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Norton Healthcare Inc

Grantmaker Louisville, KY EIN: 61-1028725 Website

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.

  • 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 1163% from 2021 to 2024. 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

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.

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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

10states

Share of all 63 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

LouisvilleNew AlbanyFrankfortIndianapolisLexingtonAtlantaSellersburgDallasBethesdaColumbusDenverDetroitGeorgetownHagerstownHanoverHoffman EstatesShepherdsvilleWashington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20M$40M$60M66 grants202077 grants202173 grants202263 grants202363 grants2024

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

Norton WLH Real Estate Inc: $49.1MNorton WLH Real Estate Inc$49.1MJefferson Public School: $510KJefferson Public School$510KUniversity of Kentuckypharm: $200KUniversity of Kentuckypharm$200KBellarmine University: $150KBellarmine University$150KHanover College: $75KHanover College$75KLeadership Louisville Foundation: $57KLeadership LouisvilleFoundation$57KChristian Academy of Lou: $55KChristian Academy of Lou$55KNCSL-NATL Conference State Legislation: $50KNCSL-NATL Conference StateLegislation$50KHabitat for Humanity: $50KHabitat for Humanity$50KMetro United Way of Kentucky: $50KMetro United Way of Kentucky$50K

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

299<$50K21$50–100K10$100–250K3$250–500K3$500K–1M5$1–5M1$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 299 grants of 342 (87%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Norton WLH Real Estate Inc Louisville, KYHospital Building$49,111,429
Jefferson Public School Louisville, KYProgram support to ensure that trainers and sports medicine experts are available and support of baseline concussion testing.$510,000
University of Kentuckypharm Lexington, KYSupport University Pharmacy college programs and support UK leadership program for annual graduate student scholarship$200,000
Bellarmine University Louisville, KYGeneral program support for student education$150,000
Hanover College Hanover, INClinical services and financial support of Sports Med$75,000
Leadership Louisville Foundation Louisville, KYSupport for leadership development program$57,350
Christian Academy of Lou Louisville, KYAthletic training services$55,000
NCSL-NATL Conference State Legislation Denver, CONCSL Legislative Summit Louisville, Kentucky 2024$50,000
Habitat for Humanity Louisville, KYFunding for a home build project$50,000
Metro United Way of Kentucky Louisville, KYSupport 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
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$250M$500M$750M$1B20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
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

  1. 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

Russell F Cox — President & CEO/Trustee: $3.6MRussell F CoxPresident & CEO/Trustee$3.6MMichael W Gough — Exec VP and COO (partial year): $3.2MMichael W GoughExec VP and COO (partial year)$3.2MSteven Hester MD — Senior VP & Chief Clinical and Strategy Office: $1.6MSteven Hester MDSenior VP & Chief Clinical and…$1.6MAdam Kempf — Sr VP & CFAO: $1.4MAdam KempfSr VP & CFAO$1.4MRobert B Azar — Sr VP Chief Legal Officer/Secretary: $1.1MRobert B AzarSr VP Chief Legal…$1.1MSteve Ready — Sr VP & CIO: $1.1MSteve ReadySr VP & CIO$1.1MCharlotte Ipsan — Senior VP & Chief Hospital Officer: $1.0MCharlotte IpsanSenior VP & Chief Hospital…$1.0MDouglas Winkelhake — Sys VP Norton Neurology Institute tho: $943KDouglas WinkelhakeSys VP Norton Neurology…$943KJames Frazier MD — Sys VP & Chief Medical Office: $865KJames Frazier MDSys VP & Chief Medical Office$865KScott Watkins — Senior VP & Chief Integration and Performance Officer: $851KScott WatkinsSenior VP & Chief Integration…$851KSteven Heilman MD — Sys VP & Chief Medical Information Officer: $801KSteven Heilman MDSys VP & Chief Medical…$801KKimberly Tharp-Barrie — Sr VP, CNO: $801KKimberly Tharp-BarrieSr VP, CNO$801KJohn Hammond — Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer: $719KJohn HammondSenior VP & Chief Human…$719KRenee Murphy — Sr VP, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer: $708KRenee MurphySr VP, Chief Marketing &…$708KShelley Gast — Senior VP & Chief Revenue Officer: $632KShelley GastSenior VP & Chief Revenue…$632KMark McDonald — Sys VP Pediatric Medical Affairs: $625KMark McDonaldSys VP Pediatric Medical Affairs$625KJim Meyers — Sys VP, Revenue Cycle: $611KJim MeyersSys VP, Revenue Cycle$611KStephen Wyatt MD — Chief Research Executive: $598KStephen Wyatt MDChief Research Executive$598KAndrew McCarthy — Sys VP, Facilities Management: $590KAndrew McCarthySys VP, Facilities Management$590KMark Kircher — Division VP, Finance: $539KMark KircherDivision VP, Finance$539KMary Lynn Meyer — Sr VP WCCP/ CDO: $537KMary Lynn MeyerSr VP WCCP/ CDO$537KMark Moussette — Sys VP, Chief Technology Officer: $505KMark MoussetteSys VP, Chief Technology Officer$505KHelena Schulz — Sys VP, Treasurer: $501KHelena SchulzSys VP, Treasurer$501KLaura Chandler — SRVP Administration & Governance and Chief of Staff: $494KLaura ChandlerSRVP Administration &…$494KTammy McClanahan — SYS VP Cancer & Hospital Outpatient Service Line: $490KTammy McClanahanSYS VP Cancer & Hospital…$490KVanessa Garrett — SYS VP Chief Audit, Compliance & Privacy Officer: $486KVanessa GarrettSYS VP Chief Audit, Compliance…$486KBarry Pennybaker — Trustee: $2KBarry PennybakerTrustee$2KCraig D Grant — Vice Chair: $2KCraig D GrantVice Chair$2KEdie Nixon — Chair: $2KEdie NixonChair$2KG Hunt Rounsavall Sr — Trustee: $2KG Hunt Rounsavall SrTrustee$2KGail Lyttle — Trustee: $2KGail LyttleTrustee$2KGary L Stewart — Trustee: $2KGary L StewartTrustee$2KGregory E Mayes — Trustee: $2KGregory E MayesTrustee$2KJames L Sublett MD — Trustee (PARTIAL YEAR): $2KJames L Sublett MDTrustee (PARTIAL YEAR)$2KJudge Denise Clayton — Trustee: $2KJudge Denise ClaytonTrustee$2KLee K Garlove — Trustee: $2KLee K GarloveTrustee$2KMaria Hampton — Trustee: $2KMaria HamptonTrustee$2KMaria L Bouvette — Trustee: $2KMaria L BouvetteTrustee$2KMartha K Heyburn MD — Trustee: $2KMartha K Heyburn MDTrustee$2KRichard R Ivey — Trustee: $2KRichard R IveyTrustee$2KRonald Lehocky MD — Trustee: $2KRonald Lehocky MDTrustee$2KSue Davis EdD RN — Trustee: $2KSue Davis EdD RNTrustee$2K

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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