Avera is a health ministry rooted in the Gospel. Our mission is to make a positive impact in the lives and health of persons and communities by providing quality services guided by Christian values.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$429.2M
+7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$55K
-66.5% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
-66.5% YoY
About Sacred Heart Health Services
Based on IRS filings
Sacred Heart Health Services is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in YANKTON, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $429.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $5.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $429,209,949 | $399,640,005 | $382,193,873 |
| Revenue | $156,806,775 | $148,423,646 | $152,881,704 |
| Expenses | $149,618,576 | $144,472,709 | $143,284,446 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,226,375 | $2,220,031 | $3,884,270 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mount Marty University ($40,000), South Dakota State University ($14,559).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Marty University Yankton, SD | Field House | $40,000 |
| South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | Palliative Care Grant | $14,559 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Ekeren | President/CEO | 2 | — |
| Kathy Greeneway | Chair | 2 | — |
| Amy Leon | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Carolyn Becker | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Bernie Hunhoff | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jack Hurley | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Sr Debra Kolecka | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Tom Lorang EdD | Board Member/Ministerial Jurdic | 2 | — |
| Beth Mikkelsen MD | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Steve Schindler | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Steve Schmeichel | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Brian Steward | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Richard Strom MD | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Sr Lucille Welbig | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Julie Lautt | CFO Avera Health;Secretary/Treasurer | 0.1 | — |
| Anthony Erickson | VP - Senior Services | 40 | $214,128 |
| Lindsay Flannery | VP - Patient Care Services | 40 | $216,371 |
| Steve Gutnik MD FACP | Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine | 40 | $903,807 |
| Michael Peterson MD | Radiation Oncology & Oncology | 40 | $629,849 |
| Ryan Sieg MD | Orthopedics,Surgery & Sports Med | 40 | $779,886 |
| Adam Strehle MD | Family Medicine | 40 | $610,955 |
| Matthew Winkelbauer MD | Family Medicine/OB | 40 | $553,009 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sacred Heart Health Services?
Sacred Heart Health Services is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in YANKTON, SD. It holds $429.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sacred Heart Health Services?
As of 2024, Sacred Heart Health Services holds $429.2M in total assets with $156.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $55K in 2024.
Where does Sacred Heart Health Services operate?
Sacred Heart Health Services has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What size grants does Sacred Heart Health Services award?
In 2024, Sacred Heart Health Services awarded 2 grants totaling $55K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sacred Heart Health Services's EIN?
Sacred Heart Health Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0225483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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