Womans Hospital Foundation
Donations deductibleWomans Hospital Foundation's network
15 people12 organisationsi15 people and 12 organisations on this map.The large node is the subject of this page. Solid lines are what the register itself records (15). Violet dotted lines (15) are likely: the same full name sits on the current board of another organisation in the same register and region. Form 990 filings give names without a person identifier; SEC insider filings carry a CIK. It may be a different person.The board
15 listediTime on the board is observed from the annual filings: the IRS files no appointment date, so the bar counts years from the first filing the person appears on - a lower bound, not a filed start date. Names are exactly as filed. The IRS publishes no person identifier, so this edition does not yet link a person across organisations in the tables. The network map shows same-name matches as likely links only, never as confirmed.Tenure and departures are observed across annual filings. Observed tenure is a lower bound - a member may have joined before the first year on record. The organisation reported 13 voting members of its governing body on its latest Form 990 Part VI, which matches the board listed here.| Name | Role as filed | Since | On the board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheree Schwartzenburg MD Chair | Chair | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Chris Ciesielski Chair | Chair-Elect | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Allyson Boudreaux MD | Physician Staff | 2024 | 2 yrs |
| Emily Magee MD | Chief of Staff | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Greg Gelpi MD | Board Member | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Janet Olson | Secretary/Treasurer | 2021 | 5 yrs |
| John Everett | Board Member | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Nick Speyrer | Board Member | 2021 | 5 yrs |
| Rene Ragas | President/CEO | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| Rose Hudson | Board Member | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Rudy Aguilar | Board Member | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| Shawn Kleinpeter MD | Board Member | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Susan Puyau MD (also filed as Susan F Puyau, Susan Puyau) | Board Member | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| Terrie Thomas MD | Board Member | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Whitney Breaux | Board Member | 2021 | 5 yrs |
Officers and senior leadership
39 listediNamed in Part VII as officers, key employees or highest-compensated staff - not board members, shown for completeness.| Name | Title as filed | On the filings |
|---|---|---|
| Albert L Diket MD | Physician | since 2018 |
| Anthony C Evans JR MD | Physician | since 2021 |
| April Chaisson | VP, Finance 9/6/18 - 9/30/18 | since 2018 |
| Barbara Griffith MD | President/CEO | 2021 |
| Ben Marmande | Secretary/Treasurer | 2019 |
| Cathy Griffiths | VP, Quality | since 2018 |
| Cheri Johnson | VP, Perinatal Services | since 2018 |
| Cynthia Amedee | SVP, Legal & Comp Officer | 2024 |
| Donna Bodin | VP, Human Resources (10/1/19/ - 4/21/20) | since 2018 |
| Donna Fraiche | Chair-Elect | since 2018 |
| Eboni Buchanan | VP, Physician Services | since 2022 |
| ED Halphen | VP, Human Resources | since 2021 |
| Edward W Veillon JR MD | Physician | since 2018 |
| Greg Smith | VP, Finance 10/1/17-9/6/18 | 2018 |
| Gregory Snow | VP, Revenue Cycle | 2023 |
| Keila Stoval | Chief Phil Off & FND Pres | since 2023 |
| Kurt Scott | VP, Ancillary Services | since 2018 |
| Laurel King MD | Physician | 2021 |
| Marshall St Amant MD | Physician | since 2018 |
| Mary C Maher-Griffiths | VP, Quality | since 2020 |
| Mary Maher- Griffiths | VP, Quality | since 2021 |
| Milton Giles Fort MD | Physician | since 2018 |
| Mindy W Bowie MD | Medical Director | since 2020 |
| Nina Dusang | Exec VP/Chief Financial Offi | 2024 |
| Pamela Simmons MD | Physician | since 2021 |
| Patricia R Johnson | Sr. VP, Cno (Former) | since 2018 |
| Patrick Seiter | In-House General Counsel | since 2021 |
| Paul Kirk | VP,Information Systems/CIO | since 2018 |
| Renee Harris MD | Chair | since 2018 |
| Robert C Moore MD | Physician | since 2018 |
| Robert L Burgess JR | Interim President/CEO (3/27/19-9/30/19) | 2019 |
| Stanley F Shelton | Sr VP,Planning,Development | since 2018 |
| Stephanie Anderson | Executive VP/COO | since 2018 |
| Steven Feigley MD | 2019 Chair Elect | 2019 |
| Susan Puyau MD | Chief Medical Officer (10/1/18-1/6/19) | since 2018 |
| Tara Benjamin | Physician | 2023 |
| Teri Fontenot | President/CEO Emeritus (10/1/18-3/27/19) | since 2018 |
| Wendy Singlton | VP, Nurs Admin/Assoc Cno | 2023 |
| William D Binder MD | CMO (10/1/19-7/25/20) | since 2019 |
Pay and hours
year to 30 September 2025iFrom Part VII of the Form 990: compensation reported for each officer, director, trustee, key employee and highest-paid staff member, and the average hours a week they report. Most board members are unpaid; a blank means nothing was reported. Pay from related organisations is shown separately.| Name | Title as filed | Hours a week | Pay from the organisation | Related organisations | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony C Evans Jr MD | Physician | 65 | $851k | $55k | |
| Robert Moore MD | Chief Medical Officer | 65 | $809k | $51k | |
| Rene Ragas | President/CEO | 65 | $802k | $135k | |
| Edward W Veillon Jr MD | Physician | 65 | $715k | $76k | |
| Marshall St Amant MD | Physician | 65 | $699k | $77k | |
| Renee Cowan MD | Physician | 65 | $651k | $47k | |
| Pamela Simmons MD | Physician | 65 | $628k | $60k | |
| Nina Dusang | Exec VP/Chief Financial of | 65 | $449k | $64k | |
| Patrick Seiter | In-House General Counsel | 65 | $448k | $45k | |
| April Chaisson | VP, Finance | 65 | $420k | $59k | |
| Cheri Johnson | Sr VP, Pt Care/Chief NSG | 65 | $350k | $53k | |
| Paul Kirk | VP, Chief Information Offi | 65 | $350k | $83k | |
| Kurt Scott | Sr. VP/Chief Op Officer | 65 | $340k | $52k | |
| Eboni Buchanan | VP, Physician Services | 65 | $328k | $66k | |
| Ed Halphen | VP, Human Resources | 65 | $307k | $70k | |
| Cynthia Amedee | SVP, Legal & Comp Officer | 65 | $225k | $29k | |
| Keila Stoval | Former Chief Phil Off & FND Pres | 65 | $153k | $17k | |
| Amanda Pearson MD | Board Member | 4 | $0 | ||
| Cheree Schwartzenburg MD | Board Member | 4 | $0 | ||
| Chris Ciesielski | Chair | 4 | $0 | ||
| Greg Gelpi MD | Board Member | 4 | $0 | ||
| Janet Olson | Chair Elect | 4 | $0 | ||
| Jessica Baghian | Board Member | 4 | $0 | ||
| John Everett | Board Member | 4 | $0 | ||
| Nick Speyrer | Secretary/Treasurer | 4 | $0 | ||
| Rose Hudson | Board Member | 4 | $0 | ||
| Rudy Aguilar | Board Member | 4 | $0 | ||
| Shawn Kleinpeter MD | Board Member | 4 | $0 | ||
| Susan Puyau MD | Board Member | 4 | $0 | ||
| Terrie Thomas MD | Board Member | 4 | $0 | ||
| Tim Poche | Board Member | 4 | $0 | ||
| Whitney Breaux | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
About
- Legal name
- Womans Hospital Foundation
- EIN
- 720652905
- Address
- 100 Womans Way, Baton Rouge, LA, 70817-5100
- State
- Louisiana
- Mission
- To improve the health of women and infants. (as filed on the Form 990)
- Activity (NTEE)
- E240 Health care
- IRS classification
- 501(c)03 (tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) where shown)
- Classified purpose
- Health Care
- Size band
- 9 (IRS master file code)
- Formed
- 1968
- Principal officer
- Nina Dusang (as named on the Form 990)
- IRS ruling date
- 1 January 1959
- Status
- Code 01 (unconditional exemption)
- Form 990 filings on record
- 7, latest 2024
- IRS Publication 78
- PC (contributions deductible)
Most connected
Related organisations (Schedule R)
Longest observed on the filings
≥8years on the filingsGreg Gelpi MD
≥8years on the filingsRose Hudson
≥6years on the filingsCheree Schwartzenburg MD
≥6years on the filingsChris Ciesielski
Latest return
year to 30 September 2025iFigures from the newest Form 990 or 990-EZ in the IRS e-file releases of 2025 and 2026, for the year ending 30 September 2025. US dollars, as filed.- Total assets
- $1.26bn
- Total liabilities
- $339.9m
- Net assets or fund balances
- $921.7m
- Contributions and grants received
- $3m
- Program service revenue
- $973.8m
- Grants and similar paid out
- $1m
- Employees
- 3,011
- Volunteers
- 147
Filed finances
1 yeariTotals as filed on the IRS Form 990 (revenue and expenses), by tax year.| Tax year | Total revenue | Total expenses | Surplus or deficit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $897.5m | $845.2m | $52.3m |
As filed on the IRS Form 990. US dollars.
Grants paid
17 listediFrom Schedule I of the Form 990: grants and assistance to organisations in the United States, largest first (up to 25). Schedule I is filed only by organisations that gave more than $5,000 to any one recipient.| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Woman's | Financial support to cover operating expenses | $577k |
| Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation | School of nursing | $150k |
| Baton Rouge Community College Foundation | Naming opportunity for the birthing room and lactation | $100k |
| The Safety Place | Maternal health and health equity programming | $30k |
| Kelly Cares Foundation | 2025 golden cleats combine sponsorship | $25k |
| March of Dimes Foundation (Louisiana Chapter) | March for babies and sponsorship awards luncheon | $25k |
| Baton Rouge Area Foundation | Community safety impact fund | $15k |
| Louisiana Resource & Development | 2025 elephant stomp | $10k |
| American Heart Association | 2025 capital area go red for women | $10k |
| Bayou Traditions | Table at nil gala | $10k |
| Big Buddy Baton Rouge | Dancing with big buddy sponsorship | $10k |
| Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Foundation | Bayou classic jazz brunch event sponsorship | $8k |
| Maddie's Footprints LLC | Annual gala sponsorship | $8k |
| Tiger Athletic Foundation | Bengal bash event | $7k |
| American Cancer Society | Fork cancer and baron's ball sponsorships | $6k |
| Our Lady of the Lake Foundation | Big bash event | $5k |
| Louisiana Nurses Foundation | Annual nightingale awards and gala | $5k |