Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc
The health care foundation's primary mission is to raise, invest and distribute funds in support of the exempt purposes of ephraim mcdowell health, inc.
Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc gave $116K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $116,342
- -37.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,781
- -16.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $53,052
- Total assets
- $18,604,659
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Anne Byrom Memorial Nursing Scholarship)
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc
Anne Byrom Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc
Amount
$500+
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Annual AED Grant
Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc
Amount
1 AED device per eligible county
Deadline
Expected ~April
Based on past cycles
EMH Health Care Scholarship
Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc
Amount
$1,000 - $2,000
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Who Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ephraim McDowell Health Resource ($57K). Together the top 3 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 13 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2020) to $336K (2019). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ephraim McDowell Health Resource Danville, KY | General Support (Wellness Center) | $57,165 |
| Em Regional Medical Center Danville, KY | General Support (Kids Can Do) | $53,052 |
| Ephraim McDowell Health Danville, KY | General Support (Community Services) | $6,125 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,604,659 | $1,139,836 | $745,645 | $116,342 | 3 | $698,786 |
| 2024 | $16,821,257 | $1,086,800 | $559,987 | $185,047 | 4 | $716,233 |
| 2023 | $13,041,178 | $799,822 | $457,360 | $256,391 | 1 | $607,070 |
| 2022 | $11,911,106 | $742,298 | $236,001 | $69,855 | 3 | $562,805 |
| 2021 | $13,599,337 | $1,127,196 | $371,041 | $204,997 | 2 | $971,856 |
| 2020 | $11,796,899 | $967,159 | $204,265 | $57,322 | 2 | $818,664 |
| 2019 | $11,078,887 | $720,862 | $594,632 | $336,139 | 4 | $357,196 |
About Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Danville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $116K. Net investment income was $699K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc is led by Daniel E. McKay, President & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel E. McKay
President & CEO
President & CEO → President & COO, 2024
President & COO → President & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Davis
Chairman
Board Member → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy M. Ensslin
Chief Legal Officer
Executive Director → Chief Legal Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Kinman
CFO & Treasurer
Part-Year CFO → CFO, 2022
CFO → CFO & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Daniel
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Newby
Board Member
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Scalf
Vice Chairman
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sierra Lande
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura D. Richard
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2024
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Libby Mayes
Assistant Vice President Community Engagement
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Spoonmore
Vice President Strategic Initiatives
Vice President Strategic → Vice President Strategic Initiatives, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Kolasa MD
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rickey Jansen
Vice President System Operations
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Pollom
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Kay Richardson (2019–2024) — Chair
- Former: Damon Thompson (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Larry Weathers (2024) — Board Member
- Former: David Grigson (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: William Snapp III (2019–2023) — Vice President & CFO
- Former: Pam Baughman (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Robert Keith Bridges (2019–2020) — Part Yr Vice President of Committee Engagement
- Former: Beth King (2019) — Vice Chair
- Former: Sally Davenport (2019) — Former CEO & President
- Former: Thomas Hager (2019) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc
How much does Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc give each year?
Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc gave $116K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $185K across 4 grants.
What is Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $53,052, and its average grant was $38,781, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc give grants?
Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Danville, KY (3 grants).
Does Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc?
Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc reported $18.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1229333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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