Hunterdon Medical Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO RESTORE, PRESERVE, AND ENHANCE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A FULL RANGE OF PREVENTIVE, DIAGNOSTIC, HOLISTIC AND THERAPEUTIC INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES. PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE O FOR A DETAILED MISSION AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT.
- Income
- $376.8 million
- Spending
- $367.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 97%
- Employees
- 2,894
- Volunteers
- 109
- Highest pay
- $1.8 million, trustee - 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 39% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $296.1 million spent. EXPENSES INCURRED IN PROVIDING INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT, EMERGENCY AND VARIOUS OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ABILITY TO PAY AND IN FURTHERANCE OF CHARITABLE TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. PLEASE REFER TO THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT IN SCHEDULE O.
- Hunterdon Medical Center ("hmc") is an acute care teaching hospital. HMC provides a full range of preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic inpatient and outpatient hospital and community services. HMC is recognized by the IRS as an internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Pursuant to its charitable purposes, HMC provides medically necessary healthcare services to all individuals in a non-discriminatory manner regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin or ability to pay. Moreover, HMC operates consistently within the following criteria outlined in IRS revenue ruling 69-545: 1. HMC provides medically necessary healthcare services to all individuals regardless of ability to pay, including charity care, self-pay, medicare and medicaid patients; 2. HMC operates an active emergency room for all persons; which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year; 3. HMC maintains a closed medical staff, with privileges available based on community need; 4. Control of HMC rests with its board of trustees and the board of trustees of Hunterdon Healthcare System, inc. Both boards are comprised of independent civic leaders and other prominent members of the community; 5. Surplus funds are used to improve the quality of patient care, expand and renovate facilities, and advance medical care, programs and activities. The operations of HMC, as shown through the factors outlined above and other information contained herein, clearly demonstrate the hospital provides substantial community benefit and that the use and control of HMC is for the benefit of the public and that no part of the income or net earnings of the organization inures to the benefit of any private individual nor is any private interest being served other than incidentally. HMC's sole corporate member is hunterdon healthcare system, inc. ("hhs"). Hhs is the tax-exempt parent of Hunterdon Medical Center. This tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system consists of a group of affiliated healthcare organizations. The sole member or stockholder of each entity is either hhs or another system affiliate controlled by HHS. Mission ------- Embrace people, elevate care, and cultivate healthier communities. Vision ------ To be distinguished for clinical excellence and seamless, personalized care. Hunterdon Medical Center ------------------------ Hunterdon Medical Center was created in 1953 with the vision of an integrated healthcare delivery system in mind: namely, that primary care would be delivered by family physicians in the community, that consultative and specialty care would be hospital-based with patients returned to their personal physicians and finally, that the hospital would be a training center for family physicians. This system has worked remarkably well with Hunterdon Medical Center currently enjoying one of the best quality care outcomes in the country, as well as having one of the lowest per capita costs for hospitalization in the nation. Family medicine is real in Hunterdon county. The centerpiece of the Hunterdon Healthcare System is Hunterdon Medical Center. The medical center has 178-beds, including advanced medical and surgical units, a 12-bed intensive care unit, a 4-bed coronary care unit, a 20-bed same day surgery center, a 20-bed maternity and newborn care center which was one of the first single-room maternity centers in new jersey, a 10-bed pediatric unit and a 14-bed behavioral health wing. Hunterdon led the nation by implementing the first, year-round night float system for family medicine residency programs. This system alleviates resident fatigue and eliminates the exhaustion which can be detrimental to residents, their families and patient care. This has become the national norm for residency scheduling with the implementation of new work hour regulations. Senior residents cover the hospital from 7:00pm to 7:00am in a designed night float rotation. They then have a 12-hour duty free period to rest and rejuvenate in the comfort of their own homes. First year residents also work a 12-hour shift from 7pm to 7am in a similar rotation. They function to help with admissions in conjunction with the senior residents and the nocturnist from 7pm to 10pm thus allowing them to get supervised instruction in this important skills set. From 10pm to 7am the first year resident works in an emergency department rotation under the supervision of a board certified emergency medicine physician where they learn important triage and treatment skills in this setting. First year residents are in a true call situation only to cover weekend shifts with senior resident supervision. Second and third year residents average call one night in six this guarantees an adequate volume and experience to develop mastery in common problem management. They also have a longitudinal experience in the nursing home setting with full time geriatrician faculty supervising their patient care. Third year residents also cover outpatient call for the family health centers on average one night in six. The combination of night float and the appropriate frequency of night call combine to create the best possible call schedule. Radiology and lab services are state-of-the-art. Many members of the specialty medical staff have offices in the Hunterdon doctors' office building adjacent to the medical center or within close vicinity to the hospital. Most of our physician offices are in Hunterdon county, but also in somerset, warren and mercer counties. Hunterdon Medical Center has achieved widespread recognition for its role as a provider of community health services beyond those normally associated with a hospital. Patient and community health education programs, public health screening and detection services, a certified home health agency, integrated behavioral health services, integrated nutrition and integrated pharmacy services within the physician practices operated by Hunterdon Healthcare System, and end of life services c
- Heart and vascular care ----------------------- Heart and vascular care at HMC combines a knowledgeable staff of physicians and specialists with state-of-the-art technology to bring the patient the best cardiovascular care in Hunterdon and its surrounding counties. Our superior staff and technological support enables us to diagnose heart and vascular disease and perform interventional procedures on patients suspected of heart and/or vascular disease. The emergency ptca door to balloon time is under sixty minutes. The service line also includes: Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation which is a medically supervised program of health education and physical activity for women and men of any age. Their mission is to treat the body, mind, and spirit of people with heart or lung disease so they may lead satisfying, productive, and healthy lives. Their professional team includes physicians, respiratory therapists, registered nurses, and exercise physiologists specially trained in exercise therapy and disease management. The department also runs the Ornish reversal program, a lifestyle management program to reverse heart disease. National recognition: Both the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program are nationally certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. This certification process is designed to review and monitor adherence to the high standards and guidelines developed by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and other professional societies to best serve the patients. Programs include: - phase ii cardiac rehabilitation. - phase ii pulmonary rehabilitation. - phase iii cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. The cardiac catheterization laboratory offers state-of-the-art technology to bring you the best cardiovascular care in Hunterdon county and its surrounding counties. Superior staff and technological support enable the diagnosis of heart and vascular disease. The lab performs interventional procedures on patients suspected of heart or vascular disease. Hunterdon healthcare was approved in 2021 to offer elective angioplasty to patients. Hunterdon medical center has been designated a primary stroke center by the new jersey state department of health and senior services. Cancer care ----------- Hunterdon Regional Cancer center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer as a community hospital cancer program. The commission has recognized the cancer program at Hunterdon Medical Center as offering high quality cancer care. The recognition of this quality and commitment allows the patient access to the expert medical specialists who are involved in diagnosing and treating cancer. Approval by the commission is given only to those facilities that have voluntarily committed to provide the best in diagnosis and treatment of cancer. To meet the standards necessary for commission approval, each cancer program, and the organization that controls it, must undergo a rigorous evaluation process and a review of its performance. In order to maintain approval, facilities with approved cancer programs must undergo an on-site review every three years. Receiving care at an approved cancer program ensures that the patient will receive: - quality care close to home. - comprehensive care offering a range of state-of-the art services and equipment. - a multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the best treatment options available. - access to cancer-related information, education, and support. - a cancer registry that collects data on type and stage of cancers and treatment results, and offers lifelong patient follow-up. - ongoing monitoring and improvement of care. - information about ongoing cancer clinical research studies and new treatment options. Orthopedics ----------- The center for bone and joint health offers a comprehensive approach that revolves around health and wellness. The center offers preventive therapies, nutrition counseling and a full spectrum of non-invasive treatments that may completely eliminate the need for surgical options. But if surgery is ultimately needed, the center's wellness approach gets you back to a normal quality of life weeks sooner than with traditional options. The coordinated, comprehensive services that the center for bone and joint health offers to patients. The program coordinator can guide patients through all of their options and help coordinate these services. Behavioral health ----------------- Hunterdon Behavioral Health ("hbh") provides high-quality, comprehensive mental health and addiction services. Hbh diagnoses, treats and cares for adolescents and adults with mental illness, emotional difficulties or addiction. Expert clinical staff is highly trained in treating individuals in need of psychiatric and psychological support or addiction treatment. Hunterdon behavioral health offers: - evaluation, medication monitoring and therapy for individuals with mental health issues. - counseling for families in crisis to help provide a stable home environment. - support for adolescents and adults struggling with alcohol or drug addiction. - employee assistance to work with employers to resolve personal issues. Hunterdon Behavioral Health provides treatment for children, adolescents and adults who experience: - mental illness. - drug or alcohol addiction. - family crises. - difficulties in their work or school environment. - depression. - anxiety disorders. - attention disorders. - sleep disorders. - eating disorders. - emotional and behavioral issues. - peer pressure. Obstetrics & Gynecology ----------------------- Hunterdon Health offers resources related to a woman's reproductive, gynecological and overall health; support for growing families, prevention and treatment for diseases and conditions; emotional support; and resources for menopause and healthy aging. As primary caregivers, women often assume responsibility for making healthcare decisions for themselves and their
- Home health services -------------------- Home health services is a non-profit home health agency certified by the federal government, licensed by the new jersey department of health, and accredited by the joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations. At home health services, each patient's program is carefully guided and planned so that all care is integrated for maximum benefit. The team includes: - home care nurses. - physical therapists. - occupational therapists. - speech pathologists. - medical social worker. - home health aides physician patient educator. In order to be eligible for admission to home health services, patients: - must be homebound (unable to leave home without assistance). - have ongoing medical supervision and orders from a physician. - require periodic visits from at least one of four primary services. 1. Skilled nursing 2. Physical therapy 3. Occupational therapy 4. Speech language therapy If home health services are not indicated, a referral may be made to another community agency or service through home health. They can provide the following services to the community: - home infusion. - hospice. - respite care. Other services -------------- Surgical services ----------------- Hunterdon Medical Center provides the patient access to the most advanced technology, expert surgeons and personalized patient care in a comforting environment. Skilled professional staff work as a team with the physician to individualize patient care and recovery with the goal to improve bodily function and return the patient to daily activities as safely and quickly as possible. Hunterdon Medical Center's surgery department performs slightly more than 5,000 surgeries per year. Types of surgery include, among others: - abdominal surgery. - appendectomy. - arthroscopy. - bariatric surgery. - breast surgery. - cataract surgery. - dilation & cutellage (d&c). - gallbladder surgery. - hernia surgery. - hysterectomy. - laminectomy. - neurosurgery. - plastic surgery. - spine surgery. - podiatric surgery. - total joint replacement surgery. - vascular surgery. - urologic surgery. Sleep disorders --------------- Sleep disorders are associated with a long list of medical problems, including: - heart attack. - stroke. - irregular heartbeat. - high blood pressure. - heart failure. - obesity. - diabetes. The sleep disorders center at Hunterdon Medical Center treats many types of sleep disorders, including: - sleep apnea which is a medical disorder in which a person, usually a loud snorer, experiences an obstruction in the throat during sleep. Lack of sufficient air causes the individual to awaken, usually with a cough or a gasp that opens the airway. Airflow is re-established and breathing resumes during the next episode. People with sleep apnea have to wake up briefly to breathe, sometimes hundreds of times during the night, although there is no memory of these brief awakenings. - periodic limb movement syndrome may coexist with obstructive sleep apnea. Multiple jerking movements, typically of the legs, awaken those with the disorder repeatedly through the night. - restless legs syndrome is a condition involving sensations in the legs, and sometimes arms, while the individual is awake. The sensations usually occur when the individual is lying down and the only relief is to move the limbs, keeping the individual awake. - narcolepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness. Individuals with narcolepsy fall asleep at inappropriate, and occasionally, dangerous times. - insomnia refers to a chronic inability to initiate or sustain sleep, resulting in sleep deprivation and daytime fatigue. There are numerous causes for insomnia, including stress, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, medications, poor sleep habits and circadian rhythm disorders. Occasionally, a sleep study may be part of the evaluation, especially if obstructive sleep apnea is contributing. Hospital owned physician specialty services ------------------------------------------- - endocrinology. - gastroenterology. - infectious disease. - dermatology. - psychiatry. - podiatry. - center for healthy aging. - pulmonary & critical care. - urology. - breast surgery. - neonatology. - neurology. Community care services ----------------------- The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center ---------------------------------------- The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center has two premier fitness facilities located in Whitehouse Station and Clinton, New Jersey in Hunterdon county. Members benefit from access to hunterdon healthcare staff for guidance in attaining their optimal health. Access to health education staff and wellness classrooms for programs which focus on a variety of topics designed to improve lifestyle is also a community benefit. Bright Tomorrows Child Care Center ---------------------------------- The center provides care and early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Multi-sensory disciplines are utilized to facilitate growth in the areas of social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Programming includes: - age appropriate thematic curriculum. - daily nutritious lunch and snacks. - diapers and wipes for infants and toddlers. - monthly themes, class trips and special guests. - enrichment programs. - parental education. - an annual back to school night and other family events. A preventative approach to discipline teaches positive behaviors, rather than punishing for misbehaviors. The goal is to provide children with motivation and an opportunity to make positive choices. Learning social skills through gentle encouragement, the children learn to respect the needs of others, adapt to routines and simple rules, and become responsible. Parent and family involvement is an integral part of the program. An "open door" policy is maintained to allow parents to visit and observe their child at any time. Parents are always welcome to participate in educational opportuniti
- Community support and education ------------------------------- - alzheimers support group. - bereavement support group. - breastfeeding support group. - caregiver support groups. - depression support group. - family cancer risk assessment program. - family support group. - mental illness family support groups. - baby step, family support group. - toddler steps, for families of toddlers. - anger management group. - anger management group for adolescents. - multifamily support group, addictions treatment. - health education series at the hunterdon health and wellness centers. - hospice art bereavement program. - adult bereavement program through hunterdon hospice.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1953.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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