Ascension Health Senior Care is a St. Louis, Missouri–based public charity within the Ascension Catholic Health Ministry. Its Ascension Living program provides holistic, person-centered care and support for seniors, and the organization makes grants to other Ascension-related senior-care organizations.
Key facts about Ascension Health Senior Care
In short: Ascension Health Senior Care gave $2.1M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $207K), mostly in Missouri. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 43-1227406
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,070,434
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $207,043
- Median grant
- $136,107
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Total assets
- $61,732,503
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$61.7M
-14.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+34.9% YoY
Grant Count
10
-28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$207K
+88.9% YoY
Is Ascension Health Senior Care open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $181K; repeat grants $210K. How we count
Medians: $181K first-time, $113K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer, with a commitment to serving all people, especially those who are poor and vulnerable. Its filing describes Ascension Living as providing care intended to address seniors’ physical, mental, and spiritual needs across different levels of care.
The 2025 grants were all designated for general support. Grantees’ own stated missions describe a Catholic health ministry serving all people, with special attention to people who are poor and vulnerable, through spiritually centered, holistic care. This mission was provided for Presence Life Connections, Presence Senior Services Chicagoland, Alexian Village of Milwaukee, Our Lady of Peace, Providence Park, Alexian Village of Tennessee, and the two Via Christi Village organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Ascension Health Senior Care awarded 10 grants totaling $2,070,434. Grant amounts ranged from $10,584 to $787,487, with a median of $136,106. All listed grants were for general support.
The largest awards were $787,487 to Presence Life Connections, $406,037 to Presence Senior Services – Chicagoland, $243,555 to Alexian Village of Milwaukee, $181,185 to Our Lady of Peace, and $159,343 to Alexian Brothers Sherbrook Village.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients reported in Missouri. The organization’s filing also states that Ascension Living served seniors at more than 40 locations across the United States in the year ended June 30, 2025.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $244 (2020) to $9.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $2.1M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Presence Life Connections ($787K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 38 (34%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Presence Life Connections St. Louis, MO | General Support | $787,487 |
| Presence Senior Services - Chicagoland St. Louis, MO | General Support | $406,037 |
| Alexian Village of Milwaukee Inc St. Louis, MO | General Support | $243,555 |
| Our Lady of Peace Inc St. Louis, MO | General Support | $181,185 |
| Alexian Brothers Sherbrook Village St. Louis, MO | General Support | $159,343 |
| Presence Chicago Hosptials Network St. Louis, MO | General Support | $112,870 |
| Providence Park Inc St. Louis, MO | General Support | $89,340 |
| Alexian Village of Tennessee St. Louis, MO | General Support | $57,506 |
| Via Christi Village Georgetown Inc St. Louis, MO | General Support | $22,527 |
| Via Christi Village Manhattan Inc St. Louis, MO | General Support | $10,584 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,732,503 | $26,296,434 | $32,426,137 | $2,070,434 |
| 2024 | $71,786,514 | $29,137,952 | $29,839,644 | $1,534,485 |
| 2023 | $82,558,521 | $30,767,201 | $29,138,679 | $592,093 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $61,732,503 | $71,786,514 | $82,558,521 |
| Revenue | $26,296,434 | $29,137,952 | $30,767,201 |
| Expenses | $32,426,137 | $29,839,644 | $29,138,679 |
| Net Investment Income | $900,849 | $911,721 | $362,897 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Erin Shadbolt, VP Post Acute & At-Home Services and CEO/Secretary; Lisa Ann Musgrave, Senior VP, Post-Acute and At-Home Services and Chair; and Robin T. Binek, AVP of Finance, Ascension Living and Treasurer.
Other listed directors and officers are Ryan Breedlove, Kenneth R. Smoot, Margaret Vaughan, Brian McKaig, Kellie Elizabeth Gronefeld, Terri Jean Luke, and David Deffenbaugh.
Ascension Health Senior Care is led by Erin Shadbolt, Vice President Post Acute, At-Home Services, CEO & Secretary on every filing since 2024; 9 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erin Shadbolt
Vice President Post Acute, At-Home Services, CEO & Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Lisa Ann Musgrave Mha Bsn RN
Senior Vice President, Post-Acute, At-Home Services & Chair
Senior Vice President, Post-Acute & At-Home Services → Senior Vice President, Post-Acute, At-Home Services & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
David Deffenbaugh
Director & Business Operations
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$190K (2025)
Kristen Felker
Director & Business Operations
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$211K (2025)
Lisa M. Orzada
Director & Business Operations
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$201K (2025)
Shannon Eileen Macneil
Director & Clinical Operations
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$193K (2025)
Tammy Kroll
Director & Clinical Operations
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$191K (2025)
Kenneth R. Smoot
Director & Chief Mission Integration Officer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Ryan Breedlove
Director, Vice President Post Acute Continuing Care & At Home Services
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Karly Lewis Mucks
Former Officer
Chief Operating Officer → Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$216K (2024) → $149K (2025)
Brian McKaig
Chief Operating Officer & Pace
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$259K (2025)
Kellie Elizabeth Gronefeld
Chief Operating Officer & Ascension Living
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$311K (2025)
Terri Jean Luke
Chief Nursing Officer
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$252K (2025)
Michael Robert Gordon
Former Officer
CFO & Ascension Living → Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christine K. McCoy JD
Former Board Officer
Director & Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Former Board Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jenna Courtney Mihm
Former Board Officer
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Former Board Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Matthew A. Jagger
Former Board Officer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Former Board Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Robin T. Binek
Assistant Vice President of Finance, Ascension Living & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Margaret Vaughan
Assistant Vice President of Finance & Ascension Living
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Brian D. Cooper (2020–2024) — Senior Director & Operations
- Former: Daniel Stricker (2020–2024) — Former Officer
- Former: David L. Karlin (2020–2024) — Senior Director & Operations
- Former: Debra Valkenberg RN (2020–2024) — Chief Nursing Officer
- Former: Ryan Endsley (2020–2024) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Carla L. Brown (2021–2024) — Senior Director & Operations
- Former: Rafael Bloise MD (2022–2024) — Medical Director
- Former: Arjun Purvis (2024) — Senior Director & Operations
- Former: Elaine Scheelk (2020–2023) — Senior Director & Business Development
- Former: Stuart G. Marcus MD (2020–2023) — Former Officer
- Former: Michael P. Olmstead (2022–2023) — Senior Director & Operational Excellence
- Former: Terry L. Thompkins (2023) — Senior Director & Operations
- Former: Brad S. Partridge (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Darcy Burthay (2020–2022) — Former Officer
- Former: Mary G. Trupiano (2020–2022) — Former Officer
- Former: Michelle Hereford (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rhonda Anderson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Krysten Zaporski (2020–2021) — Senior Director & Strategy
- Former: Christopher L. Soden (2020) — Senior Director, Facilities & Environmental Services
- Former: Jesse Jantzen (2020) — Former Officer
- Former: Kevin W. O'Neil (2020) — Former Key Employee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $311K, to Kellie Elizabeth Gronefeld (Chief Operating Officer, Ascension Living). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: C/O Tax Department PO Box 45998, St Louis, MO 63145-5998
Phone: (314) 733-8000
Website: https://ascension.org
Frequently asked questions about Ascension Health Senior Care
How much does Ascension Health Senior Care give each year?
Ascension Health Senior Care gave $2.1M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 14 grants.
What is Ascension Health Senior Care's typical grant size?
Ascension Health Senior Care's median grant in 2025 was $136,107, and its average grant was $207,043, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ascension Health Senior Care that year got $181K on average.
Where does Ascension Health Senior Care give grants?
Ascension Health Senior Care gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (10 grants).
Does Ascension Health Senior Care give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ascension Health Senior Care's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Ascension Health Senior Care's largest grantees?
Ascension Health Senior Care's largest 2025 grantees include Presence Life Connections ($787,487), Presence Senior Services - Chicagoland ($406,037) and Alexian Village of Milwaukee Inc ($243,555), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ascension Health Senior Care?
Ascension Health Senior Care reported $61.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $26.3M.
What does Ascension Health Senior Care fund?
The organization states that its mission is rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer, with a commitment to serving all people, especially those who are poor and vulnerable. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ascension Health Senior Care?
Ascension Health Senior Care has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ascension.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ascension Health Senior Care's EIN?
Ascension Health Senior Care's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1227406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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