Ascension Borgess Lee 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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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
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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.
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· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1954, it predates 92% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 85% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 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
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyAscension Borgess Lee 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 1954 and has been operating for 72 years. Its EIN is 381490190. 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 $19M in annual revenue. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 381490190. 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 Lee 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 Lee Hospital is located in South Bend, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1954 and has been active for 72 years. Its registered address is PO Box 45998, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital has $19M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ascension Borgess Lee 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 large organization. It has $19M in annual revenue. The organization has 73 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ascension Borgess Lee 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 Lee 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 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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 Lee Hospital is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1954.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $19M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 381490190, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ASCENSION BORGESS LEE HOSPITAL is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (22)
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22 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 73 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 73 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1954
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital
- What is Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital?
- Ascension Borgess Lee 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 Lee Hospital founded?
- Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital was founded in 1954.
- Who leads Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital?
- Tonya Mershon serves as Vice President, Tax.
- Where is Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital located?
- Headquartered in South Bend, IN, United States.
- What is Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital trustworthy?
- Ascension Borgess Lee 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 Lee Hospital's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 381490190.
- What is Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital's website?
- https://healthcare.ascension.org/Locations/Michigan/MIKAL/Dowagiac-Ascension-Borgess-Lee-Hospital