Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation is a public charity based in Blue Ash, Ohio. It coordinates charitable giving for hospitals, facilities, programs, and services operated by Bon Secours Mercy Health, supporting health care and community outreach, including programs serving people who are poor and underserved.
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation at a glance
In short: Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation gave $31.0M across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $574K). 61% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,985,508
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- -29.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $573,806
- +23.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $436,921,435
- +16.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (33 of 54, 2024)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 4600 Mcauley Pl Ste 100, Blue Ash, OH 45242
Phone: (513) 952-4999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation
Who Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc ($24.6M). Together the top 10 received $29.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
358 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 212 grants of 358 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s website describes its giving as supporting communities served by Bon Secours Mercy Health. Its Grey Nuns Community Fund is for local nonprofits working in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. The Foundation’s Impact Fund is described as serving 12 communities in five states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 33 of 54 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $74K; repeat grants $1.4M. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $45K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 $29.4M (2021) to $56.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $31.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc | Program support | $24,571,675 |
| St Francis Hospital Inc | Program support | $2,119,118 |
| Bon Secours Community Works | Program support | $918,061 |
| Central Catholic High School | Program support | $515,290 |
| Compassus BSMH Holdings LLC | Program support | $306,747 |
| Community Mercy Heath Partners | Program support | $290,930 |
| Diocese of Toledo Management Corp | Program support | $250,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Program support | $215,000 |
| Meridian Healthcare | Program support | $208,037 |
| Glass City Community Solar | Program support | $182,500 |
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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 | $436,921,435 | $87,017,211 | $51,960,519 | $30,985,508 | 54 | $16,327,665 |
| 2023 | $374,534,060 | $49,912,263 | $54,079,999 | $35,655,549 | 77 | $10,199,824 |
| 2022 | $348,615,696 | $63,081,435 | $58,640,400 | $30,207,269 | 50 | $9,396,043 |
| 2021 | $455,909,792 | $66,888,886 | $73,068,066 | $29,439,472 | 84 | $20,399,337 |
| 2020 | $370,542,221 | $57,631,560 | $94,878,526 | $55,961,441 | 93 | $12,846,847 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to carry out the charitable and educational purposes of Bon Secours Mercy Health by providing grants in support of programs that carry out its charitable mission. Its website describes the broader health system mission as improving community health and well-being and bringing help to people in need, especially those who are poor, dying, and underserved.
The Foundation says it supports nonprofit hospitals, clinics, services, and community outreach programs under the Bon Secours and Mercy Health brands. Its Grey Nuns Community Fund invites eligible local nonprofits to apply for projects that improve health and welfare in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. The fund’s criteria include serving people who are poor or underserved, using innovative approaches to achieve lasting improvements, and addressing needs such as hunger, clothing, housing, neighborhood collaboration, or access to health care.
Grantmaking
For filing year 2024, the filing lists 54 grants totaling $30,985,508. The listed grants ranged from $1,974 to $24,571,675, with a median of $25,000. Separately, the Foundation reported in its filing that it awarded $33,674,757 in grants during 2024 to programs addressing the health care needs of people who are poor and underserved.
The largest listed grant was $24,571,675 to Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc for program support. Other notable listed grants were $2,119,118 to St Francis Hospital Inc, $918,061 to Bon Secours Community Works, and $515,290 to Central Catholic High School, each for program support.
For the Grey Nuns Community Fund, requests must be submitted through the online application process. Applicants are asked to provide materials including a 501(c)(3) determination letter, board roster, balance sheet, project budget, and annual report; the proposed project budget must be uploaded as an Excel file. An organization is eligible only if it has not received Grey Nuns funding within the previous 24 months, agrees to complete a final report before making another request if awarded, has limited opportunities for other private or public support, and meets the fund’s stated service and project criteria.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John H Harris III as Board Chair; Floyd Trouten as Vice Chair; Lynn Hammerstrom as Secretary; and Michael Bice as Treasurer. Timothy Koder is listed as a Board Member and Foundation President. Other listed board members are Betsy Lambert, Germaine Bennett, Jeannine Stephenson Buffong, Jennifer Yeagley, John Burns, and Timothy Koder.
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation is led by Paul Homick, Youngstown Foundation President on every filing since 2020; 7 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Homick
Youngstown Foundation President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$291K (2020) → $265K (2024)
Scott Pember
Lorain Foundation President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$231K (2020) → $257K (2024)
Timothy Koder
Board Member & Foundation President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$524K (2020) → $530K (2024)
Ann Carpin
Richmond Foundation President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$236K (2022) → $267K (2024)
John H Harris III
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Sittason
Former Secretary & System Director Donor Engagement
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$214K (2020) → $222K (2024)
Eric Lemen
Vice President & Foundation Solutions
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$250K (2020) → $276K (2024)
Brad Blandin
Vice President, Charitable Estate & Gift Planning
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$266K (2024)
Floyd Trouten
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Germaine Bennett
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Rigsby Esq.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bezney JD
Board Member, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bice
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sr Patricia A. Eck Cbs
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven S Savage
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Crum
Former Treasurer & Bsmh CFO
Former Treasurer & Senior Vice President Finance - Bsmh → Former Treasurer & Bsmh CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Burns
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeannine Stephenson Buffong
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Yeagley
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen M Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Lambert
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Matthews
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sr Fran Repka
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Sharp
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Hammerstrom
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sr Millie Ely
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Erik Whaley (2020–2023) — Vice President & Bssfhs Foundation
- Former: Jonathan Labbe (2020–2023) — Former Board President & Cincinnati Foundation President
- Former: Michael McQueary (2020–2023) — Former Secretary & Assistant General Counsel
- Former: Sr Carol Anne Smith Hm (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Bradley Blandin (2021–2023) — Vice President, Charitable Estate & Gift Planning
- Former: Dexter Shurney (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jacqueline Daley-Perrin (2023) — Lima Region Foundation Pesident
- Former: Lynn Hammerstorm (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sr Doris Gottemoeller Rsm (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: James W King (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Julie MERcer (2020–2021) — Baltimore Foundation President
- Former: Michael Munafo (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 $530K, to Timothy Koder (Board Member, Foundation President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation
How much does Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation give each year?
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation gave $31.0M across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $35.7M across 77 grants.
What is Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation's typical grant size?
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $573,806, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation that year got $74K on average.
Does Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program support" (54 grants).
Who are Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation's largest grantees?
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc ($24,571,675), St Francis Hospital Inc ($2,119,118) and Bon Secours Community Works ($918,061), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation?
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation reported $436.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $87.0M.
What does Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to carry out the charitable and educational purposes of Bon Secours Mercy Health by providing grants in support of programs that carry out its charitable mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation?
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation make grants?
The Foundation’s website describes its giving as supporting communities served by Bon Secours Mercy Health. Its Grey Nuns Community Fund is for local nonprofits working in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. The Foundation’s Impact Fund is described as serving 12 communities in five states.
What is Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation's EIN?
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1072726. 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 October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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