Covenant Health System Foundation
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Covenant Health System Foundation at a glance
In short: Covenant Health System Foundation gave $8.0M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,958,883
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,136,983
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $806,796
- Total assets
- $64,813,894
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Covenant Health System Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Methodist Hospital Plainview ($3.4M). Together the top 7 received $8.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 9 grants of 32 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Covenant Health System Foundation gives
- Giving grew 138% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $2.9M (2020) to $8.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $8.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Methodist Hospital Plainview Renton, WA | Operational/Program Support | $3,430,580 |
| Covenant Health System Renton, WA | Operational/Program Support | $2,101,705 |
| Methodist Children's Hospital Renton, WA | Operational/Program Support | $1,066,577 |
| Covenant Medical Center Renton, WA | Operational/Program Support | $806,796 |
| Hospice of Lubbock Renton, WA | Operational/Program Support | $281,583 |
| Covenant Hospital Hobbs Renton, WA | Operational/Program Support | $183,678 |
| Methodist Hospital Levelland Renton, WA | Operational/Program Support | $87,964 |
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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 | $64,813,894 | $5,420,360 | $11,797,168 | $7,958,883 | 7 | $1,657,846 |
| 2023 | $62,184,338 | $5,844,452 | $11,093,856 | $8,279,853 | 7 | $251,646 |
| 2022 | $55,494,000 | $11,537,118 | $7,152,443 | $5,696,166 | 6 | $1,803,053 |
| 2021 | $55,699,431 | $11,499,437 | $12,467,520 | $3,347,293 | 6 | $3,189,067 |
| 2020 | $53,868,205 | $7,534,425 | $8,237,406 | $2,905,374 | 6 | $-641,782 |
About Covenant Health System Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Covenant Health System Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Lubbock, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $64.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $8.0M. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Covenant Health System Foundation is led by Stephen Crisman, President & Board Member on every filing since 2020; 3 of 28 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen Crisman
President & Board Member
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$286K (2020) → $257K (2024)
Brice Foster
Board Member & Chair
Board Member & Secretary → Board Member & Vice Chair, 2021
Board Member & Vice Chair → Board Member & Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Young
Senior Director Philanthropy
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$133K (2022) → $128K (2024)
Bevin England
Senior Philanthropy Officer
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $114K (2024)
Chad Henthorn
Board Member & Vice Chair
Board Member → Board Member & Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Madison
Board Member & Vice Chair
Board Member → Board Member & Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Flenniken
Board Member -
Board Member → Board Member -, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Tatum
Board Member -
Board Member → Board Member -, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Owen MD
Board Member -
Board Member → Board Member -, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Punchard
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Wilkerson
Board Member & Secretary
Board Member → Board Member & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Porter
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Conwright
Board Member
Board Member → Board Member & Finance Vice Chair, 2023
Board Member & Finance Vice Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Opperman
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Mann
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vince Vasquez
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Axelrud MD
Board Member -
Board Member → Board Member -, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Dalton MD
Board Member -
Board Member → Board Member -, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Trevino
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sommer Sanford Janes
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Richards
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Gilstrap
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clark Lammert
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elesha Tucker
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lory Ioppolo
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Windisch MD
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Delgado
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (37)
- Former: Chad Hill (2020–2023) — Board Member, Finance Chair & Treasurer
- Former: David Blann MD (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Katie Salter (2020–2023) — Board Member -
- Former: Marisa Scheef (2020–2023) — Board Member -
- Former: Andrea Wilson (2021–2023) — Board Member -
- Former: Evan Sanford (2021–2023) — Board Member -
- Former: Lee Turner (2021–2023) — Board Member -
- Former: Sidney Hooper (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Swetha Gadwala MD (2021–2023) — Board Member -
- Former: Russell Thomasson (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Angela Miller (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Becky Postar (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Schroeder MD (2020–2022) — Board Member -
- Former: Dee Macha (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Douglas Sanford (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Margaret England (2020–2022) — Senior Philanthropy Officer
- Former: Robert Salem MD (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Hari Koyaiya (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Joshua Hill MD (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michell McCord PhD (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nate Wright (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Heather Waller (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Callie Bruening (2020–2021) — Board Member & Secretary
- Former: Chris Snead (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Keeli Wilson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Leslie Moss (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Loretta Owen (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Troy Tucker (2020–2021) — Board Member & Chair
- Former: Brandi Barnett (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Brett McDowell (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Calvin Davis (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Dax Voss (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Dustin Brooks (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kelly Read (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Phebe Ellis-Roach (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Phyllis Wall (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Travis Funk (2020) — Board Member & Chair
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 $257K, to Stephen Crisman (President/Board Member). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Covenant Health System Foundation
How much does Covenant Health System Foundation give each year?
Covenant Health System Foundation gave $8.0M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8.3M across 7 grants.
What is Covenant Health System Foundation's typical grant size?
Covenant Health System Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $806,796, and its average grant was $1,136,983, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Covenant Health System Foundation give grants?
Covenant Health System Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Renton, WA (7 grants).
Does Covenant Health System Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Covenant Health System Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Covenant Health System Foundation's largest grantees?
Covenant Health System Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Methodist Hospital Plainview ($3,430,580), Covenant Health System ($2,101,705) and Methodist Children's Hospital ($1,066,577), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Covenant Health System Foundation?
Covenant Health System Foundation reported $64.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.4M.
What is Covenant Health System Foundation?
Covenant Health System Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Lubbock, TX. It holds $64.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Covenant Health System Foundation's EIN?
Covenant Health System Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2897026. 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 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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