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Florida Health Sciences Center Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Tampa, FL EIN: 59-3458145 Website

Florida Health Sciences Center Inc is a public charity based in Tampa, Florida. Its filing describes Tampa General Hospital as a safety-net hospital providing health care and conducting clinical research, medical education, and training in partnership with the University of South Florida’s Morsani College of Medicine.

Key facts about Florida Health Sciences Center Inc

In short: Florida Health Sciences Center Inc gave $1.8M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in Florida. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
59-3458145
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$1,761,941
Grants made (2024)
33
Average grant
$53,392
Median grant
$20,000
New grantees (estimate)
48% first-time grantees (16 of 33, 2024)
Total assets
$5,469,991,407
Primary geography
Florida (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Quick answers about Florida Health Sciences Center Inc

How much does Florida Health Sciences Center Inc give each year?

Florida Health Sciences Center Inc gave $1.8M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 27 grants.

What is Florida Health Sciences Center Inc's typical grant size?

Florida Health Sciences Center Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $53,392, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Florida Health Sciences Center Inc that year got $41K on average.

Where does Florida Health Sciences Center Inc give grants?

Florida Health Sciences Center Inc gives mostly in Florida: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (18 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and Riverview, FL (2 grants).

Does Florida Health Sciences Center Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Florida Health Sciences Center Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.

Who are Florida Health Sciences Center Inc's largest grantees?

Florida Health Sciences Center Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Copperhead Charities Inc ($320,167), American Heart Association ($296,875) and Usf Foundation ($183,444), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Is Florida Health Sciences Center Inc open to new grantees?

48%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 16 of 33 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $41K; repeat grants $65K. How we count

Medians: $21K first-time, $20K repeat.

  • 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$5.5B

+52.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.8M

+39.6% YoY

Grant Count

33

+22.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$53K

+14.2% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization states that its shared purpose is to “heal,” “teach,” “innovate,” and “care for everyone, every day,” and its vision is to be the safest and most innovative academic health system in America. Its described activities include hospital care, resident and student education, and clinical research.

Its 2024 grant recipients included organizations with varied missions. Copperhead Charities describes its mission as providing aid to Tampa Bay-area charities through professional-golf fundraising events. The American Heart Association describes its mission as advancing longer, healthier lives. Maltz Jupiter Theatre says it entertains, educates, and inspires the community through professional theatre and arts education. Tampa Bay Sports Commission describes its work as generating regional social and economic impact through youth and amateur sporting events and initiatives.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the organization reported 33 grants totaling $1,761,941. Grant amounts ranged from $7,020 to $320,167, with a median of $20,000. Listed grant purposes include event sponsorships, campaign support, community services, and organizational mission support.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 77% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 17% to Iowa, 3% to Georgia, 2% to Illinois, and 0% to California.

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of all 33 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

TampaAtlantaRiverviewPalm HarborChicagoLutzSt PetersburgTallahasseeArlingtonClearwaterDes MoinesElk GroveMission ViejoSeminoleDallasFt MyersJupiterLos AngelesMiamiNew York

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants reported
2024 $5,469,991,407 $3,155,899,362 $2,883,195,611 $1,761,941
2023 $3,590,605,911 $2,356,345,813 $2,174,424,743 $1,261,834
2022 $3,185,581,431 $2,005,820,046 $1,895,628,044 $811,775
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1B$2B$3B$4B2020202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$5,469,991,407$3,590,605,911$3,185,581,431
Revenue$3,155,899,362$2,356,345,813$2,005,820,046
Expenses$2,883,195,611$2,174,424,743$1,895,628,044
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$65,220,902$14,367,016$13,225,267
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M38 grants202027 grants202227 grants202333 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Copperhead Charities Inc: $320KCopperhead Charities Inc$320KAmerican Heart Association: $297KAmerican Heart Association$297KUsf Foundation: $183KUsf Foundation$183KTampa Hope (Catholic Charities Diocese of St Petersburg Inc): $180KTampa Hope (Catholic CharitiesDiocese of St Petersburg Inc)$180KMaltz Jupiter Theatre Inc: $135KMaltz Jupiter Theatre Inc$135KTampa Bay Sports Commission Inc: $54KTampa Bay Sports CommissionInc$54KHCC Foundation Inc: $50KHCC Foundation Inc$50KRichard David Kann Melanoma Foundation: $50KRichard David Kann MelanomaFoundation$50KBullard Family Foundation Inc: $48KBullard Family Foundation Inc$48KRonald McDonald House of: $45KRonald McDonald House of$45K

Grant Size Distribution

125 grants across all recorded years

101<$50K8$50–100K12$100–250K4$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
COPPERHEAD CHARITIES INC Palm Harbor, FL2024 VALSPAR SPONSORSHIP$320,167
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Des Moines, IAPALM BEACH GALA + LIFE IS WHY CAMPAIGN$296,875
USF FOUNDATION Tampa, FLMEMB + WHITE COAT CER + SYMPOSIA + GALA + GOLF$183,444
TAMPA HOPE (CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF ST PETERSBURG INC) Seminole, FLONMED CARESTATION FOR HOMELESS SHELTER$180,000
MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE INC Jupiter, FLSEASON SPONSOR + GALA + HOLIDAY COMM TREES$135,000
TAMPA BAY SPORTS COMMISSION INC Tampa, FLCORP PARTNERSHIP + SNEAKER SOIREE$53,500
HCC FOUNDATION INC Tampa, FLLINE GRANT 2024$50,000
RICHARD DAVID KANN MELANOMA FOUNDATION West Palm Beach, FL2024 DIAMOND SPONSOR FOR LUNCHEON AND FASHION$50,000
BULLARD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC Lutz, FL2024 FATHER'S DAY + BACK TO SCHOOL BASH$47,500
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF Tampa, FLSUPPORT FAMILY STAYS$45,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists John Couris as CEO and president. Other listed officers and directors are Debbie A. Rinde-Hoffman, MD; Steve L. Short; Mark Runyon; Adam Smith; Margaret Duggan, MD; Kelly Cullen; Qualenta Kivett; Scott J. Arnold; and Stacey Brandt.

Florida Health Sciences Center Inc is led by John Couris, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; 18 of 32 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • John Couris

    CEO & President

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $1.9M (2020) → $2.6M (2024)

  • Steve L. Short

    Executive Vice President, President & Tghn

    Senior Vice President → Senior Vice President & O, 2023

    Senior Vice President & O → Executive Vice President, President & Tghn, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    50 hrs/week

    $1.3M (2020) → $1.4M (2024)

  • Phillip S. Dingle

    Director & Chairman

    Board Member & Vice Chairman → Director & Chair, 2022

    Director & Chair → Director & Chairman, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2.7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Debbie A. Rinde-Hoffman MD

    Director & Transplant Cardiologist

    Transplant Cardiologist → Transplant C, 2022

    Transplant C → Director & Transplant Cardiologist, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    50 hrs/week

    $831K (2020) → $880K (2024)

  • Raviender Bukkapatnam MD

    Director

    Board Member → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2.2 hrs/week

    $80K (2020) → $0 (2024)

  • Blake J. Casper

    Director & Treasurer

    Board Member → Director, 2022

    Director → Director & Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Drew A. Graham

    Director & Vice Chairman

    Board Member & Treasurer → Director, 2022

    Director → Director & Vice Chairman, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    3.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gregory J. Celestan

    Director & Secretary

    Board Member → Director & Secretary, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patricia Jurinski

    Director

    Board Member → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bruce Zwiebel MD

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • T. Corey Neil

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1.9 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kenneth A. Burdick

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kimberly A. Bruce

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Murray L. Shames MD

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1.6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Oscar J. Horton

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1.6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gordon Gillette

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1.6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marylou Bailey

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adam Smith

    Executive Vice President & Chief Ambulatory Care Officer

    Senior Vice President & Ambulatory Services → Senior Vice President, 2022

    Senior Vice President → Executive Vice President & Chief Ambulatory Care Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    $389K (2020) → $1M (2024)

  • Benjamin D. Mackie MD

    Vice President, Co-Chief Heart & Vascular

    Transplant Cardiologist → Transplant C, 2022

    Transplant C → Vice President, Co-Chief Heart & Vascular, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    50 hrs/week

    $701K (2020) → $825K (2024)

  • Kelly Cullen

    Executive Vice President & COO

    Executive Vice President & COO → Executive Vice President, 2022

    Executive Vice President → Executive Vice President & COO, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    45 hrs/week

    $787K (2020) → $1.1M (2024)

  • Robin W. Delavergne

    Senior Vice President & External Affairs

    Senior Vice President & External Affai → Senior Vice President, 2022

    Senior Vice President → Senior Vice President & External Affairs, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    45 hrs/week

    $412K (2020) → $453K (2024)

  • Scott J. Arnold

    Executive Vice President, Chief Digital & Innovation

    Senior Vice President & CIO → Senior Vice President, 2022

    Senior Vice President → Executive Vice President, Chief Digital & Innovation, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    45 hrs/week

    $564K (2020) → $883K (2024)

  • Stacey Brandt

    Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative

    Senior Vice President, Strategy & Mktg → Senior Vice President & S, 2022

    Senior Vice President & S → Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    45 hrs/week

    $608K (2020) → $857K (2024)

  • Kiran Dhanireddy MD

    Vice President & Chief Transplant Inst.

    Executive Director → Vice President & Chief Transplant Inst., 2024

    On filings since 2022

    50 hrs/week

    $1.1M (2022) → $1.4M (2024)

  • Margaret Duggan MD

    Executive Vice President & CMO

    Executive Vice President → Executive Vice President & CMO, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    50 hrs/week

    $766K (2022) → $1.1M (2024)

  • Mark Runyon

    Executive Vice President & CFO

    Executive Vice President → Executive Vice President & CFO, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $1M (2022) → $1.3M (2024)

  • Qualenta Kivett

    Executive Vice President, Chief People & Talent Officer

    Executive Vice President & Chair → Executive Vice President, Chief People & Talent Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    45 hrs/week

    $585K (2022) → $965K (2024)

  • Anthony Watkins

    Translpant Surgeon

    Transplant S → Translpant Surgeon, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    50 hrs/week

    $739K (2023) → $734K (2024)

  • Frances M. Leppla

    Executive Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer

    Senior Vice President → Executive Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    10 hrs/week

    $465K (2023) → $509K (2024)

  • Keith Eric Sommers MD

    Thoracic Surgeon

    Thoracic Sur → Thoracic Surgeon, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    50 hrs/week

    $849K (2023) → $928K (2024)

  • Laura Haubner MD

    Senior Vice President & Chief Quality Officer

    Senior Vice President & C → Senior Vice President & Chief Quality Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    50 hrs/week

    $517K (2023) → $585K (2024)

  • Wendi Goodson-Celerin Dnp

    Executive Vice President & Cno

    New on the 2024 filing

    50 hrs/week

    $362K (2024)

Former officers (21)
  • Former: John T. Touchton Jr. (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Thomas L. Bernasek MD (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Mary Lou Bailey (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Wendi Goodson-Celerin (2023) — Senior Vice President & C
  • Former: Chris A. Roederer (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President
  • Former: Frances M. Richards (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President
  • Former: Judith Ploszek (2020–2022) — Former CFO
  • Former: Kathleen Shanahan (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Les Muma (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Mark W. Weston MD (2020–2022) — Transplant C
  • Former: Peter J. Berman MD (2020–2022) — Transplant S
  • Former: Jeffrey W. Bak (2022) — Director
  • Former: Krishna Nallamshetty MD (2022) — Director
  • Former: Devanand Mangar MD (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Gene E. Marshall (2020) — Board Member & Secretary
  • Former: James R. Burkhart (2020) — Former CEO
  • Former: John A. Brabson Jr. (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Richard Gonzmart (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Sally Houston MD (2020) — Executive Vice President & CMO
  • Former: Tapan Padhya MD (2020) — Board Member & Chief of Sta
  • Former: Victor D. Bowers MD (2020) — Transplant Surgeon

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

John Couris — CEO & President: $2.6MJohn CourisCEO & President$2.6MKiran Dhanireddy MD — VP, Chief Transplant Inst.: $1.4MKiran Dhanireddy MDVP, Chief Transplant Inst.$1.4MSteve L Short — EVP & President, TGHN: $1.4MSteve L ShortEVP & President, TGHN$1.4MMark Runyon — EVP & CFO: $1.3MMark RunyonEVP & CFO$1.3MMargaret Duggan MD — EVP & Cmo: $1.1MMargaret Duggan MDEVP & Cmo$1.1MKelly Cullen — EVP & COO: $1.1MKelly CullenEVP & COO$1.1MAdam Smith — EVP/Chief Ambulatory Care Officer: $1.0MAdam SmithEVP/Chief Ambulatory Care…$1.0MQualenta Kivett — EVP & Chief People/Talent Officer: $965KQualenta KivettEVP & Chief People/Talent…$965KKeith Eric Sommers MD — Thoracic Surgeon: $928KKeith Eric Sommers MDThoracic Surgeon$928KScott J Arnold — EVP & Chief Digital/Innovation: $883KScott J ArnoldEVP & Chief Digital/Innovation$883KDebbie a Rinde-Hoffman MD — Director/Transplant Cardiologist: $880KDebbie a Rinde-Hoffman…Director/Transplant Cardiologist$880KStacey Brandt — EVP & Chief Administrative: $857KStacey BrandtEVP & Chief Administrative$857KBenjamin D Mackie MD — VP, Co-Chief Heart & Vascular: $825KBenjamin D Mackie MDVP, Co-Chief Heart & Vascular$825KAnthony Watkins — Translpant Surgeon: $734KAnthony WatkinsTranslpant Surgeon$734KLaura Haubner MD — SVP & Chief Quality Officer: $585KLaura Haubner MDSVP & Chief Quality Officer$585KFrances M Leppla — EVP & Chief Philanthropy Officer: $509KFrances M LepplaEVP & Chief Philanthropy Officer$509KRobin W Delavergne — SVP, External Affairs: $453KRobin W DelavergneSVP, External Affairs$453KWendi Goodson-Celerin DNP — EVP & Cno: $362KWendi Goodson-Celerin…EVP & Cno$362K

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 1289, Tampa, FL 33601
Phone: (813) 844-7000
Website: https://tgh.org

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Florida Health Sciences Center Inc fund?

The organization states that its shared purpose is to “heal,” “teach,” “innovate,” and “care for everyone, every day,” and its vision is to be the safest and most innovative academic health system in America. Its described activities include hospital care, resident and student education, and clinical research. Its 2024 grant recipients included organizations with varied missions. Copperhead Charities describes its mission as providing aid to Tampa Bay-area charities through professional-golf fu…

How do I apply for a grant from Florida Health Sciences Center Inc?

In 2024, the organization reported 33 grants totaling $1,761,941. Grant amounts ranged from $7,020 to $320,167, with a median of $20,000. Listed grant purposes include event sponsorships, campaign support, community services, and organizational mission support. Among the largest reported grants were $320,167 to Copperhead Charities for a Valspar sponsorship; $296,875 to the American Heart Association for a Palm Beach gala and “Life Is Why” campaign; $183,444 to the USF Foundation for membership…

What is Florida Health Sciences Center Inc's EIN?

Florida Health Sciences Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3458145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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