Ascension Seton
Ascension Seton is a public charity based in St. Louis, Missouri, and part of the Ascension Catholic Health Ministry. The organization describes itself as a faith-based healthcare provider serving Central Texas, with special concern for people who are poor and vulnerable. It reports operating a 1,653-bed hospital system and providing inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and other healthcare services.
Ascension Seton at a glance
In short: Ascension Seton gave $7.7M across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $196K), mostly in Missouri. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,653,384
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $196,241
- -6.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,388,055,515
- +6.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (11 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ascension Seton
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Tax Department PO Box 45998, St Louis, MO 63145-5998
Phone: (314) 733-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ascension Seton funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dell Children's Foundation ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $6.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 179 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Ascension Seton describes its healthcare services as serving an 11-county region in Central Texas. In 2025, 73% of its grant dollars went to recipients listed in Missouri and 27% to recipients listed in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ascension Seton open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 39 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $261K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $70K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.9M (2020) to $32.9M (2021). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $7.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Children's Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Operational Support | $2,962,768 |
| Ascension Seton Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Operational Support | $1,597,472 |
| Ascension Seton Williamson Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Operational Support | $696,220 |
| Ascension Seton Hays Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Operational Support | $316,184 |
| Medical Bridges Inc Houston, TX | Donation of supplies inventory for redistribution | $286,937 |
| Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Austin, TX | Pharmacy Grant | $250,000 |
| Integrated Care Collaboration Austin, TX | Donation in support of St Edward's UniversIty for Nursing Scholarship | $250,000 |
| St John Paul II Life Center Austin, TX | Donation in support of the JPII Life Center for Community Service and Care | $150,000 |
| San Juan Diego Catholic High School Austin, TX | Founders Day Dripping Springs Festival 2025 Main Stage Sponsorship (50% share w/Legacy Bone & Joint) | $125,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Centr Austin, TX | SW HW F24 AUSTIN TX - Heart Walk and FORE Kids ATX 2024 Silver Sponsorship | $123,500 |
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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 | $3,388,055,515 | $3,320,092,864 | $2,972,054,425 | $7,653,384 | 39 | $-2,029,354 |
| 2024 | $3,170,376,623 | $3,309,540,569 | $2,984,433,243 | $9,031,718 | 43 | $37,771 |
| 2023 | $2,796,248,403 | $3,006,403,037 | $2,631,998,802 | $7,381,733 | 36 | $6,381,822 |
| 2022 | $3,075,424,412 | $2,846,977,586 | $2,379,013,884 | $9,854,441 | 35 | $25,603 |
| 2021 | $2,888,805,593 | $2,366,830,818 | $2,040,944,277 | $32,925,778 | 26 | $-803,517 |
| 2020 | $2,805,515,675 | $2,188,803,059 | $1,917,884,784 | $4,914,538 | 37 | $482,031 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Ascension Seton’s stated mission is to serve all people, with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable, through spiritually centered, holistic care that sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities. It also describes itself as an advocate for a compassionate and just society.
Its 2025 grants included support for affiliated foundations and organizations working in healthcare, community services, education, and other areas. For example, Medical Bridges describes its mission as distributing medical, dental, and surgical equipment and supplies to underserved communities. Health Alliance for Austin Musicians says it provides affordable healthcare access for low-income, uninsured working musicians, while Integrated Care Collaboration describes its work as sharing health information to improve healthcare quality and cost efficiency.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Ascension Seton reported 39 grants totaling $7,653,384. Grant amounts ranged from $5,160 to $2,962,768, with a median of $25,000.
The largest grants included $2,962,768 to Dell Children’s Foundation, $1,597,472 to Ascension Seton Foundation, $696,220 to Ascension Seton Williamson Foundation, and $316,184 to Ascension Seton Hays Foundation; each was for general operational support. Other grants included $286,937 to Medical Bridges Inc. for supplies inventory for redistribution, $250,000 to Health Alliance for Austin Musicians for a pharmacy grant, and $250,000 to Integrated Care Collaboration in support of a nursing scholarship at St. Edward’s University.
No application process, unsolicited-request policy, or deadline is stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kristen Nieto, MD, as chair; Nester Ho as vice chair; and Jose Montemayor as treasurer and secretary. It lists Ashley Marie Dickinson as interim CEO from April through June 2025 and COO, and Jamie Youssef as ex-officio/CEO, Ministry Market, starting in June 2025. William A. Davis is listed as ex-officio/CEO, Ministry Market, through May 2025. The filing also lists Ali Khataw, PE, as a director.
Ascension Seton is led by William A. Davis, Ex-Officio, CEO & Ministry Market since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 13 of 36 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William A. Davis
Ex-Officio, CEO & Ministry Market
CEO & Ministry Market → Ex-Officio, CEO & Ministry Market, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ashley Marie Dickinson
Interim CEO & COO
Ex-Officio & COO → Interim CEO & COO, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jamie Youssef
Ex-Officio, CEO & Ministry Market
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Steven J. Brockman-Weber RN
President & Rural Hospitals
Cno → Chief Nursing Officer, 2022
Chief Nursing Officer → President & Rural Hospitals, 2023
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$467K (2020) → $728K (2025)
Joan K. Ross
President, Ascension Seton Hays & Bastrop
President & Ascension Seton Hays → President, Ascension Seton Hays & Bastrop, 2024
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$361K (2023) → $594K (2025)
Wesley J. Tidwell
President & Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$384K (2023) → $777K (2025)
Adam Messer
President & Dell Children's Medical Center
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$700K (2024) → $879K (2025)
Andrew John Gnann
President & Ascension Seton Williamson
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$222K (2024) → $632K (2025)
Michael Wiggins
President & Dell Children's Medical Center
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$499K (2024) → $1.1M (2025)
Laura M. Fohn
Interim President, President & Dsmc @ Ut
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$355K (2025)
Erik Pronske MD
Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Nieto MD
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Dieterichs MD
Director
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Hoffman
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Manning MD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Clarke MD
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Wheeler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ali Khataw Pe
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Glasco
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Schmitt
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Hockenyos
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Kennard
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Montserrat F. Fuentes
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John K. Stokes MD
Physician
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$1.5M (2020) → $2.1M (2025)
Katherine C. Henderson
Former Key Employee
President & Suburban Hospitals → Former Key Employee, 2025
On filings since 2020
$709K (2020) → $323K (2025)
Matthew Geck MD
Physician
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$1.5M (2020) → $1.9M (2025)
S. Tyler Hollmig MD
Physician
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$1.3M (2021) → $2.2M (2025)
Sachin Mehta MD
Physician
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$1.5M (2023) → $1.7M (2025)
Eeric Truumees MD
Physician
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$1.5M (2025)
Scott Herndon
Former Officer
CFO & Ministry Market → Assistant Treasurer, CFO & Ministry Market, 2021
Assistant Treasurer, CFO & Ministry Market → Former Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Johnette McKown EdD
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Atkins
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel W. Huffine
Assistant Treasurer, CFO & Ministry Market
Assistant Treasurer, Interim CFO, Mm & CFO → Assistant Treasurer, CFO & Ministry Market, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Andrew Lane
CFO & Ministry Market
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jose Montemayor
Treasurer & Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nester Ho
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Christann Marie Vasquez (2020–2024) — Former Key Employee
- Former: Craig A. Cordola Fache (2020–2024) — Former Officer
- Former: Vincent Yat-Chung Wang MD (2020–2024) — Physician
- Former: Alexa Stuifbergen PhD RN (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: George Macones MD (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Terry Mattson (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Timothy Michael Brierty (2022–2024) — Former Key Employee
- Former: Ann Benolken (2020–2023) — Former Officer
- Former: Christopher Born (2020–2023) — President & Dcmcct
- Former: David W. Martin MD (2020–2023) — Former Key Employee
- Former: Michelle L. Robertson (2020–2023) — Former Officer
- Former: Brian Patrick Kelley MD (2022–2023) — Physician
- Former: Ian Turpin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Adam B. Weinfeld MD (2021–2022) — Physician
- Former: Chris Ziebell MD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gregory W. Hartman (2020–2021) — Former Key Employee
- Former: Scott O. Fuller (2020–2021) — President, Rural Hospitals & Joint Ventures
- Former: Yvonne M. Vandyke (2020–2021) — Former Key Employee
- Former: Christopher L. Hartle (2020) — Former Key Employee
- Former: Ed Dorn PhD (2020) — Director
- Former: John McDonald Jr. (2020) — Director
- Former: Kirsten G. Nieto MD (2020) — Physician & Director
- Former: Marie Crane PhD (2020) — Director
- Former: Mark J. Pirwitz MD (2020) — Physician
- Former: Oon Soo Ung (2020) — Former Officer
- Former: Richard B. Freeman MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Timothy L. Lafrey (2020) — Former Key Employee
- Former: Timothy M. George MD (2020) — Physician
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 $2.2M, to S Tyler Hollmig MD (Physician). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ascension Seton
How much does Ascension Seton give each year?
Ascension Seton gave $7.7M across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $9.0M across 43 grants.
What is Ascension Seton's typical grant size?
Ascension Seton's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $196,241, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ascension Seton that year got $31K on average.
Where does Ascension Seton give grants?
Ascension Seton gives mostly in Missouri: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (25 grants), St. Louis, MO (4 grants) and Round Rock, TX (2 grants).
Does Ascension Seton give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of Ascension Seton's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Ascension Seton's largest grantees?
Ascension Seton's largest 2025 grantees include Dell Children's Foundation ($2,962,768), Ascension Seton Foundation ($1,597,472) and Ascension Seton Williamson Foundation ($696,220), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ascension Seton?
Ascension Seton reported $3.4B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3B.
What does Ascension Seton fund?
Ascension Seton’s stated mission is to serve all people, with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable, through spiritually centered, holistic care that sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ascension Seton?
Ascension Seton has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ascension Seton's EIN?
Ascension Seton's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1109643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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