Salem Health
To improve the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve.
Salem Health at a glance
In short: Salem Health gave $2.0M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $226K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,038,409
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $226,490
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,100
- Total assets
- $1,680,020,426
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Salem Health funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Psychiatric Crisis Center ($1.8M). Together the top 9 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 56 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Salem Health gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $364K (2020) to $2.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Crisis Center Salem, OR | Access to Medical Services | $1,760,809 |
| Salem Free Medical Clinic Salem, OR | Improve Social Determinate of Health | $100,000 |
| Transformations by Salem Angels Salem, OR | Improve Social Determinate of Health | $70,000 |
| Salem for Refugees Salem, OR | Improve Social Determinate of Health | $70,000 |
| The Polk Community Resource Center Monmouth, OR | Improve Social Determinate of Health | $11,100 |
| United Way Salem, OR | Improve Social Determinate of Health | $10,000 |
| Mid-Willamette Valley Salem, OR | Improve Social Determinate of Health | $6,500 |
| Salem Keizer School District Salem, OR | Improve Social Determinate of Health | $5,000 |
| Salem Harvest Salem, OR | Improve Social Determinate of Health | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,680,020,426 | $1,235,944,658 | $1,321,084,661 | $2,038,409 | 9 | $1,586,955 |
| 2024 | $1,663,640,361 | $1,141,461,128 | $1,193,883,672 | $1,811,471 | 10 | $1,638,647 |
| 2023 | $2,919,561,597 | $1,005,277,950 | $1,082,732,829 | $1,529,040 | 12 | $608,566 |
| 2022 | $1,722,517,054 | $963,900,183 | $1,017,503,943 | $1,860,575 | 13 | $1,221,775 |
| 2021 | $1,797,165,433 | $888,127,204 | $878,734,655 | $1,427,919 | 12 | $2,926,915 |
| 2020 | $1,808,658,793 | $846,722,486 | $791,478,200 | $364,468 | 12 | $26,434,038 |
About Salem Health
Based on IRS filings
Salem Health is a public charity focused on Health, based in Salem, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7B in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Salem Health is led by Cheryl R. Nester Wolfe, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 20 of 33 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cheryl R. Nester Wolfe
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
31.9 hrs/week
$1.2M (2020) → $1.7M (2025)
John Combes MD
Chair
Chair-Elect → Chair Elect, 2023
Chair Elect → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nestor F. Mercado
Med Director Cath Lab Ops
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$839K (2024) → $1M (2025)
Jenn Columbus
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Zook
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Jackson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ricardo Linares
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Kelly MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Haskins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angelica Vega
Trustee
On filings since 2022
3.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Camille Mercier Start
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Sacks Start
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine G. Clarke MD
Shmg Chief Medical Officer
Chief Medical Officer Shmg → Shmg Chief Medical Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$333K (2020) → $910K (2025)
Jaime L. Nichols
Former Chief Human Resources Officer
Vice President Human Resources → Chief Human Resources Officer, 2021
Chief Human Resources Officer → Former Chief Human Resources Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$255K (2020) → $652K (2025)
James K. Parr
Executive Vice President of Operations & CFO
Chief Financial Officer → Executive Vice President of Operations & CFO, 2021
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$690K (2020) → $1.2M (2025)
James R. Bauer
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$53K (2020) → $626K (2025)
Jennifer R. Fowler
Vice President Finance
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$214K (2020) → $676K (2025)
Katherine A. Dobler
Vice President Medical Group
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$195K (2020) → $670K (2025)
Leah M. Mitchell
Executive Vice President of Operations & CIO
Chief Integration Officer → Executive Vice President of Operations & CIO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$595K (2020) → $1.2M (2025)
Leilani R. Slama
Vice President Community Engagement
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$266K (2020) → $482K (2025)
Matthew S. Boles
Vice President Medical Affairs
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$454K (2020) → $1.1M (2025)
Nervin H. Fanous MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$994K (2020) → $899K (2025)
Ralph A. Yates
CMO Salem Health
CMO Salem Health → CMO Salem Health & Shmg, 2021
CMO Salem Health & Shmg → CMO Salem Health, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$837K (2020) → $913K (2025)
Sarah Horn
Senior Vice President, Chf Nrs & Clnc Ops of
Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing & Clinical Ops Officer → Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing & Clinical Ops, 2024
Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing & Clinical Ops → Senior Vice President, Chf Nrs & Clnc Ops of, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$440K (2020) → $833K (2025)
Shea M. Corum
Chief Information Officer
Vice President It Operations → Chief Information Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$320K (2020) → $720K (2025)
Jonathan H. Bauer
Chief Legal Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$410K (2021) → $864K (2025)
Amie M. Wittenberg
Vice President Clinical Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$326K (2023) → $487K (2025)
Logan P. Priollaud
Cardiac Anesthesiologist
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$906K (2024) → $1.3M (2025)
Marc C. Mallouf
Cardiologist Interventional
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$985K (2025)
Nikolay L. Manuylov
Cardiac Anesthesiologist
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$935K (2025)
Alan Wynn
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine L. Keene
Chair Elect
Past-Chair → Past Chair, 2023
Past Chair → Chair Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
3.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lane Shetterly
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: David Harrison MD (2020–2025) — Trustee · Filing note: Thru 4/2025
- Former: Juan R. Oyarzun MD (2020–2024) — Director Cardiothoratic Medicine
- Former: Zennia B. Ceniza (2020–2024) — Former Vice President Clinical Operations
- Former: Annette Campista (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Schiedler (2024) — Cardiologist Interventional
- Former: Denise B. Hoover (2020–2023) — Chief Surgical Svcs Ofc
- Former: Brandon H. Tieu MD (2022–2023) — Thoracic Surgeon
- Former: Eric A. Laro (2022–2023) — General Surgeon
- Former: Nicole M. Vanderheyden MD (2022–2023) — General Surgeon Hospitalist
- Former: Bahaa M. Wanly (2020–2022) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Kenneth Sherman Jr. (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Bonnie Driggers RN (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Katherine Jones (2020–2021) — Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Former: Atish Chopra (2021) — Vascular Surgeon
- Former: Kenten Woolhiser (2021) — Neurology Medical Director
- Former: Bruce Rodgers (2020) — Vice President Medical Group
- Former: Carrie Allison (2020) — Trauma Director
- Former: Erica Mitchell (2020) — Medical Director Vascular Surgery
- Former: John Lattimer (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Laurie Barr (2020) — Chro
- Former: Lisa Roth (2020) — Director & Development
- Former: Robert Wells (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1.7M, to Cheryl R Nester Wolfe (President & CEO). 20 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Salem Health
How much does Salem Health give each year?
Salem Health gave $2.0M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 10 grants.
What is Salem Health's typical grant size?
Salem Health's median grant in 2025 was $11,100, and its average grant was $226,490, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Salem Health give grants?
Salem Health gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salem, OR (8 grants).
Does Salem Health give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Salem Health's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Improve Social Determinate of Health" (8 grants).
Who are Salem Health's largest grantees?
Salem Health's largest 2025 grantees include Psychiatric Crisis Center ($1,760,809), Salem Free Medical Clinic ($100,000) and Transformations by Salem Angels ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Salem Health?
Salem Health reported $1.7B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2B.
What is Salem Health?
Salem Health is a public charity focused on Health, based in Salem, OR. It holds $1.7B in total assets as of 2025.
What is Salem Health's EIN?
Salem Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0579722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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