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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$180.4M
-9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-7.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$594K
-7.4% YoY
About Ascension Via Christi Health Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ascension Via Christi Health Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in ST LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $180.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $180,419,863 | $200,091,287 | $223,338,882 |
| Revenue | $31,952,933 | $44,698,569 | $92,384,007 |
| Expenses | $36,179,938 | $50,238,014 | $86,713,909 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $23,647 | $1,149 | $28,749 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Via Christi Foundation Inc ($1,138,490), Mental Health & Substance Abuse Coalition ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VIA CHRISTI FOUNDATION INC ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,138,490 |
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse Coalition Wichita, KS | General Support | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELY BARTAL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KEVIN J STRECKER | EX-OFFICIO/PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | — | — |
| MICHAEL FLORES | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SISTER PAMELA YOUNG | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ALEX AMMAR MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANN FOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BLAKE BENSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRETT GRIZZELL MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAVONTA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW FLOERSCH MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SISTER AGNES A WEBER CSJ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SISTER THERESA GIL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL ARTHUR WEGNER | ASSISTANT TREASURER/CFO, MINISTRY MARKET (START 1/2024) | — | — |
| MIKE D JOY | ASSISTANT TREASURER/INTERIM CFO, MINISTRY MARKET (END 1/2024) | — | — |
| SHERYL M BEARD MD | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER | 50 | $442,101 |
| AMBER N DROEGEMEIER | DIRECTOR, QUALITY MANAGEMENT | 50 | $130,913 |
| DANIEL B RICE | MEDICAL DIRECTOR | 50 | $237,506 |
| DAVID L ALEXANDER | VP, FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT | 50 | $253,258 |
| KATHLEEN L GREGER | MANAGER, FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT | 50 | $111,046 |
| MATTHEW L FRENCH-BRAVO | DIRECTOR, CONSUMER & PATIENT EXPERIENCE | 50 | $148,324 |
| CARLA J YOST RN | FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE (END 11/2021) | — | $126,877 |
| DON E KING | FORMER OFFICER (END 6/2022) | — | — |
| LINDA MCCONNELL RN | FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE (END 11/2022) | 50 | $208,837 |
| MICHAEL MCCULLOUGH | FORMER OFFICER (END 3/2023) | — | — |
| SAMER ANTONIOS MD | FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE (END 12/2020) | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ascension Via Christi Health Inc?
Ascension Via Christi Health Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in ST LOUIS, MO. It holds $180.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ascension Via Christi Health Inc?
As of 2024, Ascension Via Christi Health Inc holds $180.4M in total assets with $32.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $1.2M in 2024.
Where does Ascension Via Christi Health Inc operate?
Ascension Via Christi Health Inc has awarded grants in Kansas, Missouri.
What size grants does Ascension Via Christi Health Inc award?
In 2024, Ascension Via Christi Health Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $594K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ascension Via Christi Health Inc's EIN?
Ascension Via Christi Health Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1172107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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