Ascension Foundation
ROOTED IN THE LOVING MINISTRY OF JESUS AS HEALER, WE COMMIT OURSELVES TO SERVING ALL PERSONS WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THOSE WHO ARE POOR AND VULNERABLE. OUR CATHOLIC HEALTH MINISTRY IS DEDICATED TO SPIRITUALLY CENTERED, HOLISTIC CARE, WHICH SUSTAINS AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES. WE ARE ADVOCATES FOR A COMPASSIONATE AND JUST SOCIETY THROUGH OUR ACTIONS AND OUR WORDS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$90.2M
+5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+33.0% YoY
Grant Count
17
+30.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$96K
+1.7% YoY
About Ascension Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ascension Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in ST LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $90.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $3.0M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $90,184,707 | $85,305,046 | $82,847,856 |
| Revenue | $3,231,124 | $-1,976,829 | $98,235,012 |
| Expenses | $6,607,108 | $4,965,904 | $2,351,374 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,994,692 | $-2,376,829 | $-1,764,988 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Meharry Medical College ($511,225), Wayne State University ($432,000), Marian Middle School ($111,999).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE NASHVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $511,225 |
| WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY DETROIT, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $432,000 |
| MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $111,999 |
| ARKANSAS BIRTHING PROJECT LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $89,000 |
| TRAININGGROUNDSINC SLIDELL, LA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| MILWAUKEE DIAPER MISSION INC FRANKLIN, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $55,000 |
| ALEXIAN BROTHERS HEALTH SYSTEM ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| OSTARA INITIATIVE MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| THE O'CONNOR HOUSE CARMEL, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| Ascension DePaul Services NEW ORLEANS, LA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $49,400 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBYN BRENZA KRESS | DIRECTOR/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| TERESA C LOFTIS | CHAIR | — | — |
| STACY GARRETT-RAY MD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Ascension Foundation?
As of 2024, Ascension Foundation holds $90.2M in total assets with $3.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $1.6M in 2024.
Where does Ascension Foundation operate?
Ascension Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Ascension Foundation award?
In 2024, Ascension Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $96K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ascension Foundation's EIN?
Ascension Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2197504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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