Norton Healthcare Inc is a Form 990 public charity based in Louisville, Kentucky. It is a not-for-profit health care system serving adult and pediatric patients across Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, Kentucky and beyond. Its system includes six Louisville hospitals and three hospitals in Southern Indiana; Norton West Louisville Hospital opened in November 2024.
Key facts about Norton Healthcare Inc
In short: Norton Healthcare Inc gave $51.2M across 63 grants in 2024 (avg $812K), mostly in Kentucky. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 61-1028725
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,166,237
- Grants made (2024)
- 63
- Average grant
- $812,162
- Median grant
- $11,700
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (28 of 63, 2024)
- Total assets
- $2,604,396,769
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Submit one comprehensive proposal per calendar year through the Norton Healthcare Community Initiatives application process, identify a sponsoring Norton Healthcare executive, and provide supporting documentation. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6B
+8.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$51.2M
+2085.3% YoY
Grant Count
63
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$812K
+2085.3% YoY
Is Norton Healthcare Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 28 of 63 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1.8M; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $16K 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
Norton Healthcare’s stated purpose is to provide quality health care to all those it serves in a manner that responds to community needs and honors its faith heritage. Its website says the Community Initiatives budget invests in other not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organizations that meet criteria related to community benefit and outreach.
The 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Bellarmine University describes its mission as educating students through undergraduate and graduate programs; Hanover College describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education. Leadership Louisville Foundation says it inspires and equips leaders, while Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as providing affordable housing and financing to low-income families. Community Medical Associates says its purpose includes promoting health and wellness and operating health care facilities. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Norton Healthcare also describes community benefit activities that include charity care, unpaid Medicaid costs, scholarships and educational assistance, community program sponsorships, cancer initiatives and community services. Its 2025 community health needs assessments identify needs including mental health, substance use, health literacy, trauma-informed care, food insecurity and health disparities in multiple service areas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the filing lists 63 grants totaling **$51,166,237**. Grants ranged from **$5,600 to $49,111,429**, with a median of **$11,700**. The largest listed grant, **$49,111,429 to Norton WLH Real Estate Inc**, was for a hospital building. Other notable grants included **$510,000 to Jefferson Public School** for trainer and sports-medicine support and baseline concussion testing; **$200,000 to the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy** for college programs and a leadership program scholarship; **$150,000 to Bellarmine University** for student education; and **$75,000 to Hanover College** for clinical services and sports medicine financial support.
How to Apply
, identify a sponsoring Norton Healthcare executive, and provide supporting documentation.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Norton Healthcare Inc
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky. The filing also lists recipient-state shares of 0% for Indiana, Colorado, Maryland and the District of Columbia. Norton Healthcare’s stated service area includes Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana and Kentucky, among other areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 63 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2023) to $51.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 63 grants totaling $51.2M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Norton WLH Real Estate Inc ($49.1M). Together the top 10 received $50.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
342 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 299 grants of 342 (87%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norton WLH Real Estate Inc Louisville, KY | Hospital Building | $49,111,429 |
| Jefferson Public School Louisville, KY | Program support to ensure that trainers and sports medicine experts are available and support of baseline concussion testing. | $510,000 |
| University of Kentuckypharm Lexington, KY | Support University Pharmacy college programs and support UK leadership program for annual graduate student scholarship | $200,000 |
| Bellarmine University Louisville, KY | General program support for student education | $150,000 |
| Hanover College Hanover, IN | Clinical services and financial support of Sports Med | $75,000 |
| Leadership Louisville Foundation Louisville, KY | Support for leadership development program | $57,350 |
| Christian Academy of Lou Louisville, KY | Athletic training services | $55,000 |
| NCSL-NATL Conference State Legislation Denver, CO | NCSL Legislative Summit Louisville, Kentucky 2024 | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Louisville, KY | Funding for a home build project | $50,000 |
| Metro United Way of Kentucky Louisville, KY | Support the engagement of the community to give, advocate and volunteer | $50,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant total | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,604,396,769 | $759,365,626 | $734,469,947 | $51,166,237 | 63 |
| 2023 | $2,403,379,569 | $607,102,092 | $580,119,586 | $2,341,415 | 63 |
| 2022 | $2,441,255,153 | $569,215,201 | $530,549,416 | $8,398,597 | 73 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,604,396,769 | $2,403,379,569 | $2,441,255,153 |
| Revenue | $759,365,626 | $607,102,092 | $569,215,201 |
| Expenses | $734,469,947 | $580,119,586 | $530,549,416 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $112,410,264 | $53,769,555 | $52,274,276 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Russell F. Cox as President and CEO/Trustee; Edie Nixon as Chair; and Craig D. Grant as Vice Chair. Listed trustees also include Barry Pennybaker, Donald H. Robinson, G. Hunt Rounsavall Sr., Gail Lyttle, Gary L. Stewart and Gregory E. Mayes. James L. Sublett, MD, is listed as a trustee for part of the year.
Norton Healthcare Inc is led by Russell F Cox, President, CEO & Trustee on the 2024 filing; 42 of 44 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Russell F Cox
President, CEO & Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$3.6M (2024)
Edie Nixon
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
13 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
Barry Pennybaker
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
G Hunt Rounsavall Sr.
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
Gail Lyttle
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Gary L Stewart
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
Gregory E Mayes
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
James L Sublett MD
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Judge Denise Clayton
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Lee K Garlove
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Maria Hampton
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Maria L Bouvette
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Martha K Heyburn MD
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Richard R Ivey
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Ronald Lehocky MD
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
Sue Davis EdD RN
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
Donald H Robinson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Craig
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Kempf
Senior Vice President & Cfao
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$1.4M (2024)
Andrew McCarthy
Sys Vice President & Facilities Management
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$590K (2024)
Charlotte Ipsan
Senior Vice President & Chief Hospital Officer
New on the 2024 filing
21 hrs/week
$1M (2024)
Craig D Grant
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
Douglas Winkelhake
Sys Vice President Norton Neurology Institute Tho
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$943K (2024)
Helena Schulz
Sys Vice President & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$501K (2024)
James Frazier MD
Sys Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$865K (2024)
Jim Meyers
Sys Vice President & Revenue Cycle
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$611K (2024)
John Hammond
Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$719K (2024)
Kimberly Tharp-Barrie
Senior Vice President & Cno
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$801K (2024)
Laura Chandler
Srvp Administration, Governance & Chief of Staff
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$494K (2024)
Mark Kircher
Division Vice President & Finance
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$539K (2024)
Mark McDonald
Sys Vice President Pediatric Medical Affairs
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$625K (2024)
Mark Moussette
Sys Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$505K (2024)
Mary Lynn Meyer
Senior Vice President Wccp & CDO
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$537K (2024)
Michael W Gough
Executive Vice President & COO
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$3.2M (2024)
Renee Murphy
Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$708K (2024)
Robert B Azar
Senior Vice President Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$1.1M (2024)
Scott Watkins
Senior Vice President, Chief Integration & Performance Officer
New on the 2024 filing
49 hrs/week
$851K (2024)
Shelley Gast
Senior Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$632K (2024)
Stephen Wyatt MD
Chief Research Executive
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$598K (2024)
Steve Ready
Senior Vice President & CIO
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$1.1M (2024)
Steven Heilman MD
Sys Vice President & Chief Medical Information Officer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$801K (2024)
Steven Hester MD
Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical & Strategy Officer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$1.6M (2024)
Tammy McClanahan
Sys Vice President Cancer & Hospital Outpatient Service Line
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$490K (2024)
Vanessa Garrett
Sys Vice President Chief Audit, Compliance & Privacy Officer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$486K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 $3.6M, to Russell F Cox (President & CEO/Trustee). 42 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: Accounting 224 E Broadway 5Th Floor, Louisville, KY 40202-2025
Phone: (502) 629-8249
Website: https://nortonhealthcare.com
Frequently asked questions about Norton Healthcare Inc
How much does Norton Healthcare Inc give each year?
Norton Healthcare Inc gave $51.2M across 63 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 63 grants.
What is Norton Healthcare Inc's typical grant size?
Norton Healthcare Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,700, and its average grant was $812,162, across 63 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Norton Healthcare Inc that year got $1.8M on average.
Where does Norton Healthcare Inc give grants?
Norton Healthcare Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (49 grants) and New Albany, IN (4 grants).
Does Norton Healthcare Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Norton Healthcare Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 63) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Recurring purposes include "Athletic training services" (7 grants).
Who are Norton Healthcare Inc's largest grantees?
Norton Healthcare Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Norton WLH Real Estate Inc ($49,111,429), Jefferson Public School ($510,000) and University of Kentuckypharm ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Norton Healthcare Inc?
Norton Healthcare Inc reported $2.6B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $759.4M.
What does Norton Healthcare Inc fund?
Norton Healthcare’s stated purpose is to provide quality health care to all those it serves in a manner that responds to community needs and honors its faith heritage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norton Healthcare Inc?
Submit one comprehensive proposal per calendar year through the Norton Healthcare Community Initiatives application process, identify a sponsoring Norton Healthcare executive, and provide supporting documentation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Norton Healthcare Inc's EIN?
Norton Healthcare Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1028725. 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.
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