Benefis Health System Inc
We provide excellent care for all, healing body, mind and spirit. Benefis Health System, inc. Is organized to oversee, coordinate and direct the assets and operations of benefis hospitals, inc., benefis community care, inc., benefis medical group, inc., Benefis Health System foundation, inc., benefis community hospitals, inc. And other related entities as part of an integrated healthcare delivery system serving the residents of north central Montana.
Benefis Health System Inc at a glance
In short: Benefis Health System Inc gave $741K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $82K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $740,540
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $82,282
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $825,951,196
- -55.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Benefis Health System Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Benefis Health System Foundation Inc ($619K). Together the top 9 received $741K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 40 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Benefis Health System Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $568K (2022) to $751K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $741K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benefis Health System Foundation Inc Great Falls, MT | Operations Support | $619,276 |
| Community Food Bank Great Falls, MT | BACKPACK4KIDS Program & Doctor's Day | $25,000 |
| Great Falls Rescue Mission Great Falls, MT | Endowment Fund | $25,000 |
| Touro University New York, NY | Medical Student Start-up Kits | $18,264 |
| Special Olympics of Montana Great Falls, MT | Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament | $15,000 |
| Northern Transit Interlocal Shelby, MT | Hi-Line Transportation | $15,000 |
| Alliance for Youth Inc Great Falls, MT | Homeward Bound Program Support | $8,000 |
| University of Providence Great Falls, MT | Argos Sponsorship | $8,000 |
| Explorationworks Inc Helena, MT | Early Explorers Sole Sponsor | $7,000 |
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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 | $825,951,196 | $135,695,035 | $126,543,023 | $740,540 | 9 | $14,847,824 |
| 2023 | $1,853,213,534 | $125,300,804 | $113,746,016 | $642,665 | 8 | $15,302,558 |
| 2022 | $1,544,813,656 | $107,721,415 | $100,742,052 | $568,312 | 5 | $2,922,668 |
| 2021 | $1,511,234,520 | $121,846,801 | $98,436,838 | $683,401 | 8 | $23,683,192 |
| 2020 | $1,242,284,909 | $60,614,548 | $62,741,299 | $750,963 | 10 | $2,222,989 |
About Benefis Health System Inc
Based on IRS filings
Benefis Health System Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Great Falls, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $826.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $741K. Net investment income was $14.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benefis Health System Inc is led by John Goodnow, Director & Chief Executive Officer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 19 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Goodnow
Director & Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer → Director & Chief Executive Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
58 hrs/week
$1.4M (2020) → $1.8M (2024)
Shannon Hoiland
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Bourret
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $250 (2024)
Don Hamilton
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Eugene McAllister
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Gene Thayer
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $957 (2024)
Patty Harris
Director Revenue Cycle
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$225K (2020) → $254K (2024)
Tanya Cameron
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$837 (2023) → $842 (2024)
William McGregor MD
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$727 (2023) → $250 (2024)
Mindi Payne
Controller & Director of Finance
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$185K (2023) → $217K (2024)
Mike Milburn
Director
Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Houlihan
Senior Vice President & System CFO
Vice President of Finance → Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President, 2022
Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President → Senior Vice President & System CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$265K (2020) → $449K (2024)
Casey Buckingham
Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Senior Vice President of H.r. → Senior Vice President of Human Resources, 2021
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$333K (2020) → $478K (2024)
Ed Buttrey
Secretary
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$981 (2022) → $2K (2024)
Forrest Ehlinger
Cro & Executive Vice President
Chief Resources Officer & Executive Vice President → Cro & Executive Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$645K (2020) → $1.1M (2024)
Julie Wall
Vice President Quality & Patient Safety
Vice President Quality & Infection Controller → Vice President, Quality & Infection Controller, 2021
Vice President, Quality & Infection Controller → Vice President Quality & Patient Safety, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$236K (2020) → $271K (2024)
Paul Dolan MD
Chief Medical Information Officer
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$419K (2020) → $489K (2024)
Bridget Brennan MD
System Chief Medical Officer
Chief Medical Officer & Benefis Medical Group → System Chief Medical Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$287K (2021) → $472K (2024)
Dave Richards
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$250 (2024)
Gregory Tierney MD
Executive Vice President System Clinical Operations
Chief Medical Officer & Executive Vice President → Executive Vice President System Clinical Operations, 2024
On filings since 2021
19 hrs/week
$573K (2021) → $1.4M (2024)
Kaci Husted
System Senior Vice President
Vice President of System Communications & Busine → Vice President System Communications & Business Development, 2022
Vice President System Communications & Business Development → System Senior Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
48 hrs/week
$159K (2021) → $216K (2024)
Vickie Nelson
Vice President & System CIO
Chief Information Officer → Vice President & System CIO, 2024
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$205K (2021) → $293K (2024)
Brenda Boe
System Chief Compliance Officer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$166K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Laura Merchant (2023) — Director of Patient Access
- Former: Debbie McCracken (2020–2022) — Chief Risk & Corporate Compliance Officer
- Former: Mark Simon (2020–2021) — Chief Information Officer
- Former: David Richards (2020) — Director
- Former: Terry Olinger (2020) — Former President Great Falls Care Group
- Former: William Bloemendaal MD (2020) — Director
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 $1.8M, to John Goodnow (Director/Chief Executive Officer). 19 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Benefis Health System Inc
How much does Benefis Health System Inc give each year?
Benefis Health System Inc gave $741K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $643K across 8 grants.
What is Benefis Health System Inc's typical grant size?
Benefis Health System Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $82,282, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Benefis Health System Inc give grants?
Benefis Health System Inc gives mostly in Montana: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Great Falls, MT (6 grants).
Does Benefis Health System Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Benefis Health System Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Benefis Health System Inc's largest grantees?
Benefis Health System Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Benefis Health System Foundation Inc ($619,276), Community Food Bank ($25,000) and Great Falls Rescue Mission ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Benefis Health System Inc?
Benefis Health System Inc reported $826.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $135.7M.
What is Benefis Health System Inc?
Benefis Health System Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Great Falls, MT. It holds $826.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Benefis Health System Inc's EIN?
Benefis Health System Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3538104. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 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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