St Peters Health is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Helena, Montana, registered in 1937, with $383,762,888 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 75% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$383.8M
▲ 3.7% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$384.7M
Net assets
$369.8M
Employees
2,268
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 St Peters Health: 75% to programs · $36 to raise $100 earns a B 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 St Peters Health: 12 mo reserves · -0% 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 St Peters Health: 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 St Peters Health: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To improve the health, wellness and quality of life of the people and communities we serve.
The hospital operates several physician clinics, employing 165 physicians and physician assistants and nurse practitioners. without the hospital's assistance, lewis and clark county would be without many needed medical and surgical specialties. physicians in the specialtiesof family practice, internal medicine, neurology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, ent, cardiology, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, allergy, nephrology, radiation and medical oncology had approximately 685,000 rvus.
Revenue grew from $196.2M (FY2013) to $383.8M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-0.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$446.7M
Total liabilities
$76.9M
Net assets
$369.8M
Salaries & benefits
$197.7M
51% of expenses
Board members
13
12 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $383,762,888▲3.7% | $384,734,661▲13.9% | $369,781,049▲2.3% | $446,678,284▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $370,111,868▲15.3% | $337,642,599▲4.7% | $361,520,007▲6.7% | $465,064,719▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $321,100,273▲1.6% | $322,501,180▲4.8% | $338,935,616▲0.6% | $422,143,078▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $316,195,673▲2.5% | $307,685,104▲7.8% | $337,071,548▼7.4% | $451,491,963▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $308,586,246▲20.7% | $285,550,691▲14.1% | $364,052,378▲30.5% | $492,755,059▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $255,687,438▲15.5% | $250,346,856▲19.9% | $278,947,739▲15.2% | $409,178,278▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $221,388,072▲5.7% | $208,768,609▲2.7% | $242,204,784▲14.9% | $324,101,020▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $209,514,885▲2.9% | $203,202,762▲8.3% | $210,787,759▲0.3% | $298,572,660▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $203,563,128▲3.7% | $187,679,558▲3.2% | $210,075,070▲7.6% | $289,326,725▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $196,211,335 | $181,792,458▲4.9% | $195,187,564▲12.7% | $270,879,956▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $173,251,474▲8.1% | $173,156,297▲16.1% | $251,823,454▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $160,312,551▲14.7% | $149,202,737▼5.8% | $232,092,045▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $139,802,224▲8.0% | $158,364,612▲11.4% | $233,863,046▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $129,460,510 | $142,106,358 | $216,324,765 | 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: Lauren Shea — $1,457,795 (0.38% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Shea | Md | 40 | $1,457,795 |
| Christopher Lindsay | Md | 40 | $1,284,547 |
| Drake Mcarthur | Physician | 40 | $1,054,638 |
| Brandon Newgard | Md | 40 | $958,239 |
| Wade Johnson | Ceo | 40 | $941,348 |
| Kevin Brown | Do | 40 | $908,691 |
| Todd Wampler | President Spmg | 40 | $498,236 |
| Nathan Coburn | Cfo | 40 | $398,066 |
| Stephen Mason | Executive Vp | 40 | $325,466 |
| Kerry Hale | Chief of Staff | 40 | $269,462 |
| Brian Lee | Coo | 40 | $203,331 |
| Shelly Harkins | Cmo | 40 | $131,006 |
| Kari Koehler | Cno | 40 | $73,789 |
| Jim Stanger | Director | 1 | — |
| Justin Mosness | Secretary/treasurer | 1 | — |
| Kelly Parsley | Director | 1 | — |
| Loren Brown | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Meg Jacoby | Director | 1 | — |
| Nate Mccarthy | Foundation Chair | 1 | — |
| Rep Mary Caferro | Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Workforce Logistics LLC | Contract Labor | $7,561,236 |
| The Chartis Group | Consulting Services | $1,590,787 |
| Banyan Medical Solutions LLC | Virtual Nursing | $1,326,546 |
| Thomas Cuisine | Management of Cafeteria | $1,244,597 |
| Rebrand Consulting Services | Consulting Services | $1,061,940 |
3 grants to St Peters Health totaling $63K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share Our Strength | Childhood hunger programs | 2022 | $13,010 |
| Share Our Strength | Childhood hunger programs | 2022 | $13,010 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Equipment upgrade | 2017 | $36,500 |
4 grants totaling $87K in FY2024. All grants made by St Peters Health →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Peters Health Foundation | To fund endowment | $43,739 |
| Helena Public Schools | Sponsorhip of helena schools athletic/activity, reinforcing importance of physical and social activity on the overall health and wellness of our community | $20,000 |
| Carroll College | Athletic corporate sponsorhip | $17,500 |
| Helena Community Gardens | Funds for multiple garden updates and infrastructure needs | $5,500 |
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Data for St Peters Health (EIN 81-0233121) 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.