Mission Health System Foundation Inc
See schedule oto support the mission and programs of mission hospital, inc. And anchealthcare, inc. And its related tax exempt organizations and of otherorganizations that are tax exempt under the provisions of 501(c)(3) ofthe code or the corresponding provisions of any future united statesinternal revenue law, and that work to benefit the community and regionserved by the mission corporations through development of board andmember approved cases for support that align with the strategicpriorities of anc healthcare, inc. The organization filed articles of dissolution with the state of North Carolina which become effective on september 30, 2022.
Mission Health System Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mission Health System Foundation Inc gave $7.8M across 5 grants in 2022 (avg $1.6M), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $7,793,327
- +31954.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,558,665
- +6310.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,163,669
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (76% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Mission Health System Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Dogwood Health Trust ($3.6M). Together the top 5 received $7.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 14 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mission Health System Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2019 to 2022. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $13.5M (2019). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $7.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dogwood Health Trust Asheville, NC | General Foundation Support | $3,551,440 |
| ANC Healthcare Inc Winter Park, FL | General Foundation Support | $1,886,696 |
| Pisgah Health Foundation Brevard, NC | General Foundation Support | $1,163,669 |
| Gateway Wellness Foundation Marion, NC | General Foundation Support | $613,465 |
| WNC Bridge Foundation Arden, NC | General Foundation Support | $578,057 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,097,056 | $7,842,076 | $7,793,327 | 5 | $1,097,056 |
| 2021 | $8,002,767 | $817 | $26,346 | $24,313 | 1 | $817 |
| 2020 | $7,200,385 | $187,194 | $1,087,028 | $569,277 | 1 | $113 |
| 2019 | $8,650,400 | $3,603,419 | $14,585,005 | $13,535,080 | 7 | $168,614 |
About Mission Health System Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Mission Health System Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Asheville, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 5 grants totaling $7.8M. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mission Health System Foundation Inc is led by James Kinard Jr., President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
James Kinard Jr.
President
President to → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Maher
Chair
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Peterson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Ball
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Kieffer
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Morrison
Vice Chair & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Ronald A. Paulus (2019–2020) — Former Director
- Former: Barbara Corcoran MD (2019) — Director
- Former: Brenda Nash (2019) — Director
- Former: Darlene Davis (2019) — Director
- Former: Eileen Hutchison (2019) — Director
- Former: James Wright MD (2019) — Director
- Former: Ray Dunkelberg MD (2019) — Director
- Former: Sandra Barrow (2019) — Director
- Former: Sharon Steele (2019) — Fmr Officer & Rel Org Finance
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mission Health System Foundation Inc
How much does Mission Health System Foundation Inc give each year?
Mission Health System Foundation Inc gave $7.8M across 5 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $24K across 1 grant.
What is Mission Health System Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mission Health System Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $1,163,669, and its average grant was $1,558,665, across 5 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mission Health System Foundation Inc give grants?
Mission Health System Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (24%).
Does Mission Health System Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mission Health System Foundation Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Who are Mission Health System Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mission Health System Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Dogwood Health Trust ($3,551,440), ANC Healthcare Inc ($1,886,696) and Pisgah Health Foundation ($1,163,669), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is Mission Health System Foundation Inc?
Mission Health System Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Asheville, NC.
What is Mission Health System Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mission Health System Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1881331. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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