Memorial Hermann Health System is a nonprofit, values-driven, community-owned health system headquartered in Houston, Texas. Established in 1973, the organization operates hospital facilities and serves as a major healthcare provider in Southeast Texas. The health system employs over 32,000 individuals and maintains relationships with more than 6,600 affiliated physicians.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.7B
+13.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$28.8M
-41.5% YoY
Grant Count
97
+7.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$297K
-45.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Memorial Hermann Health System is dedicated to improving health and creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come.
Core Values: Community, Compassion, Credibility, and Courage
The organization's primary focus areas include:
- Community health systems and general healthcare
- Hospital operations and patient care
- Health education and workforce development
- Research initiatives
- Community health programs
- Traumatic brain injury research
- Nursing workforce strengthening
- School health initiatives
Grantmaking
The Memorial Hermann Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm supporting the health system through fundraising and grant distribution.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary service area is Southeast Texas, with headquarters in Houston, Texas. The organization also indicates commitment to serving "the people of Southeast Texas and the world" through its vision and programs.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total Assets: $13.7 billion
- Total Revenue: $8.53 billion
- Total Expenses: $7.67 billion
- Total Liabilities: $4.54 billion
- Investments: $2.5 billion
Organization Status:
- 501(c)(3) charitable organization
- Tax-exempt since September 1973
- EIN: 74-1152597
- Independent organization not affiliated with larger national or regional groups
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,656,114,392 | $12,081,212,202 | $11,387,026,051 |
| Revenue | $8,526,519,854 | $7,581,409,425 | $7,314,063,690 |
| Expenses | $7,666,749,931 | $6,952,309,636 | $6,423,696,348 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $408,406,179 | $161,142,930 | $417,785,697 |
| 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
249 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Memorial Hermann Foundation Board of Directors:
- Stephen Trauber, Chairman
- Philamena Baird
- Carin M. Barth
- Martin D. Beirne
- Myron Blalock
- Tony Bradfield
- Deborah Byers
- David L. Callender, MD
- John C. Eads
- William H. Easter III
- Luis J. Elizondo-Thomson
- Ed Emmett
- Jo Lynn Falgout
- Stephen M. Fraga
- Gregory C. Garland
- Jeremy Goebel
- Samuel P. Golden
- Zhanna Golodryga
- David Greenberg
- Edd C. Hendee
- Scott Holstead
- Michael Jamieson
- Suzie E. Johnson
- Franklin D. R. Jones, Jr.
- Melissa H. Juneau
- William E. King
- Michael H. Lou
- Zach Matula
- Keith Mosing
- Harry N. Pefanis
- Melinda Perrin
- Gary R. Petersen
- Martin Phillips
- Amy Pierce
- Samuel G. Pitts
- James J. Postl
- Douglas W. Schnitzer
- Brent Secrest
- Caralisa M. Simon
- Jim R. Smith
- Kristina H. Somerville
- Shawn A. Taylor
- Allison Thacker
- Hallie Vanderhider
- Blake Williams
- Sheridan Williams
- Fred Zeidman
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David L Callender MD | CEO/PRESIDENT | 40 | $5,391,502 |
| Erin S Asprec | EVP/COO | 40 | $2,230,783 |
| James McCarthy MD | EVP, CPE | 40 | $1,737,337 |
| Deborah Gordon | EVP/CAO/CLO/SECRETARY | 40 | $1,738,372 |
| Alec King | EVP/CFO/TREASURER | 40 | $1,678,276 |
| Joshua Urban | SVP/PRES COMM HOSP | 40 | $1,622,484 |
| Feby Abraham | EVP, CSO | 40 | $1,438,540 |
| Kyle Price | SVP, Srvc Lines | 40 | $1,328,143 |
| Heath Rushing | SVP, Srvc Lines | 40 | $1,315,707 |
| Lori P Knowles | SVP/CHRO | 40 | $1,261,965 |
| Gregory L Haralson | SVP, CEO - TMC | 40 | $1,382,726 |
| Eric Smith | SVP, CDO | 40 | $1,159,716 |
| Amanda Hammel | SVP/CIO | 40 | $1,143,499 |
| Paul C O'Sullivan | SVP, CEO- MC & GH | 40 | $1,122,438 |
| Obiefuna Chikelue | SVP, CIO | 40 | $1,097,856 |
| Justin P Kendrick | SVP, CEO - NE & TW | 40 | $992,728 |
| Malisha S Patel | SVP, CEO - SW & SL | 40 | $967,727 |
| Phillip Chang | SVP, CQO | 40 | $879,882 |
| Kriel Steve Ramcharitar | VP, CMO - ACO & PHSO | 40 | $1,014,221 |
| Teal Holden | SVP/AMB & POST-ACUTE SVCS | 40 | $891,436 |
| Carol J Paret | Former Key Employee | — | $986,391 |
| Anne E Neeson | EVP, CEO - Foundation | 40 | $888,442 |
| Noel J Cardenas | SVP, CEO - SE & PL | 40 | $859,781 |
| Jerry A Ashworth | SVP, CEO - Cypress & Katy | 40 | $828,887 |
| Cynthia A De Moya | FORMER CFO | 40 | $824,969 |
| Richard Lyman | SVP/REV CYCLE | 40 | $821,822 |
| Howard Scott | VP, CMO - MC & GH | 40 | $744,539 |
| Katrina Melton | VP, Post-Acute Services | 40 | $822,930 |
| Glen Garner | VP, CMO - SE & Pearland | 40 | $721,944 |
| Nnaemeka Okafor | VP, CHIO | 40 | $727,010 |
| Warren Shea | VP/ASST SECRETARY | 40 | $589,880 |
| Alejandra Loessin | VP, COS | 40 | $514,196 |
| Gary J Sheppard MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Alan V Ytterberg | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Anne Taylor | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Donald M Woo | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Edward B Adams Jr | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Gary R Petersen | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Gregory Armstrong | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Ira L Flax MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Jarvis V Hollingsworth | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Jay Schneider | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| John Graf | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| John M Esquivel | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Monica Benton | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Neelofer S Durrani MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Peter R Huntsman | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Richard S Figueroa | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Rishi Varma | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Sara N Ortwein | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Stacy P Methvin | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Susan Sarofim | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| William H Easter III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Willoughby C Williams Jr | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Kevin P Brady | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| David S Habachy | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center received a grant for an innovative proposal to strengthen the nursing workforce
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Receives Grant for Innovative ProposalTIRR Memorial Hermann received $3 million in funding for a traumatic brain injury research trial
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Receives Grant for Innovative ProposalKahuna Workforce Solutions received funding from Memorial Hermann Health System
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Receives Grant for Innovative ProposalMemorial Hermann Health System was recognized as a winner of the 2022 ENERGY STAR Award by the EPA and DOE
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Receives Grant for Innovative ProposalPartnership established with Aldine Independent School District to design and launch the HEAL (Health Education and Learning) High School in Houston
Contact Information
Memorial Hermann Foundation 929 Gessner, Suite 2650 Houston, TX 77024 Phone: 713-338-4552 Website: memorialhermann.org/foundation
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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