Multicare Health System
MultiCare Health System is a locally governed health system based in Tacoma, Washington. The organization’s 2024 filing identifies it as a public charity and states that it was formed in 1987. Its healthcare operations serve communities across the an individual recipient, and its Community Partnership Fund supports nonprofit organizations working on community health needs in designated Washington counties.
Multicare Health System at a glance
In short: Multicare Health System gave $10.8M across 61 grants in 2024 (avg $177K), mostly in Washington. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,811,370
- +54.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 61
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $177,236
- +32.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $6,311,318,297
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (19 of 60, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% 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 Multicare Health System
- How to Apply
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The fund’s website describes an application process for eligible nonprofit organizations. The application page displays placeholder “202X” dates, so it does not provide usable current-cycle application dates or specific application materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5299, Tacoma, WA 98415-0299
Phone: (253) 459-8141
Website: https://multicare.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Multicare Health System funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Multicare Foundations ($5.3M). Together the top 10 received $10.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
296 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 275 grants of 296 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s stated service counties are South King, Kitsap, Pierce, Spokane, Thurston and Yakima. Its website groups these into the Puget Sound, an individual recipient and Yakima Valley regions. The 2024 filing’s itemized grants show all reported grant dollars going to Washington recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Multicare Health System open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 60 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $258K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
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 $7.0M (2023) to $13.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 61 grants totaling $10.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Multicare Foundations Tacoma, WA | Assistance for Operating Expenses | $5,311,422 |
| Mary Bridge Children's Foundation Tacoma, WA | Assistance for Operating Expenses | $3,725,948 |
| Pacific Northwest University Yakima, WA | Support the Growth and Campus Expansion | $1,000,000 |
| Lutheran Community Services NW Spokane, WA | Contribution from the multicare community partnership fund: general support | $25,000 |
| Partners with Families & Children Spokane, WA | Contribution from the multicare community partnership fund: general support | $25,000 |
| YWCA Spokane Spokane, WA | Contribution from the multicare community partnership fund: general support | $25,000 |
| Seneca Family of Agencies Tacoma, WA | Contribution from the multicare community partnership fund: general support | $25,000 |
| Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children Tacoma, WA | Contribution from the multicare community partnership fund: general support | $20,000 |
| Family Promise of Spokane Spokane, WA | Contribution from the multicare community partnership fund: general support | $20,000 |
| Hispanic Business Professional Association of Spokane Spokane, WA | Contribution from the multicare community partnership fund: general support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,311,318,297 | $5,011,395,222 | $5,018,628,005 | $10,811,370 | 61 | $107,418,576 |
| 2023 | $6,109,937,704 | $4,500,119,544 | $4,497,628,502 | $6,980,397 | 52 | $218,686,564 |
| 2022 | $5,895,297,278 | $4,302,865,545 | $4,247,451,115 | $13,634,324 | 40 | $334,863,569 |
| 2021 | $5,997,507,394 | $3,884,628,307 | $3,696,619,413 | $10,344,054 | 45 | $113,541,834 |
| 2020 | $5,732,640,112 | $3,352,640,659 | $3,244,135,092 | $11,619,591 | 98 | $4,590,412 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MultiCare’s mission is “Partnering for healing and a healthy future.” Its Community Partnership Fund supports not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations whose projects align with MultiCare’s identified community health priorities and serve South King, Kitsap, Pierce, Spokane, Thurston or Yakima counties. The fund’s website prioritizes work aligned with community health needs assessments, addressing social determinants of health, measurable community impact, and MultiCare’s mission, vision and values.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Family Promise of Spokane says it works to end family homelessness through prevention, shelter and housing programs. Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children says it provides accessible, compassionate dental care to children in need. Wellness House describes providing support and education to people affected by cancer and other life-changing illnesses, as well as their families and community.
Grantmaking
MultiCare’s 2024 filing reports $10,811,370 in grants across 61 itemized grants. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $5,311,422, with a median of $12,000. For the Community Partnership Fund, the website gives typical annual awards of $10,000–$40,000.
The largest reported 2024 awards were $5,311,422 to MultiCare Foundations and $3,725,948 to Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation, both for operating expenses, and $1,000,000 to Pacific Northwest University to support growth and campus expansion. Other listed recipients included Lutheran Community Services NW, Partners with Families & Children, YWCA Spokane and Seneca Family of Agencies, each receiving $25,000 for general support through the Community Partnership Fund.
The website says grants are awarded for a three-year term. Beginning with the 2026 application cycle, funding is an annual commitment for three years, contingent on annual progress reports; six-month reports are discontinued. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, and projects must meet the fund’s stated county and community-health criteria. The website states that the next grant cycle will open in April 2029.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Wiborg as chair, Deedra Walkey as vice chair, Frank Tombari as treasurer and Sally B. Leighton as secretary. Directors listed include Tara Perry, Dale L. Sowell, Janine Terrano, Robin Thomashauer, Robert Yost and Joanna Monroe, whose listing begins in March 2024.
Multicare Health System is led by William Robertson, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 15 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Robertson
CEO
President & CEO → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
56 hrs/week
$1.8M (2020) → $7.8M (2024)
Florence Chang
President
Executive Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
56 hrs/week
$1.4M (2020) → $4.3M (2024)
Jeffrey Poltawsky
President Mary Bridge & Pediatric Network
President Mary Bridge & Pediatric Network → President Mary Bridge & Pediatri, 2023
President Mary Bridge & Pediatri → President Mary Bridge & Pediatric Network, 2024
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$518K (2020) → $683K (2024)
John Wiborg
Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janine Terrano
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Monroe
Director & Beginning
Director → Director & Beginning, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Yost
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Thomashauer
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Perry
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale L. Sowell
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russ Stockdale
Director & Beginning
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Y. Chen MD
Physician
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$1.4M (2020) → $1.7M (2024)
David Coons MD
Physician
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$1.5M (2020) → $1.8M (2024)
David J. Carlson
Former Senior Vice President & South Sound
Srvp & Executive South Sound → Srvp, Executive South Sound & Part, 2023
Srvp, Executive South Sound & Part → Former Senior Vice President & South Sound, 2024
On filings since 2020
$929K (2020) → $189K (2024)
David R. O'Brien
Executive Vice President & Chief Phys.officer
Srvp, Chief Phys.officer, Exec.south Sound & Pac.reg → Srvp, Chief Phys.officer & Executive, 2023
Srvp, Chief Phys.officer & Executive → Executive Vice President & Chief Phys.officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$805K (2020) → $1.5M (2024)
June Altaras
Executive Vice President & Chief Nursing Entrepr
Srvp & Chief Nursing Entreprise → Srvp & Chief Nursing Entrepr, 2023
Srvp & Chief Nursing Entrepr → Executive Vice President & Chief Nursing Entrepr, 2024
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$775K (2020) → $1.2M (2024)
Lee J. Sandquist
Physician
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$1.6M (2020) → $2.3M (2024)
Nehal Masood MD
Physician
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$1.4M (2020) → $1.9M (2024)
Alexander M. Jackson
Senior Vice President Chief Exec.inland Nw & Central Wa
Senior Vice President Exec.inland Nw → Senior Vice President Chief Exec.inland Nw & Central Wa, 2024
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$610K (2022) → $786K (2024)
James Lee
CFO & Executive Vice President - Pop. Based Care
CFO → CFO & Executive Vice President - Pop. Based Care, 2024
On filings since 2022
56 hrs/week
$596K (2022) → $1.2M (2024)
Timothy W. Lynch
Senior Vice President Mhs, Chief Administrator Officer & Clinical Svcs
Srvp & Clinical Services → Srvp & Clinical Services Lab, 2023
Srvp & Clinical Services Lab → Senior Vice President Mhs, Chief Administrator Officer & Clinical Svcs, 2024
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$567K (2022) → $915K (2024)
Tim Holmes
Senior Vice President Ch. Executive E Pierce, S King & Cap
Senior Vice President Behavioral Health → Senior Vice President Ch. Executive E Pierce, S King & Cap, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$483K (2023) → $959K (2024)
Sunil Rangarajan MD
Physician
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$2M (2024)
Deedra Walkey
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally B. Leighton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Tombari
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: James McManus (2020–2023) — Former CFO
- Former: John P. Folsom (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Umesh Chitaley MD (2023) — Physician
- Former: Christi McCarren (2020–2022) — Srvp & Retail Healthcare
- Former: Archie Adams MD (2022) — Physician
- Former: Esther M. Park-Hwang MD (2022) — Physician
- Former: John Hall (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: L. Dale Sowell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lee Martin (2021) — Physician
- Former: Masood Nehal (2021) — Physician
- Former: Jason Adams Dreyer (2020) — Physician
- Former: Rob R. Roth MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Shelly Mullin (2020) — Former Vice President & Former Key Empl
- Former: Tim Bricker (2020) — Srvp & Executive
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 $7.8M, to William Robertson (CEO). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Multicare Health System
How much does Multicare Health System give each year?
Multicare Health System gave $10.8M across 61 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.0M across 52 grants.
What is Multicare Health System's typical grant size?
Multicare Health System's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $177,236, across 61 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Multicare Health System that year got $13K on average.
Where does Multicare Health System give grants?
Multicare Health System gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (20 grants), Spokane, WA (12 grants), Yakima, WA (6 grants) and Seattle, WA (5 grants).
Does Multicare Health System give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Multicare Health System's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (58 of 61) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Multicare Health System's largest grantees?
Multicare Health System's largest 2024 grantees include Multicare Foundations ($5,311,422), Mary Bridge Children's Foundation ($3,725,948) and Pacific Northwest University ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Multicare Health System?
Multicare Health System reported $6.3B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0B.
What does Multicare Health System fund?
MultiCare’s mission is “Partnering for healing and a healthy future.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Multicare Health System?
The fund’s website describes an application process for eligible nonprofit organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Multicare Health System's EIN?
Multicare Health System's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1352172. 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 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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