Nonprofit · EIN 86-2197504
ASCENSION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63145
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,031,580 | $7,403,072 | $1,628,508 | $97,062,518 | $938,075 | $96,124,443 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,231,124 | $6,607,108 | -$3,375,984 | $90,184,707 | $982,505 | $89,202,202 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | -$1,976,829 | $4,965,904 | -$6,942,733 | $85,305,046 | $314,427 | $84,990,619 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,020,819
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $6,010,761
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $6,010,761
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,075,224
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $135,093
- Program services (functional)
- $2,808,683
- Management and general (functional)
- $167,392
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,426,997
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $90,184,707
- Total assets, end of year
- $97,062,518
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $938,075
- Net assets, end of year
- $96,124,443
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $93,181,544
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,942,899
- Gross receipts
- $9,031,580
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 256
- Year formed
- 2021
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER M LEIBOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $2,647,937 | $45,069 |
| STACY GARRETT-RAY MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $1,553,370 | $28,749 |
| ROBYN BRENZA KRESS | DIRECTOR/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $1,343,058 | $42,926 |
| TERESA C LOFTIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $1,225,817 | $51,858 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBYN BRENZA KRESS | DIRECTOR/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $1,108,524 | $43,768 |
| TERESA C LOFTIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $1,086,746 | $50,308 |
| STACY GARRETT-RAY MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $1,079,185 | $51,701 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERESA C LOFTIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $967,856 | $44,068 |
| ROBYN B KRESS | DIRECTOR/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $894,757 | $40,093 |
| STACY GARRETT-RAY MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $671,949 | $47,146 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 45998, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63145-5998
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- PO Box 45998, St Louis MO 63145
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Robyn B Kress, C/O TAX DEPARTMENT PO BOX 45998, ST LOUIS, MO 631455998
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Tamarah Duperabl-Brownlee, PO Box 45998, St Louis MO 63145
- Signed the 990
- Jennifer Richter, Associate Vice President, Tax
- Phone
- (314) 733-8000
- Return prepared by
- Deloitte Tax 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. Addressing the root causes of health disparities requires disrupting entrenched systems for good. We partner with community-based organizations that deeply understand where the needs are greatest and which solutions are poised for success. With a commitment to listening, learning and looking for answers together, we invest in innovative efforts that are bringing about a more enduring and just future of health for all.Expenses $2,808,683 · grants $2,075,224
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
- 86-2197504
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type I
- Exempt since
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0928: UNITED STATES CATHOLIC CONFERENCE
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $97,062,518
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,031,580
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,031,580 | $7,403,072 | $97,062,518 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,231,124 | $6,607,108 | $90,184,707 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | -$1,976,829 | $4,965,904 | $85,305,046 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Tamarah Duperabl-Brownlee | June 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 86-2197504).
Questions about ASCENSION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of ASCENSION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASCENSION FOUNDATION is 86-2197504.
- Is ASCENSION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1946.
- Which annual return does ASCENSION FOUNDATION 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 FOUNDATION 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 FOUNDATION 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 FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Robyn B Kress.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASCENSION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ASCENSION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,031,580, expenses of $7,403,072 and total assets of $97,062,518 at year end.
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