Ascension
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$330K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
26
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Ascension?
Ascension is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by West Virginia University Research Corporation ($108K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($49K), The Centurion Foundation Inc ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $330K in grants to Ascension between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Research Corporation | $108,056 | 3 | 2019–2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $48,766 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Centurion Foundation Inc | $45,344 | 1 | 2025 |
| Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation | $30,000 | 2 | 2020 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $20,320 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Mark and Anita Pucci Family | $20,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Lyon Family Foundation | $16,360 | 1 | 2022 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | $15,450 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $10,960 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $5,373 | 1 | 2022 |
| Hawkins Family Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Reagan Foundation | $3,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $1,200 | 1 | 2021 |
| Applecorps Inc | $350 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $80K (2019). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $54K.
What grants has Ascension received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Centurion Foundation Inc | PARKING GARAGE AND SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE | $45,344 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $6,640 |
| 2025 | Hawkins Family Foundation | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $12,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $7,096 |
| 2024 | Hawkins Family Foundation | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $11,962 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | In support of general operations. | $7,860 |
| 2023 | Applecorps Inc | PUBLIC OPERATING FUND | $350 |
| 2022 | Mark and Anita Pucci Family | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CAPITAL EXPANSION | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Lyon Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $16,360 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $13,016 |
| 2022 | West Virginia University Research Corporation | PUBLIC SERVICE | $7,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | $6,584 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,373 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | In support of general operations | $1,440 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $11,788 |
| 2021 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | In support of general operations. | $4,650 |
| 2021 | The Reagan Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $3,500 |
| 2021 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,200 |
| 2020 | Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation | HOLLEY INSTITUTE | $25,000 |
| 2020 | West Virginia University Research Corporation | PUBLIC SERVICE | $21,282 |
| 2020 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $10,960 |
| 2020 | Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation | ASCENSION ST. JOHN HOSPITAL | $5,000 |
| 2020 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | in support of general operations. | $1,500 |
| 2019 | West Virginia University Research Corporation | PUBLIC SERVICE | $79,774 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Ascension?
Ascension is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by West Virginia University Research Corporation ($108K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($49K), The Centurion Foundation Inc ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $330K in grants to Ascension between 2019–2025.
Who is Ascension's largest funder?
West Virginia University Research Corporation is the largest recorded funder of Ascension, with $108K across 3 grants (2019–2022).
How much grant funding has Ascension received?
IRS 990 filings record $330K in grants to Ascension across 26 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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