BJC Health System is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States and the largest in Missouri. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization since receiving its tax-exempt ruling in March 2002, BJC serves urban, suburban, and rural communities across Missouri, southern Illinois, eastern Kansas, and the greater Midwest region. The organization operates 24 hospitals and hundreds of clinics and service organizations. BJC's nationally recognized academic hospitals—Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children's hospitals—are affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.8B
+8.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.6M
+117.8% YoY
Grant Count
52
+79.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$146K
+21.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
BJC Healthcare is the parent corporation of a nonprofit health care organization serving primarily the residents of metropolitan St. Louis, mid-Missouri, and southern Illinois. The organization provides:
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Rehabilitation services
- Primary care
- Home care and hospice
- Long-term care
- Community mental health services
- Workplace health and community health and wellness programs
- Training of future health professionals
- Advancement of medical research
- Regional health safety net services and emergency preparedness
- Community outreach and health literacy
- Regional economic development
BJC Medical Group employs physicians with a range of medical and surgical specialties serving patients across multiple locations. The organization also manages clinical engineering services and maintains diagnostic, treatment, and patient support medical equipment across its facilities.
Grantmaking
BJC Health System engages in grantmaking focused on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services. According to recent filings, the organization distributed $7,729,173 in total giving.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
BJC Health System primarily funds in Missouri, New York, and Texas, with primary service areas in metropolitan St. Louis, mid-Missouri, southern Illinois, eastern Kansas, and the greater Midwest region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $7.79 billion
- Total Revenue: $2.04 billion
- Total Expenses: $1.68 billion
- Total Liabilities: $3.89 billion
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $7.18 billion
- Total Revenues: $1.58 billion
- Total Expenses: $1.27 billion
Federal Awards: BJC Health System received $70.4 million in federal awards from the Department of Health and Human Services (15 awards as of 2025).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,792,451,740 | $7,180,662,304 | $6,646,333,295 |
| Revenue | $2,042,365,571 | $1,578,636,885 | $1,342,211,778 |
| Expenses | $1,675,676,110 | $1,274,958,450 | $1,212,954,596 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $642,726,345 | $256,117,528 | $56,010,113 |
| 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
171 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bjc Health System
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Forest Park Forever ($2,505,000), Biostl ($2,250,000), The Scholarship Foundation of St Louis ($856,040).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ST LOUIS, MO | SUPPORT MEDICAL EDUCATION, RESEARCH, & PATIENT CARE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITIES. | $416,977 |
| FOREST PARK FOREVER ST LOUIS, MO | SUPPORT TO RESTORE, MAINTAIN & SUBSTAIN FOREST PARK. | $2,505,000 |
| BIOSTL ST LOUIS, MO | SUPPORT OF ADVANCED RESEARCH IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | $2,250,000 |
| THE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF ST LOUIS ST LOUIS, MO | SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY WHO WOULD NOT HAVE FINANCIAL MEANS TO FULFILL THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS. | $856,040 |
| OASIS INSTITUTE ST ANN, MO | SUPPORT HEALTHY AGING BY PROVIDING LIFELONG EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS. | $455,000 |
| SHELDON ARTS FOUNDATION ST LOUIS, MO | SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC AND ART TO CHANGE LIVES AND THE COMMUNITY. | $350,000 |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC ST LOUIS, MO | SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY WITH SHELTER, FOOD & EMERGENCY DISASTERS. | $132,927 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC DALLAS, TX | SUPPORT HEART HEALTH FOR ALL: BREAK BARRIERS TO HEALTH CARE ACCESS & QUALITY. | $92,765 |
| ST LOUIS DOULA PROJECT INC ST LOUIS, MO | SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY BASED CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION AND OTHER DOULA SERVICES. | $40,000 |
| JAMAA BIRTH VILLAGE ST LOUIS, MO | SUPPORT FAMILIES THROUGH ACCESSIBLE & AFFORDABLE BLACK LED MIDWIFERY & DOULA CARE, HOLIS. | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJC HEALTH SYS GROUP RETURN | SEE SCHEDULE 0 | 40 | $25,772,118 |
| BJC HEALTH SYS GROUP RETURN | SEE SCHEDULE 0 | 40 | $1,391,327 |
| BJC HEALTH SYS GROUP RETURN | SEE SCHEDULE 0 | 40 | $2,819,108 |
| BJC HEALTH SYS GROUP RETURN | FORMER SCHEDULE 0 | — | $1,827,516 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bjc Health System fund?
BJC Healthcare is the parent corporation of a nonprofit health care organization serving primarily the residents of metropolitan St. Louis, mid-Missouri, and southern Illinois. The organization provides: • Inpatient and outpatient care • Rehabilitation services • Primary care • Home care and hospice • Long-term care • Community mental health services • Workplace health and community health and wellness programs • Training of future health professionals • Advancement of medical research • Region…
How do I apply for a grant from Bjc Health System?
BJC Health System engages in grantmaking focused on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services. According to recent filings, the organization distributed $7,729,173 in total giving. **Active Grant Opportunity:** • Barnes-Jewish Hospital Community Support Grants Typical grant awards range from $5,015 to $2,638,072.
Where does Bjc Health System make grants?
BJC Health System primarily funds in Missouri, New York, and Texas, with primary service areas in metropolitan St. Louis, mid-Missouri, southern Illinois, eastern Kansas, and the greater Midwest region.
What size grants does Bjc Health System award?
In 2024, Bjc Health System awarded 52 grants totaling $7.6M — an average of about $146K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bjc Health System's EIN?
Bjc Health System's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1617558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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