AVERA IS A HEALTH MINISTRY ROOTED IN THE GOSPEL. OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE LIVES AND HEALTH OF PERSONS AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICES GUIDED BY CHRISTIAN VALUES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$97.1M
+3.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$650K
+8.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$650K
+8.3% YoY
About Avera Health Plans Inc
Based on IRS filings
Avera Health Plans Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $97.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $650K. Net investment income was $2.5M.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Avera Health Plans Inc?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $97,099,522 | $94,133,862 | $99,399,851 |
| Revenue | $307,117,436 | $342,342,227 | $337,041,127 |
| Expenses | $293,221,455 | $331,043,313 | $351,085,632 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,519,492 | $2,437,892 | $1,664,130 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES DOVER | DIRECTOR; PRESIDENT/CEO AVERA HEALTH | 1 | — |
| JULIE LAUTT | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS EKEREN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL BENDER | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CLARK SINCLAIR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW ELLSWORTH | DIRECTOR; PHYSICIAN | 1 | — |
| RYAN HUBER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID LEMPERLE | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | — |
| SARAH TUNTLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACQUELYN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID FLICEK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD KORMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DR PRESTON RENSHAW | CMO | 40 | $433,493 |
| JORDAN ANDERSON | VP - SALES/SR DIRECTOR - SALES | 40 | $328,147 |
| CHRISTOPHER JESSEN | CFO | 40 | $305,246 |
| LISA CARLSON | VP - PRODUCT STRATEGY & DEV | 40 | $228,153 |
| JOSEPHINE OPONG-VAUGHN | VP - NETWORK DEV (BEG MAR 2024) | 40 | $205,668 |
| DAVID WARSING | COO (MAR-JUN) | 40 | $395,113 |
| RENEE SCHROEDER | MEDICAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $281,737 |
| SARA HANSEN - SENIOR DIR OF | POPULATION HEALTH & CLINIC OPS | 40 | $196,140 |
| JASON BORTMEN | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE | 40 | $160,489 |
| JOHN MOHR - DIRECTOR OF | PROVIDER CONTRACTING (JAN-JUN) | 40 | $184,549 |
| MICHAEL DOOLEY | DIRECTOR OF PROVIDER RELATIONS | 40 | $155,467 |
| BOB SUTTON | FORMER PRESIDENT | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Assets
$2.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$50K
Protector Project Inc
TEA, SD
Assets
$19
Grants
0
Total Given
—
East River Electric Power
MADISON, SD
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
5
Total Given
$36K
Sanford Group Return
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Assets
$4.3B
Grants
166
Total Given
$25.9M
A Coe & Dorothy Frankhauser Trust
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Assets
—
Grants
9
Total Given
$64K
Ride Therapy Project
SUMMERSET, SD
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$2K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Avera Health Plans Inc on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities