Baptist Health
Baptist Health is a public charity based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Its stated mission centers on patient-centered health care, health education, and responding to Arkansans’ health needs with Christian compassion and personal concern. Its 2024 filing describes support for health care and education, subsidized and free care, community health programs, and in-kind donations to nonprofit agencies.
Baptist Health at a glance
In short: Baptist Health gave $386K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $385,569
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,293
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $1,997,278,800
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Baptist Health
- Contact
Mailing address: 9601 Baptist Health Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 202-2000
Website: https://baptist-health.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Baptist Health
The Baptist Health Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction Fellowship Grant
Baptist Health
Amount
Up to US $89,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
The Baptist Health Advance Practice Provider Neurology Fellowship Grant
Baptist Health
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
The Baptist Health Neuroendovascular Surgery Fellowship Grant
Baptist Health
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Baptist Health funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Little Rock Regional Chamber ($71K). Together the top 10 received $318K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 47 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Baptist Health’s stated mission and program description address the health needs of Arkansas residents and its communities. In 2024, 87% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas, 10% to Texas, and 4% to Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Baptist Health gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $386K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $386K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock Regional Chamber Little Rock, AR | Economic Development | $70,500 |
| Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Inc North Little Rock, AR | General Support | $70,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc Dallas, TX | General Support | $37,000 |
| Arkansas Antimicrobial Stewardship Foundation Maumelle, AR | General Support | $33,402 |
| Good Samaritan Clinic Fort Smith, AR | General Support | $25,000 |
| Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Little Rock, AR | General Support | $25,000 |
| Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | General Support | $16,667 |
| Great 100 Nurses Foundation Metairie, LA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Cancer Support Foundation Fort Smith, AR | General Support | $13,000 |
| The University of Arkansas Foundation Inc Little Rock, AR | General Support | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,997,278,800 | $1,475,094,828 | $1,417,162,219 | $385,569 | 19 | $24,567,482 |
| 2023 | $1,868,829,929 | $1,377,217,738 | $1,275,411,248 | $304,397 | 15 | $9,178,021 |
| 2022 | $1,691,551,589 | $1,224,624,901 | $1,197,926,272 | $159,267 | 8 | $5,857,935 |
| 2021 | $1,870,869,086 | $1,246,486,735 | $1,154,990,618 | $92,000 | 3 | $37,996,636 |
| 2020 | $1,838,433,342 | $1,059,132,631 | $955,259,661 | $17,800 | 2 | $12,688,967 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Baptist Health’s stated mission is to provide quality patient-centered services, promote and protect the voluntary nonprofit health care system, provide quality health education, and respond to the changing health needs of Arkansas residents with Christian compassion and personal concern.
Its reported activities include subsidized education for health professionals; free and subsidized care for people unable to pay; care for people covered by government programs at reimbursement below regular third-party rates; health education and community health programs; and in-kind donations to nonprofit community agencies. The filing describes programs including wellness and prevention education, diagnostic screenings, services for older people and youth at risk, support for people with disabilities and medically underserved populations, and medical care for uninsured people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Baptist Health reported 19 grants totaling $385,569. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $70,500, with a median of $12,500.
The largest reported grants included $70,500 to Little Rock Regional Chamber for economic development and $70,000 to Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Inc for general support. Other grants included $37,000 to American Heart Association Inc, $33,402 to Arkansas Antimicrobial Stewardship Foundation, and $25,000 each to Good Samaritan Clinic and Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, all for general support. Additional recipients included Ouachita Baptist University ($16,667), Great 100 Nurses Foundation ($15,000), Cancer Support Foundation ($13,000), and The University of Arkansas Foundation Inc ($12,500), each for general support.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Little Rock Regional Chamber says it fosters economic growth and development in Central Arkansas. Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging says it connects older people and families with aging-related resources, including in-home services and caregiver support. Good Samaritan Clinic says it provides medical services and medications at reasonable cost to working-poor, uninsured, elderly, and homeless people. American Heart Association says its mission is to promote longer, healthier lives.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Herren Hickingbotham, chair; Teresa Howell, vice chair; and Henry Torres, secretary. Trustees listed are Dr. Glenn Millner, Dr. Larry White, Jim Jones, John McMorran, Judy Henry, Kent Lockwood, and Lamarr Bailey.
Baptist Health is led by Troy Wells, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 17 of 33 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Troy Wells
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$1.3M (2020) → $2.2M (2024)
Will Rusher
CEO, COO Ahg & Bhs
CEO & COO of Ahg → CEO & COO Ahg, 2023
CEO & COO Ahg → CEO, COO Ahg & Bhs, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$424K (2020) → $567K (2024)
Greg Crain
President - Central Region
President - Little Rock → President - Central Region, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$639K (2020) → $1.1M (2024)
Mike Perkins
President - Little Rock
President - North Little Rock → President - Little Rock, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$387K (2020) → $710K (2024)
Aaron Walker
President - North Little Rock
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$451K (2023) → $481K (2024)
Jeffrey Carrier
President - Western Ar & East Ok
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$627K (2023) → $681K (2024)
Herren Hickingbotham
Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Millner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John McMorran
Trustee
Vice Chairman → Chair, 2022
Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Henry
Trustee
Chairman → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Lockwood
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lamarr Bailey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis Lee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Carroll
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Booth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Peyton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie Dedman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry White
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Akin
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Beaulieu
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$657K (2020) → $1.1M (2024)
Cathy Dickinson
Chief Hr Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$609K (2020) → $1M (2024)
Charles E. Phillips
Chief Medical Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$470K (2020) → $702K (2024)
Douglas Weeks
Chief of Strategy & Innovation
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$743K (2020) → $1.6M (2024)
Kelley Hamby
System Cno
Cno - North Little Rock → System Cno, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$328K (2020) → $609K (2024)
Michael Elley
Chief Information Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$539K (2020) → $624K (2024)
Michele Diedrich
Cno - Little Rock
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$385K (2020) → $531K (2024)
Patrick Young
Chief Legal Officer
Associate General Counsel → Chief Legal Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$446K (2020) → $755K (2024)
Clifford Fullerton
Chief Value Based Care
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$805K (2022) → $882K (2024)
Amanda Novack
Medical Vice President Quality & Safety
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$492K (2023) → $548K (2024)
Greg Sharp
Chief Medical Officer - Ahg
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$576K (2024)
Henry Torres
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Howell
Vice Chair
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Ed Choate (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Brock Holman (2023) — Vice President Finance
- Former: Greg Graham (2020–2022) — Chief Legal Officer
- Former: Kimberly Miller (2020–2022) — President - Western Ar & East Ok
- Former: William Hawkins (2020–2022) — CMO Ahg & Population Health
- Former: Duane Erwin (2020–2021) — Chief of Hospital Operations
- Former: Ken Shaddox (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Shelley (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Tim Bowen (2020–2021) — President - Conway
- Former: Glen Jones (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Harrison Dean (2020) — Senior Vice President - Western Ar & East Ok
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2.2M, to Troy Wells (President & CEO). 17 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Baptist Health
How much does Baptist Health give each year?
Baptist Health gave $386K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $304K across 15 grants.
What is Baptist Health's typical grant size?
Baptist Health's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $20,293, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Baptist Health give grants?
Baptist Health gives mostly in Arkansas: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (10 grants) and Fort Smith, AR (3 grants).
Does Baptist Health give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Baptist Health's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Baptist Health's largest grantees?
Baptist Health's largest 2024 grantees include Little Rock Regional Chamber ($70,500), Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Inc ($70,000) and American Heart Association Inc ($37,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Baptist Health?
Baptist Health reported $2.0B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5B.
What does Baptist Health fund?
Baptist Health’s stated mission is to provide quality patient-centered services, promote and protect the voluntary nonprofit health care system, provide quality health education, and respond to the changing health needs of Arkansas residents with Christian compassion and personal concern. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Baptist Health?
Baptist Health has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check baptist-health.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Baptist Health's EIN?
Baptist Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0236856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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