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St Marys Regional Medical Center

EIN 01-0211551 · Lewiston, ME

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center is comprised of a 233-bed acute care facility, a primary care provider network, urgent care and emergency department, behavioral and mental health services, and outpatient specialty practices that combine talented and compassionate caregivers with state of the art medical technology to meet the healthcare needs in the Androscoggin County area and beyond.

Income
$236.2 million
Spending
$241.3 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
1,048
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$1.3 million, covenant health, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 124% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $127.8 million spent. The Medical Center provides a vast array of medical care and community health services, which includes, but is not limited to, the following programs and facilities: physician services; orthopedics; chemical dependency services; ICU (closed in 2024); PACU; infusion therapy; urgent care; family practice services; endoscopy; neurology; lab services; diagnostic radiology; MRI; mammography; ultrasound; nuclear medicine; CT scans; physical therapy; occupational therapy; speech therapy; respiratory therapy; pulmonary rehabilitation; diagnostic cardiology; cath labs; pharmacy; ambulance services; physiatrist services; urology; sleep lab; wound and hyperbaric center services; gastroenterology; and skilled nursing facilities and nursing home services.
  2. $35.7 million spent. Surgical Care: The Medical Center provides all surgical services and related care (except open heart procedures) to patients who need surgical intervention. Patients range from infaTnts to geriatrics.Total patient days - 2,145
  3. $11.4 million spent. Emergency Care: St. Mary's Regional Medical Center offers a 24-hour per day Level II Emergency Care facility. Services provided include both medical and behavioral care services. Total patient days = 622Total patient visits = 27,074
  4. $10.3 million spent. Behavioral Health: St. Mary's Regional Medical Center offers the most advanced behavioral healthcare diagnostic and treatment services available to children, adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. Inpatient and outpatient treatments include comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evaluations, education, individual and group therapy, individualized bio-psychosocial treatment plans, and discharge and aftercare planning.Total patient days = 10,090

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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