Via Christi Foundation Inc
Rooted in the loving ministry of jesus as healer, we commit ourselves to serving all persons with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. Our catholic health ministry is dedicated to spiritually centered holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and Via Christi Foundation provides leadership, planning and implementation of ascension via christi's efforts to raise philanthropic support of its mission to provide excellent healthcare to the community and region.
Via Christi Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Via Christi Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $360K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,801,871
- -35.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $360,374
- -48.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $34,320
- Total assets
- $28,309,655
- +12.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Via Christi Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ascension via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc ($1.6M). Together the top 5 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 27 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Via Christi Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2021) to $2.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc St. Louis, MO | General / Capital Support | $1,646,564 |
| Ascension via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis, MO | General / Capital Support | $81,028 |
| Ascension via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa Inc St. Louis, MO | General / Capital Support | $34,320 |
| Ascension Medical Group via Christi PA St. Louis, MO | General / Capital Support | $23,064 |
| Ascension via Christi Healthinc St. Louis, MO | General Support | $16,895 |
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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 | $28,309,655 | $4,386,885 | $2,886,701 | $1,801,871 | 5 | $1,517,154 |
| 2024 | $25,098,182 | $3,676,706 | $3,800,704 | $2,773,717 | 4 | $708,611 |
| 2023 | $19,509,603 | $3,172,412 | $3,247,916 | $2,272,182 | 5 | $-278,835 |
| 2022 | $18,482,675 | $4,823,084 | $3,251,091 | $2,150,461 | 6 | $1,629,600 |
| 2021 | $19,907,677 | $4,487,207 | $3,294,324 | $1,694,143 | 7 | $1,632,863 |
About Via Christi Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Via Christi Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $28.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Via Christi Foundation Inc is led by David L. Alexander, Ex-Officio & President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 21 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David L. Alexander
Ex-Officio & President
Director & President → Ex-Officio & President, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Frank Shoffner
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Williams
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ely Bartal MD
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Simon
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Peters
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Porter
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Chamberlin
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine M. Harrington MD
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Renee Carrion
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Soderstrom
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Smith MD
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robyn R. Chadwick
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
William Hanna
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael McCullough
Former Officer
CFO → CFO & Ministry Market, 2021
CFO & Ministry Market → Former Officer, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ronald Holt
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roslyn M. Hutchinson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sister Anne Delores Laplante
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Arthur Wegner
CFO & Ministry Market
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Mike D. Joy
Former Officer
Interim CFO & Ministry Market → Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Bill Hanna (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Moneeshindra S. Mittal MD (2024) — Director
- Former: Lyndon O. Wells (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Reed Holbrook (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Md Elaine M. Harrington (2023) — Director
- Former: Dale Baalman (2019–2022) — Chair
- Former: Janie Carney (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Roz Hutchinson (2019) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Via Christi Foundation Inc
How much does Via Christi Foundation Inc give each year?
Via Christi Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.8M across 4 grants.
What is Via Christi Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Via Christi Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $34,320, and its average grant was $360,374, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Via Christi Foundation Inc give grants?
Via Christi Foundation Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (5 grants).
Does Via Christi Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Via Christi Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Via Christi Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Via Christi Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ascension via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc ($1,646,564), Ascension via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital ($81,028) and Ascension via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa Inc ($34,320), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Via Christi Foundation Inc?
Via Christi Foundation Inc reported $28.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What is Via Christi Foundation Inc's EIN?
Via Christi Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4943550. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 9, 2026)
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