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
$292.9M
+25.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
+274.2% YoY
Grant Count
3
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
+24.7% YoY
About Ascension Health
Based on IRS filings
Ascension Health is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in ST LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $292.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3.7M. Net investment income was $662K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $292,929,123 | $234,284,370 | $160,536,770 |
| Revenue | $233,008,223 | $228,472,495 | $182,138,445 |
| Expenses | $227,996,001 | $211,410,360 | $163,529,596 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $661,909 | $506,482 | $160,298 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Catholic University of America ($3,500,000), Marian University ($200,000), University of West Alabama ($42,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic University of America Washington, DC | To support the scholarship program | $3,500,000 |
| Marian University Indianapolis, IN | To provide an education that profoundly transforms lives, society and the world | $200,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA LIVINGSTON, AL | Support the Athletic Training Staff | $42,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE K MCCOY JD | SECRETARY | — | — |
| JOSEPH R IMPICCICHE JD MHA | CHAIR & CEO | — | — |
| MATTHEW A JAGGER | TREASURER | — | — |
| EDUARDO F CONRADO | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ELIZABETH C FOSHAGE CPA | CFO | — | — |
| SAURABH TRIPATHI | CFO (START 4/2024) | — | — |
| JALAL SHAWWA | VP, OPERATIONS, ASCENSION CONNECT | 50 | $589,178 |
| KRISTIN ROE | VP, EXPERIENCE INSIGHT, ASCENSION CONNECT | 50 | $436,859 |
| MARIE L JUDD | VP, CONSUMER EXPERIENCE, ASCENSION CONNECT | 50 | $550,155 |
| MICHAEL PATRICK WASCOVICH | VP, CHIEF PHARMACY OFFICER | 50 | $500,630 |
| PATCHES PACE SEELY | VP, CLINICAL SURVEILLANCE (END 3/2023) | 50 | $548,465 |
| HERBERT J VALLIER | FORMER OFFICER (END 5/2019) | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ascension Health?
Ascension Health is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in ST LOUIS, MO. It holds $292.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ascension Health?
As of 2024, Ascension Health holds $292.9M in total assets with $233.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $3.7M in 2024.
Where does Ascension Health operate?
Ascension Health has awarded grants in Alabama, District of Columbia, Indiana, New York.
What size grants does Ascension Health award?
In 2024, Ascension Health awarded 3 grants totaling $3.7M — an average of about $1.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ascension Health's EIN?
Ascension Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1662309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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