Methodist Healthcare Ministries invests over $180 million to advance health equity across South Texas

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc., will invest $181.1 million to advance health equity in South Texas in 2014.

The organization’s 2024 commitment represents an increase of 21% from its 2023 investment.

Jaime Wesolowski, president & CEO of Methodist Healthcare Ministries, says the goal is to strengthen communities and impact systemic change across a 74-county service area. 

The funding will impact direct services, community investments, the development of community partnerships and advocacy initiatives that create a more level playing field for individuals to thrive, Wesolowski explained.

He said the $181.1 million investment propels a strategic focus on advancing health equity, the framework of thought and action guiding the organization’s efforts to address systemic inequities and socio-economic barriers that keep people from living their healthiest lives.

“At Methodist Healthcare Ministries, we are realizing our bold mission of ‘Serving Humanity to Honor God’ through the programs and services we offer, the diverse geography we cover and the incredible communities we serve,” Wesolowski said.

“This investment is a clear reflection of the various ways our board of directors and our 500+ team members are broadening the definition of health care every day for patients, clients, and communities we serve.”

MHM’s mission also includes its one-half ownership of Methodist Healthcare—the largest healthcare system in South Texas. The ownership structure ensures Methodist Healthcare continues to be a benefit to the community by providing quality care to all, and earnings to MHM to care for the uninsured and economically disadvantaged throughout its 74-county service area.

MHM allocates its $181.1M budget across various key areas of investment- Grants, Strategic Operating Initiatives, Direct Services, and administrative costs that support these areas. This allocation ensures the organization delivers on its mission, vision, and strategy effectively. To ensure its investment has the highest level of community impact, MHM has consistently kept its administrative expenses below 15% – which is required to receive the highest possible score from Charity Navigator for analysis.

For 2024, MHM has apportioned $54.5 million in community grants to over 174 nonprofit organizations and municipalities. 

Editor’s Note: The above news story is the first in a two-part series on the investments Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas will be making in 2024.

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