Nonprofit · EIN 48-1172107
ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HEALTH INC
Also known as REGIONAL AFFILIATES
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63145
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $74,614,503 | $36,846,597 | $37,767,906 | $222,705,110 | $346,783,935 | -$124,078,825 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $31,952,933 | $36,179,938 | -$4,227,005 | $180,419,863 | $361,863,528 | -$181,443,665 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $44,698,569 | $50,238,014 | -$5,539,445 | $200,091,287 | $363,615,644 | -$163,524,357 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $43,006,106
- of which government grants
- $42,989,161
- Program service revenue
- $30,376,566
- Investment income
- $19,716
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$114
- Other revenue
- $1,212,115
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,190,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $557,885
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,517,250
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,828,897
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $64,056
- Accounting fees
- $2,600
- Occupancy
- $486,631
- Travel
- $141,695
- Depreciation
- $4,918,081
- Program services (functional)
- $32,135,218
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,711,379
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $180,419,863
- Total assets, end of year
- $222,705,110
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $346,783,935
- Net assets, end of year
- -$124,078,825
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,550,310
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$124,078,825
- Gross receipts
- $74,614,617
- Employees
- 75
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- KS
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DON E KING | FORMER OFFICER (END 6/2022) Former | 0 | $0 | $2,175,488 | $50,903 |
| KEVIN J STRECKER | EX-OFFICIO/PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $1,666,439 | $59,969 |
| MICHAEL MCCULLOUGH | FORMER OFFICER (END 3/2023) Former | 0 | $0 | $1,099,580 | $46,446 |
| SAMER ANTONIOS MD | FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE (END 12/2020) Former | 0 | $0 | $912,905 | $60,674 |
| MICHAEL ARTHUR WEGNER | ASSISTANT TREASURER/CFO, MINISTRY MARKET Officer | 0 | $0 | $633,032 | $46,515 |
| SHERYL M BEARD MD | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Key employee | 50 | $499,225 | $0 | $58,660 |
| MIKE D JOY | FORMER OFFICER (END 1/2024) Former | 0 | $0 | $359,589 | $36,943 |
| DAVID L ALEXANDER | VP, FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $273,432 | $0 | $44,518 |
| DANIEL B RICE | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $246,358 | $0 | $47,351 |
| MATTHEW L FRENCH-BRAVO | DIRECTOR, CONSUMER & PATIENT EXPERIENCE Highest-paid employee | 50 | $192,068 | $0 | $37,839 |
| MAXEY J WIGGINS | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $150,221 | $0 | $41,825 |
| KATRINA A MORIASI RN | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 50 | $135,502 | $0 | $23,866 |
| ANN FOX | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELY BARTAL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FLORES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEX AMMAR MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRETT GRIZZELL MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE SEAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAVONTA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SISTER AGNES A WEBER CSJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SISTER LOIS O'MALLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SISTER THERESA GIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DON E KING | FORMER OFFICER (END 6/2022) Former | 0 | $0 | $1,926,176 | $58,035 |
| KEVIN J STRECKER | EX-OFFICIO/PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $1,495,930 | $57,065 |
| MICHAEL MCCULLOUGH | FORMER OFFICER (END 3/2023) Former | 0 | $0 | $914,952 | $41,393 |
| SAMER ANTONIOS MD | FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE (END 12/2020) Former | 0 | $0 | $809,458 | $56,780 |
| SHERYL M BEARD MD | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Key employee | 50 | $442,101 | $0 | $56,214 |
| MIKE D JOY | ASSISTANT TREASURER/INTERIM CFO, MINISTRY MARKET (END 1/2024) Officer | 0 | $0 | $295,123 | $43,586 |
| DAVID L ALEXANDER | VP, FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $253,258 | $0 | $41,100 |
| DANIEL B RICE | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $237,506 | $0 | $43,891 |
| MATTHEW L FRENCH-BRAVO | DIRECTOR, CONSUMER & PATIENT EXPERIENCE Highest-paid employee | 50 | $148,324 | $26,819 | $34,472 |
| LINDA MCCONNELL RN | FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE (END 11/2022) Former | 50 | $208,837 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER N DROEGEMEIER | DIRECTOR, QUALITY MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $130,913 | $0 | $43,232 |
| KATHLEEN L GREGER | MANAGER, FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $111,046 | $0 | $26,155 |
| CARLA J YOST RN | FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE (END 11/2021) Former | 0 | $126,877 | $0 | $0 |
| ELY BARTAL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FLORES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SISTER PAMELA YOUNG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX AMMAR MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAKE BENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT GRIZZELL MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAVONTA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW FLOERSCH MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SISTER AGNES A WEBER CSJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SISTER THERESA GIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ARTHUR WEGNER | ASSISTANT TREASURER/CFO, MINISTRY MARKET (START 1/2024) Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DON E KING | FORMER OFFICER (END 6/2022) Former | 0 | $0 | $1,413,531 | $53,045 |
| KEVIN J STRECKER | EX-OFFICIO/PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $977,928 | $50,906 |
| SAMER ANTONIOS MD | FORMER KEY EMPLOYE (END 12/2020) Former | 0 | $0 | $707,848 | $49,081 |
| MICHAEL MCCULLOUGH | ASSISTANT TREASURER/CFO, MINISTRY MARKET (END 3/2023) Officer | 0 | $0 | $670,046 | $35,511 |
| JOY M SCOTT | FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE (END 12/2017) Former | 0 | $0 | $482,226 | $51,441 |
| CLAUDIO J FERRARO | FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE (END 12/2017) Former | 0 | $0 | $468,718 | $50,165 |
| SHERYL M BEARD MD | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Key employee | 50 | $440,933 | $0 | $47,586 |
| LINDA MCCONNELL RN | CHIEF NURSING OFFICER (END 11/2022) Key employee | 50 | $421,060 | $0 | $18,064 |
| CARLA J YOST RN | FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE (END 11/2021) Former | 0 | $353,634 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE D JOY | ASSISTANT TREASURER/INTERIM CFO, MINISTRY MARKET (START 3/2023) Officer | 0 | $0 | $263,240 | $36,136 |
| DAVID L ALEXANDER | VP, FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $253,990 | $0 | $38,815 |
| DANIEL B RICE | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $213,593 | $0 | $42,009 |
| AMBER N DROEGEMEIER | DIRECTOR, QUALITY MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $126,444 | $0 | $35,949 |
| HILARY M WALBRIDGE | DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $123,837 | $0 | $9,394 |
| STEVEN L GILLIES | DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $113,525 | $0 | $14,096 |
| LYNDON O WELLS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FLORES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SISTER PAMELA YOUNG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX AMMAR MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAKE BENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT GRIZZELL MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELY BARTAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAVONTA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW FLOERSCH MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SISTER AGNES A WEBER CSJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SISTER THERESA GIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 45998, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63145-5998
- In care of
- % TAX DEPARTMENT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KEVIN J STRECKER, C/O TAX DEPARTMENT PO BOX 45998, ST LOUIS, MO 631455998
- Signed the 990
- Jennifer Richter, Associate Vice President, Tax
- Phone
- (314) 733-8000
- Return prepared by
- ERNST & YOUNG US LLP
Mission
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 communities. We are advocates for a compassionate and just society through our actions and our words.
Program accomplishments
- THE FILING ORGANIZATION IS A PART OF THE ASCENSION CATHOLIC HEALTH MINISTRY. ASCENSION IS A FAITH-BASED HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION THAT DELIVERS PERSONALIZED, COMPASSIONATE CARE TO ALL, ESPECIALLY TO THOSE WHO NEED IT THE MOST. THE OBLIGATION TO REACH OUT TO THOSE IN NEED AND IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH FLOWS DIRECTLY FROM OUR IDENTITY AS A FAITH-BASED HEALING MINISTRY. AS A MISSION-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION, WE PROVIDE COMMUNITY BENEFIT BECAUSE WE ARE COMMITTED TO OUR CORE VALUES OF: 1) SERVICE OF THE POOR - GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT, ESPECIALLY FOR PERSONS MOST IN NEED; 2) REVERENCE - RESPECT AND COMPASSION FOR THE DIGNITY AND DIVERSITY OF LIFE; 3) INTEGRITY - INSPIRING TRUST THROUGH PERSONAL LEADERSHIP; 4) WISDOM - INTEGRATING EXCELLENCE AND STEWARDSHIP; 5) CREATIVITY - COURAGEOUS INNOVATION; AND 6) DEDICATION - AFFIRMING THE HOPE AND JOY OF OUR MINISTRY. ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HEALTH, INC. WORKS TO ADDRESS THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS IN MANY WAYS, INCLUDING: 1) HOSTING BLOOD DRIVES AND REGULARLY DONATING BLOOD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS 2) CASH DONATIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE HEALTH-RELATED OR ADDRESS THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS 3) PARTICIPATION VARIOUS COMMUNITY BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COUNCILS, INCLUDING BEING ON THE BOARD AND VOLUNTEERING WITH THE LORD'S DINER TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY IN THE COMMUNITY, AND VOLUNTEERING WITH OPERATION HOLIDAY DISTRIBUTION WITH HUMANKIND WHICH ADDRESSES POVERTY AND HOUSING INSECURITY 4) LEADING AND COORDINATING THE MONTHLY FIREFIGHTER CANCER INITIATIVE MEETINGS WITH THE CITY OF WICHITA AND OTHER PARTNERS TO INCREASE CANCER SCREENING AND REFERRALS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN THIS REPORT WAS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORTING GUIDELINES. THESE GUIDELINES RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING: 1) REPORT CHARITY CARE AT COST, NOT CHARGES, 2) DO NOT INCLUDE BAD DEBT, CONTRACTUAL ALLOWANCES AND QUICK PAY DISCOUNTS AS PART OF THE CHARITY CARE EXPENSE, 3) DO NOT COUNT MEDICARE SHORTFALL AS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT, AND 4) REPORT THE NET EXPENSE FOR COMMUNITY BENEFIT SERVICES (E.G., THE TOTAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE MINUS ANY ASSOCIATED REVENUE FROM PATIENTS, PAYORS AND OTHER EXTERNAL SOURCES.) FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HEALTH, INC. PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING IN COMMUNITY BENEFIT: FINANCIAL & IN-KIND DONATIONS = $6,219 COMMUNITY BENEFIT OPERATIONS = $18,970 TOTAL OF QUANTIFIABLE COMMUNITY BENEFIT OF $25,189Expenses $32,135,218 · grants $1,190,000 · revenue $30,376,743
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 48-1172107
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Church
- Exempt since
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E210)
- Group exemption
- 0928: UNITED STATES CATHOLIC CONFERENCE
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $222,705,110
- Income (IRS master file)
- $74,614,617
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $74,614,503 | $36,846,597 | $222,705,110 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $31,952,933 | $36,179,938 | $180,419,863 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $44,698,569 | $50,238,014 | $200,091,287 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $92,384,007 | $86,713,909 | $223,338,882 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 48-1172107).
Questions about ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HEALTH INC
- What is the EIN of ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HEALTH INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HEALTH INC is 48-1172107.
- Is ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HEALTH INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1946.
- Which annual return does ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HEALTH INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HEALTH INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HEALTH INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HEALTH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KEVIN J STRECKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HEALTH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 6 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HEALTH INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $74,614,503, expenses of $36,846,597 and total assets of $222,705,110 at year end.
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