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Providence Health & Services - Oregon

Public charity · Grantmaker Renton, WA EIN: 51-0216587 Website

PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES - OREGON is a Form 990 public charity formed in 1986 and located in Renton, Washington. It supports community partners through grants and sponsorships, with its community funding decisions largely based on its Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).

Key facts about Providence Health & Services - Oregon

In short: Providence Health & Services - Oregon gave $9.4M across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $305K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
51-0216587
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$9,444,969
Grants made (2024)
31
Average grant
$304,676
Median grant
$90,000
Total assets
$4,693,231,464
Primary geography
Oregon (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$4.7B

+2.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$9.4M

+20.2% YoY

Grant Count

31

-42.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$305K

+109.4% YoY

How Providence Health & Services - Oregon gives

  • 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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

The organization’s stated mission is: “As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.”

Its community funding supports partners addressing unmet needs identified through the CHNA. The organization describes work in areas including access to care, behavioral health, chronic conditions, and social needs such as housing, food, employment, and transportation. Its filing also describes initiatives involving mobile dental services, support for unhoused people and families, workforce preparation, disability benefits navigation, and transitional housing.

Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of partners: Project Access Now says its mission is to improve community health and well-being by ensuring access to care, services, and resources for people most in need. Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare describes its mission as helping people reach mental wellness. Ride Connection says it links accessible transportation alternatives with individual and community needs. The CCC Foundation says it generates resources for higher education in Clatsop County, including scholarships and educational programs.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the organization reported 31 grants totaling $9,444,969. Grant amounts ranged from $8,778 to $3,873,205, with a median of $90,000. The largest grants included $3,873,205 to Project Access Now for operational support and $2,349,081 to Clatsop Community College Foundation for operational support. Other notable grants were $375,000 to La Clinica and $246,215 to Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare, both for operational support, and $211,361 to United Way of Columbia Gorge for a community benefit restricted grant.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to Oregon recipients, 1% to Colorado, and 0% to Washington. The grants and sponsorships program describes its community partnerships as serving Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.

Cities

PortlandMedfordHood RiverAstoriaRentonSeasideNewbergThe DallesForest GroveHillsboroBeavertonMcMinnvilleTigardAshlandMcMinvilleSalemSeatacCentral PointCorvallisDayton

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5M$10M$15M99 grants2018 94 grants2019 103 grants2020 51 grants2021 5 grants2022 54 grants2023 31 grants2024

From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $365K (2022) to $10.2M (2018). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $9.4M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Project Access Now: $3.9MProject Access Now$3.9MClatsop Community College Foundation: $2.3MClatsop Community CollegeFoundation$2.3MLa Clinica: $375KLa Clinica$375KImpact Nwportland Impact Inc: $359KImpact Nwportland Impact Inc$359KClatsop Behavioral Healthcare: $246KClatsop Behavioral Healthcare$246KUnited Way of Columbia Gorge: $211KUnited Way of Columbia Gorge$211KSouthern Oregon Education Service District Education Association: $175KSouthern Oregon EducationService District Education…$175KOregon Community Foundation: $150KOregon Community Foundation$150KRide Connection Inc: $150KRide Connection Inc$150KPacific University: $140KPacific University$140K

The largest 2024 recipient was Project Access Now ($3.9M). Together the top 10 received $8.0M.

Grant Size Distribution

244 grants across all recorded years

132<$50K55$50–100K43$100–250K5$250–500K4$500K–1M5$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 244 (54%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Project Access Now Portland, OROperational Support$3,873,205
Clatsop Community College Foundation Astoria, OROperational Support$2,349,081
La Clinica Medford, OROperational Support$375,000
Impact Nwportland Impact Inc Portland, OROperational Support$359,032
Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare Warrenton, OROperational Support$246,215
United Way of Columbia Gorge Hood River, ORCommunity Benefit Restricted Grant$211,361
Southern Oregon Education Service District Education Association Central Point, OROperational Support$175,000
Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OROperational Support$150,000
Ride Connection Inc Portland, OROperational Support$150,000
Pacific University Forest Grove, OROperational Support$140,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $4,693,231,464 $5,906,975,155 $5,922,757,144 $9,444,969
2023 $4,585,546,320 $5,465,958,585 $5,377,406,984 $7,856,017
2022 $4,542,273,072 $4,872,160,194 $4,930,212,055 $364,600
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2B$4B$6B$8B2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$4,693,231,464$4,585,546,320$4,542,273,072
Revenue$5,906,975,155$5,465,958,585$4,872,160,194
Expenses$5,922,757,144$5,377,406,984$4,930,212,055
Net Investment Income$68,460,801$147,547,253$38,716,754

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS September 21, 2021)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 21, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
  7. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
  8. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Mary Lyons, PhD; Richard Blair; Charles Sorenson, MD; Isiaah Crawford, PhD; Marvin O’Quinn; Eric Sprunk; Mary Beth Kingston; Sister Carol Pacini, LCM (director through December 31, 2024); and Sister Diane Hejna, CSJ, RN, as directors. Michael Murphy is listed as board chair.

Providence Health & Services - Oregon is led by Joel Gilbertson, Division Chief Executive - Central since 2022 (on filings since 2018); 5 of 31 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Joel Gilbertson

    Division Chief Executive - Central

    Former Executive Vice President Community Partnerships → Frmr Ke - Psjh Executive Vice President Ce Wa, 2021

    Frmr Ke - Psjh Executive Vice President Ce Wa → Division Chief Executive - Central, 2022

    On filings since 2018

    16 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • William Olson

    Chief Executive Oregon Region

    COO Or Region → COO Oregon, 2022

    COO Oregon → Chief Executive Oregon Region, 2023

    On filings since 2018

    55 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Burrows

    Chief Executive - Oregon

    Chief Executive St Vincent Medical Center → Ce Or W Div-Prov St Vincent, 2022

    Ce Or W Div-Prov St Vincent → Chief Executive - Oregon, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    55 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erik Wexler

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2023

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Murphy

    Board Chair

    Director → Board Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Janice Burger

    Frmr Ke - Director Ministry Formation

    Chief Executive St Vincent Mc - → Frmr Ce St Vincent Mc, 2022

    Frmr Ce St Vincent Mc → Frmr Ke - Director Ministry Formation, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    $495K (2021) → $0 (2024)

  • Isiaah Crawford PhD

    Director

    On filings since 2018

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Lyons PhD

    Director

    Director → Board Chair, 2021

    Board Chair → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2018

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard Blair

    Director

    Board Chair → Past Chair, 2019

    Past Chair → Director, 2021

    On filings since 2018

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charles Sorenson MD

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sister Diane Hejna Csj RN

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sister Phyllis Hughes Rsm Drph

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sister Carol Pacini Lcm

    Director -

    Director → Director -, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eric Sprunk

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Beth Kingston

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marvin O'Quinn

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sister Donna Markham

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eric Kirker

    Physician

    Surgeon - Cardiology → Physician, 2023

    On filings since 2018

    50 hrs/week

    $1.1M (2018) → $1.2M (2024)

  • Erin Allen

    Physician

    Physician - Dermatology → Physician, 2023

    On filings since 2018

    50 hrs/week

    $1.7M (2018) → $1.4M (2024)

  • Gary Ott

    Physician

    Surgeon - Cardiology → Physician, 2023

    On filings since 2018

    50 hrs/week

    $954K (2018) → $1M (2024)

  • Julia Swanson-Birchill

    Physician

    Physician Surgery Cardiovasc → Physician, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    50 hrs/week

    $914K (2020) → $1.6M (2024)

  • Kevin Koomalsingh

    Physician

    Surgeon - Cardiology → Physician, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    50 hrs/week

    $1.1M (2021) → $1.1M (2024)

  • Donald Anderson Jr.

    Assistant Secretary for Enrollment

    On filings since 2018

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jim Watson Esq.

    Assistant Secretary

    On filings since 2018

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jo Ann Escasa-Haigh

    Frmr Executive Vice President & Assistant Treasurer

    Executive Vice President & Assistant Treasurer → Frmr Executive Vice President & Assistant Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2018

    No compensation reported

  • Krista Farnham

    Ce Or E Div-Prov Portland

    Chief Executive Portland Medical Center → Ce Or E Div-Prov Portland, 2022

    On filings since 2019

    55 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Melissa Damm

    Division CFO - Central

    CFO Or Region → Reg CFO - Oregon, 2021

    Reg CFO - Oregon → Division CFO - Central, 2022

    On filings since 2019

    13.8 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Hoffman

    Executive Vice President, CFO & Treasurer

    President, CEO & Treasurer - → President, CEO & Treasurer, 2021

    President, CEO & Treasurer → Executive Vice President, CFO & Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anna Newsom

    Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary

    Secretary → Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott O'Brien

    Frmr Ke - Ce Eastern Wa

    Division COO - Central → Frmr Ke - Ce Eastern Wa, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Jim Martin

    Assistant Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (45)
  • Former: John Whipple (2018–2023) — Frmr Secretary
  • Former: Lisa Vance (2018–2023) — Frmr Ke - Executive Vice President Regional Ce Or
  • Former: Daniel Oseran (2022–2023) — Physician Executive
  • Former: Cindy Strauss (2018–2022) — Frmr Secretary
  • Former: Mike Butler (2018–2022) — Frmr President
  • Former: Walter Urba (2018–2022) — Chief Providence Cancer Inst
  • Former: Christina Fisher (2022) — Director -
  • Former: Aaron Martin (2018–2021) — Former Ke - Psjh Executive Vice President Chf Mkt & Dig Inn.
  • Former: Amy Compton-Phillips MD (2018–2021) — Former Ke - Psjh Executive Vice President & Chf Clin. Ofc.
  • Former: Dave Olsen (2018–2021) — Director
  • Former: David Brown (2018–2021) — Frmr Ke - Psjh Senior Vice President CAO Amb. Care
  • Former: Debbie Burton (2018–2021) — Former Senior Vice President Chief Nursing Officer
  • Former: Debra Canales (2018–2021) — Former Ke - Psjh Executive Vice President & CAO
  • Former: Doug Koekkoek (2018–2021) — Former System CMO
  • Former: Greg Till (2018–2021) — Frmr Ke - Psjh Chf People Officer
  • Former: Mary Cranstoun (2018–2021) — Frmr Ke - Psjh Senior Vice President Total Rew. Talent Acq
  • Former: Mike Waters (2018–2021) — Frmr Ke - Psjh Executive Vice President Amb. Care Net.
  • Former: Orest Holubec (2018–2021) — Fmr Ke - Psjh Senior Vice President, Chf Com & Ext Aff of
  • Former: Rhonda Medows MD (2018–2021) — Frmr Ke - Psjh President Executive Vice President & Pop. Health
  • Former: Rod F. Hochman MD (2018–2021) — Former Officer - Psjh President & CEO
  • Former: Venkat Bhamidipati (2018–2021) — Former Executive Vice President & Treasurer
  • Former: Katharin Dyer (2019–2021) — Director -
  • Former: Sister Lucille Dean Sp (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Matthew McClelland (2018–2020) — Physician - Dermatology
  • Former: Sharon Toncray (2018–2020) — Former Senior Vice President & Chief Labor Ee Counsel
  • Former: Sr Phyllis Hughes Rsm Drph (2018–2020) — Director
  • Former: Tammy Teodosio (2018–2020) — Former Assistant Secretary
  • Former: Tom McDonagh (2018–2020) — Former Vice President & Chief Investment Officer
  • Former: Carolina Reyes MD (2018–2019) — Director
  • Former: Dick P. Allen (2018–2019) — Director
  • Former: Jack Mudd (2018–2019) — Former Senior Vice President & Mission Leadership
  • Former: Janice Newell (2018–2019) — Former Senior Vice President & Chief Information Offcr
  • Former: Michael Holcomb (2018–2019) — Director
  • Former: Phoebe Yang (2018–2019) — Director
  • Former: Terry Smith (2018–2019) — Former Senior Vice President & Management Svcs
  • Former: Lydia Marshall (2019) — Director
  • Former: Torin Fitton (2019) — Physician Surgery Cardiovasc
  • Former: Dave Underriner (2018) — Ce & Or. Region -
  • Former: Harvey Smith (2018) — Former Senior Vice President & Chief Customer Svc. Officer
  • Former: Sallye Liner Msn RN (2018) — Director
  • Former: Sr Diane Hejna Csj RN (2018) — Director
  • Former: Sr Lucille Dean Sp (2018) — Director
  • Former: Theron Park (2018) — CEO & Oregon Delivery System
  • Former: Todd Hofheins (2018) — Former Executive Vice President, CFO & Treasurer
  • Former: Walter Noce Jr. (2018) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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

Julia Swanson-Birchill — Physician: $1.6MJulia Swanson-BirchillPhysician$1.6MErin Allen — Physician: $1.4MErin AllenPhysician$1.4MEric Kirker — Physician: $1.2MEric KirkerPhysician$1.2MKevin Koomalsingh — Physician: $1.1MKevin KoomalsinghPhysician$1.1MGary OTT — Physician: $1.0MGary OTTPhysician$1.0M

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1.6M, to Julia Swanson-Birchill (Physician). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: 1801 Lind Ave Sw Attn Tax Dept, Renton, WA 98057
Phone: (425) 525-3985
Website: https://oregon.providence.org

Frequently asked questions about Providence Health & Services - Oregon

How much does Providence Health & Services - Oregon give each year?

Providence Health & Services - Oregon gave $9.4M across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.9M across 54 grants.

What is Providence Health & Services - Oregon's typical grant size?

Providence Health & Services - Oregon's median grant in 2024 was $90,000, and its average grant was $304,676, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Providence Health & Services - Oregon give grants?

Providence Health & Services - Oregon gives mostly in Oregon: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (10 grants), Hood River, OR (4 grants), Medford, OR (2 grants) and Hillsboro, OR (2 grants).

Does Providence Health & Services - Oregon give general operating support?

Yes: 81% of Providence Health & Services - Oregon's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Community Benefit Restricted Grant" (3 grants) and "Sponsorship" (3 grants).

Who are Providence Health & Services - Oregon's largest grantees?

Providence Health & Services - Oregon's largest 2024 grantees include Project Access Now ($3,873,205), Clatsop Community College Foundation ($2,349,081) and La Clinica ($375,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Providence Health & Services - Oregon?

Providence Health & Services - Oregon reported $4.7B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9B.

What does Providence Health & Services - Oregon fund?

The organization’s stated mission is: “As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.” See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Providence Health & Services - Oregon?

Providence Health & Services - Oregon has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check oregon.providence.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is Providence Health & Services - Oregon's EIN?

Providence Health & Services - Oregon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0216587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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