Nonprofit · EIN 43-1648435
THE FOUNDATION FOR BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $106,303,827 | $62,860,784 | $43,443,043 | $927,608,885 | $172,309,105 | $755,299,780 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $58,774,903 | $34,733,243 | $24,041,660 | $891,521,849 | $173,585,133 | $717,936,716 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $26,648,429
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $78,858,900
- Royalties
- $593,208
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $56,036,073
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$122,304
- Net income from gaming
- $400
- Other revenue
- $796,498
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $53,742,992
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,838
- Occupancy
- $317,719
- Travel
- $15,757
- Depreciation
- $36,439
- Program services (functional)
- $53,742,992
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,568,596
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,549,196
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $891,521,849
- Total assets, end of year
- $927,608,885
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $172,309,105
- Net assets, end of year
- $755,299,780
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,279
- Publicly traded securities
- $382,151,676
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $212,542,631
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $542,757,149
- Gross receipts
- $776,156,761
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANNON ROBERT W | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,175,749 | $264,533 |
| LYNCH JOHN MD | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $1,344,919 | $0 |
| ELL SUSAN J | VP & EXEC DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 48 | $0 | $536,908 | $80,940 |
| IROVIC PAUL | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 | $475,882 | $108,685 |
| CALLAHAN THERESA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COHN THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEUTSCH JOHNATHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FISHER RYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GULLER ROBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KALISHMAN AMY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KING BUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KOCH PAUL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KOPLAR SAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDQUIST RICHARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUDMERER KENNETH MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
19 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALTER FELICIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| MATTHEWS CHARLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| MURPHY DENISE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| MYER JAMES S | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| RATLIFF HARRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| RIDENOUR NANCY PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| ROBERTS MICHAEL L | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| RUBIN JUDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| RUBIN PAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| SACHS SUSAN STEINBACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| SCHONWALD ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| SCHUMACHER DALTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| SCHWENDINGER ROBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| THOMAS LAWRENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| TODD RYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| WIELANSKY LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| WITTELS LYNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| ZIGIC AJLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| GUPTA MAHENDRA | CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 34 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANNON ROBERT W | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $1,818,864 | $296,865 |
| LYNCH JOHN MD | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $1,344,919 | $0 |
| ELL SUSAN J | VP & EXEC DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 48 | $0 | $490,528 | $95,898 |
| IROVIC PAUL | TREASURER BEG 5/23 Officer | 2 | $0 | $409,335 | $150,267 |
| KRIEGER MARK | TREASURER TERM 5/23 Officer | 10 | $0 | $365,359 | $29,899 |
| BLATT JAMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CALLAHAN THERESA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COHN THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLIER KHALIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEUTSCH JOHNATHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FISHER RYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GULLER ROBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GUPTA MAHENDRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HERSCHEND JACOB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KALISHMAN AMY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KOCH PAUL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDQUIST RICHARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUDMERER KENNETH MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MALTER FELICIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEWS CHARLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MYER JAMES S | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RATLIFF HARRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RIDENOUR NANCY PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTS MICHAEL L | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUBIN JUDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUBIN PAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCHONWALD ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCHUMACHER DALTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCHWENDINGER ROBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS LAWRENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD RYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WIELANSKY LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ZIGIC AJLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MILES RICHARD | CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1001 HIGHLANDS PLAZA DR W STE 140, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110-1339
- In care of
- % SUSAN ELL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID BRUNS, 1 BJ HOSPITAL PLAZA, ST LOUIS, MO 63110
- Signed the 990
- DAVID BRUNS, EXEC DIR/VICE PRES
- Phone
- (314) 286-0600
- Return prepared by
- ERNST & YOUNG US LLP
Mission
THE FOUNDATION FOR BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL HELPS DONORS ENRICH LIVES, AND TRANSFORM PATIENT CARE THROUGH CHARITABLE GIFTS. EVERY GIFT TO THE FOUNDATION HELPS TRANSFORM PATIENT CARE AT BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL, ONE OF AMERICA'S TOP HOSPITALS, (SEE SCHEDULE O) AND OUR AFFILIATES BY FUNDING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR DOCTORS, NURSES AND PHARMACISTS, TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT, CARE ESSENTIALS FOR PATIENTS IN NEED, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
Program accomplishments
- RESEARCH: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED BIOMEDICAL AND CLINICAL TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH TO ENHANCE PATIENT SAFETY, ELEVATE THE STANDARDS OF CARE, IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE, MAKE BREAKTHROUGHS IN TREATMENT/RECOVERY AND WIN THE FIGHT AGAINST DEVASTATING DISEASES. THIS INCLUDED SUPPORT FOR THE BJC INVESTIGATORS PROGRAM, IN WHICH THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROMOTE HUMAN KNOWLEDGE WITHIN THE FIELDS OF BASIC AND APPLIED MEDICAL SCIENCE WITH A FOCUS ON THE RESEARCHERS AND NOT THE PROJECTS. THESE DISCOVERIES WILL CHANGE HEALTHCARE REGIONALLY, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY. WE DISBURSE RESEARCH FUNDING PRIMARILY TO PHYSICIANS AND RESEARCHERS AFFILIATED WITH BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL, SITEMAN CANCER CENTER AND/OR BARNES-JEWISH GOLDFARB SCHOOL OF NURSING.Expenses $37,837,023 · grants $37,837,023
- EDUCATION/SCHOLARSHIPS: MORE THAN ONE-THIRD OF THE TOTAL DISTRIBUTION FOR 2024 IS IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AT GOLDFARB SCHOOL OF NURSING (GSON). THESE SCHOLARSHIPS HELP REDUCE FINANCIAL BARRIERS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO NURSING EDUCATION, ENSURING A DIVERSE AND WELL-PREPARED NURSING WORKFORCE. NEARLY ANOTHER THIRD OF THE TOTAL IS ALLOCATED FOR EDUCATION AND PROGRAM SUPPORT. THIS INCLUDES FUNDING FOR GOLDFARB SCHOOL OF NURSING INITIATIVES, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSING EDUCATION AND EDUCATORS FOR THE DEAF. THE LAST TWO CATEGORIES COMBINED MAKE UP THE FINAL THIRD OF THE TOTAL AND SHARE A COMMON GOAL OF ENHANCING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE. WORKFORCE EDUCATION SUPPORTS GRAND ROUNDS, ETHICS LECTURES, DOULA TRAININGS, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION CONFERENCES. THE FINAL CATEGORY SUPPORTS FACULTY DEVELOPMENT SUCH AS RESEARCH AWARDS, OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARDS, SPONSORSHIPS, LECTURESHIPS, SYMPOSIUMS, AND OTHER EDUCATION-RELATED ACTIVITIES.Expenses $3,699,102 · grants $3,699,102
- RECRUITMENT: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE RECRUITMENT OF TOP PHYSICIANS AND RESEARCHERS TO BARNES-JEWISH HOSPTIAL AND WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FACULTY POSITIONS AND SUPPORTS THE EXCEPTIONAL WORK NATIONAL LEADERS IN MEDICINE ON THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS. FUNDS FROM THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC MEDICINE.Expenses $3,113,336 · grants $3,113,336
- PATIENT SUPPORT, CAPITAL, COMMUNITY SERVICE/OUTREACH, COMMUNITY GRANTS, CHAIRHOLDERS AND GENERAL OPERATIONS: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING TO BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL AND WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING SITEMAN CANCER CENTER, TO SUPPORT THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION THROUGH DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING RELATED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT OFFER SUPPLEMENTAL APPROACHES TO CLINIC CARE, ADVANCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PRIORITIES, AND ENHANCE THE PATIENT ENVIRONMENT WHILE ON CAMPUS AND UPON DISCHARGE. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED COMMUNITY PARTNERS THAT FOCUS ON INCREASING THE OVERALL HEALTH IN OUR REGION. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED CHAIRHOLDERS RATIFIED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. CHAIR APPOINTMENTS RECOGNIZE TOP PHYSICIANS AND RESEARCHERS PERFORMING EXCEPTIONAL WORK AND THOSE THAT ARE NATIONAL LEADERS IN MEDICINE ON THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS. FUNDS FROM THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE DEPARTMENTS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE AND SURGERYExpenses $9,093,531 · grants $9,093,531
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-1648435
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $927,608,885
- Income (IRS master file)
- $776,156,761
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $106,303,827 | $62,860,784 | $927,608,885 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $58,774,903 | $34,733,243 | $891,521,849 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,844,327 | $73,928,340 | $879,195,977 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 43-1648435).
Questions about THE FOUNDATION FOR BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL
- What is the EIN of THE FOUNDATION FOR BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FOUNDATION FOR BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL is 43-1648435.
- Is THE FOUNDATION FOR BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to THE FOUNDATION FOR BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE FOUNDATION FOR BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL 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 THE FOUNDATION FOR BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE FOUNDATION FOR BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THE FOUNDATION FOR BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DAVID BRUNS.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FOUNDATION FOR BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 34 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE FOUNDATION FOR BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $106,303,827, expenses of $62,860,784 and total assets of $927,608,885 at year end.
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