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Via Christi Foundation Inc

EIN 36-4943550 · Saint Louis, MO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
27.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
0
Volunteers
459
Highest pay
$1.1 million, former officer (end 3/2023)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 31 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.9 million spent. 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 VIA CHRISTI FOUNDATION PROVIDES CRITICAL SUPPORT TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES THROUGH A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS. OUR PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OFFERS TRANSPORTATION, DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, MEDICATIONS, AND CLOTHING FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, ENSURING ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL CARE AND RESOURCES. WE ARE ALSO PROUD TO FUND MANY IMPORTANT ENDEAVORS THROUGH THE CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITAL AT ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI, WHICH SERVES CHILDREN ACROSS KANSAS REGARDLESS OF DIAGNOSIS OR ABILITY TO PAY. FAMILIES BENEFIT DIRECTLY THROUGH THIS SUPPORT, RECEIVING CARE THAT PUTS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR WELL-BEING FIRST. ANOTHER VITAL AREA OF IMPACT IS OUR FORENSIC NURSING PROGRAM. IN 2025 ALONE, ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI FORENSIC NURSING SERVICES CARED FOR 550 VICTIMS OF ASSAULT. WITH THE HELP OF GRANT FUNDING, WE TRAINED THREE NEW SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINERS (SANES), SENT FOUR NURSES TO THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FORENSIC NURSES ANNUAL CONFERENCE, AND SUPPORTED CONTINUING EDUCATION AT THE KANSAS COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING CONFERENCE. WE ALSO MOVED INTO A NEW SANE SUITE, ONE OF ONLY THREE FACILITIES IN SEDGWICK COUNTY PROVIDING MEDICAL FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS. TOGETHER, OUR TEAM CARES FOR NEARLY 600 CASES EACH YEAR-OFFERING DIGNITY, COMPASSION, AND EXPERT CARE TO PATIENTS IN CRISIS. BEYOND DIRECT PATIENT ASSISTANCE-WHETHER THROUGH PEDIATRICS, FORENSIC NURSING, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, OR THE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL-THE FOUNDATION ALSO INVESTS IN CAPITAL PROJECTS AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN THE OVERALL MISSION OF ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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