Ascension Texas

Public charity · Grantmaker St. Louis, MO EIN: 45-4364243

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 Texas

In short: Ascension Texas gave $275K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
45-4364243
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$275,000
Grants made (2025)
9
Average grant
$30,556
Median grant
$24,000
Total assets
$110,052,001
Primary geography
Texas (100% 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

$110.1M

+9.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$275K

Grant Count

9

Avg Grant Size

$31K

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Austin

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 9 grants2025

In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $275K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2025

Leadership Austin: $65KLeadership Austin$65KCentral Texas Quality of Life Foundation: $50KCentral Texas Quality of LifeFoundation$50KSociety of St Vincent De Paul of Central Texas: $50KSociety of St Vincent De Paulof Central Texas$50KHand to Hold: $40KHand to Hold$40KThe Safe Alliance: $24KThe Safe Alliance$24KTravis County Parks Foundation: $20KTravis County Parks Foundation$20KTexas State History Museum Foundation: $10KTexas State History MuseumFoundation$10KWonders and Worries: $10KWonders and Worries$10KAustin Area Heritage Council: $6KAustin Area Heritage Council$6K

The largest 2025 recipient was Leadership Austin ($65K). Together the top 9 received $275K.

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

6<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Leadership Austin Austin, TXEssential Program Sponsor and Disagree Better: Lead Across Differences Program Sponsor$65,000
Central Texas Quality of Life Foundation Austin, TXPrint 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, TXDonation in support of society of st vincent de paul of central Texas for renovation of the food pantry$50,000
Hand to Hold Austin, TXDonation in support of L4 Care/ Operation Superhero$40,000
The Safe Alliance Austin, TXACL Season 51 Sponsorship Amount$24,000
Travis County Parks Foundation Austin, TX2025 Texas Independence Day Dinner Favor Underwriter Sponsorship$20,000
Texas State History Museum Foundation Austin, TXGala benefactor sponsor acl moody theater; fashion haute couture sponsor$10,000
Wonders and Worries Austin, TXDonation in support of central Texas quality of life foundation for opportunity 5.0$10,000
Austin Area Heritage Council Austin, TXDonation in support of Austin Area Heritage Council MLK Community Celebration$6,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$100M$200M$300M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$110,052,001$100,636,581$84,826,759
Revenue$202,761,921$132,640,657$147,934,290
Expenses$106,483,384$109,077,552$133,448,654
Net Investment Income—$205,911—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)

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.

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