SSM Health Care Corporation
SSM Health Care Corporation is a Missouri nonprofit corporation headquartered in St. Louis and the parent of SSM Health, a Catholic, not-for-profit integrated health system. Its 2024 filing describes a system operating hospitals and other health care services, with hospital operations primarily in Missouri, Wisconsin, Oklahoma and Illinois. The corporation’s stated purpose includes providing health care, health education, housing, child care, services for older adults and related charitable activities.
SSM Health Care Corporation at a glance
In short: SSM Health Care Corporation gave $167K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $167,250
- -71.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,865
- -43.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,018,706,101
- +27.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to SSM Health Care Corporation
- How to Apply
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For the Southern Illinois program, qualifying organizations may submit a proposal by email with “Charitable Gift Proposal” in the subject line.
- Review Cycle
- Proposals are accepted year-round and must be received at least eight weeks before the event or program deadline.
- Deadline
- Proposals are accepted year-round and must be received at least eight weeks before the event or program deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12800 Corporate Hill Drive, St Louis, MO 63131
Phone: (314) 994-7800
Website: https://ssmhealth.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SSM Health Care Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Coalition to Protect Americas Health Care ($25K). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 56 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SSM Health’s website identifies care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Its Southern Illinois charitable-giving program says proposals must concern programs or services within its defined service area. The 2024 grants went to recipients in Wisconsin, Missouri, Washington, DC, Virginia and Texas; the largest shares of grant dollars went to Wisconsin (39%) and Missouri (31%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How SSM Health Care Corporation gives
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $153K (2021) to $591K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coalition to Protect Americas Health Care Washington, DC | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Dane County Parks Madison, WI | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Fond Du Lac Festivals Inc Fond Du Lac, WI | Sponsorship | $17,000 |
| St Louis Sports Foundation Inc St. Louis, MO | 2024 Biz Dash 5K | $15,000 |
| March of Dimes Inc Arlington, VA | 2024 Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation St. Louis, MO | 2024 Gives Day Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc Dallas, TX | Heart of St. Louis 2024 | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Inc St. Louis, MO | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| SSM Health Foundation St. Louis, MO | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| United Way of Green County Monroe, WI | Sponsorship | $9,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,018,706,101 | $1,391,036,296 | $1,282,554,955 | $167,250 | 13 | $238,991,047 |
| 2023 | $5,489,373,100 | $1,194,913,384 | $1,184,756,476 | $591,480 | 26 | $65,556,902 |
| 2022 | $3,982,767,692 | $988,615,388 | $1,008,576,768 | $191,401 | 9 | $69,802,546 |
| 2021 | $4,828,751,845 | $1,122,383,312 | $1,052,616,609 | $153,220 | 2 | $206,116,253 |
| 2020 | $4,485,127,106 | $1,033,534,741 | $949,964,084 | $431,633 | 6 | $154,124,651 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
SSM Health Care Corporation’s mission is “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.” Its website describes a vision of peace, hope and health for every person, family and community, especially those most in need, and values including compassion, respect, excellence, stewardship and community.
The 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions cover health care access, maternal and infant health, heart health, parks and environmental conservation, community charitable giving, and local festivals and events. For example, the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare says it works to protect access to quality health care; March of Dimes says it works for the health of mothers and babies; and the Foundation for Dane County Parks says it supports a park system intended to improve physical and mental health and conserve land.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the filing lists 13 grants totaling $167,250. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Listed purposes include contributions and sponsorships, as well as support for a 5K event and a giving-day sponsorship.
The largest listed grants were $25,000 to the Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care and $25,000 to the Foundation for Dane County Parks; $17,000 to Fond du Lac Festivals; and $15,000 each to St. Louis Sports Foundation and March of Dimes. Other listed recipients include St. Louis Community Foundation, American Heart Association, Catholic Charities, SSM Health Foundation, United Way of Green County, Madison Gospel 5K Foundation and Nurses for Newborns.
SSM Health’s Southern Illinois charitable-giving page invites qualifying organizations to submit a brief proposal for a monetary donation. The page says proposals should describe the organization’s goals and accomplishments, project purpose, population and estimated number served, activity timeframe, requested amount, evaluation method and, if applicable, proof of 501(c)(3) status. It prioritizes organizations working to improve health in communities it serves, stewarding natural resources, providing programs or services within its defined service area, and operating consistently with Catholic social teaching. The page also lists the VolunTeen Program among its eligibility criteria. These instructions are specific to the Southern Illinois charitable-giving program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rick Corcoran as director and chair, and Marie Devlin as director and vice chair. Other listed directors are Sr Mary Noel Brown CSA, Sr Kathleen Buchheit FSM, Don Imholz, Tom Merfeld, Evans Richardson, Samuel L Ross MD, Michael Rozier SJ and James Whalen. Brown, Buchheit and Rozier are identified as ex-officio directors; Merfeld is listed as a part-year director.
SSM Health Care Corporation is led by Laura Kaiser, Director, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 20 of 38 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Kaiser
Director, President & CEO
Director, President & CEO at Ssm Health → Director, President & CEO of Ssm Health, 2021
Director, President & CEO of Ssm Health → Director, President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$3.5M (2020) → $5.2M (2024)
Rick Corcoran
Director & Chair
Director → Director & Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Imholz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evans Richardson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James F Whalen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Devlin
Director & Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Rozier Sj
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel L. Ross MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sr Judith Bell Fsm
Director
Director → Director & Pt Yr Director, 2022
Director & Pt Yr Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sr Mary Noel Brown Csa
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Merfeld
Part Yr Director
Director → Part Yr Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex J. Valdez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Kindle
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Burnett PhD
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hardt PhD
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tomas Valdivia MD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Dolan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Therese Pandl
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Naim
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Garza MD
Chief Communty Health Officer
Chief Community Health Officer → Chief Communty Health Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$769K (2020) → $1.1M (2024)
Carter Dredge
Lead Futurist
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$1.1M (2020) → $516K (2024)
Douglas Long
Secretary & Chief Legal Officer
Secretary & Chief Legal Officer at Ssm Health → Secretary & Clo at Ssm Health, 2023
Secretary & Clo at Ssm Health → Secretary & Chief Legal Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$1.2M (2020) → $1.6M (2024)
Karen Rewerts
Vice President Financial Operations
Vp-Financial Operations → Vice President Financial Operations, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$791K (2020) → $845K (2024)
Steven Smoot
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Vice President & COO of Ssm Health → Vice President & COO at Ssm Health, 2023
Vice President & COO at Ssm Health → Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$1.4M (2020) → $2.4M (2024)
Janet Smith-Hill
Chief Human Resources Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$539K (2021) → $1.2M (2024)
John Nguyen
Chief Administrative Officer
Chief Strategy Officer → Chief Administrative Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$720K (2021) → $1.4M (2024)
Jennifer Horrom
Assistant Secretary & Vice President Legal
Assistant Secretary → Assistant Secretary & Vice President Legal, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$334K (2022) → $400K (2024)
Joy Grosser
Chief Information Officer
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$925K (2022) → $1M (2024)
Mark Cagwin
Assistant Treasurer & Vice President Treasury
Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer & Vice President Treasury, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$389K (2022) → $666K (2024)
Patrick McCruden
Chief Mission Integration Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$960K (2022) → $923K (2024)
Todd Shuman MD
Chief Clinical Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$1.1M (2022) → $609K (2024)
Amy Wilson
Chief Nursing Executive
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$744K (2024)
Joan Bachleitner
Chief Strategy Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$860K (2024)
Kevin Smith
Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$1.1M (2024)
Michael Gray
Vice President Supply Chain
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$806K (2024)
Randall Combs
Former Officer
New on the 2024 filing
$1.5M (2024)
Stephanie Duggan
Chief Clinical Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$877K (2024)
Timothy Johnson
Vice President Clinical Integration
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$821K (2024)
Former officers (30)
- Former: Lawrence Legrand (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Hanley MD (2020–2023) — Former Key Employee
- Former: Randy Combs (2020–2023) — Treasurer & CFO at Ssm Health
- Former: Jeremy Fotheringham (2021–2023) — Regional President - St. Louis
- Former: Brenda Chilman (2023) — Chief Revenue Cycle Officer
- Former: Tim Johnson (2023) — Vp-Clinical Integration
- Former: Carolyn Koenig (2020–2022) — Former Key Employee
- Former: E Gaye Woods (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kavita Patel MD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kris Zimmer (2020–2022) — Former Officer
- Former: Ron Hamel PhD (2020–2022) — Pt Yr Director
- Former: Joe Hodges (2021–2022) — Regional President - Ssm Health Care of Oklahoma
- Former: Les McPhearson (2021–2022) — President - Dean Health Plan
- Former: Kevin Lewis MD (2022) — Regional Chief Clinical Officer
- Former: Charles Barnett (2020–2021) — Former Highest Compensated
- Former: Erin Jaynes (2020–2021) — Chief Nursing Officer
- Former: JoAnn Webster (2020–2021) — Former Highest Compensated
- Former: Kerry Swanson (2020–2021) — Former Highest Compensated
- Former: Lisa Latts MD (2020–2021) — Pt Yr Director
- Former: Candace Jennings (2021) — Pt Yr Regional President-St. Louis & Southern Illinois
- Former: Michael Bowers (2021) — Pt Yr Chief Operating Officer - Ssm Health Care St. Louis
- Former: Christopher Howard (2020) — Former Key Employee
- Former: David Fields (2020) — President & Navitus Health Solutions
- Former: Jennifer Grantham-Stein (2020) — Director
- Former: Kevin Johnson MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Lynn Bruchhof (2020) — Former Key Employee
- Former: Margaret Fowler (2020) — Pt Yr Chief Nursing Officer
- Former: Paula Friedman (2020) — Former Officer
- Former: Philip Loftus (2020) — Former Highest Compensated
- Former: Susan Goldberg (2020) — Former Highest Compensated
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5.2M, to Laura Kaiser (Director (Ex-Officio) & Pres/CEO). 20 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about SSM Health Care Corporation
How much does SSM Health Care Corporation give each year?
SSM Health Care Corporation gave $167K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $591K across 26 grants.
What is SSM Health Care Corporation's typical grant size?
SSM Health Care Corporation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,865, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does SSM Health Care Corporation give grants?
SSM Health Care Corporation's top state is Wisconsin, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Missouri (31%) and District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (5 grants).
Does SSM Health Care Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on SSM Health Care Corporation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (7 grants).
Who are SSM Health Care Corporation's largest grantees?
SSM Health Care Corporation's largest 2024 grantees include Coalition to Protect Americas Health Care ($25,000), Foundation for Dane County Parks ($25,000) and Fond Du Lac Festivals Inc ($17,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is SSM Health Care Corporation?
SSM Health Care Corporation reported $7.0B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4B.
What does SSM Health Care Corporation fund?
SSM Health Care Corporation’s mission is “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from SSM Health Care Corporation?
For the Southern Illinois program, qualifying organizations may submit a proposal by email with “Charitable Gift Proposal” in the subject line. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is SSM Health Care Corporation's EIN?
SSM Health Care Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6029223. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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