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
$150.1M
-3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Avera St Luke's
Based on IRS filings
Avera St Luke's is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in ABERDEEN, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $150.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $570K.
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 | $150,122,754 | $155,386,406 | $172,474,557 |
| Revenue | $197,141,413 | $200,128,779 | — |
| Expenses | $199,815,005 | $209,172,426 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $570,203 | $191,456 | — |
| 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
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Redfield Community Memorial ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redfield Community Memorial Redfield, SD | Donation to EMS Center | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bjerknes | President/CEO | 40 | — |
| Heidi Golz | Chair | 1 | — |
| Michael Herman | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Sr Kathleen Bierne | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kristen Fauth | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Shane Franks | Board Member | 1 | — |
| John Fritz MD | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Richard Inman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Paula Jensen | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sr Marietta Kerkvliet | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Adam LeFebvre MD | Board Member/Anesthesiology | 41 | $518,726 |
| Sr Mary Kay Panowicz | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Diana Reynen | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Thomas Seyer | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Garrett Wobst MD | Board Member/Orthopedics/Surgery | 41 | $625,813 |
| Julie Lautt | CFO Avera Health;Secretary/Treasurer | 0.1 | — |
| Tom J Snyder | VP - Strategy Network Ops (End 03/2024) | 40 | $222,455 |
| Brandon Fites MD | Sports Medicine, Surgery & Orthopedics | 40 | $2,999,342 |
| Daniel Fritz MD | Radiology | 40 | $1,242,294 |
| Ryan Gnesda MD | Radiology | 40 | $1,477,815 |
| Susheel Gundewar MD | Cardiology | 40 | $1,913,170 |
| Leslie Lenter MD | Interventional Radiology & Radiology | 40 | $1,550,096 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avera St Luke's?
Avera St Luke's is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in ABERDEEN, SD. It holds $150.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Avera St Luke's?
As of 2024, Avera St Luke's holds $150.1M in total assets with $197.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $10K in 2024.
Where does Avera St Luke's operate?
Avera St Luke's has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What size grants does Avera St Luke's award?
In 2024, Avera St Luke's awarded 1 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Avera St Luke's's EIN?
Avera St Luke's's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0224598. 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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