AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation

Merriam, KS · Founded 1978

Fundraising foundation supporting healthcare services and community health initiatives in Kansas City

Primary audience

Healthcare Patients

Work area

Fundraising Support

Topic

Healthcare Access

Contact

Boehm Michael

Website Contact

About Organization

AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation raises funds to support AdventHealth Hospitals and inspire community health initiatives in Merriam, Kansas. Founded in 1978, the organization generated $3.8 million in revenue in 2024 and mobilizes 57 volunteers to advance healthcare access and wellness programs.

What They Focus On

Hospital Fundraising

Generating financial resources to support AdventHealth Hospitals' medical services, equipment, and patient care programs

Community Health

Promoting wellness and preventive healthcare through educational events, screenings, and health awareness initiatives

Strategic Grantmaking

Distributing charitable funds to healthcare organizations addressing critical health needs in the Kansas City region

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$3.8M

+4.7% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$3.4M

+48.3% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$29.1M

+7.9% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets
2024	$3,760,891	$3,419,182	$29,110,614
2023	$3,593,190	$2,306,022	$26,978,153
2022	$8,909,797	$2,055,829	$23,766,739
2020	$4,082,029	$1,474,075	$18,536,511
2019	$2,494,526	$9,478,723	$15,121,105
2018	$4,525,319	$11,052,288	$20,546,943

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Community Engagement

Connect with donors and volunteers to build support for healthcare initiatives
02

Fundraising Campaigns

Organize targeted fundraising efforts for hospital programs and community health projects
03

Grant Distribution

Allocate funds to AdventHealth Hospitals and qualifying healthcare organizations for maximum impact
04

Impact Measurement

Track health outcomes and program effectiveness to ensure community needs are met

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation

Hospital Support

Provides fundraising and financial support for AdventHealth Hospitals to enhance patient care and medical services

Heart Failure Initiative

Funds specialized programs addressing heart failure treatment and prevention in the Kansas City community

General Charitable Giving

Distributes grants to support healthcare organizations and initiatives that improve community health outcomes

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation.

Boehm Michael

Director (Beg 1/24)

0 hrs/week

Dew MD Michelle

Director (Beg 1/24)

0 hrs/week

Huenergardt Sam

President/CEO Mid-America Region

1 hrs/week

Jager Lindsay

Director (Beg 1/24)

0 hrs/week

McCormack Laurie

Exec Director

Full-time

Thompson Scott

Director (Beg 1/24)

0 hrs/week

Crippin Kent

Dir/Emeritus (Deceased 4/24)

0 hrs/week

Darling Harriet

Dir/Emeritus

0 hrs/week

Gilman Mark

Dir/Emeritus

0 hrs/week

McEachen Richard

Dir/Emeritus

0 hrs/week

Shull Richard

Dir/Emeritus

0 hrs/week

Benjamin Jennifer

Director

Bubb MD Stephen

Director

Butler Jr James

Director

Cline Steve

Director

Cole Jr Martin

Director

Cusick Barbara

Director

Deves Timothy

Director/Secretary

Gafney Todd

Director/Immediate Past Chair

Grissom Trent

Director

Jackson MD Robert

Director

Johnson Sheri

Director

Kim Jay

Director

Lumbard Katherine

Director

McGrath MD Barbara

Director

Migliazzo MD Carl

Director/Treasurer

Newcomer IV David

Director

Pine Julie

Director

Ridgway MD Leah

Director

Rist Twyla

Director/ Chair

Rodgers Timothy

Director

Saunders Kathy

Director

White Ronda

Director

Withrow Nick

Director/Treasurer

Milestones

1947

IRS Tax-Exempt Status

1947

Received federal recognition as a charitable organization supporting healthcare initiatives

1978

Foundation Established

1978

AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation founded to support regional healthcare services

2022

Record Fundraising Year

2022

Achieved highest annual revenue of $8.9 million for expanded hospital programs

2024

Volunteer Milestone

2024

Mobilized 57 volunteers to support fundraising events and community health outreach

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Benjamin Jennifer Director 0.20 hrs/week

Bubb MD Stephen Director 0.20 hrs/week

Butler Jr James Director 0.20 hrs/week

Cline Steve Director 0.20 hrs/week

Cole Jr Martin Director 2.00 hrs/week

Crable Jennifer Dir/Chair-Elect 0.20 hrs/week

Cusick Barbara Director 0.20 hrs/week

Deves Timothy Director/Secretary 0.20 hrs/week

Gafney Todd Director/Immediate Past Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Grissom Trent Director 0.20 hrs/week

Jackson MD Robert Director 0.20 hrs/week

Johnson Sheri Director 0.20 hrs/week

Kim Jay Director 0.20 hrs/week

Lumbard Katherine Director 0.20 hrs/week

McGrath MD Barbara Director 0.20 hrs/week

Migliazzo MD Carl Director/Treasurer 0.20 hrs/week

Newcomer IV David Director 0.20 hrs/week

Pine Julie Director 0.20 hrs/week

Ridgway MD Leah Director 0.20 hrs/week

Rist Twyla Director/ Chair 0.20 hrs/week

Rodgers Timothy Director 0.20 hrs/week

Saunders Kathy Director 0.20 hrs/week

White Ronda Director 0.20 hrs/week

Withrow Nick Director/Treasurer 0.20 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$198K

Highest Paid

$178K

Huenergardt Sam

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Huenergardt Sam	President/CEO Mid-America Region	$0	$178,312	$178,312	1
Mccormack Laurie	EXEC Director	$0	$19,626	$19,626	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Knecht Michael	Ahsm President (End 12/23)	$0	$111,391	$111,391	5
Mccormack Laurie	EXEC Director	$0	$27,818	$27,818	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Knecht Michael	Ahsm President	$0	$145,562	$145,562	5
Mccormack Laurie	EXEC Director	$0	$36,791	$36,791	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Huenergardt Sam	DIR/President (End 2/20)	$0	$144,180	$144,180	0.2
Knecht Michael	President (Beg 3/20)	$0	$129,947	$129,947	5
Mccormack Laurie	EXEC Director	$0	$42,726	$42,726	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Huenergardt Sam	DIR/President	$0	$156,852	$156,852	2
Mccormack Laurie	Executive DIR (Beg 01/19)	$0	$31,275	$31,275	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$1.9M Grants Received

$1.6M Grants Given

7 Organizations

Top Funders

6 total

Shawnee Mission Medical Center Inc.

$1.3M

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$536K

Jewish Community Foundation Of

$50K

American Heart Association Inc

$11K

Delta Dental of Kansas Inc

$10K

Adventist Health System Sunbelt

$10K

Top Grantees

1 total

Shawnee Mission Medical Center Inc Shawnee Mission, KS · 2 grants

$1.6M

Shawnee Mission Medical Center Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Jewish Community Foundation Of American Heart Association Inc Delta Dental of Kansas Inc Adventist Health System Sunbelt Shawnee Mission Medical Center Inc

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

1 Registrations

1 Client

Clients 1 total

Adventhealth

1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation

Phone

(913) 676-2055

Visit Website

7315 E Frontage Road Merriam, KS 66204

AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Community Engagement

Fundraising Campaigns

Grant Distribution

Impact Measurement

Programs and Initiatives

Hospital Support

Heart Failure Initiative

General Charitable Giving

Team & Leadership

Boehm Michael

Dew MD Michelle

Huenergardt Sam

Jager Lindsay

McCormack Laurie

Thompson Scott

Crippin Kent

Darling Harriet

Gilman Mark

McEachen Richard

Shull Richard

Benjamin Jennifer

Bubb MD Stephen

Butler Jr James

Cline Steve

Cole Jr Martin

Cusick Barbara

Deves Timothy

Gafney Todd

Grissom Trent

Jackson MD Robert

Johnson Sheri

Kim Jay

Lumbard Katherine

McGrath MD Barbara

Migliazzo MD Carl

Newcomer IV David

Pine Julie

Ridgway MD Leah

Rist Twyla

Rodgers Timothy

Saunders Kathy

White Ronda

Withrow Nick

Milestones

IRS Tax-Exempt Status

Foundation Established

Record Fundraising Year

Volunteer Milestone

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Top Grantees

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Taxable Partnership

Taxable Corp Trust

Lobbying Activity

Clients 1 total

Contact

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