Ssm Health Care St Louis
78% goes to programs $10 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Ssm Health Care St Louis is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1946, with $2,192,307,272 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 78% of spending to programs.
12800 Corporate Hill Dr, Saint Louis, MO, 63131 EIN 43-1343281 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.2B
▲ 1.8% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.1B
Net assets
-$289.3M
Employees
10,220
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating78% to programs · $10 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 Ssm Health Care St Louis: 78% to programs · $10 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 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 Ssm Health Care St Louis: 0 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a D 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 Ssm Health Care St Louis: 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 Ssm Health Care St Louis: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Operates seven hospitals and health care centers under six separate hospital licenses in the greater st. louis metropolitan area.
Contact & location
- Address
- 12800 Corporate Hill Dr, Saint Louis, MO, 63131
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.2B (FY2013) to $2.2B (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.4BNet assets -$289.3M
Operating margin
5.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1B
Total liabilities
$1.4B
Net assets
-$289.3M
Salaries & benefits
$854.9M
41% of expenses
Board members
10
6 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,192,307,272▲1.8% | $2,082,484,679▲2.2% | -$289,283,772▼285% | $1,081,459,845▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,154,244,003▲27.2% | $2,037,671,957▲20.9% | -$75,067,658▼127% | $1,055,613,909▼23.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,693,256,789▼3.8% | $1,685,750,914▲2.9% | $276,068,518▼50.6% | $1,384,268,468▼21.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,760,681,115▲4.5% | $1,637,906,284▲4.4% | $558,612,004▲5.9% | $1,767,014,142▼11.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,685,314,429▲3.1% | $1,568,408,669▲3.9% | $527,279,496▲7.7% | $1,991,731,658▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,634,575,851▲1.2% | $1,510,140,004▲3.8% | $489,803,141▲3.2% | $1,651,343,422▲31.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,615,389,315▲6.6% | $1,454,812,939▲1.6% | $474,557,996▲18.5% | $1,255,842,672▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,514,700,851▲4.9% | $1,431,662,097▲5.9% | $400,439,365▼14.4% | $1,089,475,557▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,443,432,276▲4.5% | $1,352,525,158▲6.6% | $468,011,657▲6.9% | $1,069,673,958▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,381,086,365▲9.7% | $1,268,870,690▲8.9% | $437,937,900▲11.3% | $941,896,771▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,259,398,630▲6.9% | $1,165,454,533▲1.8% | $393,324,990▲10.3% | $893,750,359▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,177,895,683 | $1,145,406,464▲3.0% | $356,743,317▼2.1% | $834,067,599▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,111,551,731▼1.7% | $364,459,337▲2.5% | $822,220,803▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,130,551,107▲4.6% | $355,542,158▲13.4% | $793,272,947▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,081,304,018 | $313,476,996 | $761,528,745 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Mario Morales — $1,760,916 (0.08% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Morales | Physician | 40 | $1,760,916 |
| Jeremy Fotheringham | Chair, President & Reg President | 30 | $1,310,180 |
| Thomas Landon | Physician | 40 | $1,223,129 |
| Min Pan | Physician | 40 | $887,273 |
| Timothy Pratt | Vp - Medical Affairs | 1 | $869,140 |
| Robert Pendleton Md | Regional Chief Clinical Officer | 20 | $847,980 |
| Tina Garrison | Regional Vp Chief Operating Officer | 20 | $778,681 |
| Catherine Appleton | Physician | 40 | $702,164 |
| Jacob A Brooks | Hospital Pres - St. Joseph-st. Charles | 40 | $554,163 |
| Misty Jones | Fmr Key Emp & Vp Hospital Admin | 0 | $545,291 |
| Kyle Grate | Hospital Pres - St. Clare Hospital | 40 | $510,086 |
| Marcia Lysaght | Regional Vp Patient Care Services/cno | 20 | $411,334 |
| Deborah Berini | Hospital Pres - Depaul Hospital | 40 | $332,768 |
| Amir Jaffer | Regional Chief Medical Officer | 20 | $272,056 |
| Christine Jacobs Md | Dir, Acting Dean & Vp Medical Affairs | 1 | — |
| Dennis Harms | Director | 1 | — |
| Douglas Long | Secretary & Clo At Ssm Health | 1 | — |
| Douglass Petty | Director | 1 | — |
| Eileen Lamm | Regional Vp, Finance (mo/ill) | 20 | — |
| Jan Cerny | Director, Vice Chairperson | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Omnicell Inc | Medical Services | $21,554,496 |
| Metro West Anesthesia Group Inc | Medical Services | $9,651,783 |
| Sound Physicians of Illinois LLC | Medical Services | $7,754,285 |
| Ssm Select Rehab of St Louis LLC | Medical Services | $5,241,389 |
| Management Health Systems LLC | Staffing Services | $3,311,701 |
Grants received · $441K total
9 grants to Ssm Health Care St Louis totaling $441K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association Inc | Get with the guidelines initiative | 2024 | $21,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Get with the guidelines initiative | 2024 | $21,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Healthcare quality improvement | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Sub-award | 2023 | $13,500 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Coronary artery disease program | 2022 | $60,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Cardinal Glennon Childrens Foundation | Support patient programs and health care services in the st. louis metropolitan region | 2020 | $204,533 |
| Cardinal Glennon Childrens Foundation | Support hospital operations | 2019 | $36,329 |
| Cardinal Glennon Childrens Foundation | To benefit ssm health st. mary's hospital - st. louis | 2017 | $14,628 |
Grants made · $3.0M in FY2024
13 grants totaling $3.0M in FY2024. All grants made by Ssm Health Care St Louis →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ssm Health Foundation | General support | $1,984,653 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Core grant | $377,105 |
| St Louis University | Research support | $209,806 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank Inc | General support | $145,000 |
| Archdiocese of St Louis | General support | $77,558 |
| Compass Health Inc | Mental health board community benefit support | $49,408 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $30,000 |
| Betty Jean Kerr Peoples Health Centers Inc | Pulse ox donation | $28,058 |
| Power 4 Stl Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce | General support | $8,500 |
| St Charles Chamber of Commerce | General support | $7,880 |
| Team Activities For Special Kids Inc | Summer camp | $7,500 |
| Operation Food Search Inc | General support | $6,480 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ssm Health Care St Louis a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ssm Health Care St Louis is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-1343281, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ssm Health Care St Louis's EIN?
- Ssm Health Care St Louis's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-1343281.
- How much revenue does Ssm Health Care St Louis report?
- Ssm Health Care St Louis reported $2,192,307,272 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Ssm Health Care St Louis's spending goes to programs?
- Ssm Health Care St Louis spends about 78% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Ssm Health Care St Louis have?
- CharityIndex grades Ssm Health Care St Louis C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Ssm Health Care St Louis's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Ssm Health Care St Louis's latest Form 990 is $1,760,916, paid to Mario Morales (Physician).
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Data for Ssm Health Care St Louis (EIN 43-1343281) 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.