Vail Clinic Inc, also known as Vail Health, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare organization based in Vail, Colorado. The organization operates hospital facilities and provides comprehensive healthcare services to mountain communities in the Vail Valley and surrounding Eagle County region. The organization has maintained tax-exempt status since April 1967.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$853.2M
+1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$18.9M
+24.4% YoY
Grant Count
22
+4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$861K
+18.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Elevating health across our mountain communities.
The organization operates as a general hospital providing primary medical care and ambulatory health services. It also supports specialized medical services including surgery, cardiology, and plastic surgery through its affiliated clinics.
Grantmaking
Vail Clinic Inc functions as both a healthcare provider and a grantmaker through its related entity, the Vail Health Foundation (EIN 74-2505662).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus on Vail Valley and Eagle County, Colorado, with broader service to mountain communities across the region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Vail Clinic Inc (2024):
- Total Assets: $853,242,680
- Total Revenue: $389,000,000
- Total Expenses: $410,000,000
- Total Liabilities: $227,000,000
- Total Giving: $19,035,572
Vail Health Foundation (2023):
- Total Assets: $59,762,741
- Total Revenues: $29,911,578
- Total Expenses: $31,193,007
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $853,242,680 | $841,377,599 | $837,495,764 |
| Revenue | $389,307,157 | $388,177,967 | $342,938,577 |
| Expenses | $410,120,340 | $405,698,317 | $360,642,069 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,970,533 | $1,348,862 | $11,114,781 |
| 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
104 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President and CEO: Will Cook
- Fundraising Contact: Dan Pennington, President, Vail Health Foundation
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILL COOK | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $1,323,823 |
| PATRICIA HARDENBERGH MD | PHYSICIAN | 40 | $971,648 |
| AMANDA VEIT | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $815,434 |
| ALEXANDER URQUHART MD | PHYSICIAN | 40 | $672,994 |
| STEPHEN LAIRD MD | PHYSICIAN | 40 | $640,040 |
| BARRY HAMMAKER MD | PHYSICIAN | 40 | $618,584 |
| JERRY GREENBERG MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $634,599 |
| DAVID KAPLAN | PRESIDENT CMM | 40 | $617,788 |
| KATHERINE SCHUETZE MD | PHYSICIAN | 1 | $608,056 |
| JOHN HIGGINS | TREASURER AND CFO - OUTGOING | 40 | $537,722 |
| JANET ENGLE | DIRECTOR | 40 | $514,559 |
| CRAIG COHN | CHIEF REAL ESTATE DEV OFFI | 40 | $505,994 |
| KRISTEN ICKES DO | DIRECTOR | 40 | $386,322 |
| MICHAEL BROWN | TREASURER AND CFO | 40 | $296,945 |
| ERIC AFFELDT | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| CHRIS JARNOT | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ANDY DALY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ART KELTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRATZO HORRUITINER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELLEN MORITZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDA PANCRATZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARC PHILIPPON MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY RANDALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE IMHOF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN KASSER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS GORRIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization has demonstrated ongoing commitment to healthcare expansion and research partnerships. Recent activities include renewed partnerships with the Steadman Philippon Research Institute with a 5-year commitment, and initiatives supporting behavioral health research through philanthropy. The organization has also partnered with community development entities to access $63.25 million in New Market Tax Credits for healthcare expansion.
Steadman Philippon Research Institute and Vail Health Renew Partnership -Subject 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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