Sutter Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Sacramento, California. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit designated for charitable and health-related purposes. Sutter Health serves more than 100 communities across Northern California, including Sacramento, San Francisco, Modesto, Stockton, Roseville, Castro Valley, Tracy, Burlingame, and Palo Alto. The health system comprises 57,000+ staff and clinicians, 12,000+ affiliated physicians, and currently serves more than 3 million patients through hospitals, medical groups, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care clinics, telehealth services, home health, and hospice programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.6B
+11.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
+91.5% YoY
Grant Count
17
-46.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$162K
+260.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Sutter Health is committed to innovative, high-quality patient care and community partnerships. The organization's mission centers on expanding access to care and driving meaningful, lasting impact within communities served.
Primary philanthropic funding priorities include:
- Cancer Care & Research
- Cardiovascular
- Elder Care, Home Health & Hospice
- Neuroscience
- Transplant Care
- Women's & Children's Health
Grantmaking
Sutter Health operates through multiple philanthropic organizations that accept tax-deductible donations. The organization supports approximately 500 projects through philanthropic funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Sutter Health's philanthropic activities focus on Northern California communities, including Sacramento, San Francisco, Modesto, Stockton, Roseville, Castro Valley, Tracy, Burlingame, and Palo Alto.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $9.6 billion
- Total Liabilities: $4.99 billion
- Annual Revenue: $2.69 billion
- Annual Expenses: $2.54 billion
- Annual Income: $21 billion
Philanthropic Activity:
- Total philanthropic contributions: $136 million
- Number of donors: 16,793
- Projects supported by philanthropic funds: 500
Workforce:
- 13,079 employees (with 14.4% year-over-year growth)
- Annual revenue: $18.2 billion
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,601,618,724 | $8,620,071,538 | $7,413,868,753 |
| Revenue | $2,685,790,764 | $1,882,657,852 | $1,918,502,649 |
| Expenses | $2,544,803,200 | $2,070,243,600 | $1,858,439,658 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $527,819,179 | $131,742,557 | $134,346,442 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Presidio Trust ($1,433,333), Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($450,000), Sutter Valley Hospitals ($187,123).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PRESIDIO TRUST SF, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,433,333 |
| CHARLES R DREW UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE LOS ANGELES, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $450,000 |
| SUTTER VALLEY HOSPITALS SACRAMENTO, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $187,123 |
| AMBULATORY SURGERY ACCESS COALITION SAN FRANCISCO, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| SAN FRANCISCO LESBIAN GAY FREEDOM DAY PARADE SF, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| SACRAMENTO RUNNING ASSOCIATION SACRAMENTO, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY RYE BROOK, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| CITY OF DAVIS DAVIS, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOC CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARNER THOMAS | PRESIDENT & CEO, SH | 40 | $11,323,734 |
| MARK SEVCO | SVP, COO | 40 | $3,326,965 |
| CONRAD VIAL MD | SVP, SH NETWORK PRESIDENT | 40 | $2,548,796 |
| JILL RAGSDALE | SH SVP, CHIEF PPL & CLTR OFCR | 40 | $1,453,586 |
| ELIZABETH VILARDO-MORGAN | CMO, STRAT & PHIL INITIATIVES | 40 | $1,581,984 |
| JAMES CONFORTI | FORMER INTERIM PRES & CEO, SH | — | $1,599,998 |
| MARK MULLER | SVP, PRIN. CONSULT. PRES/CEO | 40 | $1,299,669 |
| RACHAEL MCKINNEY | PRESIDENT, SACRAMENTO DIVISION | 40 | $1,396,095 |
| EUGENE PATRIZIO | PRESIDENT, CENTRAL VALLEY DIV. | 40 | $1,228,132 |
| TODD SMITH MD | SVP, CHIEF PHYSICIAN EXECUTIVE | 40 | $1,668,636 |
| ROBERT NORDGREN | CMO, San Francisco Division | 40 | $1,220,554 |
| WILLIAM ISENBERG MD | CHIEF MEDICAL & QUALITY OFF | 40 | $1,229,991 |
| LAURA WILT | SVP, CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER | 40 | $1,607,189 |
| CYNTHIA LEE | SVP, CHIEF STRAT. & GROWTH OFF | 40 | $1,521,028 |
| BRIAN DEAN | FORMER SH SVP, CFO | — | $1,604,131 |
| JENNIFER BOLLINGER | SVP,CHIEF CONSUMER & BRAND OFF | 40 | $1,405,405 |
| JACKI MONSON | SVP, CHIEF INTEGRATION OFFICER | 40 | $1,293,739 |
| FLORENCE DI BENEDETTO | FORMER SVP & GENERAL COUNSEL | — | $1,338,743 |
| CAREN WEAKLEY | SVP, GEN COUN./ASST SEC(PT-YR) | 40 | $1,302,647 |
| RAJU IYER | SH SVP, CFO | 40 | $1,278,214 |
| PAM MARINO | VP, CLO/ASST SEC (PT-YR) | 40 | $996,179 |
| GRACE DAVIS | SVP, chief ext affairs officer | 40 | $1,129,826 |
| THERESA FREI | FORMER CEO, SVMF | — | $982,821 |
| GINGER CHAPPELL | SH VP, CHF ETHICS & COMP OFF | 40 | $632,403 |
| SARAH KREVANS | EMERITUS CEO, SUTTER HEALTH | — | — |
| DOMINIC NAKIS | SH Interim CFO | 40 | $619,278 |
| ED ERWIN | SNR DIR, REAL ESTATE/ASST SEC | 40 | $323,985 |
| JEREMY EAVES | FORMER CEO, SUTTER SHAR. SERV. | — | $87,451 |
| KEN MCNEELEY | DIRECTOR/CHAIR | 10 | $72,708 |
| PATRICK BLAKE | DIRECTOR/CHAIR FIN COMMITTEE | 10 | $61,042 |
| GARY CAINE | DIRECTOR | 7 | $61,042 |
| BARRY DENNIS | DIRECTOR | 7 | $61,042 |
| REBECCA SAEGER | DIRECTOR | 7 | $61,042 |
| CHERYL SCOTT | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 10 | $61,042 |
| HELEN THOMSON | DIRECTOR | 7 | $61,042 |
| I-MEI HSIU MD | DIRECTOR | 7 | $55,208 |
| DEBORAH KILPATRICK | DIRECTOR | 7 | $55,208 |
| KAVITA PATANKAR MD | DIRECTOR | 7 | $55,208 |
| WILLA SELDON | DIRECTOR | 7 | $55,208 |
| ANTHONY WAGNER | DIRECTOR | 7 | $55,208 |
| HERBERT BARLOW | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| ANDREW DICKINSON | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Sutter Health received Proposition 1 funding to expand behavioral health services across Northern California. The organization was also awarded a historic $110 million gift to expand access, advance care, and elevate patient experience across Northern California. Additionally, Sutter Health received multimillion-dollar grant funding for patient safety programs.
Sutter Health Awarded Prop 1 Funding to Expand Behavioral Health ...The organization received federal awards from the Department of Health and Human Services in 2017.
Sutter Health Awarded Proposition 1 Funding to Expand Behavioral Health ServicesSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sutter Health fund?
Sutter Health is committed to innovative, high-quality patient care and community partnerships. The organization's mission centers on expanding access to care and driving meaningful, lasting impact within communities served. Primary philanthropic funding priorities include: • Cancer Care & Research • Cardiovascular • Elder Care, Home Health & Hospice • Neuroscience • Transplant Care • Women's & Children's Health
How do I apply for a grant from Sutter Health?
Sutter Health operates through multiple philanthropic organizations that accept tax-deductible donations. The organization supports approximately 500 projects through philanthropic funds. **Sutter Medical Center Foundation** (EIN: 94-2788906), a related entity, operates as a public charity with assets of $68.9 million and total giving of $1.8 million. The foundation's grant-making focuses on human services, health care, and alliances & advocacy, primarily in California. Donors can support Sutte…
Where does Sutter Health make grants?
Sutter Health's philanthropic activities focus on Northern California communities, including Sacramento, San Francisco, Modesto, Stockton, Roseville, Castro Valley, Tracy, Burlingame, and Palo Alto.
What size grants does Sutter Health award?
In 2024, Sutter Health awarded 17 grants totaling $2.8M — an average of about $162K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sutter Health's EIN?
Sutter Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2788907. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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