Methodist Health System Foundation Inc
Methodist Health System Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Slidell, Louisiana. Formed in 1984, it supports, develops, and manages health-related programs and access to services for people in New Orleans East and beyond.
Methodist Health System Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Methodist Health System Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $55K), mostly in Louisiana. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,150,246
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $54,774
- -23.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $73,962,700
- +0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (4 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Methodist Health System Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
For strategic grants, the Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; organizations must engage in discussions with the Foundation about potential funding. Community donations are available to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in the four-parish region.
- Contact
Mailing address: 360 Oak Harbor Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
Phone: (985) 726-9333
Website: https://mhsfi.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Methodist Health System Foundation Inc
Who Methodist Health System Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The 18TH Ward ($125K). Together the top 10 received $783K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 48 grants of 89 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Strategic grantmaking serves the metropolitan New Orleans area, with emphasis on New Orleans East, Gentilly, and St. Bernard. Community donations are available to organizations located in or serving Orleans, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, or Jefferson parishes. In 2025, 98% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana and 2% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Methodist Health System Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 21 grantees (19%) 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 $28K; repeat grants $61K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $52K repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2022) to $1.4M (2023). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The 18TH Ward New Orleans, LA | For General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana New Orleans, LA | To assist the organization with their therapeutic food pantry. | $100,000 |
| Hotel Hope New Orleans, LA | For General Operating Support | $95,000 |
| Via Link Inc Covington, LA | For General Operating Support | $91,041 |
| Youth Empowerment Project New Orleans, LA | To Assist with the Organization's Camp Mariposa. | $75,000 |
| Children's Hospital of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | For General Operating Support | $70,000 |
| Eden Centers New Orleans, LA | For General Operating Support | $65,000 |
| Luke's House New Orleans, LA | For General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| Start Corporation Houma, LA | For General Operating Support | $51,705 |
| Bayou District Foundation New Orleans, LA | For General Operating Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $73,962,700 | $3,813,358 | $5,276,136 | $1,150,246 | 21 | $3,078,538 |
| 2024 | $73,796,582 | $4,377,651 | $5,346,770 | $1,438,152 | 20 | $3,527,455 |
| 2023 | $70,912,948 | $2,329,849 | $5,359,082 | $1,440,887 | 17 | $1,496,213 |
| 2022 | $70,298,076 | $5,875,797 | $4,766,318 | $1,050,478 | 14 | $5,017,870 |
| 2021 | $89,482,931 | $5,846,943 | $4,842,019 | $1,193,385 | 17 | $4,877,109 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support, develop, and manage health-related programs and services for the New Orleans metro area. Its programmatic goals include improving physical, emotional, and mental health; expanding healthcare access and disease prevention; addressing social and economic factors that affect health; funding operations with defined outcomes; and helping nonprofits build capacity and sustainability.
The Foundation operates school-based health centers that provide medical and mental health resources to support students’ health and academic capabilities. Its strategic grants fund healthcare programs and projects of nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations aligned with its goals.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of community services. Hotel Hope describes its mission as providing housing and assistance for women and children in need of housing. Via Link says it provides information, referrals, training, and crisis intervention. Youth Empowerment Project describes its work as community-based education, mentoring, and employment readiness for underserved young people. Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School says it operates a school for at-risk children, while Ozanam Inn describes its work as providing refuge, housing, clothing, meals, and counseling to homeless, transient, and indigent people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 21 grants totaling $1,150,246. Awards ranged from $10,000 to $125,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest listed grants included $125,000 to The 18th Ward for general operating support; $100,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana for its therapeutic food pantry; $95,000 to Hotel Hope for general operating support; and $91,041 to Via Link for general operating support. Other notable awards included $75,000 to Youth Empowerment Project for Camp Mariposa and $70,000 to Children’s Hospital of New Orleans for general operating support.
The Foundation offers strategic grants and community donations. Strategic grants support healthcare programs and projects of eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving its mission and goals; the Foundation says organizations should discuss potential funding with it directly. Community donations are small support grants, including sponsorships and discretionary donations for organizations, programs, or events, for 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in or serving Orleans, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, or Jefferson parishes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wendy M. Beron as president; Patrick E. Mottram as chairman; Natalie B. Cohen as vice-chairman; E. Howell Crosby as treasurer; Patrick M. Gibbs as past chairman; and Paula R. Singleton as secretary. It also lists Janine S. Parker, Keith L. Winfrey, Randi G. Jones, and Larry D. Wink Sr. as board members.
Methodist Health System Foundation Inc is led by Wendy M. Beron, President on every filing since 2021; 9 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wendy M. Beron
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$412K (2021) → $530K (2025)
Patrick E. Mottram
Chairman
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$46K (2021) → $41K (2025)
Heather Surcouf
Director of Health Centers
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $154K (2025)
Ann Clayton Chamberlain
Vice President - Program Management
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$143K (2021) → $177K (2025)
Frederick C. Young Jr.
Director Emeritus
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director Emeritus, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $17K (2025)
Glenda London
Nurse Practioner
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$114K (2021) → $142K (2025)
Paul Page
Vice President - Finance
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$207K (2021) → $229K (2025)
Audra Degan
Nurse Practioner
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$110K (2022) → $126K (2025)
Kevin P. Rupert
Controller
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024) → $106K (2025)
Donald E. Pate
Board Member
Vice Chairman → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry D. Wink Sr.
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie B. Cohen
Vice Chairman
At Large → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick M. Gibbs
Past Chairman
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula R. Singleton
Secretary
Board Member → At Large, 2023
At Large → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
E. Howell Crosby
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark C. Romig
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janine S. Parker
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith L. Winfrey
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randi G. Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer A. Quezergue
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Brandon Tnelson (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Joseph A. Labat (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Judy S. Dawson (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Mary B. Giraud (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cameron B. Barr (2021) — Secretary
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 $530K, to Wendy M Beron (President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Methodist Health System Foundation Inc
How much does Methodist Health System Foundation Inc give each year?
Methodist Health System Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 20 grants.
What is Methodist Health System Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Methodist Health System Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $54,774, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Methodist Health System Foundation Inc that year got $28K on average.
Where does Methodist Health System Foundation Inc give grants?
Methodist Health System Foundation Inc gives mostly in Louisiana: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (18 grants).
Does Methodist Health System Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Methodist Health System Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Methodist Health System Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Methodist Health System Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The 18TH Ward ($125,000), Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana ($100,000) and Hotel Hope ($95,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Methodist Health System Foundation Inc?
Methodist Health System Foundation Inc reported $74.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
What does Methodist Health System Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support, develop, and manage health-related programs and services for the New Orleans metro area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Methodist Health System Foundation Inc?
For strategic grants, the Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; organizations must engage in discussions with the Foundation about potential funding. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Methodist Health System Foundation Inc's EIN?
Methodist Health System Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1003934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Methodist Health System Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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