Sparrow Health System
Only 11% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Sparrow Health System is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lansing, Michigan, registered in 1985, with $156,043,790 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 11% of spending to programs.
1215 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI, 48912 EIN 38-2542859 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2023)
$156.0M
▼ 3.8% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$163.2M
Net assets
$1.2B
Employees
816
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 →FProgram efficiency40% of the rating11% 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 Sparrow Health System: 11% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating91 mo reserves · -5% 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 Sparrow Health System: 91 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ 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 Sparrow Health System: 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 Sparrow Health System: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Improving the health of the people in our communities by providing quality, compassionate care to everyone, everytime.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1215 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI, 48912
- City
- Lansing
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $624K (FY2013) to $156.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $78.8MNet assets $1.2B
Operating margin
-4.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3B
Total liabilities
$78.8M
Net assets
$1.2B
Salaries & benefits
$92.9M
57% of expenses
Board members
17
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $156,043,790▼3.8% | $163,182,018▲1.5% | $1,237,667,192▲24.5% | $1,316,511,678▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $162,255,597▲9.7% | $160,698,780▲10.5% | $993,972,489▼14.2% | $1,041,796,926▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $147,878,003▲10.5% | $145,397,782▲12.8% | $1,158,495,940▲14.6% | $1,189,859,070▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $133,864,402▼8.9% | $128,857,421▲15.4% | $1,010,786,018▲4.9% | $1,042,734,059▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $146,980,116▲38.6% | $111,672,689▲8.4% | $963,953,625▲12.2% | $1,016,822,511▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $106,018,388▲1196% | $103,062,126▲1659% | $859,342,063▼6.3% | $919,918,068▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $8,177,967▼6.0% | $5,859,521▼29.8% | $917,423,974▲5.6% | $948,563,508▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $8,698,747▼56.6% | $8,348,558▲239% | $868,751,927▲7.9% | $895,674,258▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $20,029,147▲1156% | $2,464,523▲48.4% | $805,132,893▲11.3% | $822,407,061▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,595,079▲156% | $1,660,510▲30.3% | $723,682,728▼6.8% | $724,121,878▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $623,502 | $1,274,698 | $776,805,651▲30.7% | $779,448,626▲31.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $0▼100% | $594,190,314▲6.5% | $594,666,847▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $5,738▼89.9% | $557,979,586▲1.4% | $558,981,464▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $56,572 | $550,190,854 | $550,179,892 | 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: James Dover — $1,158,747 (0.71% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Dover | Former Presi | 40 | $1,158,747 |
| Joseph Ruth | Former Exec | 40 | $1,113,049 |
| Thomas Bres | Former Srvp/ | 40 | $969,065 |
| Paula Reichle | Former Srvp/ | 40 | $721,275 |
| Douglas Edema Md | Former Vp Sm | 40 | $606,418 |
| Kira Carter-robertson | Vp Affiliate | 40 | $591,593 |
| Paul Entler | Frmr Vp Qlty | 40 | $561,342 |
| Margaret Dimond Phd | Regional Pre | 35 | $511,056 |
| Brad Crawford | Vp/coo Smg O | 40 | $400,262 |
| Teresa Znidarsic | Vp Chief Hr | 40 | $399,840 |
| John Hyden | Frmr Vp Chf | 40 | $378,732 |
| Ami Kihn | Former Vp Re | 40 | $302,141 |
| David Mangan | Former Marke | 40 | $293,300 |
| Matthew Nobis | Dir Finance | 40 | $284,432 |
| Trent Carpenter | Chief Info S | 40 | $283,481 |
| Christopher Holda | Cto | 40 | $273,713 |
| Rachel Lipinski | Exec Dir Leg | 40 | $260,830 |
| Kathleen Smith | Vp It Operat | 40 | $259,438 |
| Bruce Shively | Cfo Comm Hos | 40 | $245,009 |
| Lisa Pascoe | Fmr Dir Corp | 40 | $203,349 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Merge West Inc | Marketing | $5,089,125 |
| Epic Systems Corporation | It | $4,801,582 |
| Sentinel Technologies Inc | It | $4,119,013 |
| Lucrotec LLC | Telephone | $2,908,232 |
| Microsoft Corp | It | $2,727,743 |
Grants received · $5,279 total
1 grant to Sparrow Health System totaling $5,279, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2014 | $5,279 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sparrow Health System a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sparrow Health System is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2542859, based in Lansing, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sparrow Health System's EIN?
- Sparrow Health System's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2542859.
- How much revenue does Sparrow Health System report?
- Sparrow Health System reported $156,043,790 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Sparrow Health System's spending goes to programs?
- Sparrow Health System spends about 11% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Sparrow Health System have?
- CharityIndex grades Sparrow Health System C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Sparrow Health System's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Sparrow Health System's latest Form 990 is $1,158,747, paid to James Dover (Former Presi).
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Data for Sparrow Health System (EIN 38-2542859) 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.