Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker St Louis, MO EIN: 39-0816818

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.

Key facts about Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc

In short: Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc gave $183K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
39-0816818
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$183,314
Grants made (2025)
3
Average grant
$61,105
Median grant
$42,750
Total assets
$282,794,223
Primary geography
Wisconsin (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$282.8M

-9.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$183K

+51.5% YoY

Grant Count

3

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$61K

+102.0% YoY

How Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc gives

  • Giving fell 68% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc

Based on IRS filings

Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in St Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $282.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $183K. Net investment income was $353K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of all 3 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

St LouisMenashaOshkoshAppletonSpringfield

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K1 grants20202 grants20218 grants20224 grants20234 grants20243 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2025

United Way Fox Cities Inc: $126KUnited Way Fox Cities Inc$126KHospital Sisters Mission Outreach: $43KHospital Sisters MissionOutreach$43KOshkosh Area United Way Inc: $15KOshkosh Area United Way Inc$15K

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

13<$50K3$50–100K5$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
UNITED WAY FOX CITIES INC Menasha, WIBeWell Fox Valley Community Health Funding$125,564
HOSPITAL SISTERS MISSION OUTREACH Springfield, ILMEDICAL SUPPLIES$42,750
OSHKOSH AREA UNITED WAY INC Oshkosh, WISOBER LIVING PROGRAM SUPPORT$15,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200M$400M$600M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$282,794,223$311,865,115$302,610,732
Revenue$402,276,177$363,259,471$377,947,702
Expenses$386,784,582$363,660,896$360,933,598
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$353,148$571,262$11,224,567
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc is led by Michael Bergman, President - St. Elizabeth Campus on every filing since 2024; 10 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Michael Bergman

    President - St. Elizabeth Campus

    On filings since 2024

    50 hrs/week

    $554K (2024) → $624K (2025)

  • Shane J. Carter

    President - Mercy Campus

    On filings since 2024

    50 hrs/week

    $45K (2024) → $428K (2025)

  • Jori Hartwig

    Chair

    Director → Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary J. Sullivan

    Chair

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael A. Hofmann RN

    Rn & Director of Nursing

    On filings since 2024

    50 hrs/week

    $188K (2024) → $203K (2025)

  • Brian Patrick McGinnis

    Finance Director - Mercy Campus

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • Brian Wallace

    Director

    Treasurer → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Diana Buechel

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Glen Calnin

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jessica F. Czaja

    Senior Director of Finance - St. Elizabeth Campus

    Vice President & Finance - St. Elizabeth Campus → Senior Director of Finance - St. Elizabeth Campus, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • John Rowe

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dennis Bangart

    Director of Finance - Mercy Campus

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Ahpa Plypoo

    Physicist

    On filings since 2024

    50 hrs/week

    $218K (2024) → $227K (2025)

  • Eric Christopher Lobb

    Physicist

    On filings since 2024

    50 hrs/week

    $206K (2024) → $216K (2025)

  • Heather Marie Hoeffler RN

    COO & Cno

    Vice President & Nursing → COO & Cno, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    50 hrs/week

    $292K (2024) → $329K (2025)

  • Jeanne Gast-Jenquin

    Pharmacist

    On filings since 2024

    50 hrs/week

    $171K (2024) → $175K (2025)

  • Cheryl Jenks RN

    COO & Cno

    New on the 2025 filing

    50 hrs/week

    $232K (2025)

  • Lisa K. Degreef

    Respiratory Therapist

    New on the 2025 filing

    50 hrs/week

    $172K (2025)

  • Sonal Chandratre MD

    Chief Medical Officer

    New on the 2025 filing

    50 hrs/week

    $369K (2025)

  • David E. Miller MD

    Vice Chair

    Director → Vice Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • Jonathan Sohn

    Former Officer

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • Matthew Tyler Hanselman

    Former Officer

    CFO, Ministry Market & Interim CEO → Former Officer, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • Monica A. Hilt

    Former Officer

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • Jacqueline D. Fowler

    Vice President & Finance - St. Elizabeth Campus

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Kyle J. Meidenbauer (2024) — Physicist

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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

Michael Bergman — President - St. Elizabeth Campus: $624KMichael BergmanPresident - St. Elizabeth Campus$624KShane J Carter — President - Mercy Campus: $428KShane J CarterPresident - Mercy Campus$428KSonal Chandratre MD — Chief Medical Officer (End 10/2024): $369KSonal Chandratre MDChief Medical Officer (End…$369KHeather Marie Hoeffler RN — COO/Cno: $329KHeather Marie Hoeffler…COO/Cno$329KCheryl Jenks RN — COO/Cno: $232KCheryl Jenks RNCOO/Cno$232KAhpa Plypoo — Physicist: $227KAhpa PlypooPhysicist$227KEric Christopher Lobb — Physicist: $216KEric Christopher LobbPhysicist$216KMichael a Hofmann RN — RN, Director of Nursing: $203KMichael a Hofmann RNRN, Director of Nursing$203KJeanne Gast-Jenquin — Pharmacist: $175KJeanne Gast-JenquinPharmacist$175KLisa K Degreef — Respiratory Therapist: $172KLisa K DegreefRespiratory Therapist$172K

Frequently asked questions about Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc

How much does Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc give each year?

Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc gave $183K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $121K across 4 grants.

What is Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc's typical grant size?

Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc's median grant in 2025 was $42,750, and its average grant was $61,105, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc give grants?

Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (23%).

Does Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

How large is Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc?

Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc reported $282.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $402.3M.

What is Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc?

Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in St Louis, MO. It holds $282.8M in total assets as of 2025.

What is Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc's EIN?

Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0816818. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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