Promedica Foundation
ProMedica Foundation is a public charity and 501(c)(3) organization based in Toledo, Ohio. Established in February 1987, the foundation serves as the fundraising and grant-making arm of ProMedica Health System. The foundation generates and directs resources to support healthcare excellence, fund new services, and enhance quality of life in the communities served by ProMedica's healthcare network.
Key facts about Promedica Foundation
- EIN
- 34-1517672
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,716,672
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- Average grant
- $706,482
- Median grant
- $114,885
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2024)
- Total assets
- $392,846,170
- Primary geography
- Ohio (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Invitation only—no public application process. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 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.
Who Promedica Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Promedica Foundation's 18 itemized 2024 grants were Ohio (93%) and Michigan (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (10 grants) and Defiance, OH (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Promedica Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $790K. How we count
Medians: $36K first-time, $157K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$392.8M
+9.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.7M
-20.6% YoY
Grant Count
18
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$706K
-7.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The ProMedica Foundation's mission is to generate and direct the utilization of resources to enrich existing programs and fund new services, inspiring excellence in the provision of health care and enhancing quality of life for the people of the community.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Medical care and healthcare delivery
- Medical education
- Medical research
- Social determinants of health
- Support for ProMedica Health System entities and programs
- Nonprofit human services
- Poverty alleviation
- Dental health
- School health
Grantmaking
Grant Range
approximately $876,000
Average Grant
approximately $876,000
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves northwest Ohio, with particular focus on the Toledo area, and extends into southeast Michigan. ProMedica Health System operates 10 hospitals and service lines across 28 counties in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 18 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $392,846,170
- Total revenues: $32,387,903
- Total expenses: $19,302,765
- Total giving: $13,351,309
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $360,000,000
- Total revenues: $16,600,000
- Total expenses: $25,100,000
Staffing:
- Employees: 2 (as of most recent data)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $392,846,170 | $359,883,093 | $332,575,061 |
| Revenue | $32,387,903 | $16,597,145 | $21,490,515 |
| Expenses | $19,302,765 | $25,135,923 | $21,862,373 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,780,692 | $10,377,686 | $9,062,063 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Toledo Hospital ($7,488,152), Promedica Health System Inc ($1,936,000), Ywca of Northwest Ohio ($907,119).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE TOLEDO HOSPITAL TOLEDO, OH | OPERATING GRANT | $7,488,152 |
| PROMEDICA HEALTH SYSTEM INC TOLEDO, OH | OPERATING GRANT | $1,936,000 |
| YWCA OF NORTHWEST OHIO TOLEDO, OH | OPERATING GRANT | $907,119 |
| EMMA L BIXBY MEDICAL CENTER ADRIAN, MI | OPERATING GRANT | $681,868 |
| KAITLYN'S COTTAGE DEFIANCE, OH | OPERATING GRANT | $349,770 |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FREMONT, OH | OPERATING GRANT | $288,556 |
| HOPE TOLEDO TOLEDO, OH | OPERATING GRANT | $244,493 |
| MERCY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION MONROE, MI | OPERATING GRANT | $186,621 |
| FOSTORIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION FOSTORIA, OH | OPERATING GRANT | $126,721 |
| DEFIANCE HOSPITAL INC DEFIANCE, OH | OPERATING GRANT | $103,048 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Terrence Metzger
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christi Ansberg | President/Chief Philanthropy Officer | 1 | — |
| Angela Brandt | Trustee/Chief Administrative Officer | 1 | — |
| Gary Cates | President - Part Year | 1 | — |
| James Hoffman | Chairperson | 1 | — |
| Bob Laclair | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Arturo Polizzi | Trustee/CEO | 1 | — |
| Terrence Metzger | Treasurer/CFO | 1 | — |
| Stephen Sadowski | Secretary/Chief Legal Officer | 1 | — |
Contact Information
ProMedica Foundation
- Address: 100 Madison Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604
- Phone: 567-585-3618
- Website: www.promedica.org/giving
- EIN: 34-1517672
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Promedica Foundation fund?
**Mission Statement:** The ProMedica Foundation's mission is to generate and direct the utilization of resources to enrich existing programs and fund new services, inspiring excellence in the provision of health care and enhancing quality of life for the people of the community. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Medical care and healthcare delivery • Medical education • Medical research • Social determinants of health • Support for ProMedica Health System entities and programs • Nonprofit human servic…
How do I apply for a grant from Promedica Foundation?
Invitation only—no public application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Promedica Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily serves northwest Ohio, with particular focus on the Toledo area, and extends into southeast Michigan. ProMedica Health System operates 10 hospitals and service lines across 28 counties in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.
What size grants does Promedica Foundation award?
In 2024, Promedica Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $12.7M — an average of about $706K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Promedica Foundation's EIN?
Promedica Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1517672. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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