Sutter Health
95% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Sutter Health is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sacramento, California, registered in 1982, with $2,685,790,764 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
2200 River Plaza Dr, Sacramento, CA, 95833 EIN 94-2788907 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.7B
▲ 42.7% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.5B
Net assets
$4.6B
Employees
8,529
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating95% 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 Sutter Health: 95% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating22 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 Sutter Health: 22 mo reserves · +5% 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 Sutter Health: 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 Sutter Health: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o
Contact & location
- Address
- 2200 River Plaza Dr, Sacramento, CA, 95833
- City
- Sacramento
- State
- California
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $998.2M (FY2013) to $2.7B (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5.0BNet assets $4.6B
Operating margin
5.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.6B
Total liabilities
$5.0B
Net assets
$4.6B
Salaries & benefits
$1.1B
44% of expenses
Board members
15
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,685,790,764▲42.7% | $2,544,803,200▲22.9% | $4,607,400,933▲5.9% | $9,601,618,724▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,882,657,852▼1.9% | $2,070,243,600▲11.4% | $4,348,905,238▲6.3% | $8,620,071,538▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,918,502,649▼20.6% | $1,858,439,658▲2.0% | $4,093,012,574▲4.8% | $7,413,868,753▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,415,559,097▲26.9% | $1,822,265,779▼8.5% | $3,904,563,677▲110% | $7,362,884,645▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,902,925,267▼1.1% | $1,991,189,681▼19.4% | $1,861,900,370▼53.4% | $6,846,370,331▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,924,907,196▲7.3% | $2,471,102,136▲37.1% | $3,997,927,996▼3.8% | $6,828,837,649▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,794,571,777▲1.9% | $1,802,629,517▲15.5% | $4,156,760,892▼6.0% | $6,154,465,074▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,760,855,997▲33.1% | $1,560,474,442▲5.0% | $4,422,735,504▲33.1% | $6,183,194,015▲24.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,322,855,228▲3.8% | $1,486,642,058▲8.8% | $3,323,266,141▲11.4% | $4,975,409,814▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,274,500,314▲3.6% | $1,366,048,444▲9.7% | $2,983,751,295▼4.9% | $4,433,603,374▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,230,215,940▲23.2% | $1,245,802,811▲9.1% | $3,138,978,208▼21.0% | $4,587,642,833▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $998,180,230 | $1,141,551,506▲22.6% | $3,972,887,705▲36.7% | $5,062,427,843▲33.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $930,813,813▲30.0% | $2,905,484,655▲23.7% | $3,784,610,021▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $716,153,696▲10.3% | $2,349,646,645▲8.7% | $3,124,343,949▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $649,318,962 | $2,161,752,454 | $3,065,101,682 | 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: Warner Thomas — $11,323,734 (0.44% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Thomas | President & Ceo, Sh | 40 | $11,323,734 |
| Mark Sevco | Svp, Coo | 40 | $3,326,965 |
| Conrad Vial Md | Svp, Sh Network President | 40 | $2,548,796 |
| Todd Smith Md | Svp, Chief Physician Executive | 40 | $1,668,636 |
| Laura Wilt | Svp, Chief Digital Officer | 40 | $1,607,189 |
| Brian Dean | Former Sh Svp, Cfo | 0 | $1,604,131 |
| James Conforti | Former Interim Pres & Ceo, Sh | 0 | $1,599,998 |
| Elizabeth Vilardo-morgan | Cmo, Strat & Phil Initiatives | 40 | $1,581,984 |
| Cynthia Lee | Svp, Chief Strat. & Growth Off | 40 | $1,521,028 |
| Jill Ragsdale | Sh Svp, Chief Ppl & Cltr Ofcr | 40 | $1,453,586 |
| Jennifer Bollinger | Svp,chief Consumer & Brand Off | 40 | $1,405,405 |
| Rachael Mckinney | President, Sacramento Division | 40 | $1,396,095 |
| Florence Di Benedetto | Former Svp & General Counsel | 0 | $1,338,743 |
| Caren Weakley | Svp, Gen Coun./asst Sec(pt-yr) | 40 | $1,302,647 |
| Mark Muller | Svp, Prin. Consult. Pres/ceo | 40 | $1,299,669 |
| Jacki Monson | Svp, Chief Integration Officer | 40 | $1,293,739 |
| Raju Iyer | Sh Svp, Cfo | 40 | $1,278,214 |
| William Isenberg Md | Chief Medical & Quality Off | 40 | $1,229,991 |
| Eugene Patrizio | President, Central Valley Div. | 40 | $1,228,132 |
| Robert Nordgren | Cmo, San Francisco Division | 40 | $1,220,554 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| R1 Rcm Inc | Healthcare Fin Svcs | $111,289,271 |
| Aya Healthcare Inc | Staffing Services | $98,670,449 |
| Rightsourcing Inc | Staffing Services | $59,455,623 |
| Entisys Solutions Inc | It Services | $55,501,383 |
| Boldt Co | Construction Svcs | $52,567,204 |
Grants received · $10.9M total
43 grants to Sutter Health totaling $10.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter Bay Medical Foundation | Research program support program support program support program support program support program support program support program support program support program support program support program support program support program support program support program support program support program support program support program support program support research | 2024 | $360,337 |
| California Pacific Medical Center Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $339,236 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2024 | $60,000 |
| Sutter Bay Hospitals | Program support | 2024 | $34,020 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Matching gift | 2024 | $32,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $15,245 |
| Sutter Bay Medical Foundation | Program support | 2023 | $4,663,127 |
| California Pacific Medical Center Foundation | Program support | 2023 | $554,769 |
| San Francisco Foundation | For the cardiovascular service line - heart initiative. | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Matching gifts | 2023 | $62,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $54,524 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Sutter Bay Hospitals | Program support | 2022 | $82,366 |
Grants made · $2.8M in FY2024
18 grants totaling $2.8M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Sutter Health →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Presidio Tr | Program support | $1,433,333 |
| Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science | Program support | $450,000 |
| Sutter Valley Medical Foundation | Program support | $187,123 |
| Ambulatory Surgery Access Coalition | Program support | $100,000 |
| San Francisco Lesbian Gay Freedom Day Parade & Celeb Committee Inc | Program support | $100,000 |
| Road Runners Club of America | Program support | $75,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Program support | $75,000 |
| Blood Cancer United Inc | Program support | $50,000 |
| City of Davis | Program support | $50,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc | Program support | $50,000 |
| Coalition For Compassionate Care of California | Program support | $50,000 |
| Valley Consortium For Medical Education | Program support | $46,243 |
| Gallo Center For the Arts Inc | Program support | $25,000 |
| Matter | Medical assistance | $22,698 |
| Physicians For A Healthy California | Program support | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sutter Health a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sutter Health is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-2788907, based in Sacramento, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sutter Health's EIN?
- Sutter Health's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-2788907.
- How much revenue does Sutter Health report?
- Sutter Health reported $2,685,790,764 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Sutter Health's spending goes to programs?
- Sutter Health spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Sutter Health have?
- CharityIndex grades Sutter Health A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Sutter Health's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Sutter Health's latest Form 990 is $11,323,734, paid to Warner Thomas (President & Ceo, Sh).
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Data for Sutter Health (EIN 94-2788907) 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.