Lifebridge Health Inc
LifeBridge Health Inc is a public charity based in Owings Mills, Maryland. It is the parent corporation of a healthcare system serving Greater Baltimore and across Maryland. Its stated mission is to improve the health of the individuals and communities it serves through compassionate, high-quality care, and its filing describes the organization as supporting affiliated charitable organizations, including hospitals and community-serving entities.
Lifebridge Health Inc at a glance
In short: Lifebridge Health Inc gave $7.6M across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $318K), mostly in Maryland. 63% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,628,550
- -20.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +26.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $317,856
- -36.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,902,798,921
- +11.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (15 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% 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 Lifebridge Health Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 10090 Red Run Blvd, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Phone: (410) 601-5653
Website: https://lifebridgehealth.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lifebridge Health Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was West Baltimore Renaissance Foundation ($7.3M). Together the top 10 received $7.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 93 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
LifeBridge Health describes its service area as Greater Baltimore and Maryland, with particular emphasis in its filing on Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Carroll County. In 2025, the filing’s grant summary reports 100% of grant dollars going to Maryland and less than 1% to DC; however, the itemized grants list also includes a $30,000 grant to the Aslan Project in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lifebridge Health Inc open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 24 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $827K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 21% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $251K (2019) to $9.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $7.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Baltimore Renaissance Foundation Baltimore, MD | Exempt Purpose | $7,318,300 |
| Chai Baltimore, MD | Exempt Purpose | $45,000 |
| Aslan Project Inc Washington, DC | Exempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| Baltimore Homecoming Inc Baltimore, MD | Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Baltimore, MD | Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| The Y in Central Maryland Baltimore, MD | Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Westminster Westminster, MD | Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Pride Center of Baltimore - Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender Community Baltimore, MD | Exempt Purpose | $10,600 |
| Baltimore Banner Baltimore, MD | Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Baltimore Bikur Cholim Baltimore, MD | Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,902,798,921 | $346,646,456 | $355,477,981 | $7,628,550 | 24 | $65,148,464 |
| 2024 | $1,704,077,444 | $358,865,792 | $356,482,275 | $9,564,434 | 19 | $49,114,943 |
| 2023 | $1,649,757,182 | $317,429,520 | $326,186,657 | $9,200,635 | 22 | $362,537 |
| 2022 | $1,636,500,312 | $286,151,816 | $296,471,603 | $9,369,184 | 15 | $353,135 |
| 2021 | $1,819,873,419 | $264,714,796 | $255,011,103 | $7,270,115 | 13 | $4,610,539 |
| 2020 | $1,699,958,285 | $246,264,699 | $251,737,394 | $3,116,602 | 13 | $262,001 |
| 2019 | $1,493,684,210 | $237,223,976 | $235,909,574 | $250,992 | 17 | $261,931 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
LifeBridge Health’s mission is to improve the health of individuals and communities through compassionate, high-quality care. Its 2024 filing further describes its purpose as maintaining and improving the health and well-being of people in Greater Baltimore, with special emphasis on Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Carroll County. The filing says the organization makes grants to charitable organizations that serve people benefiting from its supported organizations.
The 2025 grant list includes organizations with varied missions. For example, the West Baltimore Renaissance Foundation says its mission is to empower West Baltimore residents through investments that expand services, amenities, and opportunities related to health and quality of life. The Aslan Project describes its work as promoting access to pediatric cancer care in low-resource settings through professional training and support for children and families. Other recipients include organizations focused on Baltimore’s civic investment, community health and wellness, support for seriously ill children and their families, and educational resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, LifeBridge Health reported 24 grants totaling $7,628,550. Grant amounts ranged from $5,150 to $7,318,300, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest reported grant was $7,318,300 to the West Baltimore Renaissance Foundation. Other notable grants included $30,000 to the Aslan Project, $25,000 each to Baltimore Homecoming, Ronald McDonald House, and the Y in Central Maryland, and $10,600 to the Pride Center of Baltimore.
LifeBridge Health’s website describes annual community small grants of up to $1,000 for community associations near its hospitals, to support free events promoting neighborhood unity, health, and improvement. It also describes community development sponsorships for local nonprofit organizations and other sponsorship or advertising requests. The website invites organizations to apply for financial assistance, but does not provide a deadline for these opportunities.
The West Baltimore Renaissance Foundation, a separate supported organization, describes a program-funding process for its own grants. For its FY 27 cycle, it says organizations should contact foundation staff to arrange a meeting before submitting a Letter of Interest. Its stated priorities include prior history with the foundation, work in or near ZIP code 21223, and proven outcomes alongside limited fundraising capacity. This is the foundation’s process, not a general LifeBridge Health application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lee Coplan as chair, Jeffrey Wothers Esq as vice chair, Diane Levin as secretary, and Nupur Parekh Flynn as treasurer. Directors listed on that filing are Alec Yeo, Andrew Levine, Barry Levin, Brenda Mandel, Brian Gibbons, and Brian Moffet.
Lifebridge Health Inc is led by Neil M. Meltzer, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 15 of 43 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Neil M. Meltzer
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$2M (2019) → $4.1M (2025)
David H. Krajewski
Executive Vice President, CFO & President Lb Partners
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$1.1M (2019) → $1.9M (2025)
Lee Coplan
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2020
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$240 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Brenda Weil Mandel
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$240 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Brian L. Moffet
Director
Chairman → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$240 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Donald Kirson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$240 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Ronnie B Footlick
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$240 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Jonathan Thierman
Cmio & Med Director Virtual Hospital
Cmio & Med Director Virtual Hospital → Cmio Med Director Virtual Hospital, 2021
Cmio Med Director Virtual Hospital → Cmio & Med Director Virtual Hospital, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$424K (2020) → $990K (2025)
Alec Yeo
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Levin
Director
Chair → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian J. Gibbons
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Fisher Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Seidel
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason A. Blavatt Esq.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Black
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn E. Abeshouse
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Kp Hill
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Renbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Posko
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Levine
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Davidov
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott London
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Weinman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Christoff
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Goldner
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold Hackerman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Shermak MD
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Zirpoli
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Durand
Chief Clinical Officer
Vice President Chief Innovation Officer → Chief Clinical Officer, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$471K (2019) → $847K (2025)
James Roberge
Vice President Capital Improvements & Support Services
Vice President Capital Improvements & Support Services → Vice President Capital Improv & Support, 2021
Vice President Capital Improv & Support → Vice President Capital Improvements & Support Services, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$342K (2019) → $605K (2025)
Jason H. Weiner
Senior Vice President & General Counsel
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$357K (2019) → $1.1M (2025)
Julie Cox
Vice President Development
Vice President & Chief Development Officer → Vice President Development, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$406K (2019) → $533K (2025)
Leslie R. Simmons
Executive Vice President & COO Lbh
Executive Vice President, President Carroll Hosp & Interim COO Nw Hosp → Executive Vice President & COO Lbh, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$918K (2019) → $2M (2025)
Nancy Kane
Vice President Financial Reporting
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$281K (2019) → $425K (2025)
Tressa Springmann
Senior Vice President & CIO Lifebridge Health
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$656K (2019) → $1.3M (2025)
Matthew Poffenroth MD
Senior Vice President & Chief Physician Executive
Senior Vice President & Chief Physician Officer → Senior Vice President & Chief Physician Executive, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$568K (2020) → $1.3M (2025)
Joseph Koons
Senior Vice President Chief Revenue Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$298K (2021) → $637K (2025)
Lisa Whaley
Senior Vice President Chief Hr Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$693K (2021) → $1M (2025)
Terri Carter
Vice President & Human Resources
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$438K (2021) → $532K (2025)
Edgar Casner
Vice President Supply Chain
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$266K (2024) → $404K (2025)
Jeffrey Wothers Esq.
Vice Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2020
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nupur Parekh Flynn
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Levin
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (39)
- Former: Brian Deffaa (2019–2024) — Vice President Chief Marketing Officer
- Former: Terrence Carney (2019–2024) — Vice President Supply Chain
- Former: Daniel Blum (2021–2024) — Senior Vice President Lbh, President Sinai & Grace · Filing note: Thru 2/2023
- Former: Thomas Zirpoli (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Thomas Welliver (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Howard Perlow (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Altman (2021–2023) — Vice President Operations & CIO
- Former: Richard Kemper (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Charles Albercht MD (2023) — Chief Quality Officer
- Former: Andrew Morrison (2019–2022) — Vice President Tot Rewards & Ops
- Former: Joseph A. Cooper (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Lou Dunaway (2019–2022) — Vice President Budget, Capital & CFO Sinai
- Former: Louis F Friedman Esq. (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephen Young (2019–2022) — Vice President & Chief of Staff
- Former: Michael Myers (2021–2022) — Vice President Reg. Representative, Reimb & CFO Chc
- Former: Darleen Won (2022) — Vice President Strategic Planning
- Former: Holly Phipps Adams (2022) — Vice President & Human Resources
- Former: Jeanette Linder Md Former (2022) — Chief - Radiation Oncology
- Former: Anthony Morris (2019–2021) — Senior Vice President Chief Rev Officer
- Former: Charles Albrecht MD (2019–2021) — Chief Quality Officer
- Former: Harry W. Kaplan MD (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Ringo MD (2019–2021) — Senior Vice President Lbh, President & COO Sinai
- Former: Joseph Quinn (2019–2021) — Senior Vice President Chief Hr Officer
- Former: Jeanette Linder MD (2020–2021) — Chief - Radiation Oncology
- Former: Abba Poliakoff (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Brian White (2019–2020) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Greg Rochlin (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Helen Whitehead (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Joel Suldan (2019–2020) — Senior Vice President & General Counsel
- Former: Marc P. Blum Esq. (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Paul Saval (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas F. Obrecht (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Christine Deangelis (2020) — Vice President Physician Networks & Value-Based Care Programs
- Former: Frank B. Rosenberg (2019) — Director
- Former: Kevin K. Kelbly (2019) — Carroll Senior Vice President Finance & CFO
- Former: Lucy Ferko (2019) — Former Vice President Service Lines
- Former: Mark D. Olszyk (2019) — Carroll Vice President of Medical Staff
- Former: Neal Naff (2019) — Physician
- Former: Stephen Witman (2019) — Former Vice President Bus Development, Financial & Capital Planning
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4.1M, to Neil M Meltzer (President/CEO). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lifebridge Health Inc
How much does Lifebridge Health Inc give each year?
Lifebridge Health Inc gave $7.6M across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $9.6M across 19 grants.
What is Lifebridge Health Inc's typical grant size?
Lifebridge Health Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $317,856, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lifebridge Health Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Lifebridge Health Inc give grants?
Lifebridge Health Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (14 grants), Westminster, MD (3 grants) and Owings Mills, MD (2 grants).
Who are Lifebridge Health Inc's largest grantees?
Lifebridge Health Inc's largest 2025 grantees include West Baltimore Renaissance Foundation ($7,318,300), Chai ($45,000) and Aslan Project Inc ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lifebridge Health Inc?
Lifebridge Health Inc reported $1.9B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $346.6M.
What does Lifebridge Health Inc fund?
LifeBridge Health’s mission is to improve the health of individuals and communities through compassionate, high-quality care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lifebridge Health Inc?
Lifebridge Health Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check lifebridgehealth.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Lifebridge Health Inc's EIN?
Lifebridge Health Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1402373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 May 19, 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 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 20, 2020)
- 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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