Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc is a public charity based in Memphis, Tennessee. It is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving the Memphis and Mid-South region, and its 2024 filing describes community benefit work that includes charity care, medical education, and community health improvement services.
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc at a glance
In short: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc gave $276K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Tennessee. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $276,107
- -59.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -39.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,521
- -33.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $2,400,815,607
- +63.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (11 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1211 Union Avenue 700, Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 516-0791
Website: https://methodisthealth.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Heart Association ($102K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 172 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee and 1% to recipients in Illinois. The organization’s filing describes its healthcare and community-benefit work as serving Memphis and the Mid-South.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 26 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K 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 $276K (2024) to $939K (2022). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $276K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association Memphis, TN | SE Gala S23-24 | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc Memphis, TN | Year 2025 Sponsorship Support Package | $50,000 |
| National Civil Rights Museum Memphis, TN | Freedom Award Gold Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Womens Foundation for a Greater Memphis Memphis, TN | 2024 Tribute Luncheon and Leadership Symposium | $15,000 |
| Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce Memphis, TN | Annual Chairman's Luncheon 2024 | $13,000 |
| Memphis Tomorrow Memphis, TN | Memphis Tomorrow Medicaid Reform Research Proj | $12,500 |
| Tenessee Hospital Association Brentwood, TN | Tennessee Hospital Association | $12,500 |
| Bluff City Medical Society Memphis, TN | 2024 BCMS Scholarship Event Plantinum Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis Memphis, TN | 2024 Coach Cochran Golf Classic Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Campbell Clinic Foundation Germantown, TN | 2024 Campbell Celebrates Presenting Sponsorship | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing states that Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare contributed more than $268 million in community benefit to Memphis and the Mid-South. This community-benefit figure is distinct from the organization’s reported grant total.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,400,815,607 | $439,781,743 | $280,770,572 | $276,107 | 29 | $180,268,258 |
| 2023 | $1,472,099,184 | $209,828,824 | $232,675,028 | $681,800 | 48 | $2,093,557 |
| 2022 | $1,523,660,376 | $315,179,126 | $192,182,987 | $938,800 | 44 | $110,446,940 |
| 2021 | $1,914,396,438 | $218,660,255 | $201,535,657 | $677,050 | 24 | $36,345,280 |
| 2020 | $1,862,271,903 | $201,602,096 | $199,307,100 | $692,470 | 27 | $10,843,680 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the 2024 filing is to provide high-quality, cost-effective, patient- and family-centered care in a manner that supports the health ministries and Social Principles of the United Methodist Church and benefits the communities served.
The filing identifies cardiology, cancer, neurosciences, transplant, and pediatrics as five major areas of focus. The Methodist Healthcare Foundation website also lists opportunities for giving in areas such as community health initiatives, sickle cell care, hospice, mental health, social determinants of health, and women’s and babies’ care.
The 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis says it works to encourage philanthropy and leadership among women and support programs for women and children. Memphis Tomorrow describes itself as an association of business leaders promoting opportunity and quality of life through collective action and public-private partnerships. Germantown Performing Arts Center says it presents artistic programs to educate, engage, enrich, and transform its community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 29 grants totaling $276,107. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $50,000, with a median of $5,500. Examples of larger grants include $50,000 each to the American Heart Association in Memphis for sponsorship support, $15,000 to the National Civil Rights Museum for its Freedom Award Gold Sponsorship, and $15,000 to the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis for its Tribute Luncheon and Leadership Symposium. Other recipients included Memphis Tomorrow ($12,500), the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce ($13,000), and Germantown Performing Arts Center ($10,000).
The website’s grants process describes internal approval for Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare associates and physicians seeking external grant funding. It directs applicants to identify and vet an opportunity, obtain leader and department-head approval, contact the appropriate internal entity, and provide the opportunity details, due date, requested amount, program summary, and budget.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Ugwueke as president, CEO, and board member. It also lists Harry Goldsmith, Christopher Winston, Edith Kelly-Green, Greg Christopher, John H Petty III, Kenny Armstrong, Michael Lenz, Paul Carruth MD, and Randall Davis as board directors.
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc is led by Michael Ugwueke, President, CEO & Board Member on every filing since 2020; 16 of 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Ugwueke
President, CEO & Board Member
On filings since 2020
44 hrs/week
$2.1M (2020) → $2.4M (2024)
David Baytos
Senior Vice President, President, Ms & Internat
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$600K (2020) → $488K (2024)
Edith Kelly-Green
Board Director
Board Member → Board Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry Goldsmith
Board Director
Board Chairman → Board Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John H Petty III
Board Director
Board Member → Board Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lenz
Board Director
Board Member → Board Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Walter
Board Director
Board Member → Board Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy M. Smith
Board Director
Board Member → Board Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenny Armstrong
Board Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Carruth MD
Board Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall Davis
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Regan Williams MD
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vernon Stafford Jr.
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Winston
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Christopher
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Townsend
Vice President - Chief Clin Tranformati
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$396K (2020) → $410K (2024)
Cato Johnson
Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff & Pub Po
On filings since 2020
48 hrs/week
$531K (2020) → $468K (2024)
Charles Lane
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
42 hrs/week
$769K (2020) → $943K (2024)
Kathleen Forbes
Former Senior Vice President & Chief Academic Officer
Executive Vice President & Academic Group → Former Senior Vice President & Chief Academic Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
44 hrs/week
$732K (2020) → $648K (2024)
Larry Fogarty
Vice President - Materials Management
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$404K (2020) → $409K (2024)
Monica Wharton
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer → Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
48 hrs/week
$592K (2020) → $1.1M (2024)
Nikki Polis
Senior Vice President - Chief Nursing Officer
On filings since 2020
44 hrs/week
$518K (2020) → $348K (2024)
Tabrina Davis
Vice President - Marketing & Communications
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$356K (2020) → $313K (2024)
Michael Crabb III
Senior Vice President & Chief of Business Development
On filings since 2021
48 hrs/week
$281K (2021) → $655K (2024)
Robin Womeodu
Senior Vice President & Chief Academic Officer
On filings since 2021
48 hrs/week
$523K (2021) → $576K (2024)
Wayne Lipson
Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
On filings since 2021
48 hrs/week
$236K (2021) → $812K (2024)
Sarah Colley
Senior Vice President - Chief Human Resource Officer
On filings since 2022
48 hrs/week
$452K (2022) → $467K (2024)
Katherine Dowd
Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$505K (2024)
Tina Smith
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$493K (2024)
Former officers (29)
- Former: Carl Sanchez MD (2020–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Carolyn Hardy (2020–2023) — Vice Chariman
- Former: Larry Bryan (2020–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Michael Paul (2020–2023) — Senior Vice President - Strategic Planning
- Former: Mike Bruns (2020–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Susan Gail Thurmond (2020–2023) — Senior Vice President - Chief Quality Officer
- Former: Timothy Gates (2020–2023) — Vice President - Chief Technology Officer
- Former: Madison Michael MD (2021–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Marigay Miller (2021–2023) — Vice President & COO Physician Enterpri
- Former: Albert Mosley (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President & Chief Mission Integration Officer
- Former: Billy Orgel (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Bishop Bill Mcalilly (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Bishop Gary Mueller (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Bishop James E Swanson Sr. (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: David Rudd (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Johnny Moore (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Richard Aycock MD (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Ronald Fuschillo (2021–2022) — Senior Vice President - Cmio
- Former: Narendranath Balasubramaniam (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President - Chief Human Resource Officer
- Former: Beth Tze (2021) — Senior Vice President & Physician Enterprise
- Former: Burton Hayes (2020) — Chief Medical Infomatics
- Former: Carol Ross-Spang (2020) — Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources
- Former: Carter Towne MD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: George Cates (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Judge Kenny Armstrong (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark McMath (2020) — Senior Vice President - Cmio
- Former: Mark Medford (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rami Khouzam (2020) — Board Member
- Former: William Kenley (2020) — Executive Vice President & Community Group
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 $2.4M, to Michael Ugwueke (President/CEO/Board Member). 16 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc
How much does Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc give each year?
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc gave $276K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $682K across 48 grants.
What is Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc's typical grant size?
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $9,521, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc give grants?
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (20 grants), Germantown, TN (2 grants), Brentwood, TN (2 grants) and Millington, TN (2 grants).
Does Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc's largest grantees?
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Heart Association ($101,667 across 3 grants), National Civil Rights Museum ($15,000) and Womens Foundation for a Greater Memphis ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc?
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc reported $2.4B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $439.8M.
What does Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc fund?
The mission stated in the 2024 filing is to provide high-quality, cost-effective, patient- and family-centered care in a manner that supports the health ministries and Social Principles of the United Methodist Church and benefits the communities served. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc?
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check methodisthealth.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc's EIN?
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1454711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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