Renown Health is a nonprofit healthcare system based in Reno, Nevada, serving as the largest private, not-for-profit integrated health network in northern Nevada. Established in 1862 as the Washoe Clinic to treat patients affected by a smallpox outbreak, Renown Health has evolved into a comprehensive healthcare provider with over 8,800 employees. The organization operates multiple facilities including Renown Regional Medical Center (826 beds), Renown South Meadows Medical Center (115 beds), Renown Rehabilitation Hospital (62 beds), a children's hospital, and various medical group, urgent care, and outpatient imaging practices. Renown Health is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and is locally governed by community leaders and physicians.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$594.5M
+36.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$43.0M
+1.6% YoY
Grant Count
3
-93.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14.3M
+1357.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Renown Health is dedicated to making a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities it serves. As the community's only not-for-profit hospital system, the organization emphasizes that its income stays within the community to provide programs and services that would otherwise be unavailable.
The organization operates the Healthy Nevada Project, a community-based genetic population health study designed to learn about the impact of genetics on personal health and improve health decision-making.
Grantmaking
Renown Health awards grants to area organizations. Recent grantmaking activity includes awards to 55 area organizations addressing diversity and inclusiveness. The organization also operates the Renown Health Foundation, which raises funds to support Renown Health and affiliated organizations while facilitating the improvement of health and well-being in served communities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Renown Health serves the Washoe County primary service area and secondary service areas of northern Nevada and northern California, including the Lake Tahoe region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Renown Health (Parent Organization)
- Total Revenue (2023): $240,691,502
- Total Expenses (2023): $279,568,196
- Total Assets (2023): $434,587,423
- Total Liabilities (2023): $87.4 million
- Annual Revenue: $1.8 billion
Renown Health Foundation
- Total Revenue (2023): $16,866,514
- Total Expenses (2023): $11,788,407
- Total Assets (2023): $51,128,953
Renown Health provided approximately $99 million in community benefits during the six-month period ending December 31, 2022.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $594,538,789 | $434,587,423 | $392,247,887 |
| Revenue | $257,054,826 | $240,691,502 | $222,562,734 |
| Expenses | $295,936,302 | $279,568,196 | $232,577,111 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,786,527 | $-187,427 | $138,140 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Brian Erling directs operations of the Renown Health Foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Erling | President/CEO | 13 | $1,872,333 |
| Rahul Mediwala | CEO Medical Group | 60 | $817,110 |
| Paul Harris | Chief Legal Counsel | 60 | $665,629 |
| Bill Plauth | Chief Medical Officer | 60 | $627,257 |
| Michelle Sanchez-Bickley | Former Chief HR Officer (thru 05/22) | — | $714,593 |
| Chuck Podesta | Chief Information Officer | 60 | $610,748 |
| Sean Hawthorne | VP of Finance | 60 | $536,323 |
| Anna Loomis - Chief | Financial Officer (as of 07/24) | 13 | $392,905 |
| Ann Beck | Chief Financial Officer (thru 01/24) | 13 | $210,679 |
| Jeff Resnik | Director | 3 | $40,347 |
| Adam Kramer | Chair | 3 | $36,000 |
| Bijel Doshi | Treasurer | 3 | $24,000 |
| Marc Mora | Director | 3 | $24,000 |
| Mark Knobel | Director | 3 | $24,000 |
| Tammy Dermody | Secretary & Vice Chair (thru 12/24) | 3 | $15,000 |
| Thomas Deveny | Director | 3 | $15,000 |
| Stephanie Lepori | Director | 3 | $15,000 |
| Christopher Ott | Director | 3 | $15,000 |
| Brian Sandoval | Director | 3 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Renown Health unveiled a new strategic plan, mission, vision, and values. The organization is actively seeking community health partners through its "Better Together" initiative, as evidenced by a 2026 Request for Proposals.
Better Together: Renown Seeks Community Health PartnersRecent grant awards have focused on organizations addressing diversity and inclusiveness within the community. The organization has also supported fundraising efforts, including student-led initiatives that raised $18,000 for Renown Children's Hospital.
Students raise $18K for Renown Children's HospitalSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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