Providence Health System - So California
Providence Health System - So California reported $2.33 billion in revenue and $2.17 billion in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $90.00 went to program services, $9.87 to management and general costs and $0.13 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 86.8% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $9,125,384 (PRESIDENT/CEO). 3,482 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 17% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $2.17BFor context, the median across 5,634 covered health care charities: $86.19 programs, $13.81 management, $0.00 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $2.33BThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 90.0% | 85.6% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.08 | $0.00 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 86.8% | 93.7% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $9,125,384 | $975,831 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.42% | 1.34% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 3,482 | 27 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | -7.3 | 6.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 12 of 12 | 88.9% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseSee schedule oat providence, we use our voice to advocate for vulnerable populations and needed reforms in health care. We are also pursuing innovative ways to transform health care by keeping people healthy, and making our services more convenient, accessible and affordable for all. In an increasingly uncertain world, we are committed to high-quality, compassionate health care for everyone - regardless of coverage or ability to pay. We help people and communities benefit from the best health care model for the future - today.together, our 125,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in 51…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT/CEO Officer, 0.50 hrs/week | $0 | $8,590,356 | $535,028 | $9,125,384 |
| EVP & CFO/TREASURER Officer, 0.50 hrs/week | $0 | $3,880,224 | $390,705 | $4,270,929 |
| EVP & CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER/SECRETARY Officer, 0.50 hrs/week | $0 | $2,610,531 | $285,144 | $2,895,675 |
| DIVISION CHIEF EXEC - SOUTH Key employee, 63.00 hrs/week | $0 | $2,086,520 | $309,720 | $2,396,240 |
| FORMER KE - CE NOR CA Former, 0.00 hrs/week | $0 | $1,680,593 | $210,448 | $1,891,041 |
| CHIEF EXEC SO CA LA COASTAL Key employee, 27.00 hrs/week | $0 | $1,588,494 | $232,067 | $1,820,561 |
| FRMR KE - CHIEF EXEC SO CA OC/HD Former, 0.00 hrs/week | $0 | $1,529,981 | $233,268 | $1,763,249 |
| CHIEF EXEC PROV HOLY CROSS MC Key employee, 54.50 hrs/week | $0 | $1,361,688 | $235,492 | $1,597,180 |
3,482 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Providence Health System - So California (Part VII, line 2).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linked| Filing | Revenue | Expenses | Programs | Net assets | Top pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (amended) ⓘ | $2.33B | $2.17B | 90.0% | −$1.32B | $9,125,384 |
| 2023 ⓘ | $2.17B | $2.30B | 89.6% | −$1.33B | $5,616,067 |
| 2022 ⓘ | $1.98B | $2.12B | 87.6% | −$2.36B | $5,101,912 |
| 2021 ⓘ | $1.88B | $1.98B | 85.3% | −$1.72B | $9,480,164 |
| 2020 ⓘ | $1.85B | $1.90B | 82.0% | −$534M | $10,113,395 |
| 2019 (amended) ⓘ | $1.98B | $2.12B | 83.2% | $1.15B | $10,914,842 |
Governance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b12 · 12 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aNo
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 513,185
- Volunteers Part I, line 63,560
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| AYA HEALTHCARE Staffing services | $42,084,098 |
| CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC Payment services | $28,542,722 |
| AV CONSTRUCTION Construction services | $14,431,120 |
| BUENA VISTA ANESTHESIA MED GRP Medical services | $8,779,559 |
| MISSION LINEN SUPPLY Laundry services | $8,204,941 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 346 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
2 private foundations reported grants to Providence Health System - So California totaling $5,800 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Providence Health System - So California spent in 2024, $90.00 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Providence Health System - So California's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Providence Health System - So California reported that 90.0% of its $2.17 billion in expenses went to program services, 9.9% to management and general and 0.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Providence Health System - So California pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Providence Health System - So California reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $9,125,384, for the role of PRESIDENT/CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Providence Health System - So California get its money?
Of $2.33 billion in revenue in calendar year 2024, 1.6% came from contributions and grants (including 0.1% from government grants) and 86.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Providence Health System - So California a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 51-0216589 as a 501(c)(3) organization (hospital or medical research organization), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024 (amended), object 202621129349301472 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202443179349304994 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202333189349310318 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202203199349301620 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202143179349302124 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019 (amended), object 202132649349301758 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 51-0216589: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.