Henry Ford Health System is a comprehensive, integrated nonprofit healthcare organization headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1915 by auto pioneer Henry Ford, the organization operates as one of the nation's leading integrated health systems. The health system serves Michigan and beyond through 13 acute care hospitals and over 550 care locations, including medical centers and clinics. With more than 50,000 team members and nearly 10,000 affiliated physicians, researchers, and advanced practice providers, Henry Ford Health delivers healthcare services across a broad geographic region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0B
+25.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+47.6% YoY
Grant Count
53
+29.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
+14.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Henry Ford Health's mission is to improve people's lives through the excellence of the science and art of health care and healing. As a comprehensive, integrated, and academic health system, the organization provides both health care delivery and coverage, along with a robust research and medical education training program.
The organization is recognized as a national leader in tertiary and quaternary care, drawing patients from across Michigan and beyond for specialized treatments. Key clinical areas of excellence include cancer care, cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, and multi-organ transplants.
Henry Ford Health is ranked among the top five NIH-funded institutions in Michigan and advances groundbreaking research in population health and healthcare equity. The organization operates multiple research projects focused on health disparities and chronic diseases that disproportionately affect underserved populations. As a pioneer in value-based care, Henry Ford Health invests in models that prioritize keeping people healthy, particularly the most vulnerable, with focus on chronic disease management for Medicaid recipients and other underserved communities.
The organization trains more than 4,000 medical students, residents, and fellows every year across 50+ accredited programs.
Grantmaking
Henry Ford Health System engages in grantmaking activities with total giving of $4,630,206 according to its most recent IRS Form 990 filing. Grant awards typically range from $5,500 to $550,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Henry Ford Health's grantmaking priorities include Michigan, Texas, and Maryland, with primary operations concentrated in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $4,979,151,383
- Total revenues: $5,284,200,687
- Total expenses: $4,965,657,559
- Total giving: $4,630,206
- Number of employees: 28,175
The organization operates on slim margins as a nonprofit, reinvesting resources into improving people's lives through world-class healthcare.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,979,151,383 | $3,971,189,937 | $3,881,569,394 |
| Revenue | $5,284,200,687 | $4,495,865,667 | $3,987,316,990 |
| Expenses | $4,965,657,559 | $4,319,464,747 | $3,936,821,951 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $62,537,993 | $76,344,887 | $24,846,504 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ddp Bike Share Corporation ($400,000), Midtown Detroit Inc ($233,333), Wayne State University ($165,550).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DDP BIKE SHARE CORPORATION DETROIT, MI | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| MICHIGAN THANKSGIVING PARADE FOUNDATION DETROIT, MI | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $135,000 |
| ACCESS COMMUNITY HEALTH AND RESEARCH CENTER DEARBORN, MI | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $28,000 |
| MIDTOWN DETROIT INC DETROIT, MI | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $233,333 |
| NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN ANN ARBOR, MI | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $43,700 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, TX | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| CARING ATHLETES TEAM FOR CHILDREN'S AND HENRY FORD HOSPITAL DETROIT, MI | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $18,000 |
| HENRY FORD ESTATE DEARBORN, MI | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER DETROIT, MI | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $38,000 |
| MICHIGAN ROUNDTABLE FOR JUST COMMUNITIES DETROIT, MI | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN FORD ALANDT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID J BREEN | DIRECTOR - CHAIR | 2 | $50,000 |
| JACALYN S GOFORTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $25,000 |
| JOHN F HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $30,000 |
| DAVID M HEMPSTEAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $15,000 |
| PATRICIA A MARYLAND DR PH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES G MCCLURE JR | DIRECTOR - VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DANIEL J PHELAN PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $30,000 |
| BARRY G PORTER | DIRECTOR - VICE CHAIR | 2 | $35,000 |
| MICHAEL S RAFFERTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $30,000 |
| JOSEPH J RICHARDSON JR | DIRECTOR - VICE CHAIR | 2 | $35,000 |
| ROBERT G RINEY | DIRECTOR/ PRESIDENT/CEO | 51 | $7,019,469 |
| FREDERIEK TONEY | DIRECTOR - VICE CHAIR | 2 | $35,000 |
| EDGAR L VANN II | DIRECTOR - VICE CHAIR | 2 | $35,000 |
| GERARDO NORCIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EUGENE F LOVASCO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FARZAN SIDDIQUI MD PHD | DIRECTOR-PHYSICIAN | 60 | $721,637 |
| ANTHONY R TERSIGNI EDD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBIN S DAMSCHRODER | TREASURER/CFO | 49 | $3,345,655 |
| STEVEN B BENDER ESQ | SECRETARY (START 10/2024) | 55 | $319,725 |
| MARJORIE A STATEN JD | SECRETARY (THRU 10/2024)/ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 49 | $247,026 |
| ADNAN R MUNKARAH MD | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER | 58 | $3,373,948 |
| STEVEN N KALKANIS MD | CEO-HFMG | 60 | $2,535,546 |
| ANTONIA MARIA RAMSEY | EVP- CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES | 60 | $1,665,971 |
| HEATHER GEISLER | EVP-CHIEF MARKETING | 60 | $1,247,594 |
| MARY JANE VOGT | EVP- PHILANTHROPY | 60 | $988,498 |
| MICHAEL A GENORD MD | CEO - HAP(THRU 11/2024) | 1 | $2,023,899 |
| DENISE BROOKS-WILLIAMS | CEO MARKETS | 60 | $2,338,768 |
| DAVID F SHEPHERD | CEO - COMMUNITY CARE SVC | 60 | $1,249,180 |
| SHANNA JOHNSON | CEO - W BLMFLD HOSP | 30 | $931,485 |
| DENNIS BUTTS | EVP CHIEF STRATEGY & NETWORK DEVELOPMEN | 60 | $699,188 |
| MARGARET ANDERSON | CEO - HAP (START 11/2024) | 1 | — |
| VERONICA M HALL RN | CEO- HF HOSPITAL | 60 | $1,020,319 |
| PAUL T BROWNE | SVP- CIO | 60 | $1,763,404 |
| TREVOR RAYMOND BANKA MD | PHYSICIAN | 60 | $1,575,746 |
| JASON J DAVIS MD | PHYSICIAN | 60 | $1,557,481 |
| HASSAN NEMEH MD | PHYSICIAN | 60 | $1,558,874 |
| MUWAFFAK M ABDULHAK MD | PHYSICIAN | 60 | $1,555,265 |
| ERIC WALLIS | FORMER CEO - W BLMFLD HOSP | 60 | $1,030,248 |
| CARLADENISE A EDWARDS PHD | FORMER EVP-CHIEF STRATEGY | — | $317,546 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University researchers received a new $3 million NIH grant to support research studying HPV-positive head and neck cancers. This collaborative effort reflects the organization's ongoing commitment to advancing cancer research and combating health disparities.
New $3M NIH grant supports Henry Ford + MSU researchers studying HPV-positiveHenry Ford Health and MSU Health Sciences also funded five cancer research grants to advance cancer medicine and combat health disparities, demonstrating the organization's continued investment in research initiatives that address underserved populations.
New $3M NIH grant supports Henry Ford + MSU researchers studying HPV-positiveSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Henry Ford Health System fund?
Henry Ford Health's mission is to improve people's lives through the excellence of the science and art of health care and healing. As a comprehensive, integrated, and academic health system, the organization provides both health care delivery and coverage, along with a robust research and medical education training program. The organization is recognized as a national leader in tertiary and quaternary care, drawing patients from across Michigan and beyond for specialized treatments. Key clinica…
How do I apply for a grant from Henry Ford Health System?
Henry Ford Health System engages in grantmaking activities with total giving of $4,630,206 according to its most recent IRS Form 990 filing. Grant awards typically range from $5,500 to $550,000. The organization's grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with primary geographic focus in Michigan, Texas, and Maryland. The Development Office serves as the fundraising arm for all of Henry Ford Health, including system programs, service lines, …
Where does Henry Ford Health System make grants?
Henry Ford Health's grantmaking priorities include Michigan, Texas, and Maryland, with primary operations concentrated in Michigan.
What size grants does Henry Ford Health System award?
In 2024, Henry Ford Health System awarded 53 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Henry Ford Health System's EIN?
Henry Ford Health System's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1357020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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