Atlanticare Health System Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF ATLANTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. IS TO CONTINUALLY DEVELOP AND OPERATE A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES ATLANTICARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ABILITY TO PAY. PLEASE REFER TO THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE O.
- Income
- $100.0 million
- Spending
- $99.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 4.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 454
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $2.3 million, former officer (term 5/2023)
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: 73 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 27% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs.
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 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 16 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 (4)
- $89.4 million spent. EXPENSES INCURRED IN SUPPORTING ATLANTICARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND OTHER ATLANTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM AFFILIATES. THE ATLANTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM IS A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES THIS ENTITY AS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION AND ATLANTICARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION THAT 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. PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE O FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT.
- AtlantiCare Health System, Inc. Feid: 22-3265213 AtlantiCare Health System, Inc. ("system") is a tax-exempt organization located in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The system is the sole corporate member of various healthcare related organizations, the majority of which are tax-exempt entities (collectively "AtlantiCare"). The system provides leadership, managerial and support services to a number of affiliated healthcare related organizations. The internal revenue service has recognized the system as being a tax-exempt organization under internal revenue code ("irc") code 501(c)(3). System and affiliates ("AtlantiCare") are part of an integrated healthcare delivery system dedicated to transforming healthcare at the regional level by providing high quality health and wellness services. AtlantiCare includes the system, AtlantiCare regional medical center ("ARMCformerly the Atlantic City Medical Center), AtlantiCare behavioral health ("ABH"), AtlantiCare foundation ("foundation"), AtlantiCare health services ("services"), AtlantiCare health solutions ("health solutions") and AtlantiCare health engagement ("engagement"). Additionally, other AtlantiCare entities participate in other healthcare related activities in collaboration with other members of the community. The region's largest healthcare organization and largest non-casino employer, AtlantiCare's nearly 6,000 employees serve the community in more than 100 locations. AtlantiCare and its affiliated organizations are governed by more than 50 volunteer community leaders who dedicate considerable time and energy toward the ultimate achievement of AtlantiCare's mission, vision and values: Mission statement ================= We make a difference in health and healing, one person at a time, through trusting relationships. Vision ====== AtlantiCare builds healthy communities together. Values ====== AtlantiCare stresses the following values: Integrity ========= Our behaviors consistently reflect the highest ethical standards. Respect ======= We treat each other with kindness, dignity and compassion. Safety ====== Safety of patients and staff is our top priority. Service ======= Service is defined and measured by our customers. AtlantiCare strives to deliver excellence in every interaction. Teamwork ======== We work together to achieve our goals. Inclusion ========= We create a sense of belonging by embracing the diversity of our AtlantiCare family and community. Charitable purpose ================== AtlantiCare's primary service offering of healthcare delivery, integrated with the complementary and strategic service offerings of health information and health engagement, focuses on delivering quality and value at every stage of health: healthy, at-risk and with acute or chronic illness. We are deeply committed to providing healthcare services to all individuals who reside in our primary and regional service areas in a non-discriminatory manner regardless of medical condition, race, color, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, age, lifestyle, financial status or ability to pay. AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center ("ARMC") is one of two "safety net" hospitals in southern New Jersey providing approximately $26.0 million in charity care, at cost, which represents approximately 90% of the charity care provided in Atlantic County. Within the region, AtlantiCare provides more charity care than the 7 closest hospitals combined. To further ensure that our community's healthcare needs are meet, AtlantiCare also provides free care to patients that do not meet the state eligibility requirements for charity care designation or who are not compliant in pursuing eligibility status. While the above statistics alone differentiate AtlantiCare's commitment to the community it serves, it recognizes that health and the assurance of good health are truly cultivated beyond the walls of its clinical settings. As such, AtlantiCare has established itself within its service area as a collaborator and partner to agencies and services that improve the quality of life for our area residents. AtlantiCare sponsors many charitable agencies and their programs, which provide substantial benefit and close evident service gaps. These programs include services for older adults, community outreach programs for at-risk populations, support initiatives for the continued healing of patients and their caregivers post discharge, in addition to health promotion and disease prevention campaigns to improve overall health and well-being. Examples include AtlantiCare's support of the American Heart Association, Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City, Jewish Family Services of Atlantic and Cape May County, Ruth Newman Shapiro Heart & Cancer Memorial Fund, Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund, Gilda's Club of South Jersey, March of Dimes, and the Red Cross. AtlantiCare hosts and supports various professional and higher educational programs and strongly believes in investing in the individuals who one day will become healthcare professionals. Employees participate in job shadow days and conduct career presentations and skills fairs at local schools. In addition, AtlantiCare offers scholarships and other forms of support to local students who wish to pursue nursing and allied health degrees and sponsors technical honor societies. In total, annually a minimum of 18 scholarships were awarded. AtlantiCare offers a broad array of monthly community events, lectures, and/or demonstrations to the community via in-person or virtual platforms. It promotes them through traditional news media, social media, the AtlantiCare website, word of mouth, and community networking. Examples of events include: - diabetes, breast cancer, and stroke support groups - weight loss surgery seminars & support groups - first aid and CPR courses - healthy baby classes including childbirth and breastfeeding classes - healthy cooking demonstrations - senior university, an educational lecture series for older adults - matter of b
- AtlantiCare embraces its strategic commitment to diversity and inclusion. We have positioned inclusion as a strategic business priority that aligns with our overall vision, mission and values. At the heart of our diversity and inclusion efforts, are our dedicated and engaged employee resource groups ("ergs"). These groups of physicians and staff help us with cultural and community awareness activities, education, and community outreach, thus impacting employee engagement, customer experiences, and community connectivity. The groups are formed around common interests but are open to all employees. The groups continue to experience membership growth. In total there are 11 groups which include African American ("legacy"), Asian-pacific ("APEG"), disabilities ("CAARE"), interfaith ("paths"), Latino ("alma"), LGBTQ ("pride"), military ("honors"), fitness and wellbeing, recovery, and women ("leads") among others. Our ERGs are able to provide financial and in-kind support to community programs and organizations. Additionally, they supported various community organizations through participation in walks, health and career fairs, as well as other in-kind donations. They also provide scholarship opportunities to those pursing healthcare careers. As the largest non-casino employer in the region, AtlantiCare provides a significant positive economic contribution to the community. AtlantiCare directly impacts the community in a positive manner by virtue of employing nearly 6,500 area residents. AtlantiCare supports the local business community by purchasing goods and services from many local area businesses as well as participating in community-based organizations as volunteers or board members. Leveraging our anchor institution status, we continue to find ways to deeply root ourselves into the community. AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Feid: 21-0634549 Background ========== ARMC is a 593-bed, not-for-profit hospital that was founded in 1898 as a ten-bed facility in a converted home on Ohio Avenue in Atlantic City. The internal revenue service has recognized ARMC as being a tax-exempt organization under irc code 501(c)(3). ARMC operates consistently with the following criteria outlined in IRS revenue ruling 69-545: ARMC provides urgent and emergent healthcare services to all individuals and also provides elective procedures to individuals in a non-discriminatory manner regardless of medical condition, race, color, creed, sex, national origins, handicap, age, lifestyle, financial status or ability to pay. ARMC operates three active emergency rooms for all persons, which are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year; ARMC maintains an open medical staff, with privileges available to all qualified physicians; Control of ARMC rests with its board of trustees; which is comprised of independent civic leaders and other prominent members of the community; and 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 ARMC, as shown through the factors outlined above and other information contained herein, clearly demonstrate that the use and control of ARMC 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. ARMC's City Campus is located in Atlantic City where the hospital was founded and is a busy metropolitan hospital serving a growing resident population and more than 27 million visitors each year. ARMC's mainland campus, which opened in 1975, is located in Galloway, New Jersey. ARMC also has a satellite emergency department in Hammonton, NJ. ARMC offers a number of outpatient services spread out over 100 locations. One of these locations, the William l. Gormley AtlantiCare Healthplex and the newly opened Medical Arts Pavilion both located in Atlantic City, offer services regardless of the ability to pay and is home to one of AtlantiCare's federally qualified health center locations. It has a satellite operation in Galloway. ARMC is a teaching hospital. In 2024 it provided training for more than 120 medical and pharmacy residents, students and fellows. AtlantiCare also annually hosts conferences and other educational events. While many of our educational offerings were unable to be held in person this year, as a result of the pandemic. AtlantiCare still continued to be a source of medical education to our community via virtual education opportunities. ARMC is home to many centers of excellence and specialized services, several of which are exclusive to the region. - Level II regional trauma center - Joint commission-designated comprehensive stroke center - Heart and vascular institute - the region's only full-service cardiac surgery program - The musculoskeletal institute - Stanley m. Grossman pediatric center - The cancer care institute - Center for surgical weight loss and wellness - Roger b. Hansen center for childbirth, including level iii neonatal intensive care unit - Maternal fetal medicine program - Family planning clinic - Psychiatric unit and crisis intervention program - Neurosciences institute - wound healing center ARMC is proud of its affiliations with renowned healthcare organizations including but not limited to Rothman institute; Global Neurosciences Institute; the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; and Cleavland Clinic Mission, vision and values ========================== Mission statement ================= To care for the sick, injured and poor in an environment where patients, their families and physicians are extended a superior level of personal service; where quality improves in measurable terms; in an environment which respects the dignity of the patient, family and all on the healthcare team. Vision ====== ARMC will be the premier healthcare provider in New Jersey. We will achieve and sustain excellence
- AtlantiCare, recognitions and designations ========================================== Following is a sampling of the many awards, recognitions, and designations AtlantiCare has earned as of December 31, 2024: - 2022 - AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Emergency Medical Services earns American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline - EMS - Silver Plus Achievement Award. - 2021 - AtlantiCare earns New Jersey Hospital Association's Connect Award for Outstanding Communications in protecting staff, patients and communities against COVID. - 2020 - AtlantiCare earns designation as anticoagulation center of excellence from anticoagulation form. - 2019 - ARMC's wound healing center earns undersea and hyperbaric medical society's (UHMS) full accreditation. The certification recognizes healthcare organizations that provide clinical programs across the continuum of care for diabetes. - 2019 - AtlantiCare earns American heart association's (aha) workplace health achievement index gold level recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace. The AHA recognized AtlantiCare at the silver level in 2018 and bronze level in 2017. - 2019 - ARMC earns the joint commission's gold seal of approval for advanced certification for inpatient diabetes care. The gold seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization's commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. AtlantiCare is one of only 81 organizations across the country, and four in New Jersey that had then earned the certification. - 2019 - for the seventh year in a row, AtlantiCare earns human rights campaign (HRC) foundation recognition as a "leader in LGBTQ healthcare equality." the HRC is the educational arm of the country's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization. - 2019 - ARMC's Atlantic City campus again earns the joint commission's gold seal of approval and the American heart association/American stroke association's heart-check mark for advanced certification for comprehensive stroke centers. The gold seal of approval and the heart-check mark represent symbols of quality from their respective organizations. AtlantiCare first earned the designation in May 2017. - 2019 - blue cross, blue shield names ARMC a blue distinction center for cardiac care (also named in 2014). - 2018 - ARMC is re-designated as a magnet facility. ARMC became the 105th hospital in the nation to attain status as a magnet designated hospital in 2004 and was re-designated in 2008, 2013 and 2018. - 2018 - ARMC's satellite emergency department in Hammonton earns the emergency nurses association's lantern award for excellence. The award recognizes exceptional and innovative performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research and the organization's commitment to providing quality are in a safe and healthy work environment. - 2018 - blue cross, blue shield names ARMC a blue distinction center+ for bariatric surgery. - 2017 - ARMC's neonatal intensive care unit earns the American association of critical care nurses' gold beacon award for excellence. The recognition honors individual units that distinguish themselves by improving every facet of patient care. AtlantiCare Behavioral health ("ABH") Feid: 21-0721208 ABH is southeastern New Jersey's largest provider of behavioral health and substance abuse/addiction recovery services. With 17 locations throughout the region, ABH offers a broad range of services to help individuals and their families with serious mental illnesses, substance use treatment, and marriage counseling services. ABH also provides employee assistance programs for area employers, which include employee counseling services, behavioral health and wellness programs and critical incident debriefing services. ABH manages a 34-bed psychiatric inpatient program located at the Mainland campus and a psychiatric crisis intervention program at the City campus of ARMC. The internal revenue service has recognized ABH as a tax-exempt organization under irc code 501(c)(3). The majority of ABH's patients are underinsured (Medicaid/Medicare) or uninsured. ABH provides services to clients without insurance coverage and charges rates based on a sliding scale fee based on income and family size. The cost of providing these services and supplies to patients that meet the established criteria approximated $2,826,880 for 2024. ABH provides many of their services under grants from state and federal agencies. Such programs include: - Adult outpatient program. - Intensive outpatient treatment. - Adult partial care. - Adult early intervention program. - Residential intensive support team. - Supported employment. - Substance use disorder outpatient treatment - Substance use bridge clinic - Program assertive community treatment. - Violence Intervention Program - School Based Youth Service Programs - Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics AtlantiCare foundation ("foundation") Feid: 22-2148992 The foundation exists to improve the health and wellbeing of our community through a comprehensive development program to support safe, equitable, quality healthcare; and to promote healthy behaviors. The internal revenue service has recognized the foundation as being a tax-exempt organization under irc code 501(c)(3). The foundation is committed to supporting AtlantiCare's expansion and clinical investments by securing the financial resources necessary to ensure high quality evidenced based medicine for current and future generations. AtlantiCare health services ("services") Feid: 22-3265214 Services is primarily an ambulatory care network that reaches beyond the hospital to address the health and wellness needs for the region's residents throughout all stages of life. The internal revenue service has recognized services as being a tax-exempt organization under the irc code 501(c)(3). Services programs include: - AtlantiCare Surgery Center LLC, full service, freestanding ambulatory surgery
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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