Christus Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health care system headquartered in Irving, Texas. The organization comprises more than 600 centers, including long-term care facilities, community hospitals, walk-in clinics, and health ministries. Christus Health operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and has been tax-exempt since March 1946.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5B
-5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
+10.3% YoY
Grant Count
79
+9.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$54K
+0.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Christus Health's mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual served. The organization is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.
The organization's primary focus areas include:
- Community health systems
- Healthcare and related services
- Primary care and mental health services
- Care for underserved and uninsured communities
Grantmaking
Christus Health provides grants to support healthcare and community initiatives. Based on recent activity:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Christus Health operates across multiple states and countries:
- United States: Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Arkansas
- International: Operations extend throughout the Americas, including Chile, Colombia, and Mexico
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of most recent filings (2023-2024):
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3.46–$3.68 billion |
| Total Revenue | $1.03–$1.24 billion |
| Total Expenses | $1.15–$1.43 billion |
| Total Liabilities | $3.05 billion |
| Number of Employees | 4,575–5,716 |
The organization reported first-class or charter travel provided to key employees or officers, as noted in Schedule J of the June 2023 tax filing.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,458,173,956 | $3,676,525,161 | $2,819,510,612 |
| Revenue | $1,242,166,704 | $1,028,398,550 | $1,043,073,265 |
| Expenses | $1,433,932,010 | $1,145,415,070 | $876,203,453 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $58,902,033 | $67,314,579 | $136,837,604 |
| 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
245 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Catholic Charities of Dallas Inc ($180,000), Central Louisiana Homeless Coalition ($145,000), Sisters Of Charity Of The Incarnate ($120,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Diocese of Dallas Dallas, TX | To purchase medications and medical supplies and to provide travel scholarships for medical professionals and one consecrated religious. | $26,200 |
| Haven Homes Texarkana, TX | To support the Haven Home for Women, a safe place for women in need of recovery and addiction support. | $75,000 |
| Path People Attempting To Help Tyler, TX | To provide financial assistance to famillies with elementary aged students who are economically disadvantaged or experiencing homelessnee to address student mobility rates and educational outcomes. | $50,000 |
| Sabine Valley Regional Mhmr Ctr Longview, TX | To provide an immediate response to individuals that present at the ER for behavioral health reasons. | $100,000 |
| Buckner Children And Family Services Dallas, TX | To empower single parents and their families achieve self-sufficiency by providing support services that help reduce family stress factors. | $56,250 |
| Crossroads Community Services Inc Dallas, TX | To improve and stabilize the nutritional intake of low-income individuals, families, and communities and reduce the frequency and impact of household food crises. | $100,000 |
| TX A&M - Corpus Christi Fnd Corpus Christi, TX | Building resilient adult voices through Engagement in Simulation (BRAVES) Mental Health Initiative | $91,600 |
| Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse of NW LA Shreveport, LA | To provide assistance to the police & other first responders to help individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. | $50,000 |
| The Food Bank of Central LA Inc Alexandria, LA | To expand the food bank's permanent capacity to store and distribute food while creating a space to learn more about nutrition and how to prepare healthy food. | $75,000 |
| Congregation Of The Sisters Aka Ccvi San Antonio San Antonio, TX | To enhance the level of care & support provided to the Sisters of the Congregation | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ernie Sadau: President and Chief Executive Officer (compensation: $11,710,798 as of May 2024)
- Osbert Blow: President and Chief Executive Officer, Spohn HSC / President and Chief Marketing Officer, Christus Spohn (compensation: $969,384 as of June 2023)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID STRONG | DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR | 1 | $32,000 |
| ERNIE SADAU | PRESIDENT & CEO | 39 | $17,888,183 |
| MARICELA M BREEDLOVE | DIRECTOR/CHAIR | 1 | $51,721 |
| ALIDE CHASE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $17,823 |
| BILL CHEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $22,661 |
| CHERYL ALSTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $16,323 |
| Eduardo Garcia Luna Martinez | Director | 1 | — |
| FATHER STEPHEN WORSLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $16,473 |
| J LINDSEY BRADLEY JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $11,999 |
| KEVIN J ROY DBA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $20,424 |
| SISTER CHRISTINA MURPHY | DIRECTOR (term 12/23) | 1 | — |
| Sister Kathleen Coughlin | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SISTER LORETTA FELICI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVEN KEUER MD | TMF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 39 | $1,281,567 |
| IRMA PENALOZA | ASST. CORP SEC | 40 | $582,800 |
| KAREN OLIVER | ASST. CORP SEC | 40 | $118,017 |
| NANCY RODILL | DIR OF GOV, ACS | 40 | $289,627 |
| RANDY SAFADY | EVP/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 39 | $7,181,461 |
| CHARLES T HANKINS | SVP PEDIATRICS AND CMO, CHOSA | 39 | $761,816 |
| CHRIS C DASKEVICH | SVP MATERNAL SVCS & CEO, CHOSA | 39 | $1,107,196 |
| CHRISTOPHER KARAM | SR VP & REG CEO | 39 | $1,383,146 |
| DOMINIC DOMINGUEZ | SVP-GROUP OPERATIONS SO TX | 39 | $1,469,771 |
| FADI NASRALLAH MD | SVP CMO TRINITY CLINIC | 39 | $1,419,838 |
| GABRIELA SAENZ | SVP CORP SERVICES | 40 | $1,028,530 |
| GERARD F HEELEY | SR VP MISSION AND ETHICS (term 6/24) | 39 | $2,919,003 |
| Gerardo Flores MD | SVP/CNO | 40 | $913,768 |
| J CHRIS GLENNEY | SVP GROUP OPERATIONS NETX | 39 | $1,499,959 |
| JEANNIE FREY | SVP CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 39 | $1,505,851 |
| JEFFREY M PUCKETT | EVP/COO | 39 | $8,785,568 |
| Jennifer Beal | SVP CAO | 40 | $753,370 |
| JON MANIS | SVP CIO | 40 | $2,347,221 |
| KIM REYNOLDS | SVP FINANCE | 40 | $1,294,258 |
| KIMBERLY KING WEBB | SVP CHIEF HR OFFICER | 40 | $1,260,360 |
| M SHANNON STANSBURY | SVP POPULATION HEALTH | 39 | $1,002,684 |
| MARTY MARGETTS | EVP/CAO | 39 | $6,172,499 |
| PAUL D GENERALE | EVP/CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 39 | $6,220,463 |
| SAM BAGCHI MD | EVP/CMO | 39 | $4,781,092 |
| TINA BARKER | SVP STRATEGY MARKETING & DIG | 40 | $942,114 |
| Andrea Teague | VP Cancer Services | 40 | $944,861 |
| LILLIAN MONTOYA | Pres/CEO SVH | 40 | $934,390 |
| Luis Haro | VP Operations for Emergency Services (term 7/23) | 40 | $1,222,376 |
| MARK ANDERSON | CMO, CRP TMF HEALTH SYSTEM | 39 | $933,072 |
| PAUL M TREVINO | CEO SETX & SWLA | 40 | $967,844 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Christus Health has announced several grant-funded initiatives:
CHRISTUS Health receives grant to invest in clinical simulation for ...A new grant-funded initiative expanding healthcare services
We're proud to announce a new grant-funded initiative that expands ...Grant funding for clinical simulation programs to train healthcare clinicians
CHRISTUS Health receives grant to invest in clinical simulation for ...Mobile healthcare expansion grants in the Corpus Christi area
Christus Spohn gets $100K grant for mobile healthcareCommunity grants supporting nonprofits in southwestern Louisiana
CHRISTUS Health awards $300,000 to southwestern Louisiana nonprofitsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Christus Health fund?
Christus Health's mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual served. The organization is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. The organization's primary focus areas include: • Community health systems • Healthcare and related services • Primary care and mental health services • Care for underserved and uninsured communities
How do I apply for a grant from Christus Health?
Christus Health provides grants to support healthcare and community initiatives. Based on recent activity: • **Total giving**: $3,867,061 (2023 tax filing) • **Typical award range**: $5,175–$452,500 • **Focus areas**: Education, philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking, and human services Recent grant activity includes: • $300,000 awarded to southwestern Louisiana nonprofits • $100,000 grant to Christus Spohn for mobile healthcare services expansion • Grant funding for clinical simulation initia…
Where does Christus Health make grants?
Christus Health operates across multiple states and countries: • **United States**: Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Arkansas • **International**: Operations extend throughout the Americas, including Chile, Colombia, and Mexico
What size grants does Christus Health award?
In 2024, Christus Health awarded 79 grants totaling $4.2M — an average of about $54K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Christus Health's EIN?
Christus Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0590551. 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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