Meriter Health Services Inc
Meriter Health Services Inc is a public charity based in Madison, Wisconsin, formed in 1898. It describes itself as a nonprofit comprehensive health care organization dedicated to improving the health of the people and communities it serves. Its stated role includes strategic support for Meriter Hospital, Inc., Meriter Medical Group, Inc., Meriter Home Health, and Meriter Labs.
Meriter Health Services Inc at a glance
In short: Meriter Health Services Inc gave $308K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Wisconsin. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $308,296
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,681
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $839,002,840
- +5.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Meriter Health Services Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 202 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53715-1596
Phone: (608) 417-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Meriter Health Services Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Madison Metro School District ($31K). Together the top 10 received $218K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients. The listed 2024 grantees are based in Madison, Fitchburg, or Dane County, Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Meriter Health Services Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $14K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $164K (2020) to $308K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $308K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Metro School District Madison, WI | Program Support | $31,216 |
| Foundation for Black Womens Wellness Madison, WI | Program Support | $30,000 |
| YWCA of Madison Madison, WI | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Access Community Health Madison, WI | Program Support | $24,680 |
| Madison Region Economic Partnership Madison, WI | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Mount Zion Baptist Church Madison, WI | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Safe Community Coalition Madison, WI | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Centro Hispano of Dane County Madison, WI | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Urban League of Greater Madison Madison, WI | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Dane County Fitchburg, WI | Program Support | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $839,002,840 | $4,266,412 | $4,682,008 | $308,296 | 21 | $155,175 |
| 2023 | $794,560,216 | $4,593,699 | $4,561,069 | $262,860 | 17 | $462,514 |
| 2022 | $717,079,189 | $4,085,322 | $3,659,465 | $198,700 | 12 | $340,768 |
| 2021 | $754,843,828 | $4,578,617 | $4,356,471 | $174,533 | 12 | $630,276 |
| 2020 | $652,583,473 | $4,134,335 | $3,787,862 | $164,363 | 10 | $361,926 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Meriter’s stated mission is “improving the health of the people and communities we serve.” Its filing says grants are generally made to 501(c)(3) organizations that must complete Form 990s and annual reports; it also notes that other payments support health and youth fitness activities.
The 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness says it works to eliminate health disparities and other barriers affecting Black women and girls. Access Community Health Centers says it aims to improve health and lives by addressing financial, cultural, and language barriers to high-quality, affordable care. Safe Community Coalition of Madison says it coordinates injury-prevention campaigns addressing causes of serious injury and injury-related deaths in Dane County. Other grantees describe work in areas including women’s empowerment, youth and family engagement, community well-being, and education, housing, and recreation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Meriter reported 21 grants totaling $308,296. Grant amounts ranged from $5,400 to $31,216, with a median of $12,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin.
The largest reported awards included $31,216 to Madison Metro School District, $30,000 each to Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness and YWCA of Madison, $24,680 to Access Community Health, and $20,000 each to Madison Region Economic Partnership, Mount Zion Baptist Church, and Safe Community Coalition. Other awards included $15,000 each to Centro Hispano of Dane County and Urban League of Greater Madison, $12,500 to Boys & Girls Club of Dane County, $12,000 to Bayview Foundation, and $10,000 to Neighborhood Connectors Inc–Meadowood Health Partnership.
The filing says grants are made upon specific project request to organizations with an existing working relationship and a shared community-benefit goal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Arnett as a board member and market president/CEO; John Ashley as board vice chair; Rukmini Banerjee, Alison Craig-Shashko MD, Ronald Henshue, Margaret Noreuil RN PhD, and Pat Setji as board members; and Newrhee Kim MD as board chair from June 2024. Bradley Manning MD was listed as a board member through August 2024, and Doug Strub as board chair through June 2024 and past chair from June 2024.
Meriter Health Services Inc is led by James Arnett, Board Member, Market President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Arnett
Board Member, Market President & CEO
Chief Operating Officer → Board Member, President & CEO, 2023
Board Member, President & CEO → Board Member, Market President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$434K (2020) → $616K (2024)
Doug Strub
Board Chair & Past Chair
Board Vice Chair & Chair → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Board Chair & Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$13K (2023) → $6K (2024)
Newrhee Kim MD
Board Member & Board Chair
Board Member & Vice Chair → Board Vice Chair, 2023
Board Vice Chair → Board Member & Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$6K (2024)
Beth Erdman
Market CFO & Treasurer
CFO, Secretary & Treasurer → CFO & Treasurer, 2022
CFO & Treasurer → Market CFO & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$445K (2020) → $507K (2024)
Margaret Noreuil RN PhD
Board Member
Board Chair & Past Chair → Board Past Chair, 2023
Board Past Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Pam Wetzel MD
Market CMO & Assistant Secretary
CMO & Assistant Secretary → Market CMO & Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$606K (2020) → $627K (2024)
Sherry Casali
Market Chief Nursing Officer
Chief Nursing Officer → Market Chief Nursing Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$372K (2020) → $449K (2024)
Shana Wuebben
Market Vice President Hr & Secretary
Vice President Hr & Secretary → Market Vice President Hr & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$290K (2022) → $325K (2024)
Sue Erickson To
Former CEO Uph-Meriter
Board Member, CEO & Assistant Treasurer → Former CEO Uph-Meriter, 2023
On filings since 2022
$439K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Christina Jackson
Market COO
Chief Operating Officer → Market COO, 2024
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
$264K (2023) → $369K (2024)
Bradley Manning MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Wittke
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Thompson MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Henshue
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Craig-Shashko MD
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Ashley
Board Vice Chair
Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Setji
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rukmini Banerjee
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Yelk Do To
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Art Nizza Dsw To (2021–2023) — Former CEO Uph-Meriter
- Former: Jason Yelk DO (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Virginia Graves To (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Virginia Graves (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: James Arnett- Coo To (2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Jason Yelk Do Fr (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kathy Blumenfeld To (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kathy Blumenfeld (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sue Erickson (2020–2021) — Board Member, CEO & Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Aisha Smith To (2021) — Board Member
- Former: John Ashley Fr (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Moody To (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Pat Setji Fr (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rukmini Banerjee Fr (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Aisha Smith (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Alison Craig MD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Art Nizza Dsw (2020) — Former CEO Uph-Meriter
- Former: Dave Boyer To (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Newrhee Md Fr (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Moody (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Stoffel Md To (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $627K, to Pam Wetzel MD (Market CMO/Assistant Secretary). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Meriter Health Services Inc
How much does Meriter Health Services Inc give each year?
Meriter Health Services Inc gave $308K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $263K across 17 grants.
What is Meriter Health Services Inc's typical grant size?
Meriter Health Services Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $14,681, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Meriter Health Services Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Meriter Health Services Inc give grants?
Meriter Health Services Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (20 grants).
Does Meriter Health Services Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Meriter Health Services Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (21 grants).
Who are Meriter Health Services Inc's largest grantees?
Meriter Health Services Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Madison Metro School District ($31,216), Foundation for Black Womens Wellness ($30,000) and YWCA of Madison ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Meriter Health Services Inc?
Meriter Health Services Inc reported $839.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
What does Meriter Health Services Inc fund?
Meriter’s stated mission is “improving the health of the people and communities we serve.” Its filing says grants are generally made to 501(c)(3) organizations that must complete Form 990s and annual reports; it also notes that other payments support health and youth fitness activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Meriter Health Services Inc?
Meriter Health Services Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Meriter Health Services Inc's EIN?
Meriter Health Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1412318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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