Program support | $5,000 |
| North Lawndale Employment Network | Program support | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sinai Health System a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sinai Health System is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3166895, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sinai Health System's EIN?
- Sinai Health System's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3166895.
- How much revenue does Sinai Health System report?
- Sinai Health System reported $118,941,763 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Sinai Health System's spending goes to programs?
- Sinai Health System spends about 66% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Sinai Health System have?
- CharityIndex grades Sinai Health System B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Sinai Health System's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Sinai Health System's latest Form 990 is $261,889, paid to Denisse Leon (Vice President Bus Dev & Prov).
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Data for Sinai Health System (EIN 36-3166895) 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.