Great River Health System Inc
Great River Health System, inc. (GRHS) is a non-stock, not-for-profit corporation organized for the purpose of serving as a holding company of various subsidiaries providing health care.
Great River Health System Inc at a glance
In short: Great River Health System Inc gave $3.7M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $1.9M), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,716,953
- +3629.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,858,477
- +9222.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,858,477
- Total assets
- $40,641,153
- +87.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Great River Health System Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Riverview System Ltd ($3.5M). Together the top 2 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $3.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Riverview System Ltd West Burlington, IA | Operating Support | $3,500,000 |
| Great River Health Foundation Inc West Burlington, IA | Community Support Funding for the Foundation | $216,953 |
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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 | $40,641,153 | $74,579,186 | $56,700,181 | $3,716,953 | 2 | $93,633 |
| 2024 | $21,641,454 | $39,313,751 | $43,534,704 | $99,677 | 5 | $56,919 |
| 2023 | $21,835,615 | $43,034,353 | $37,237,430 | $500,000 | 1 | $31,889 |
| 2022 | $42,916,659 | $27,783,691 | $26,674,793 | — | — | $1,183 |
| 2021 | $45,236,336 | $11,348,232 | $11,771,858 | — | — | $1,272 |
| 2020 | $43,809,288 | $583,725 | $9,398 | — | — | $10,976 |
About Great River Health System Inc
Based on IRS filings
Great River Health System Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in West Burlington, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $40.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3.7M. Net investment income was $94K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Great River Health System Inc is led by Matt Wenzel, Former President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matt Wenzel
Former President & CEO
President & CEO → Former President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$1.4M (2024) → $976K (2025)
Michael McCoy
CEO
President & CEO → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
24 hrs/week
$830K (2024) → $1.1M (2025)
Robert Engberg
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Malcom
Director
Director → Director Till, 2021
Director Till → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deanna Barr
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Martin
Director
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Alexander
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$582K (2024) → $689K (2025)
Joel Ryon
Executive Vice President Chief Medical
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$282K (2024) → $528K (2025)
Michael Yost - Exec
Vice President Chief Human Resources
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$264K (2024) → $440K (2025)
Russell Rodriguez - Exec
Vice President Chief Clinical Operations
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$336K (2024) → $429K (2025)
Teresa Colgan - Exec
Vice President Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$494K (2024) → $503K (2025)
Tomi Hagan
Executive Vice President Chief Compliance
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$264K (2024) → $314K (2025)
Carla McNamee
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Director, Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John McKillip
Vice Chairperson
Director → Vice Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Henrich
Chief of Staff
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Cara Sanders (2023) — Former Highest Compensated Employee
- Former: Daniel Linhart (2023) — Vice President Finance
- Former: Jane Vanfleet (2023) — Vice President Revenue Cycle
- Former: Joshua Goeller (2023) — Strategy Officer
- Former: Shane Tapper (2023) — Vice President Information Services
- Former: Dan Wiedemeier (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Terri Dowell (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Jason Hutcheson (2020–2021) — Director Till
- Former: Karen Marino (2020–2021) — Director Till
- Former: Kent Severson (2020) — Director
- Former: Patrick Williams MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert Fleming (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1.1M, to Dr Michael McCoy (CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Great River Health System Inc
How much does Great River Health System Inc give each year?
Great River Health System Inc gave $3.7M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $100K across 5 grants.
How large is Great River Health System Inc?
Great River Health System Inc reported $40.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $74.6M.
What is Great River Health System Inc?
Great River Health System Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in West Burlington, IA. It holds $40.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Great River Health System Inc operate?
Great River Health System Inc has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Great River Health System Inc's EIN?
Great River Health System Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1193185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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