Southern Illinois Hospital Services
Southern Illinois Hospital Services is a public charity based in Carbondale, Illinois. Its 2023 filing describes it as providing health services throughout Southern Illinois, including charity care, government-sponsored care, subsidized services, and medical education; its 2025 filing reports 20 grants totaling $810,081.
Southern Illinois Hospital Services at a glance
In short: Southern Illinois Hospital Services gave $810K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in Illinois. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $810,081
- -26.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,504
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $1,528,057,174
- +5.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (5 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Southern Illinois Hospital Services
- How to Apply
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For sponsorship requests, complete the online application and submit it with supporting documentation.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3988, Carbondale, IL 62902-3988
Phone: (618) 457-5200
Website: https://sih.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Southern Illinois Hospital Services funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Si Now ($250K). Together the top 10 received $726K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 104 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website identifies Franklin, Jackson, Johnson, Perry, Saline, Union, and Williamson counties as the service area for sponsorship criteria. Its About Us page describes the health system as serving the southernmost 16 counties of Illinois. The 2025 filing reports that all grant dollars went to Illinois recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Southern Illinois Hospital Services open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 20 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $51K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $393K (2020) to $1.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $810K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Si Now Carbondale, IL | General Program Funding | $250,000 |
| Land of Lincoln Carbondale, IL | General Program Funding | $120,000 |
| Egyptian Health Department Eldorado, IL | General Program Funding | $79,377 |
| Southern Seven Health Dept Anna, IL | General Program Funding | $78,050 |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL | General Program Funding | $58,905 |
| Jackson County Health Department Murphysboro, IL | General Program Funding | $51,779 |
| Illinois Poison Center Chicago, IL | General Program Funding | $39,312 |
| Franklin Williamson Health Department Marion, IL | General Program Funding | $17,940 |
| Hospice of Southern Illinois Marion, IL | General Program Funding | $16,000 |
| Take Action Today West Frankfort, IL | General Program Funding | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,528,057,174 | $765,582,807 | $657,573,952 | $810,081 | 20 | $62,610,983 |
| 2024 | $1,447,562,157 | $707,207,213 | $636,323,526 | $1,106,357 | 22 | $16,031,948 |
| 2023 | $1,316,905,522 | $664,786,468 | $656,827,300 | $1,073,983 | 24 | $-3,184,614 |
| 2022 | $1,429,943,968 | $710,354,566 | $664,548,906 | $968,493 | 21 | $41,502,174 |
| 2021 | $1,431,641,838 | $609,395,239 | $563,084,917 | $1,128,026 | 17 | $-16,211,715 |
| 2020 | $1,095,233,961 | $641,120,784 | $563,895,075 | $393,467 | 20 | $34,289,238 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2023 filing, is to promote the health and well-being of people in the communities it serves. Its website states a mission of improving the health and well-being of all people in the communities it serves. The website identifies three community health priorities: access to care, particularly non-emergency medical transportation; behavioral health, including mental health and substance misuse; and chronic disease prevention, management, and treatment, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes.
The 2025 filing lists general program funding as the purpose of its largest grants. Recipients include public health departments, a university, a poison center, and community organizations. Among the grantees described in their own words, Southern Illinois NOW says its mission is to advance the region as a great place to live, work, and do business; Take Action Today says it provides peer-based recovery support for people seeking recovery from substance abuse and/or homelessness; and Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois says it works to help young people realize their potential as caring, productive, and responsible citizens.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Southern Illinois Hospital Services reported 20 grants totaling $810,081. Grants ranged from $6,500 to $250,000, with a median of $12,500. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois.
Largest reported grants included $250,000 to SI NOW and $120,000 to Land of Lincoln, both in Carbondale; $79,377 to Egyptian Health Department in Eldorado; $78,050 to Southern Seven Health Department in Anna; and $58,905 to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Other notable awards included $51,779 to Jackson County Health Department, $39,312 to Illinois Poison Center, $16,000 to Hospice of Southern Illinois, and $15,000 to Take Action Today.
The website provides an online sponsorship application and asks applicants to submit supporting documentation. Sponsorship consideration is subject to criteria including service-area benefit, consistency with the organization’s mission and values, collaboration rather than duplication of services, promotional recognition, and contribution to health, wellness, and positive lifestyles. Minimum applicant requirements include eligible tax-exempt or public status, written governing documents, nondiscriminatory operations, and demonstrated program performance and financial accountability. Funds are to be used in Southern Illinois for the benefit of Southern Illinoisans.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Debra McMorrow as Chair, Daniel Booth as Vice Chair, John Antes as President/CEO, and Marlene Simpson as Secretary. Trustees listed are Austin Lane, Bob Mees, Eugene Basanta, George O’Neill, Kathleen Fralish, and Michael Tison.
Southern Illinois Hospital Services is led by John Antes, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 31 of 33 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Antes
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
32 hrs/week
$176K (2023) → $877K (2025)
Debra McMorrow
Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$100 (2020) → $400 (2025)
Bob Mees
Trustee
Chair → Trusteed, 2024
Trusteed → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$300 (2020) → $350 (2025)
Eugene Basanta
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$300 (2020) → $250 (2025)
George O'Neill
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$250 (2020) → $100 (2025)
Kathleen Fralish
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$250 (2020) → $350 (2025)
Morton Levine
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$250 (2020) → $400 (2025)
Steve Sabens
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$200 (2020) → $400 (2025)
Michael Tison
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$300 (2024) → $350 (2025)
Tobechukwu Nnamdi
System Pharmacy Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$263K (2022) → $252K (2025)
Raj Gulati MD
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$300 (2025)
Linda Starkey
Director of Surgery
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$248K (2025)
Austin Lane
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Al Taylor
Vice President & Administrator
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$474K (2020) → $283K (2025)
Daniel Skiles
Former Vice President & Health Transformation
Vice President & Health Transformation → Former Vice President & Health Transformation, 2024
On filings since 2020
$390K (2020) → $335K (2025)
Jennifer Harre
Vice President & Cno
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$278K (2020) → $365K (2025)
John B Millstead
Senior Vice President & COO
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$760K (2020) → $807K (2025)
John Daly
Vice President & General Counsel
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$222K (2020) → $439K (2025)
Marci L Moore-Connelley MD
Senior Vice President & CMO
On filings since 2020
34 hrs/week
$612K (2020) → $606K (2025)
Marlene Simpson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$445 (2020) → $350 (2025)
Pam Henderson
Former Officer
Vice President → Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
$417K (2020) → $119K (2025)
Rodney Smith
Vice President & Administrator
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$422K (2020) → $502K (2025)
Shelly Pierce
Vice President & Quality
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$373K (2020) → $377K (2025)
Susan Odle
Former Officer
Hospital Administrator → Vice President & Administrator, 2022
Vice President & Administrator → Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
$261K (2020) → $138K (2025)
William Thorne
Committee Benefit Executive Officer
Vice President & Community Benefits → Committee Benefit Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$338K (2020) → $392K (2025)
Daniel Booth
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$300 (2022) → $350 (2025)
Todd Guenzburger
Health Info Officer
Vice President & Chief Health Info Officer → Health Info Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$323K (2021) → $535K (2025)
Donald Hutson
Former Officer
Vice President & Administrator → Former Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
$152K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Warren Ladner
Senior Vice President, CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
$530K (2023) → $552K (2025)
Denao Ruttino
Vice President & Innovation Technology
On filings since 2023
34 hrs/week
$216K (2023) → $426K (2025)
Amanda Shelton
Nurse Supervisor
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$278K (2024) → $323K (2025)
Craig Jesiolowski
Vice President & Administrator
On filings since 2024
55 hrs/week
$544K (2025)
Molly Hamilton
Vice President Human Resources
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$312K (2025)
Former officers (18)
- Former: Gery Blackburn (2020–2024) — Treasury Manager
- Former: Rex Budde (2020–2024) — Former President & CEO
- Former: William Sherwood (2020–2024) — Former Officer
- Former: Drew Howell (2024) — Staff Nurse
- Former: David Hakanson (2020–2023) — Former Vice President & Innovation Technology
- Former: Mike Kasser (2020–2023) — Former Senior Vice President, CFO & Treasurer
- Former: Philip Schaefer (2020–2023) — Former Senior Vice President, Administrator & Ccndo
- Former: Rebecca Brasel (2020–2023) — Registered Nurse Shift Supervisor
- Former: Terrence Glennon (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Tim Kernan (2020–2023) — System Surgery Director
- Former: Shannon Hartke (2021–2023) — Pfs Manager
- Former: Mike Hudson (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Gerald Mourey (2020–2021) — Former Officer
- Former: Paul Troiano (2020–2021) — System Pharmacy Director
- Former: Harold Bardo (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Julie Firman (2020) — Former Vice President & Cno
- Former: Parviz Sanjabi MD (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Terence Farrell (2020) — Former Officer
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 $877K, to John Antes (President/CEO). 31 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Southern Illinois Hospital Services
How much does Southern Illinois Hospital Services give each year?
Southern Illinois Hospital Services gave $810K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 22 grants.
What is Southern Illinois Hospital Services's typical grant size?
Southern Illinois Hospital Services's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $40,504, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Southern Illinois Hospital Services that year got $9K on average.
Where does Southern Illinois Hospital Services give grants?
Southern Illinois Hospital Services gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Carbondale, IL (5 grants), Marion, IL (4 grants) and West Frankfort, IL (2 grants).
Does Southern Illinois Hospital Services give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Southern Illinois Hospital Services's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Southern Illinois Hospital Services's largest grantees?
Southern Illinois Hospital Services's largest 2025 grantees include Si Now ($250,000), Land of Lincoln ($120,000) and Egyptian Health Department ($79,377), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Southern Illinois Hospital Services?
Southern Illinois Hospital Services reported $1.5B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $765.6M.
What does Southern Illinois Hospital Services fund?
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2023 filing, is to promote the health and well-being of people in the communities it serves. Its website states a mission of improving the health and well-being of all people in the communities it serves. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Southern Illinois Hospital Services?
For sponsorship requests, complete the online application and submit it with supporting documentation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Southern Illinois Hospital Services's EIN?
Southern Illinois Hospital Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-0618939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 January 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
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