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Sparrow Health System

Improving the health of the people in our communities by providing quality, compassionate care to everyone, every time.

Health Lansing, MI EIN: 382542859 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Sparrow Health System

UM Health-Sparrow is the Lansing area’s only community-owned health system. We provide quality, compassionate care to patients like you.

Founded
Headquarters
Lansing, MI
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
E120
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1985

Mission

Improving the health of the people in our communities by providing quality, compassionate care to everyone, every time.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E120
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 9%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.47%
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)
Program$0.09

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Sparrow Health System with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • 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
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented health charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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

Sparrow Health System is a registered health nonprofit based in Lansing, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 382542859. 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 $77M in annual revenue. 124 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Sparrow Health System's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 382542859. 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.

Sparrow Health System 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.

Sparrow Health System is located in Lansing, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.

Based on official tax filings, Sparrow Health System has $77M in annual revenue. It allocates 9% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for health charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Sparrow Health System is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $77M in annual revenue. The organization has 124 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Sparrow Health System. 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, Sparrow Health System 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 9% 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.

UM Health-Sparrow is the Lansing area’s only community-owned health system. We provide quality, compassionate care to patients like you. Sparrow Health System is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 9% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $77M is comparable to the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Sparrow Health System are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 382542859, 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
$10M-$100M
9% 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
858

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

MA
Margaret D••••• P••
Regional System Pres

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
$77.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$162.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$147.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$133.9M 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 - 124 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · 124 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 · 1984
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Sparrow Health System

What is Sparrow Health System?
Sparrow Health System is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Lansing, United States. UM Health-Sparrow is the Lansing area’s only community-owned health system. We provide quality, compassionate care to patients like you.
When was Sparrow Health System founded?
Sparrow Health System was founded in 1984.
Who leads Sparrow Health System?
Margaret Dimond Phd serves as Regional System Pres.
Where is Sparrow Health System located?
Headquartered in Lansing, MI, United States.
What is Sparrow Health System's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 9% of expenses go to program services.
Is Sparrow Health System trustworthy?
Sparrow Health System 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 Sparrow Health System's registration number?
IRS EIN: 382542859.
What is Sparrow Health System's website?
http://www.sparrow.org