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Ascension Via Christi Health Inc

EIN 48-1172107 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

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 communities. We are advocates for a compassionate and just society through our actions and our words.

Income
$74.6 million
Spending
$36.8 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-43.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 58%
Employees
75
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$2.2 million, former officer (end 6/2022)

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 156% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 51% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 134% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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. $32.1 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 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 $25,189

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 churches. 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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