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
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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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include South Dakota Partners in Education ($650,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTH DAKOTA PARTNERS IN EDUCATION SIOUX FALLS, SD | SCHOLARSHIP | $650,000 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avera Health Plans Inc?
Avera Health Plans Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. It holds $97.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Avera Health Plans Inc?
As of 2024, Avera Health Plans Inc holds $97.1M in total assets with $307.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $650K in 2024.
Where does Avera Health Plans Inc operate?
Avera Health Plans Inc has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What size grants does Avera Health Plans Inc award?
In 2024, Avera Health Plans Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $650K — an average of about $650K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Avera Health Plans Inc's EIN?
Avera Health Plans Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0451539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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