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Ascension Borgess Hospital

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 …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Ascension Borgess Hospital

Doctors, hospitals, urgent care in Indiana and Michigan, including South Bend, Granger, Mishawaka and Elkhart, services in ER, urgent care and family medicine. Ready and waiting to take care of you–anytime, for all your healthcare needs

Founded
Headquarters
South Bend, IN
Foundation type
Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii))
NTEE code
E220
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1946

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 · NTEE E220
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 73%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.73
Program$0.73

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Ascension Borgess Hospital has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1927, it is among the oldest health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 70% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ascension Borgess Hospital is a registered health nonprofit based in South Bend, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1927 and has been operating for 99 years. Its EIN is 381360526. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $431M in annual revenue. 64 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Ascension Borgess Hospital's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 381360526. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Ascension Borgess Hospital has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Ascension Borgess Hospital is located in South Bend, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1927 and has been active for 99 years. Its registered address is PO Box 45998, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Ascension Borgess Hospital has $431M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ascension Borgess Hospital is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $431M in annual revenue. The organization has 64 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ascension Borgess Hospital. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Ascension Borgess Hospital holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Doctors, hospitals, urgent care in Indiana and Michigan, including South Bend, Granger, Mishawaka and Elkhart, services in ER, urgent care and family medicine. Ready and waiting to take care of you–anytime, for all your healthcare needs Ascension Borgess Hospital is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1927.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $431M is well above the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Ascension Borgess Hospital are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ascension Borgess Hospital is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 381360526, 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
73% 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 filings and published profiles

Employees
3,271

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

TO
Tonya M••••••
VICE PRESIDENT, TAX

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$431.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$494.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$519.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$478.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 64 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 64 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1927
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ascension Borgess Hospital

What is Ascension Borgess Hospital?
Ascension Borgess Hospital is a health hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(a)(iii)) based in South Bend, United States. Doctors, hospitals, urgent care in Indiana and Michigan, including South Bend, Granger, Mishawaka and Elkhart, services in ER, urgent care and family medicine. Ready and waiting to take care of you–anytime, for all your healthcare needs
When was Ascension Borgess Hospital founded?
Ascension Borgess Hospital was founded in 1927.
Who leads Ascension Borgess Hospital?
Tonya Mershon serves as VICE PRESIDENT, TAX.
Where is Ascension Borgess Hospital located?
Headquartered in South Bend, IN, United States.
What is Ascension Borgess Hospital's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 73% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ascension Borgess Hospital trustworthy?
Ascension Borgess Hospital has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong 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 Borgess Hospital's registration number?
IRS EIN: 381360526.
What is Ascension Borgess Hospital's website?
https://healthcare.ascension.org/Locations/Michigan/MIKAL/Kalamazoo-Ascension-Borgess-Hospital