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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$697.2M
+1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$937K
-50.8% YoY
Grant Count
21
-4.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
-48.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
WellSpan Health's charitable mission is "working as one to improve health through exceptional care for all, lifelong wellness and healthy communities." The organization's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout its continuum of care.
As a grantmaking organization, WellSpan Health focuses its philanthropic efforts on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
WellSpan Health distributes grants primarily through its affiliated charitable foundations, including the WellSpan York Health Foundation, Ephrata Community Health Foundation, Gettysburg Hospital Foundation, Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, and WellSpan Philhaven Giving.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
WellSpan Health's grantmaking focuses primarily on Pennsylvania and Maryland, with particular emphasis on south-central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland where the health system operates.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $844,615,173
- Total Expenses: $915,375,555
- Total Assets: $697,206,887
- Total Liabilities: $887,000,000
Historical Context:
- Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3), designated since November 1984
- EIN: 22-2517863
- Annual revenue (broader organizational measure): $3.7 billion
Charity Rating: WellSpan Health holds a Three-Star rating with an 81% score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $697,206,887 | $689,834,087 | $655,435,799 |
| Revenue | $844,615,173 | $593,155,549 | $496,747,136 |
| Expenses | $915,375,555 | $695,552,093 | $617,923,831 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,738,683 | $12,233,839 | $7,024,679 |
| 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
85 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include York County Food Bank ($150,000), Lebanon County Christian Ministries ($145,652), Community Health Council of Lebanon County ($86,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL OF LEBANON COUNTY LEBANON, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $86,000 |
| CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA FOOD BANK HARRISBURG, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| CHOICES HEALTHCARE LANCASTER, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| CROSSNET MINISTRIES NEW HOLLAND, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| EASTERN PA TRANS EQUITY PROJECT INC OREFIELD, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| FAMILY FIRST HEALTH YORK, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS YORK, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $33,500 |
| GOOD SAMARITAN SERVICES LANCASTER, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| KATALLASSO INC YORK, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,000 |
| LEBANON COUNTY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES LEBANON, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $145,652 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Roxanna Gapstur is identified as the principal officer of WellSpan Health.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELAINE BONNEAU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD BROADBENT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM FUNK DMD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD FARR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN HOLOVIAK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROXANNA GAPSTUR PHD RN | PRESIDENT & CEO - WELLSPAN HEALTH | 40 | $3,023,715 |
| PHILIP FAGUE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HILDA SHIRK | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LAURA BUCZKOWSKI | EXECUTIVE VP & CFO - WELLSPAN HEALTH | 40 | $1,256,714 |
| JOE CROSSWHITE | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| AMY NELSON | SECRETARY/SR VP & GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $846,535 |
| MANDY ARNOLD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDY WILLIFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDA PUGH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL MINNICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY AQUILINA DO | EXEC. VP & CHIEF PHYSICIAN EXECUTIVE | 40 | $1,255,881 |
| RICHARD BAKER | SR VP & CHIEF DIGITAL INFO OFFICER | 40 | $861,586 |
| ROBERT BATORY | SR VP & CHF HR OFF (UNTIL OCT. '23) | 40 | $846,005 |
| MICHAEL SEIM | SR VP & CHIEF QUALITY OFFICER | 40 | $1,022,554 |
| CYNTHIA FRUITRAIL | SR VP & CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $670,247 |
| MEGAN LECAS | SR VP - SERVICE LINES | 40 | $655,433 |
| DAVID VEGA MD | SR VP & CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER - WMG | — | $710,277 |
| PHILLIP NICHOLSON JR MD | SR VP & CCO POPULATION HEALTH | 40 | $733,528 |
| VICTORIA DIAMOND | SR VP - CENTRAL REGION | — | — |
| SHERRI STAHL | SR VP - WESTERN REGION | — | $409,297 |
| AARON GILLINGHAM | SR VP & CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 40 | $273,218 |
| KASEY PAULUS | SR VP & CHIEF NURSING EXECUTIVE | 40 | $623,479 |
| CHRISTINA WEIR | VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $488,387 |
| MOHSEN SHABAHANG | VP & CMO - SURGERY | 40 | $1,160,801 |
| JAMES HARVEY III | VP & CMO - HEART & VASCULAR | 40 | $1,076,405 |
| NIKHILESH KORGAONKAR | VP & CMO - ONCOLOGY | 40 | $1,061,933 |
| BEN ROITBERG | VP & CMO NEUROSCIENCES | 40 | $1,447,158 |
| JOHN DEITCH | VP & CMO - ORTHOPEDICS | 40 | $1,287,775 |
| JOHN PORTER JR | FORMER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | — | $136,707 |
| FARAAZ YOUSUF | FORMER EXECUTIVE VP & COO | 40 | $1,061,597 |
| MARIA ROYCE | FMR SR VP & CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | — | $2,105,882 |
| JANE HYDE | FORMER SR VP - WESTERN REGION | — | $492,948 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
WellSpan Health has announced several recent community benefit initiatives:
Committed $3.5 million to address housing insecurity
Awarded nearly $1 million in funding to benefit pediatric patients
Accepting pre-applications for Inspire community grants
Supporting programs for older adults through community grants
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wellspan Health fund?
WellSpan Health's charitable mission is "working as one to improve health through exceptional care for all, lifelong wellness and healthy communities." The organization's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout its continuum of care. As a grantmaking organization, WellSpan Health focuses its philanthropic efforts on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from Wellspan Health?
WellSpan Health distributes grants primarily through its affiliated charitable foundations, including the WellSpan York Health Foundation, Ephrata Community Health Foundation, Gettysburg Hospital Foundation, Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, and WellSpan Philhaven Giving. **Grant Activity:** • Total giving reported: $957,490 (2024) • Typical award range: $5,735–$1,200,000 • Recent grantees include York County Food Bank ($150,000 for general support in 2024) and Lebanon County Christian Minist…
Where does Wellspan Health make grants?
WellSpan Health's grantmaking focuses primarily on Pennsylvania and Maryland, with particular emphasis on south-central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland where the health system operates.
What size grants does Wellspan Health award?
In 2024, Wellspan Health awarded 21 grants totaling $937K — an average of about $45K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wellspan Health's EIN?
Wellspan Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2517863. 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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