Ascension Texas
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 Texas at a glance
In short: Ascension Texas gave $275K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $275,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- Average grant
- $30,556
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $110,052,001
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ascension Texas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Leadership Austin ($65K). Together the top 9 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Austin Austin, TX | Essential Program Sponsor and Disagree Better: Lead Across Differences Program Sponsor | $65,000 |
| Central Texas Quality of Life Foundation Austin, TX | Print Sponsorship in support of Center for Child Protection's 2024 Play Bingo Ladies Luncheon; Salsa Sponsorship in support of Center for Child Protection's 2024 Dancing with the Stars Austin | $50,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul of Central Texas Austin, TX | Donation in support of society of st vincent de paul of central Texas for renovation of the food pantry | $50,000 |
| Hand to Hold Austin, TX | Donation in support of L4 Care/ Operation Superhero | $40,000 |
| The Safe Alliance Austin, TX | ACL Season 51 Sponsorship Amount | $24,000 |
| Travis County Parks Foundation Austin, TX | 2025 Texas Independence Day Dinner Favor Underwriter Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Texas State History Museum Foundation Austin, TX | Gala benefactor sponsor acl moody theater; fashion haute couture sponsor | $10,000 |
| Wonders and Worries Austin, TX | Donation in support of central Texas quality of life foundation for opportunity 5.0 | $10,000 |
| Austin Area Heritage Council Austin, TX | Donation in support of Austin Area Heritage Council MLK Community Celebration | $6,000 |
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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 | $110,052,001 | $202,761,921 | $106,483,384 | $275,000 | 9 | — |
| 2024 | $100,636,581 | $132,640,657 | $109,077,552 | — | — | $205,911 |
| 2023 | $84,826,759 | $147,934,290 | $133,448,654 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $80,821,147 | $237,198,312 | $221,788,334 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $73,261,988 | $229,615,180 | $215,434,500 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $37,099,128 | $226,068,707 | $221,903,299 | — | — | — |
About Ascension Texas
Based on IRS filings
Ascension Texas 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 $110.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $275K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ascension Texas is led by William A. Davis, Ex-Officio, President, CEO & Ministry Market since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William A. Davis
Ex-Officio, President, CEO & Ministry Market
CEO & Ministry Market → Ex-Officio, CEO & Ministry Market, 2021
Ex-Officio, CEO & Ministry Market → Ex-Officio, President, CEO & Ministry Market, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jamie Youssef
Ex-Officio, CEO & Ministry Market
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kristen Nieto MD
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Glasco
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Dieterichs MD
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Hockenyos
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Schmitt
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Montserrat F. Fuentes
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ali Khataw Pe
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Clarke MD
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
Jose Montemayor
Treasurer & Secretary
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Herndon
Former Officer
CFO & Ministry Market → Former Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nester Ho
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel W. Huffine
CFO & Ministry Market
Assistant Treasurer, Interim CFO, Mm & CFO → CFO & Ministry Market, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Andrew Lane
CFO & Ministry Market
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Craig A. Cordola Fache (2020–2024) — Former Officer
- Former: John E. Mooney (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Martha King (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Sister Joanne Vasa Dc (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Steven T. Cates (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Ann Benolken (2020–2023) — Former Officer
- Former: Patrick Mooney (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Stewart MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Vincent C. Caponi (2020) — Former Officer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ascension Texas
How much does Ascension Texas give each year?
Ascension Texas gave $275K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Ascension Texas's typical grant size?
Ascension Texas's median grant in 2025 was $24,000, and its average grant was $30,556, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ascension Texas give grants?
Ascension Texas gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (9 grants).
Does Ascension Texas give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Ascension Texas's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ascension Texas's largest grantees?
Ascension Texas's largest 2025 grantees include Leadership Austin ($65,000), Central Texas Quality of Life Foundation ($50,000) and Society of St Vincent De Paul of Central Texas ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ascension Texas?
Ascension Texas reported $110.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $202.8M.
What is Ascension Texas?
Ascension Texas is a public charity focused on Health, based in St. Louis, MO. It holds $110.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Ascension Texas's EIN?
Ascension Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4364243. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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