Henry Ford Health St John Foundation
Henry Ford Health St John Foundation is a Detroit, Michigan public charity that raises and invests charitable support for Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital and programs and services in Henry Ford Health’s East Region. Its website says the St. John Foundation serves Henry Ford St. John Hospital in Detroit, Henry Ford Warren Hospital, and Henry Ford River District Hospital in St. Clair.
Henry Ford Health St John Foundation at a glance
In short: Henry Ford Health St John Foundation gave $3.4M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $335K), mostly in Michigan. 80% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,353,014
- -82.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $335,301
- -76.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $93,023
- Total assets
- $80,905,506
- +12.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 80% first-time grantees (8 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Henry Ford Health St John Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: One Ford Place - 5F, Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: (313) 876-8714
Website: https://henryford.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Henry Ford Health St John Foundation
Who Henry Ford Health St John Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Henry Ford Health Providence Hospital ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 56 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies Henry Ford St. John Hospital in Detroit, Henry Ford Warren Hospital, and Henry Ford River District Hospital in St. Clair as the sites it serves. In 2025, 95% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 5% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Henry Ford Health St John Foundation open to new grantees?
80%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 10 grantees (80%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $395K; repeat grants $95K. How we count
Medians: $93K first-time, $95K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.4M (2025) to $18.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Health Providence Hospital Detroit, MI | General Support | $1,972,239 |
| Henry Ford Health St John Hospital Detroit, MI | General Support | $802,204 |
| Ascension Borgess Foundation South Bend, IN | General Support | $180,277 |
| Henry Ford Health Providence Foundation Detroit, MI | General Support | $128,311 |
| Henry Ford Health River District Hospital Detroit, MI | General Support | $124,437 |
| Henry Ford Health Macomb Oakland Hospital Detroit, MI | General Support | $61,609 |
| Henry Ford Health Genesys Foundation Detroit, MI | General Support | $32,078 |
| Henry Ford Health Rochester Foundation Detroit, MI | General Support | $32,078 |
| Affiliated Health Services Inc Detroit, MI | General Support | $10,006 |
| Henry Ford Semi Medical Group Detroit, MI | General Support | $9,775 |
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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 | $80,905,506 | $9,696,772 | $7,359,091 | $3,353,014 | 10 | $1,819,511 |
| 2024 | $71,684,871 | $10,077,031 | $20,558,786 | $18,647,138 | 13 | $2,662,272 |
| 2023 | $78,051,881 | $13,221,773 | $10,442,073 | $8,303,548 | 13 | $202,109 |
| 2022 | $76,530,530 | $19,443,950 | $9,047,938 | $7,059,133 | 13 | $3,577,092 |
| 2021 | $103,759,239 | $15,321,918 | $9,185,439 | $7,170,071 | 7 | $6,919,426 |
| 2020 | $80,365,160 | $10,727,251 | $6,130,665 | $4,087,010 | 6 | $-902,477 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it seeks charitable support so Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital can improve the health and well-being of people in the communities it serves. The filing also says endowment distributions provide dependable annual income to help the hospital meet community healthcare needs.
The foundation’s website identifies cardiology and pediatric services among its priorities. Cardiology support includes clinical trials, equipment, education, and staff training. Its “Your Child, We Care” campaign is funding expansion and renovation of pediatric services, including a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department; the website also describes work toward private inpatient rooms and enhanced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit facilities. The website further describes support for uninsured and underinsured patients and people facing financial difficulties, as well as community programs.
In 2025, the foundation’s listed grants went primarily to healthcare organizations. Henry Ford Health grantees describe their mission as improving people’s lives through healthcare and healing. Ascension Borgess Foundation describes its mission as holistic care, with special attention to people who are poor and vulnerable.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $3,353,014. Grant amounts ranged from $9,775 to $1,972,239, with a median of $93,023. All listed grants were for general support.
The largest reported grants were $1,972,239 to Henry Ford Health Providence Hospital and $802,204 to Henry Ford Health St John Hospital. Other notable grants were $180,277 to Ascension Borgess Foundation, $128,311 to Henry Ford Health Providence Foundation, and $124,437 to Henry Ford Health River District Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert G. Riney as president/CEO; Robin S. Damschroder as treasurer/CFO; Steven B. Bender as secretary; Greg DeMars as vice chair; and Lisa Vallee-Smith as chair. It also lists directors Kevin Grady, M.D.; Marcus Eber DeGraw, M.D.; Stanley Simek; and Alexia Minanov, M.D., and Michael Lovasco as treasurer.
Henry Ford Health St John Foundation is led by Robert G. Riney, President & CEO on the 2025 filing; none of the 33 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert G. Riney
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Vallee-Smith
Chair
Vice Chair → Director, 2023
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Kallabat
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl A. Wesen MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Megler MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kluge
Director
Director → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Grady MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorna Zalenski
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vic Battani
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Van Elslander
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Eber Degraw MD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph G. Livingston III
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Clarkson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Cracchiolo
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Riehl III
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Bellovich
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Graves
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Dilella
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexia Minanov MD
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy O'Shea
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Dewald
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Cytacki
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Simek
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stefan Ahee
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas W. Winner
Former Officer
Vice President & Finance → Former Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Greg Demars
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lovasco
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Richard Kelly Sr.
Amg Foundation & Mkt Lead
Director, Ascension Michigan Foundation & Market Leader → Ascension Michigan Foundation & Market Leader, 2023
Ascension Michigan Foundation & Market Leader → Amg Foundation & Mkt Lead, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Todd Myers
Former Officer
CFO & Ministry Market → Former Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Michael McCullough
CFO & Ministry Market
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Malika L. Howard
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin S. Damschroder
Treasurer & CFO
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven B. Bender Esq.
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Lisa Marie Klauka (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Peter Ahee (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Sister Betty Granger Csj (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lee Meadows PhD (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Adrienne Way (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Louis Saravolatz MD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Hoban (2020–2022) — Former Officer
- Former: Terence Thomas (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Daniel Roma (2020) — Director
- Former: Ed Schervish MD (2020) — Director
- Former: James Cole Jr. (2020) — Director
- Former: Lan-Huong Reilly (2020) — Director
- Former: Matthew Casey (2020) — Director
- Former: William Zweng (2020) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Henry Ford Health St John Foundation
How much does Henry Ford Health St John Foundation give each year?
Henry Ford Health St John Foundation gave $3.4M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $18.6M across 13 grants.
What is Henry Ford Health St John Foundation's typical grant size?
Henry Ford Health St John Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $93,023, and its average grant was $335,301, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Henry Ford Health St John Foundation that year got $395K on average.
Where does Henry Ford Health St John Foundation give grants?
Henry Ford Health St John Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (9 grants).
Does Henry Ford Health St John Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Henry Ford Health St John Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Henry Ford Health St John Foundation's largest grantees?
Henry Ford Health St John Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Henry Ford Health Providence Hospital ($1,972,239), Henry Ford Health St John Hospital ($802,204) and Ascension Borgess Foundation ($180,277), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Henry Ford Health St John Foundation?
Henry Ford Health St John Foundation reported $80.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.7M.
What does Henry Ford Health St John Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it seeks charitable support so Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital can improve the health and well-being of people in the communities it serves. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry Ford Health St John Foundation?
Henry Ford Health St John Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check henryford.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Henry Ford Health St John Foundation's EIN?
Henry Ford Health St John Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2961579. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- 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 May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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