University Hospitals Health System Inc is a nonprofit health system based in Shaker Heights, Ohio, operating as a 501(c)(3) organization. The system has been tax-exempt since February 1989. It functions as a comprehensive healthcare provider serving diverse populations throughout Northeast Ohio, operating as a parent organization to a group of 18 affiliated organizations. The organization employs 6,040 people and maintains a Level I Trauma Center designation as a safety net hospital.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.8B
-2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+48.0% YoY
Grant Count
20
-4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$123K
+55.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization is guided by its tripartite mission: "to heal, to teach, and to discover."
University Hospitals has dedicated significant resources to community benefit programs, contributing over $429 million to Northeast Ohio communities. These programs primarily focus on education and training to enhance the quality of healthcare services.
Grantmaking
University Hospitals makes grants across multiple focus areas including Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with primary geographic concentration in Ohio, Texas, and Maryland.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding focus in Ohio, Texas, and Maryland, with particular emphasis on Northeast Ohio communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $5.82 billion
- Total Revenue: $955 million
- Total Expenses: $950 million
- Total Liabilities: $2.81 billion
Grant-making capacity:
- Total giving: $2,066,793 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing)
- Typical award range: $6,000–$1,267,914
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,818,171,396 | $5,988,003,356 | $5,635,764,872 |
| Revenue | $954,845,315 | $990,125,992 | $878,242,319 |
| Expenses | $950,294,494 | $986,752,525 | $904,182,328 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $91,521,864 | $43,704,398 | $33,006,976 |
| 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
99 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADELMAN JOEL E | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANTONUCCI JOHN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BAUM ROBIN I | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BEER ANNE | DIRECTOR EX OFF | 2 | — |
| CARESTIO DANIEL A | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CONNELL MICHELE L | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DECKARD JENNIFER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GORMAN CHRISTOPHER M | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HABER IRWIN G | DIRECTOR EX OFF | 2 | — |
| HANNA IV HOWARD HOBY W | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HARGAN ERIC D | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HASLAM DEE | DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| HELLER J DAVID | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JAROS CAREY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JONES HAROLD V | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KELSHEIMER JERRY L | DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MAINARDI CESARE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MEGERIAN CLIFF MD | DIRECTOR EX OFF/CEO | 50 | $4,389,348 |
| MIGGINS LYNN | DIRECTOR EX OFF | 2 | — |
| MORIKIS JOHN G | DIRECTOR/CHAIR | 2 | — |
| PANDRANGI VASU MD | DIRECTOR EX OFF | 2 | — |
| PETZ HEIDI G | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| POTASH M STEVEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PRIEMER WILLIAM A | DIRECTOR (BEGIN 5/24) | 2 | — |
| RICHARD RONALD B | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SABIK JOSEPH MD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SETHI NEIL MD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SMITH ROBERT C | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TALTON SHEILA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TAYLOR EDDIE JR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| YOUNG WILLIAM A JR | DIRECTOR EX OFF | 2 | — |
| ADELMAN HARLIN G JD | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER/SECRETARY | 50 | $1,334,770 |
| BIRES TRICIA | TREASURER (BEGIN 02/24) | 50 | $360,461 |
| BOND BRADLEY C | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (BEGIN 02/24) | 50 | $1,212,745 |
| HEREFORD MICHELLE | CHIEF NURSING OFFICER | 50 | $821,423 |
| HINCHEY PAUL R MD | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 50 | $1,714,176 |
| PRONOVOST PETER MD | CHIEF QUALITY OFFICER | 50 | $1,495,513 |
| PULLIAM LAVONNE JD | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 50 | $507,784 |
| SIMON DANIEL I MD | CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER | 50 | $1,848,438 |
| SNOWBERGER THOMAS D | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 50 | $2,352,304 |
| SYLVAN DAVID | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 50 | $750,739 |
| SZUBSKI MICHAEL A | CFO/TREASURER (END 01/24) | 50 | $1,833,801 |
| KEEGAN ARTHUR E | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 50 | $753,296 |
| BISHOP SHERRI L ESQ | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 50 | $1,051,289 |
| STAMLER JONATHAN MD | PRESIDENT HDI | 50 | $1,973,843 |
| TEKNOS THEODOROS N MD | PRESIDENT SIEDMAN CANCER CENTER | 50 | $1,778,694 |
| SHISHEHBOR MEHDI H DO | PRESIDENT UH HARRINGTON HEART | 50 | $1,231,956 |
| ANTONIADES STATHIS MPH | PRESIDENT, UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER | 50 | $1,206,896 |
| EARDLEY ROBERT K | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 50 | $1,040,990 |
| MILLER JANET L ESQ | FORMER OFFICER | — | $233,783 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
University Hospitals Health Services Research Center awarded career advancement grants in 2026 to accelerate transformative research and foster long-term scientific careers
University Hospitals Health Services Research Center Awards Career AdvancementSix intramural research grants awarded in 2025 to support promising scientific endeavors
University Hospitals Health Services Research Center Awards Six Intramural$250,000 distributed through collaborative science pilot awards with Case Western Reserve University in 2025
University Hospitals Health Services Research Center Awards Career AdvancementThree Technology Validation Startup Fund awards granted in 2025
UH Ventures Awards Three Technology Validation Startup Fund (TVSF) AwardsReceipt of grant funding from the John Templeton Foundation in 2025
University Hospitals receives a grant from the John Templeton FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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