Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc
Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc is a public charity based in St. Louis, Missouri. It raises and stewards philanthropic resources to support Ascension Wisconsin hospitals, clinics, programs, and services, with an emphasis on compassionate care and serving people who are poor and vulnerable.
Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc gave $4.1M across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $342K), mostly in Missouri. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,104,469
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -36.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $342,039
- +61.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $168,440
- Total assets
- $99,048,701
- +8.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (99% 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 Wisconsin Foundation Inc
- 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 Wisconsin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbia St Mary's Hospital Milwaukke Inc ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 77 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says its supported Ascension Wisconsin sites extend from Racine to Appleton. In its 2025 filing, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients listed in Missouri and 1% to recipients listed in Wisconsin. The listed recipient locations do not establish the locations where supported services are delivered.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $157K; repeat grants $379K. How we count
Medians: $157K first-time, $260K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2021) to $5.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia St Mary's Hospital Milwaukke Inc St. Louis, MO | General/Capital Support | $1,252,126 |
| Columbia St Mary's Inc St. Louis, MO | General Support | $803,896 |
| Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital Inc St. Louis, MO | General Support | $712,129 |
| Ascension Ne Wisconsin Inc St. Louis, MO | General/Capital Support | $415,084 |
| Ascension All Saints Hospital Inc St. Louis, MO | General/Capital Support | $413,592 |
| Ascension Medical Group - Se Wisconsin Inc St. Louis, MO | General/Capital Support | $230,541 |
| Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Institute Inc St. Louis, MO | General Support | $106,339 |
| Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - Se Wisconsin Inc St. Louis, MO | General Support | $83,825 |
| Ascension St Francis Hospital Inc St. Louis, MO | General/Capital Support | $52,047 |
| Uw-Madison Gar Account Office for Research & Sponsored Programs Madison, WI | General Support | $14,489 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization’s filing states that it was formed in 1984.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,048,701 | $12,605,977 | $7,478,734 | $4,104,469 | 12 | $5,348,298 |
| 2024 | $90,923,019 | $10,578,625 | $7,700,221 | $4,021,091 | 19 | $2,805,527 |
| 2023 | $42,020,804 | $7,742,237 | $8,082,662 | $5,786,554 | 14 | $850,086 |
| 2022 | $44,035,113 | $10,957,441 | $5,728,453 | $4,435,473 | 17 | $4,852,463 |
| 2021 | $44,777,038 | $4,064,504 | $4,941,806 | $2,450,112 | 15 | $1,164,339 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer and commits the organization to serving all people, with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. It describes its Catholic health ministry as providing spiritually centered, holistic care that sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities.
The foundation’s website identifies behavioral and mental health, cancer care, community clinics and programs, heart care, and patient assistance as funding priorities. Its community programs include services intended to improve healthcare access and address barriers to care, including primary care, dental care, health screenings, health education, and support for vulnerable families.
In its 2024 filing, the foundation described support for cancer prevention and wellness through targeted screenings, testing, lifestyle changes, and follow-up care for people at high risk. It also stated that donor-restricted endowment funds provide an annual income stream, distributed at the board’s discretion under an established spending policy.
2025 grants largely went to Ascension-affiliated hospitals and health organizations. The grantees’ own mission statements describe a Catholic health ministry serving all people, particularly those who are poor and vulnerable, through spiritually centered, holistic care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $4,104,469. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $1,252,126, with a median of $168,440. The foundation’s 2024 filing states that most grants go to related tax-exempt organizations; grants outside its related system support the activities and purposes of its supported organizations.
The largest reported grants in 2025 were $1,252,126 to Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Milwaukee Inc for general/capital support; $803,896 to Columbia St. Mary’s Inc for general support; $712,129 to Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital Inc for general support; $415,084 to Ascension NE Wisconsin Inc for general/capital support; and $413,592 to Ascension All Saints Hospital Inc for general/capital support.
The website describes ways to give to the foundation, including one-time or recurring gifts, planned gifts, stock donations, and event support. It does not provide an application process for outside grant applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cookie Fielkow as chair; Cory Sebastian as vice chair/secretary; Racheal Faulks as ex-officio/president; and Robert Vanhimbergen as vice chair/treasurer. Directors listed are Don S. Lee, MD; Janice A. Litza, MD; Jon Crowell; Jori Hartwig; Maria Myers; and Matt Zimmerman.
Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc is led by Daniel W. Jackson, CEO & Ministry Market on every filing since 2024; none of the 19 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel W. Jackson
CEO & Ministry Market
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Racheal Faulks
Ex-Officio & President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Cookie Fielkow
Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don S. Lee MD
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jon Crowell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Golden DO
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Janice A. Litza MD
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jori Hartwig
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Myers
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Zimmerman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Hansen
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Mason
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Cheng MD
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Sohn
Former Officer
CFO & Ministry Market → Former Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Reginald Newson
Former Officer
Vice President & Advocacy → Ex-Officio, 2022
Ex-Officio → Former Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert Vanhimbergen
Vice Chair & Treasurer
Chair → Vice Chair & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
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
Cory Sebastian
Vice Chair & Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael McCullough
CFO & Ministry Market
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (30)
- Former: Gerard Randall Jr. (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Thomas F. Schmid (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Lisa Kogan-Praska (2024) — Director
- Former: Patsy Beck (2024) — Director
- Former: Amy Junker (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jay Schauer (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathy Szefinski (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Margadette Demet (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Kotecki (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Nichole M. Gladney (2021–2023) — Former Officer
- Former: Richard Butler (2021–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Thomas Zabjek (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Val Johnson (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: William Scanlon Jr. (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Karla A. Schultz (2022–2023) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Marvin Bynum III (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Mutziger (2023) — Director
- Former: Guillermo G. Martinez-Torres MD (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kelly Elkins (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lisa A. Froemming (2021–2022) — Former Officer
- Former: Margaret Carr MD (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Matt Smith (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Michelle Graham MD (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tina Kreitlow (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Patricia E. Shafto-Carlson (2022) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Donald Levy (2021) — Director
- Former: Edwin Montgomery MD (2021) — Director
- Former: Lynn Nicholas (2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Brin DO (2021) — Director
- Former: Stephen Ragatz MD (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Wisconsin Foundation Inc
How much does Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc give each year?
Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc gave $4.1M across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.0M across 19 grants.
What is Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $168,440, and its average grant was $342,039, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc that year got $157K on average.
Where does Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc give grants?
Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (10 grants).
Does Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Columbia St Mary's Hospital Milwaukke Inc ($1,252,126), Columbia St Mary's Inc ($803,896) and Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital Inc ($712,129), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc?
Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc reported $99.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.6M.
What does Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer and commits the organization to serving all people, with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc?
Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1494981. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 9, 2026)
Live grants for the work Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ascension-wisconsin-foundation-inc-morg_74e72ecc55d9489c9dc3a06e209cfb35
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