Summa Health
85% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Summa Health is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Akron, Ohio, registered in 2011, with $268,004,285 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
1077 Gorge Blvd, Akron, OH, 44310 EIN 34-1887844 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2024)
$268.0M
▲ 21.5% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$225.4M
Net assets
$311.4M
Employees
1,325
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating85% 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 Summa Health: 85% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · +16% 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 Summa Health: 17 mo reserves · +16% 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 Summa Health: 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 Summa Health: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The mission of summa health is to provide the highest quality, compassionate care to our patients and to contribute to a healthier community.
What they do
Summa health network, llc, a disregarded entity of summa health, partners with community physicians, regional and national payers to improve the clinical quality and efficiency of care, lower the cost of care to patients and employers and assist physicians with technology and resources necessary to achieve these goals.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1077 Gorge Blvd, Akron, OH, 44310
- City
- Akron
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $47.4M (FY2013) to $268.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $667.2MNet assets $311.4M
Operating margin
15.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$978.6M
Total liabilities
$667.2M
Net assets
$311.4M
Salaries & benefits
$110.3M
49% of expenses
Board members
12
8 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $268,004,285▲21.5% | $225,412,242▲12.2% | $311,409,512▼9.1% | $978,586,120▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $220,581,530▲3.1% | $200,821,206▲8.9% | $342,662,356▲2.5% | $942,890,318▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $213,963,221▼14.1% | $184,337,477▲9.5% | $334,344,129▼34.2% | $950,483,781▼24.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $248,984,093▲49.6% | $168,353,004▲15.1% | $508,042,442▲17.2% | $1,250,438,155▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $166,457,390▼12.6% | $146,309,953▼9.1% | $433,531,742▼32.5% | $1,226,509,582▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $190,520,110▲21.5% | $160,880,308▲8.9% | $641,859,932▲10.3% | $1,054,496,798▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $156,800,554▼20.4% | $147,768,155▼2.3% | $582,177,937▼7.8% | $992,669,368▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $196,916,523▲21.9% | $151,209,387▲2.3% | $631,646,745▲13.1% | $1,141,677,583▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $161,548,652▲19.1% | $147,821,330▲12.0% | $558,425,935▲30.5% | $1,033,172,698▲31.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $135,637,959▲18.3% | $131,990,258▲22.2% | $427,969,676▲0.7% | $788,256,582▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $114,691,766▲142% | $108,048,974▲137% | $425,048,366▲39.9% | $705,767,404▲88.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $47,370,309 | $45,683,379▲954% | $303,855,689▲238% | $374,672,189▲243% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $4,333,190▼5.3% | $89,995,160▲9.0% | $109,314,398▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $4,574,532▲26.7% | $82,546,429▲9.1% | $104,484,276▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,609,969 | $75,687,371 | $99,170,490 | 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: T Clifford Deveny Md — $2,017,927 (0.90% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Clifford Deveny Md | President & Ceo | 46 | $2,017,927 |
| Benjamin P Sutton | Evp Coo - Provider Ops. | 46 | $1,167,829 |
| Dawn Ahner | Treas., Svp, Cfo | 46 | $901,252 |
| Robert A Gerberry | Secretary/gen. Counsel | 46 | $797,073 |
| Charles Zonfa Md | Svp Chief Quality Officer | 50 | $790,911 |
| Penelope Gorsuch Dnprnnea-bc | Svp & Chf. Nursing Exec. | 50 | $683,351 |
| Elbridge Locklear | Svp Cio | 50 | $661,423 |
| Anthony Colly | Svp Human Resources | 50 | $563,558 |
| Kathleen Blake | Svp, President Post Acute/home | 50 | $528,642 |
| Michelle Bisson | Svp Marketing & Bus. Dev. | 50 | $455,904 |
| Dean Frate Md | Chief Medical Officer - Hospital | 50 | $438,371 |
| Justin Catlett | Vp, Chf. Medical Info. Off. | 50 | $397,779 |
| Cynthia S Kelley Do | Vp Medical Education | 50 | $380,546 |
| Ed Friedl | Vp Construction | 50 | $375,005 |
| Jennifer Eaton | Vp, Research | 50 | $310,195 |
| Almeta Cooper | Director | 2 | — |
| Barbara Faciana | Director | 2 | — |
| Edward Marx | Director | 2 | — |
| George Strickler | Director and Chairman | 4 | — |
| Kathleen Geier | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Hallmark Health Care Solutions | It&s Services | $23,837,358 |
| Trellis Rx LLC | Medical Services | $20,214,724 |
| Professional Anesthesia Services | Medical Services | $12,166,457 |
| Core Care Select Inc | Medical Services | $10,821,708 |
| Epic Systems Corporation | It&s Services | $10,062,561 |
Grants received · $23.0M total
15 grants to Summa Health totaling $23.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summa Health Group Return | Fund management for prevention, wellness, access to care and health disparities | 2024 | $393,242 |
| Summa Health Group Return | Fund management for prevention, wellness, access to care and health disparities | 2023 | $1,688,555 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $26,000 |
| Akron-canton Regional Foodbank | Food program | 2023 | $24,138 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $9,875 |
| Summa Health Group Return | Prevention, wellness, access to care and health disparities | 2022 | $7,907,499 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Summa Health Group Return | Fund management for prevention, wellness, access to care and health disparities | 2021 | $12,842,550 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2019 | $25,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2018 | $10,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health & human services | 2017 | $35,500 |
| Patient Access Network Foundation | Patient assistance | 2015 | $5,678 |
Grants made · $230K in FY2024
1 grant totaling $230K in FY2024. All grants made by Summa Health →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Akron | Construction of univeristy stadium and naming rights | $230,038 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Summa Health a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Summa Health is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1887844, based in Akron, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Summa Health's EIN?
- Summa Health's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1887844.
- How much revenue does Summa Health report?
- Summa Health reported $268,004,285 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Summa Health's spending goes to programs?
- Summa Health spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Summa Health have?
- CharityIndex grades Summa Health A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Summa Health's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Summa Health's latest Form 990 is $2,017,927, paid to T Clifford Deveny Md (President & Ceo).
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Data for Summa Health (EIN 34-1887844) 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.