Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities
Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities is a public charity based in Joplin, Missouri. It supports Mercy Hospital Joplin and provides support services to other Mercy organizations in Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas, including Mercy Hospital Carthage, Mercy Hospital Columbus and Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas.
Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities at a glance
In short: Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities gave $367K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $367,433
- +93.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,496
- +41.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,433
- Total assets
- $11,244,572
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: (314) 579-6100
Website: https://mercy.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Residency Program - 12-Month Full-Time
Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities
Amount
Stipend and benefits provided; $100 non-refundable holding fee (deducted from tuition); $650 tuition per unit
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Summer Intensive Program - 12-Week
Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities
Amount
No stipend or benefits offered; $100 non-refundable holding fee (deducted from tuition); $650 tuition per unit
Deadline
Deadline not published
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Virtual Program - Part-Time
Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities
Amount
No stipend or benefits offered; $100 non-refundable holding fee (deducted from tuition); $650 tuition per unit
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Who Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Joplin Area Chamber Commerce ($72K). Together the top 10 received $320K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 53 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization supports Mercy facilities in Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas. In filing year 2025, 97% of its reported grant dollars went to Missouri recipients and 3% went to Texas recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $90K (2022) to $507K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $367K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joplin Area Chamber Commerce Joplin, MO | One joplin sponsorship /annual banquet table sponsor/foundation contribution/jrah funding commitment | $72,200 |
| Community Clinic of SW MO Joplin, MO | Support Local Community Clinic | $50,000 |
| Joplin Area Catholic Schools Joplin, MO | Jacs cross country camp/mercy warrior classic basketball tournament/ jacs annual auction/mercy warrior activities week | $49,500 |
| Missouri Southern Foundation Joplin, MO | Green and Gold Sponsor/MSU Nursing Program Expansion Support | $45,000 |
| Joplin High School R8 Joplin, MO | Bus camp gold sponsor/support website live streaming sports/jhs newsletter sponsorship | $31,100 |
| Carthage R9 School District Carthage, MO | "step up to the plate" baseball donation: scoreboard naming rights | $25,000 |
| Crowder College Foundation Inc Neosho, MO | Pledge to Surgical Tech Classroom | $12,500 |
| Mo Southern State Univ Joplin, MO | Volleyball Athletic Sponsorship/Southernfest MVP Sponsorship | $12,433 |
| Watered Gardens Ministries Joplin, MO | Sponsorships/Homeless and Poor of the Community | $11,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Saginaw, MO | Community based one-to-one mentoring program, 2025 golf fore kids advocate sponsorship | $11,000 |
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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 | $11,244,572 | $99,516,024 | $145,951,593 | $367,433 | 15 | $7,248 |
| 2024 | $9,648,931 | $69,824,980 | $106,442,567 | $189,950 | 11 | $-439,554 |
| 2023 | $8,776,107 | $62,932,950 | $97,377,409 | $189,649 | 11 | $-1,131,196 |
| 2022 | $8,444,498 | $62,757,454 | $90,752,427 | $89,620 | 7 | $857,075 |
| 2021 | $10,110,095 | $51,629,462 | $82,517,988 | $507,427 | 9 | $42,165 |
| 2020 | $16,582,090 | $34,158,323 | $60,117,774 | $139,042 | 3 | $90,177 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission as bringing to life the healing ministry of Jesus through compassionate care and exceptional service. Its filing describes support services for Mercy facilities. Its grants have supported health care, education, community services, school activities and sponsorships.
The grantees’ own stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations receiving support. Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri says it works to improve health for people without access to medical, dental or mental health care. Watered Gardens Rescue Mission describes serving poor people through donated items, services and specialized programming. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Joplin says it provides lodging and resources to families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at local hospitals. Missouri Southern Foundation says it supports Missouri Southern State University through scholarships, student awards, departmental support, cultural activities and faculty development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 15 grants totaling $367,433. Grant amounts ranged from $6,500 to $72,200, with a median of $12,433.
The largest reported grants included $72,200 to Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce for sponsorships and other commitments; $50,000 to Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri to support the local clinic; $49,500 to Joplin Area Catholic Schools for school and athletic activities; and $45,000 to Missouri Southern Foundation, including support for a nursing program expansion. Other awards included $31,100 to Joplin High School R8 for sponsorships and sports livestreaming support, $25,000 to Carthage R9 School District for a baseball donation and scoreboard naming rights, and $12,500 to Crowder College Foundation for a surgical technology classroom pledge.
The filing states that grant assistance is intended for recipients’ general operating purposes and that use of funds is not monitored after grants are given.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeremy Drinkwitz as president of Mercy Joplin Communities and a board member; Mathew Janssens as chief financial officer and a board member; and Christine Glauber as chair and a board member. Other listed board members are physicians Maria Bruce and Samir Dalia, regional physician executive Mark McNemar, Brad Hodson, Renee Motazedi, Jonathan Sabo and Grant Schwartz.
Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities is led by Drinkwitz Jeremy, President, Mercy Joplin Communities & Board Member since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Drinkwitz Jeremy
President, Mercy Joplin Communities & Board Member
President & Board Member → President, Mercy Joplin Communities & Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glauber Christine
Chair & Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Md Maria
Physician & Board Member
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$428K (2021) → $605K (2025)
Dalia Md Samir
Physician & Board Member
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$718K (2021) → $1M (2025)
Wu Md Xujun
Physician
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$1.5M (2024) → $1.6M (2025)
Zeb Md Jahan
Physician
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$1.4M (2024) → $1.5M (2025)
Schwartz Grant
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sturgeon Jonathan Tyler
Former Officer
Vice President - Finance → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
Chief Financial Officer → Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Banwart Md Christopher
Physician
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Herr Michael
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hodson Brad
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ipsen Md Brian
Physician
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janssens Mathew
Chief Financial Officer & Board Member
Chief Financial Officer → Chief Financial Officer & Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
McNemar Do Mark
Regional Physician Executive & Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Motazedi Renee
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sabo Jonathan
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Secker Eric
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stewart Matt
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wilke Jamie
Associate Counsel & Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nelson Md Andrew
Physician
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phelps Lora
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (53)
- Former: Baker Mark (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Eckhardt Christie (2024) — Vice President, Chief Operations Counsel & Secretary
- Former: Koelsch Rsm Sr Cabrini (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Moore Toby (2024) — Physician
- Former: Szarnecki Greg (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Christine Glauber (2022–2023) — Chair & Board Member
- Former: Grant Schwartz (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gregory Szarnecki (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeremy Drinkwitz (2022–2023) — President & Board Member
- Former: Maria Bruce (2022–2023) — Physician & Board Member
- Former: Mark Baker (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mark McNemar (2022–2023) — Regional Physician Executive & Board Member
- Former: Michael Herr (2022–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Samir Dalia (2022–2023) — Physician & Board Member
- Former: Sr Annrene Brau RSM (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Barry Katz (2023) — Physician
- Former: Brad Hodson (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Christie Eckhardt (2023) — Vice President, Chief Operations Counsel & Secretary
- Former: Eric Secker (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Heath Merkley (2023) — Physician
- Former: Jahan Zeb (2023) — Physician
- Former: Jonathan Sabo (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Stewart (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rangan Murali (2023) — Physician
- Former: Tyler Sturgeon (2023) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Xujun Wu (2023) — Physician
- Former: Jonathan Tyler Sturgeon (2022) — Vice President Finance
- Former: Julie Mercer (2022) — Vice President & Mission
- Former: Kelli Bigando (2022) — Executive Director - Patient Care Services
- Former: Kevin Manning (2022) — Chief Nursing Officer
- Former: Raymond Weick MD (2022) — Physician & Board Member
- Former: Rhonda Schmidt-OToole (2022) — Director of Emergency Services
- Former: Scott Reynolds (2022) — Former Officer
- Former: Tracey L Spurgeon (2022) — Executive Director - Critical Care
- Former: Tracy Godfrey MD (2022) — Physician & Board Member
- Former: Brau RSM Sr Annrene (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dumm Christopher (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Elliff Mark (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Godfrey MD Tracy (2020–2021) — Physician & Board Member
- Former: Mathews Thomas P (2020–2021) — Vice President Finance
- Former: Pulsipher Gary W (2020–2021) — Former Officer
- Former: Reynolds Scott (2020–2021) — Former Officer
- Former: Szarnecki Gregory (2020–2021) — Physician & Board Member
- Former: Watson Wendy (2020–2021) — Program Director & Board Member
- Former: Bigando Kelli (2021) — Executive Director - Patient Care Svcs
- Former: Manning Kevin (2021) — Chief Nursing Officer
- Former: McCleary Vicki (2021) — Executive Director - Patient Care Svcs
- Former: Spurgeon Tracey L (2021) — Executive Director - Critical Care
- Former: Terrell Carla (2021) — Executive Dir-Hosp & Surgical Special
- Former: Green Chris (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Hatfield Jay (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Hendricks RSM Sr Rebecca Ann (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Swope Jon (2020) — President Central Committee & 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1.6M, to Wu MD Xujun (Physician). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities
How much does Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities give each year?
Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities gave $367K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $190K across 11 grants.
What is Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities's typical grant size?
Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities's median grant in 2025 was $12,433, and its average grant was $24,496, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities give grants?
Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities gives mostly in Missouri: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Joplin, MO (11 grants).
Does Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities's largest grantees?
Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities's largest 2025 grantees include Joplin Area Chamber Commerce ($72,200), Community Clinic of SW MO ($50,000) and Joplin Area Catholic Schools ($49,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities?
Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities reported $11.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $99.5M.
What does Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities fund?
The organization states its mission as bringing to life the healing ministry of Jesus through compassionate care and exceptional service. Its filing describes support services for Mercy facilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities?
Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check mercy.net for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities's EIN?
Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0584463. 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 17, 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 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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