Mercy Health System Corporation
Mercy Health System Corporation is a public charity based in Janesville, Wisconsin. Its stated mission is to provide exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better. Its community work includes health services and outreach, support for community organizations, and philanthropy through Mercyhealth Foundation.
Mercy Health System Corporation at a glance
In short: Mercy Health System Corporation gave $194K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $194,225
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- Average grant
- $13,873
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $988,339,269
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Mercy Health System Corporation
- How to Apply
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Submit the sponsorship form with a W-9. Requests are reviewed for alignment with Mercyhealth priorities, available funding, and community impact.
- Review Cycle
- Submit sponsorship requests at least 60 days before the event or initiative.
- Deadline
- Submit sponsorship requests at least 60 days before the event or initiative.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5003 - 1000 Mineral Point, Janesville, WI 53547-5003
Phone: (608) 756-6000
Website: https://mercyhealthsystem.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mercy Health System Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was School District of Milton ($25K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website’s sponsorship criteria cover Rock, Walworth, and Green counties in Wisconsin, and McHenry, Winnebago, Ogle, Boone, Lee, Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Carroll counties in Illinois. The 2025 filing reports that 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 5% to Illinois, and 5% to Ohio.
The Autism Support Fund is for eligible Wisconsin families living in Rock or Walworth counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| School District of Milton Milton, WI | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Rock County Cancer Coalition Janesville, WI | Program Support | $20,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Whitewater Whitewater, WI | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin Hockey Partners LLC Janesville, WI | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Downtown Janesville Inc Janesville, WI | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Janesville Janesville, WI | Program Support | $12,500 |
| YMCA Northern Rock County Janesville, WI | Program Support | $12,500 |
| American Hearth Association Madison, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Blackhawk Technical College Foundation Janesville, IL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Healthnet of Rock County Janesville, WI | Program Support | $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 | $988,339,269 | $769,826,493 | $719,245,884 | $194,225 | 14 | $10,727,479 |
| 2024 | $936,012,324 | $723,060,516 | $669,619,770 | — | — | $3,137,188 |
| 2023 | $870,399,620 | $685,918,513 | $626,620,672 | — | — | $6,641,987 |
| 2022 | $808,356,005 | $657,550,084 | $611,346,497 | — | — | $-593,531 |
| 2021 | $776,760,147 | $709,321,599 | $627,096,091 | — | — | $747,027 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mercyhealth’s mission is “Exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better.” Its stated values include healing in the broadest sense, putting patients first, treating one another like family, and always seeking excellence. The organization describes its priorities as quality, service, partnering, and cost-effective care.
Mercyhealth Foundation says gifts support programs and services, equipment, patient and family care items, community outreach, capital improvements, and technological advancements. The foundation also offers an Autism Support Fund for eligible families in Rock and Walworth counties to help pay for items and services such as sensory equipment, social skills classes, respite care, and therapeutic materials. This fund provides assistance to families, rather than grants to outside organizations.
The 2025 grant recipients show support for a range of organizations. Rock County Cancer Coalition describes its mission as reducing the financial burden of cancer patients in Rock County; HealthNet of Rock County says it provides free or low-cost primary health and dental care and health education to underserved residents. Other recipients include the Boys & Girls Club of Janesville, whose mission is to help young people realize their potential, and Downtown Janesville Inc, which works on downtown economic development and historic preservation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the corporation reported 14 grants totaling $194,225. Grants ranged from $9,375 to $25,000, with a median of $11,250. The listed grant purposes were program support.
Notable 2025 grants included $25,000 to the School District of Milton; $20,000 each to Rock County Cancer Coalition, University of Wisconsin Whitewater, and Wisconsin Hockey Partners LLC; and $15,000 to Downtown Janesville Inc. Other listed recipients included Boys & Girls Club of Janesville and YMCA Northern Rock County, each receiving $12,500, and HealthNet of Rock County, which received $10,000. Forward Janesville received $9,850.
Mercyhealth’s sponsorship program accepts requests from nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations for support of local organizations, events, and initiatives that align with its mission and benefit residents in specified counties. Requests must be submitted with a W-9 at least 60 days before the event or initiative. Only donations to the corporate level are considered, and an organization may receive only one sponsorship per year. The program excludes individuals, recreational sports teams, school-based competitions, political organizations, and organizations without direct local or regional benefit. Decisions may take up to 60 days.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include physicians Craig Lyon, Shahid Shekhani, Imdad Ahmed, David Nelson, and Manish Gharia. Other listed leaders are Todd Anderson, VP/CFO (term 01/2025); Kimberly Scaccia, vice-president (term 09/2025); and vice-presidents Joanna Benning, Aliakbar Abdulla Olia, and Kara Sankey.
Mercy Health System Corporation is led by Javon R. Bea, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; all 26 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Javon R. Bea
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
60 hrs/week
$11.1M (2023) → $11.6M (2025)
Thomas R. Pool
Chair & Director
Vice Chair & Director → Chair & Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Dave L. Syverson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $16K (2025)
Katherine A. Schack
Vice Chair & Director
Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Mark L. Goelzer MD
Director & Physician
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$502K (2021) → $500K (2025)
Wesley M. Jost
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$16K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Carlos S. Arevalo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Rowland J. McClellan Chair
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$27K (2025)
David Nelson
Physician
On filings since 2021
32 hrs/week
$1.3M (2021) → $1.7M (2025)
E. Patrick Cranley
Vice President
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$359K (2021) → $460K (2025)
Imdad Ahmed
Physician
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$1.2M (2021) → $1.8M (2025)
Jennifer Hallatt
Vice President
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$339K (2021) → $476K (2025)
Joanna Benning
Vice President
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$382K (2021) → $536K (2025)
Kimberly Scaccia
Vice President
Vice President - Revenue Cycle → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$299K (2021) → $534K (2025)
Ladd Udy
Vice President
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$201K (2021) → $301K (2025)
Shahid Shekhani
Physician
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$2.1M (2021) → $2M (2025)
Thomas D. Budd
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Todd Anderson
Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$543K (2021) → $935K (2025)
Aliakbar Abdulla Olia
Vice President
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$353K (2023) → $496K (2025)
Amy Whitaker
Vice President
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$140K (2023) → $420K (2025)
Kara Sankey
Vice President
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$427K (2023) → $505K (2025)
Bradley Olson
Vice President
On filings since 2024
55 hrs/week
$90K (2024) → $504K (2025)
Craig Lyon
Physician
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$1.2M (2024) → $2.9M (2025)
Manish Gharia
Physician
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$1.3M (2024) → $1.4M (2025)
Tyler Killpack
Vice President
On filings since 2024
55 hrs/week
$210K (2024) → $242K (2025)
Rob Brinkerhoff
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
55 hrs/week
$440K (2025)
Former officers (18)
- Former: Rowland J. McClellan (2021–2024) — Chair & Director
- Former: Alen Brcic (2023–2024) — Vice President
- Former: James Davis (2021–2023) — Former Vice President
- Former: Merle Rust MD (2022–2023) — Physician
- Former: Bradley Fideler MD (2023) — Physician
- Former: Debra A. Potempa (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Javon R. Bea President (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joel Prah (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Ruth M. Yarbrough (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Shannon Dunphy - Alexander (2021–2022) — Senior Executive Director
- Former: Barbara J. Bortner Former (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Michael McGauley (2022) — Physician
- Former: Barbara J. Bortner (2021) — Former Vice President
- Former: Douglas H. Bryan MD (2021) — Physician
- Former: Kathleen S. Harris (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Paul T. Van Den Heuvel Former (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Thomas R. Jensen (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Yasmin Hussain MD (2021) — Physician
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $11.6M, to Javon Bea (President/CEO (See Pages 66-67)). 26 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mercy Health System Corporation
How much does Mercy Health System Corporation give each year?
Mercy Health System Corporation gave $194K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Mercy Health System Corporation's typical grant size?
Mercy Health System Corporation's median grant in 2025 was $11,250, and its average grant was $13,873, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mercy Health System Corporation give grants?
Mercy Health System Corporation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (5%) and Ohio (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Janesville, WI (8 grants).
Does Mercy Health System Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Mercy Health System Corporation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (14 grants).
Who are Mercy Health System Corporation's largest grantees?
Mercy Health System Corporation's largest 2025 grantees include School District of Milton ($25,000), Rock County Cancer Coalition ($20,000) and University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mercy Health System Corporation?
Mercy Health System Corporation reported $988.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $769.8M.
What does Mercy Health System Corporation fund?
Mercyhealth’s mission is “Exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better.” Its stated values include healing in the broadest sense, putting patients first, treating one another like family, and always seeking excellence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mercy Health System Corporation?
Submit the sponsorship form with a W-9. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mercy Health System Corporation's EIN?
Mercy Health System Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0816848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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