Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc
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 Ne Wisconsin Inc at a glance
In short: Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc gave $183K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $183,314
- +51.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $61,105
- +102.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $42,750
- Total assets
- $282,794,223
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way Fox Cities Inc ($126K). Together the top 3 received $183K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 21 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc gives
- Giving fell 68% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $569K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way Fox Cities Inc Menasha, WI | BeWell Fox Valley Community Health Funding | $125,564 |
| Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach Springfield, IL | Medical Supplies | $42,750 |
| Oshkosh Area United Way Inc Oshkosh, WI | Sober Living Program Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $282,794,223 | $402,276,177 | $386,784,582 | $183,314 | 3 | $353,148 |
| 2024 | $311,865,115 | $363,259,471 | $363,660,896 | $121,025 | 4 | $571,262 |
| 2023 | $302,610,732 | $377,947,702 | $360,933,598 | $272,222 | 4 | $11,224,567 |
| 2022 | $301,448,356 | $382,284,804 | $349,533,920 | $568,671 | 8 | $71,013 |
| 2021 | $324,500,717 | $365,574,620 | $314,087,633 | $50,000 | 2 | $-195,902 |
| 2020 | $302,729,796 | $330,047,933 | $299,114,598 | $10,000 | 1 | $-952,868 |
About Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc is a public charity 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.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc is led by Michael Bergman, President - St. Elizabeth Campus since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 10 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Bergman
President - St. Elizabeth Campus
President → President - St. Elizabeth Campus, 2024
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$503K (2022) → $624K (2025)
Shane J. Carter
President - Mercy Campus
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$45K (2024) → $428K (2025)
Mary J. Sullivan
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jori Hartwig
Chair
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael A. Hofmann RN
Rn & Director of Nursing
Director & Nursing → Rn & Director of Nursing, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$165K (2020) → $203K (2025)
Brian Wallace
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Buechel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Rowe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glen Calnin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Patrick McGinnis
Finance Director - Mercy Campus
On filings since 2024
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
Dennis Bangart
Director of Finance - Mercy Campus
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Ahpa Plypoo
Physicist
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$191K (2020) → $227K (2025)
Eric Christopher Lobb
Physicist
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$182K (2020) → $216K (2025)
Monica A. Hilt
Former Officer
Ex-Officio & President → President, 2021
President → Former Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
$444K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Heather Marie Hoeffler RN
COO & Cno
Vice President & Nursing → COO & Cno, 2025
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$268K (2023) → $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)
Jonathan Sohn
Former Officer
CFO & Ministry Market → Former Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Tyler Hanselman
Former Officer
CFO & Ministry Market → CFO, Ministry Market & Interim CEO, 2023
CFO, Ministry Market & Interim CEO → Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
David E. Miller MD
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
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 (18)
- Former: Kyle J. Meidenbauer (2024) — Physicist
- Former: Deidre A. Flanagan MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Michael Leschke MD (2020–2023) — Former Key Employee
- Former: Mark Kehrberg MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Harp-Jirschele (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Michael C. Beckett MD (2020–2023) — Physician
- Former: Nanette W. Krizenesky RN (2020–2023) — Registered Nurse
- Former: Sudeep S. Sodhi MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom McDermott Jr. (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Wayne Wieting (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Donna J. Goeden RN (2023) — Registered Nurse
- Former: Crystal J. Kirschling (2020–2022) — Vice President & Nursing
- Former: Albert John Ruys RN (2022) — Registered Nurse
- Former: James D. Root (2020–2021) — Former Key Employee
- Former: John Russo (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Larry Mroczkowski (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Wendy L. Schroeder DO (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael J. Londo (2021) — Manager & Pharmacy
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 $624K, to Michael Bergman (President - St. Elizabeth Campus). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
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 public charity 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated 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 12, 2026)
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