Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson
As the sisters of mercy before us, we bring to life the healing ministry of jesus through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson at a glance
In short: Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson gave $2.5M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $830K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,490,401
- +357.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $830,134
- +205.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $78,460
- Total assets
- $4,315,765
- -28.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mercy Hospital Jefferson ($2.3M). Together the top 3 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 14 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson gives
- Giving grew 356% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $370K (2023) to $2.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Jefferson Festus, MO | Support of Mission of Organization | $2,338,809 |
| Mercy Health East Communities Chesterfield, MO | Support of Mission of Organization | $78,460 |
| Mercy Clinic East Communities Chesterfield, MO | Support of Mission of Organization | $73,132 |
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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 | $4,315,765 | $676,551 | $2,723,038 | $2,490,401 | 3 | $19,506 |
| 2024 | $5,991,287 | $1,889,567 | $697,641 | $544,063 | 2 | $32,349 |
| 2023 | $4,511,346 | $1,268,650 | $512,372 | $370,143 | 3 | $2,829 |
| 2022 | $3,611,649 | $660,603 | $774,928 | $545,908 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $4,727,267 | $3,056,269 | $937,025 | $748,530 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $3,589,444 | $1,704,727 | $884,100 | $553,317 | 4 | — |
About Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson
Based on IRS filings
Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson is a public charity focused on Health, based in Chesterfield, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson is led by Ammons Carl E. Eric, Regional President & Southeast Missouri since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ammons Carl E. Eric
Regional President & Southeast Missouri
President & Mercy Hospital → President & Mercy Hospital Jefferson, 2022
President & Mercy Hospital Jefferson → Regional President & Southeast Missouri, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eckenfels Daniel
President & Mercy Hospital Jefferson
Vice President Finance → Vice President Finance & CAO, 2023
Vice President Finance & CAO → President & Mercy Hospital Jefferson, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Held Andrew
Executive Director Philantrophy
Executive Director Philantrophy → Executive Director Philant, 2021
Executive Director Philant → Executive Director Philantrophy, 2022
On filings since 2020
46 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martinez Scott
Executive Director & Finance - Mercy Hospital Jefferson
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fadler Tammy
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Flynn Paul
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Govero Sara
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matejka Cheryl L.
Former Officer
Chief Financial Officer → Former Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
McClinton Traci
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seek Bill
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Smith Kim
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bridgewater Ethan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kilian Kenneth
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tuggle Susan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomasson Mary
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Williams Rebecca
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meyer-Terry Amy
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Amato Phil (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Glore Dan (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Breeze Kurt (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lieber Tanya (2020–2021) — Regional Vice President Philanthropy
- Former: Stover Benny (2020–2021) — Vice President Finance
- Former: Hovis Dennis (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Stansfield David (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Thompson Mary (2020) — Board Member
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 Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson
How much does Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson give each year?
Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson gave $2.5M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $544K across 2 grants.
What is Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson's typical grant size?
Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson's median grant in 2025 was $78,460, and its average grant was $830,134, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson give grants?
Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chesterfield, MO (2 grants).
Does Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Mission of Organization" (3 grants).
How large is Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson?
Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $677K.
What is Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson?
Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson is a public charity focused on Health, based in Chesterfield, MO. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson's EIN?
Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2797051. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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