Ssm-sluh Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1946, with $947,923,142 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$947.9M
▲ 10.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$934.7M
Net assets
-$140.5M
Employees
2,742
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-sluh Inc: 87% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ 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 Ssm-sluh Inc: 0 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a D 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 Ssm-sluh Inc: 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 Ssm-sluh Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Operates an academic medical center in st. louis, missouri that serves as the teaching hospital for the st. louis university school of medicine.
Revenue grew from $149.9M (FY2015) to $947.9M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
1.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$708.1M
Total liabilities
$848.6M
Net assets
-$140.5M
Salaries & benefits
$212.3M
23% of expenses
Board members
9
6 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $947,923,142▲10.8% | $934,688,395▲5.3% | -$140,505,480▼3102% | $708,139,134▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $855,894,157▲3.8% | $887,804,499▲7.1% | -$4,387,812▼116% | $724,347,104▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $824,291,418▲9.9% | $828,735,844▲12.2% | $26,745,599▼16.3% | $739,037,071▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $750,117,569▲17.2% | $738,801,201▲11.3% | $31,959,777▲54.6% | $715,816,844▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $639,922,510▲7.0% | $664,042,126▲8.4% | $20,666,980▼44.9% | $721,850,169▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $598,184,941▲9.7% | $612,743,013▲6.4% | $37,527,862▼2.0% | $684,534,266▲63.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $545,392,232▲6.6% | $575,694,866▲5.8% | $38,282,243▼37.8% | $417,690,559▲39.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $511,640,669▲14.8% | $544,129,288▲12.1% | $61,583,199▼34.5% | $298,753,351▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $445,577,362▲197% | $485,345,679▲220% | $94,054,614▼31.3% | $261,709,806▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $149,880,571 | $151,577,343 | $136,822,811 | $240,256,834 | 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: Steven Scott — $928,447 (0.10% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Scott | Hospital President, Part Yr | 50 | $928,447 |
| Joseph Kister | Manager - Advanced Anesthesia Providers | 40 | $340,195 |
| Kelly Baumer | Vice President - Clinical Services | 40 | $321,264 |
| Lesa Seales | Anesthesiologist | 40 | $320,974 |
| Matthew Kaufmann | Anesthesiologist | 40 | $301,717 |
| Thomas Wolf | Anesthesiologist | 40 | $299,568 |
| Hosea Ssesanga | Rn | 40 | $295,424 |
| Rita Fowler | Vp-patient Care Svcs, Cno | 40 | $153,222 |
| Kim Henrichsen | Interim Hospital President, Part Yr | 50 | $11,058 |
| Christine Jacobs Md | Director, Acting Dean, Interim Vp Medical Affairs | 1 | — |
| Dennis Harms | Director | 1 | — |
| Douglas Long | Secretary, Clo At Ssm Health | 1 | — |
| Douglass Petty | Director | 1 | — |
| Eileen Lamm | System Vp, Finance (mo/ill) | 1 | — |
| Jan Cerny | Director, Vice Chairperson | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Garnica | Former Key Employee | 0 | — |
| Jeremy Fotheringham | Chair, President, Regional President - St. L | 1 | — |
| Joseph Yancey | Director | 1 | — |
| Karen Rewerts | Former Officer, System Vp, Finance | 0 | — |
| Kevin Smith | Treasurer, Cfo of Ssm Health | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Vaya Workforce Solutions LLC | Staffing Services | $18,399,263 |
| Shiftmed LLC | Staffing Services | $5,688,783 |
| St Louis University | Physician and Clinical Services | $4,830,718 |
| Trimedx Holdings LLC | Clinical Engineering Services | $2,316,939 |
| Total Renal Care Inc | Medical Services | $2,194,398 |
5 grants totaling $14.7M in FY2024. All grants made by Ssm-sluh Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis University | General support | $14,581,489 |
| St Lukes Des Peres Episcopal-presbyterian Hospital | General support | $59,627 |
| Archdiocese of St Louis | General support | $50,000 |
| Power 4 Stl Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation Inc | General support | $20,000 |
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Data for Ssm-sluh Inc (EIN 47-4196634) 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.