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Northern Westchester Hospital Association

EIN 13-1740118 · Westbury, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION IS AN AFFILIATE WITHIN NORTHWELL HEALTH, INC. ("NORTHWELL"), WHICH STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AND IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY CLINICAL CARE; EDUCATING THE CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS; PROMOTING HEALTH EDUCATION; AND CARING FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY REGARDLESS OF THE ABILITY TO PAY.

Income
$594.0 million
Spending
$526.5 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
2,288
Volunteers
305
Highest pay
$5.9 million, 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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 34 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    28 of 35 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $212.8 million spent. NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES, INCLUDING MEDICAL, SURGICAL, OBSTETRIC, GENERAL NURSERY, NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE, AND PEDIATRIC SERVICES. IN 2024, 11,160 PATIENTS WERE TREATED AND DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL, INCLUDING 1,935 DELIVERIES.THE HOSPITAL'S SPECIAL CARE NURSERY IS CERTIFIED AS A LEVEL III NEONATOLOGY UNIT WHICH IS STAFFED FULL-TIME BY NEONATOLOGISTS AS WELL AS A TEAM OF HIGHLY SKILLED NEONATAL NURSES.
  2. $231.6 million spent. Northern Westchester Hospital offers the latest technologies in diagnostic testing, ambulatory surgery and rehabilitation medicine. In response to its community needs, the hospital opened its cancer treatment and wellness center in 2005. The center is designed around a patient-centered model of care. The multidisciplinary team has expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer to the hospital's community. In addition, the hospital provides the community with a wide range of health education programs and screening services and is dedicated to boarding the scope of wellness and education programs offered within its community.
  3. $11.1 million spent. NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRIC CARE IN A PRIVATE, PATIENT-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT. SERVICES PROVIDED IN THIS UNIT AND ITS STAFF ENCOMPASS: INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATION FOR ADULTS AGE 18 AND OVER ON A DEDICATED UNIT OF THE HOSPITAL; 24-HOURS A DAY EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT COVERAGE PROVIDED BY BOARD CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRISTS; AND CONSULTATIONS ON THE HOSPITAL'S MEDICAL AND SURGICAL UNITS, DELIVERED BY PSYCHIATRIC AND SOCIAL WORK STAFF. IN 2024, 348 PATIENTS WERE TREATED AND DISCHARGED FROM THIS UNIT.

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 July 1938.

    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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