Honor those we serve by delivering the best possible care.Ballad Health is dedicated to improving the health of the 29-county Appalachian Highlands region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0B
+6.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.7M
+19033.6% YoY
Grant Count
23
+1050.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$204K
+1563.8% YoY
About Ballad Health
Based on IRS filings
Ballad Health is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in JOHNSON CITY, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $4.7M. Net investment income was $62.1M.
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 | $1,954,168,188 | $1,842,874,401 | $1,902,110,390 |
| Revenue | $80,998,230 | $72,147,131 | $90,929,944 |
| Expenses | $85,724,392 | $85,176,207 | $86,860,303 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $62,098,153 | $41,342,872 | $76,729,403 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include United Way of Southwest Virginia Inc ($4,000,000), Town of Jonesborough ($250,000), Milligan University ($66,100).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Banner Academy Johnson City, TN | School serves students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Technology - Golf shootout. | $20,000 |
| Barter Theater Abingdon, VA | 2024 Sponsorship | $9,550 |
| Bipartisan Policy Center Washington, DC | Support independent research & policy work. | $10,000 |
| Birthplace of Country Music Bristol, VA | 2024 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion | $57,150 |
| Blue Plum Organization Elizabethton, TN | 2024 Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Elizabethton Elizabethton, TN | Ongoing Support of Programs | $8,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Johnson City Johnson City, TN | Ongoing Support of Programs | $4,400 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Kingsport Kingsport, TN | Ongoing Support of Programs | $12,500 |
| East Tennessee Foundation Knoxville, TN | Kingsport's Best Presenting Sponsor 2024 | $10,000 |
| Founders Forge Johnson City, TN | Mountain Summit Event Sponsorship | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Levine PresidentCEO | Executive Chair | 57 | $1,983,279 |
| Marta Wayt MD BHMA | Director | 5 | — |
| Aldo Noseda | Director | 5 | — |
| Keith Wilson | Director | 5 | — |
| David Golden | Director | 5 | — |
| Dr Brian Noland | Director, Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Scott Niswonger | Director | 5 | — |
| David May MD | Director | 5 | — |
| David Lester | Director, Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Martin Kent | Director | 5 | — |
| Michael J Quillen | Director | 5 | — |
| Shane Hilton EVPCFO | (Beg Jan 2024) | 57 | $630,028 |
| Eric Deaton | EVP/COO | 57 | $1,121,768 |
| Lynn Krutak EVPCFO | (End June 2024) | 57 | $994,595 |
| Marvin Eichorn | EVP/CAO | 57 | $1,073,543 |
| Julie Bennett CLOGovn Offcr | Director, Secretary | 57 | $567,016 |
| Anthony Keck | EVP/CPHO | 64 | $716,765 |
| Pam Austin SVP | CIO | 55 | $562,581 |
| Lisa Smithgall SVP | Chief Nursing Executive | 55 | $586,458 |
| Amit Vashist MD | Chief Clinical Officer | 55 | $634,759 |
| Clay Runnels MD | EVP/Chief Phys Exec | 64 | $970,301 |
| Steve Kilgore SVP | Retail & Physician Svcs. | 55 | $643,370 |
| Mark Wilkinson MD | CMO | 55 | $564,821 |
| Deborah Dover SVP | Chief Human Resources Officer | 55 | $538,257 |
| Shana Tate Chief Revenue Offcr | Former Key Employee | 40 | $173,376 |
| Tim Belisle | Former Officer | — | $162,508 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballad Health?
Ballad Health is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in JOHNSON CITY, TN. It holds $2.0B in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ballad Health?
As of 2024, Ballad Health holds $2.0B in total assets with $81.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 23 grants totaling $4.7M in 2024.
Where does Ballad Health operate?
Ballad Health has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Virginia.
What size grants does Ballad Health award?
In 2024, Ballad Health awarded 23 grants totaling $4.7M — an average of about $204K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ballad Health's EIN?
Ballad Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1771290. 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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