Ascension Health Global Mission
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.
Ascension Health Global Mission at a glance
In short: Ascension Health Global Mission gave $2.7M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1.4M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,725,000
- +102.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,362,500
- +102.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,362,500
- Total assets
- $8,429,464
- -19.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ascension Health Global Mission funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Global Impact ($2.7M). Together the top 2 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ascension Health Global Mission gives
- Giving grew 120% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2019) to $2.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Impact Washington, DC | TO SUPPORT UISG International Union Superiors General | $2,700,000 |
| Christian Connections for International Health Alexandria, VA | To Support Christian Healthcare | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,429,464 | $3,954,452 | $6,066,695 | $2,725,000 | 2 | $454,452 |
| 2023 | $10,516,108 | $3,888,593 | $2,139,705 | $1,348,542 | 2 | $371,209 |
| 2022 | $8,707,739 | $3,578,405 | $3,125,451 | $2,450,939 | 2 | $78,405 |
| 2021 | $8,318,759 | $3,810,920 | $1,707,275 | $1,237,500 | 2 | $10,920 |
| 2020 | $6,232,007 | $79,663 | $480,010 | $141,250 | 1 | $79,663 |
| 2019 | $6,609,495 | $464,708 | $450,856 | $125,000 | 1 | $164,708 |
About Ascension Health Global Mission
Based on IRS filings
Ascension Health Global Mission is a public charity, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.7M. Net investment income was $454K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ascension Health Global Mission is led by Susan Huber, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Huber
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sister Patty Johnson Csj
Director, Chair & Director
Director → Director, Chair & Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brother Daniel McCormick CFA
Director
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sister Mary Shea Dc
Director
Chair & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melinda R. O'Dowd
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amy E. Freeman (2019–2020) — Former Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ascension Health Global Mission
How much does Ascension Health Global Mission give each year?
Ascension Health Global Mission gave $2.7M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 2 grants.
How large is Ascension Health Global Mission?
Ascension Health Global Mission reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
Where does Ascension Health Global Mission operate?
Ascension Health Global Mission has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, Missouri, Virginia.
What is Ascension Health Global Mission's EIN?
Ascension Health Global Mission's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1205990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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