The Christ Hospital
The Christ Hospital is a Cincinnati, Ohio, public charity that operates within The Christ Hospital Health Network. The network describes itself as serving Greater Cincinnati through its hospital campuses and more than 100 centers and physician practices.
The Christ Hospital at a glance
In short: The Christ Hospital gave $6.0M across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $285K), mostly in Ohio. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,992,897
- +408.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +23.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $285,376
- +311.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,000
- Total assets
- $1,550,094,015
- +7.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (99% 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 The Christ Hospital
- Contact
Mailing address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Phone: (312) 879-3655
Website: https://thechristhospital.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Christ Hospital funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Xavier University ($5.0M). Together the top 10 received $5.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 89 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. Kentucky, Indiana, Georgia, and North Carolina each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Christ Hospital open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1M; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $27K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2023) to $6.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $6.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | General Sponsorship | $5,000,000 |
| Forest Hills Local School District Cincinnati, OH | General Sponsorship | $200,000 |
| Center for Closing the Health Gap in Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Sponsorship | $175,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc Cincinnati, OH | General Sponsorship | $155,000 |
| Center for Respite Care Cincinnati, OH | General Sponsorship | $100,000 |
| The Abercrumbie Group Cincinnati, OH | General Sponsorship | $55,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Sponsorship | $50,000 |
| Wyoming City School District Wyoming, OH | General Sponsorship | $40,000 |
| Giving Voice Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Sponsorship | $30,000 |
| West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance West Chester, OH | General Sponsorship | $28,375 |
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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 | $1,550,094,015 | $1,491,663,160 | $1,453,611,579 | $5,992,897 | 21 | $37,242,587 |
| 2024 | $1,436,406,751 | $1,385,143,950 | $1,373,225,648 | $1,178,375 | 17 | $10,741,325 |
| 2023 | $1,409,751,590 | $1,300,788,434 | $1,293,823,990 | $1,002,449 | 16 | $20,909,712 |
| 2022 | $1,433,779,859 | $1,223,368,789 | $1,242,620,997 | $1,120,123 | 17 | $17,022,208 |
| 2021 | $1,543,782,904 | $1,186,585,207 | $1,118,641,756 | $1,238,345 | 18 | $26,439,997 |
| 2020 | $1,404,474,937 | $1,050,439,429 | $1,041,823,140 | $1,098,955 | 15 | $16,543,020 |
| 2019 | $1,256,281,830 | $1,070,203,354 | $1,049,620,198 | $1,812,171 | 22 | $13,606,582 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to improve the health of its community and create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes and the finest experiences, all in an affordable way. The hospital foundation says donations support patient care, innovative treatments, clinical research, healthcare facilities, education, and other needs. Donors may designate gifts to a specific program or make unrestricted donations for the hospital’s greatest needs.
The 2025 grants provide examples of supported organizations and their stated missions. The Center for Closing the Health Gap says it works to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in Greater Cincinnati through advocacy, education, and community outreach. Center for Respite Care says it provides holistic medical care to people experiencing homelessness while helping them break the cycle of homelessness. Giving Voice Foundation says it works to improve older adults’ health through advocacy, education, engagement, and storytelling. Xavier University, the largest listed recipient, describes its mission as educating students intellectually, morally, and spiritually through academic and professional programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, The Christ Hospital reported 21 grants totaling $5,992,897. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $5,000,000, with a median of $26,000. The listed grants generally identify their purpose as “General Sponsorship.”
The largest reported grants included $5,000,000 to Xavier University, $200,000 to Forest Hills Local School District, $175,000 to the Center for Closing the Health Gap in Greater Cincinnati, $155,000 to American Heart Association Inc., and $100,000 to Center for Respite Care. Other listed recipients included United Way of Greater Cincinnati ($50,000), Giving Voice Foundation ($30,000), and West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance ($28,375).
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Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deborah Hayes as president and CEO, George H. Vincent as secretary, and Amy Hanson as director and board chair beginning in October 2024. John Lanier is listed as treasurer beginning in October 2024; Jeb Head is listed as director and board chair through October 2024. Other listed directors are Barbara Turner, Jennifer Manders, Mark Manley, Patrick Lafley, and John Burns, who began in January 2025.
The Christ Hospital is led by Deborah Hayes, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 8 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah Hayes
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$629K (2021) → $1.4M (2025)
Jeb Head
Board Chairman & Director
Director → Director & Board Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hanson
Treasurer, Director & Board Chairman
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Treasurer, Director & Board Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Manders
Physician & Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$468K (2022) → $424K (2025)
R. Kerry Clark
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Heimann
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas R. Gerdes
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria B. Gluckman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lanier
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Lafley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Turner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Manley MD
Physician & Director
Director → Physician & Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shailesh Jejurikar
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Burns
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Schneider MD
Physician
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$1.5M (2019) → $1.6M (2025)
Theodore Scherpenberg
Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$340K (2021) → $858K (2025)
Dean J. Kereiakes MD
Physician
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$1.5M (2022) → $1.9M (2025)
John M. Smith MD
Physician
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$1.3M (2022) → $1.4M (2025)
Geoffrey Answini MD
Physician
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$1.2M (2023) → $1.4M (2025)
Sasidhar Kilaru MD
Physician
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$1.2M (2025)
George H. Vincent
Secretary
Board Chair & Director → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Deborah P. Majoras (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: R. Glen Mayfield (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Geraldine M. Vehr (2020–2024) — Physician & Director
- Former: Robert Dowling MD (2024) — Physician
- Former: Patrick Kirk MD (2019–2023) — Physician
- Former: Monir Tabbosha MD (2021–2023) — Physician
- Former: James Devitt MD (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Edward V. Lim MD (2020–2022) — Physician
- Former: Alma Helpling (2019–2021) — Former Officer
- Former: Arturo Polizzi (2019–2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Michael K Keating (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Cody MD (2019–2021) — Physician
- Former: Roger L Howe (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Slobodan Stanisic MD (2019–2021) — Physician
- Former: Eric Stamler MD (2019–2020) — Physician & Director
- Former: John Roberts MD (2019) — Physician
- Former: Kathleen S Barclay (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $1.9M, to Dean J Kereiakes MD (Physician). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Christ Hospital
How much does The Christ Hospital give each year?
The Christ Hospital gave $6.0M across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 17 grants.
What is The Christ Hospital's typical grant size?
The Christ Hospital's median grant in 2025 was $26,000, and its average grant was $285,376, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Christ Hospital that year got $1M on average.
Where does The Christ Hospital give grants?
The Christ Hospital gives mostly in Ohio: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (13 grants).
Does The Christ Hospital give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Christ Hospital's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Christ Hospital's largest grantees?
The Christ Hospital's largest 2025 grantees include Xavier University ($5,000,000), Forest Hills Local School District ($200,000) and Center for Closing the Health Gap in Greater Cincinnati ($175,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Christ Hospital?
The Christ Hospital reported $1.6B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5B.
What does The Christ Hospital fund?
The organization’s mission is to improve the health of its community and create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes and the finest experiences, all in an affordable way. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Christ Hospital?
The Christ Hospital has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thechristhospital.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Christ Hospital's EIN?
The Christ Hospital's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0538525. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Christ Hospital funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-christ-hospital-morg_17b838d3654c427aa273e9ef72266ed8
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