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Ascension Health Alliance

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 …

Saint Louis, MO EIN 453358926 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About Ascension Health Alliance

Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable.

Founded
Headquarters
Saint Louis, MO
Foundation type
Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.26%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ascension Health Alliance is a registered health nonprofit based in Saint Louis, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 453358926. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for health charities in United States. The organization reports $4.2B in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Ascension Health Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 93/100.

Ascension Health Alliance is located in Saint Louis, MO, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is PO Box 45998, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Ascension Health Alliance has $4.2B in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ascension Health Alliance is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). It has $4.2B in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ascension Health Alliance. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Ascension Health Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Ascension Health Alliance profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. Ascension Health Alliance is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among health charities registered in United States: Ascension Health Alliance's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $4.2B is well above the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to Ascension Health Alliance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ascension Health Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 453358926, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1B+
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
9,235

Leadership

TO
Tonya Mershon
VICE PRESIDENT, TAX

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anthony J S•••••••
PRESIDENT & CEO, ASCENSION CAPITAL
AN
Anthony R T••••••• E•• F••••
FORMER OFFICER (END 6/2019)
CR
Craig a C•••••• F••••
EVP & COO
ED
Eduardo F C••••••
FORMER BOARD OFFICER (END 6/2018)
EL
Elizabeth C F•••••• C••
EVP & CFO
EV
Eve J H••••••••••• S• M•
SECRETARY
HE
Herbert J V••••••
EVP & CHRO
JO
Joseph G C•••••••• M• F•••
EVP, CLINICAL & NETWORK SERVICES
JO
Joseph R I••••••••• J• M••
PRESIDENT & CEO
KA
Karen L S•••••••
EVP & CNE
KR
Kristi a S•••••••
TREASURER
MI
Michael e Z•••••••• C••
Director
RE
Regina M B••••••• M• M••
Director
SH
Sheila P B•••• M•• R• F•••
VICE CHAIR
ST
Stephen M D•••••• C••
Director & Director & ASCENSION CAPITAL
TO
Tonya M••••••
Vice President, Tax
W
W S•••••• S•••••• J•
CHAIR
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Ex-Ascension worker sues over 'terminated' auto-reply that ran two years - hcamag.com
May 2026
www.hcamag.com
Ascension wins FMLA case over HR specialist’s missed return - hcamag.com
Mar 2026
www.hcamag.com
Fired HR specialist wasn’t entitled to retroactive FMLA, 7th Circuit holds - HR Dive
Mar 2026
www.hrdive.com
Ascension Health Beats Tobacco Surcharge Suit as Courts Fracture - Bloomberg Law News
Feb 2026
news.bloomberglaw.com
Ascension Health Beats Tobacco Surcharge Suit as Courts Fracture - Bloomberg Law News
Feb 2026
news.bloomberglaw.com
Nurses union sues over pandemic bonus pay at St. Joseph in Joliet - Crain's Chicago Business
Oct 2025
www.chicagobusiness.com
5 CT surgical centers included in Ascension’s $3.9B bid to acquire AmSurg - Hartford Business Journal
Aug 2025
hartfordbusiness.com
U.S. Not-For-Profit Health Care Outstanding Ratings And Outlooks As Of March 31, 2025 - S&P Global
Apr 2025
www.spglobal.com
6th Circ. Says $10.5M Ascension Hospitals Vax Deal Too Broad - Law360
Jun 2024
www.law360.com
Ascension Health, a big chain of Catholic hospitals, claims to advocate for a compassionate and just society. But its bu
Mar 2024
healthcareuncovered.substack.com
Form filed
$2174.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$3704.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$4211.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2389.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Peer charities

Other health in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ascension Health Alliance This page 63 $4.2 billion -
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Good Shepherd Manor Inc 93 $12.5 million 95%
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Rheumatology Research Foundation 93 $19.8 million 85%
Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital 93 $655.8 million 82%
Brain Injury Services Inc 93 $3.9 million 89%
United Medical Centers 93 $38.9 million 81%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 2, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ascension Health Alliance

What is Ascension Health Alliance?
Ascension Health Alliance is a health church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Saint Louis, United States. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable.
When was Ascension Health Alliance founded?
Ascension Health Alliance was founded in 2011.
Who leads Ascension Health Alliance?
Tonya Mershon serves as VICE PRESIDENT, TAX.
Where is Ascension Health Alliance located?
Headquartered in Saint Louis, MO, United States.
What is Ascension Health Alliance's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ascension Health Alliance trustworthy?
Ascension Health Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Ascension Health Alliance's registration number?
IRS EIN: 453358926.
What is Ascension Health Alliance's website?
https://healthcare.ascension.org/