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Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital Corporation

EIN 31-1524546 · Parkersburg, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 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

The mission of Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital is to meet the health care needs of our community for a lifetime.

Income
$522.8 million
Spending
$503.4 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
2,499
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$1.2 million, director, senior vp cfo, wvuhs

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: 45 out of 100. Higher than 24% 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 103% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 8 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

    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 (5)
  1. $104.7 million spent. Camden Clark Memorial Hospital strives to supply a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient, outreach clinics, including prevention, guidance, diagnosis, treatment, restoration, rehabilitation and other efforts as may be required to meet the health care needs of the community and as the hospitals resources will permit. Although reimbursement for services rendered is critical to the operation and stability of the hospital, it is recognized that not all individuals possess the ability to purchase essential medical services. Our mission is to serve the community by providing health care services and health care education. Therefore, in keeping with this commitment to service all members of the community, Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital will provide the following where the individuals need and/or an inability to pay coexist free care and/or subsidized care, and care provided to persons covered by governmental programs at or below cost.
  2. $22.2 million spent. Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital is a leader in cancer care for the mid-ohio valley, providing cancer care to patients in a 45 mile radius from the hospital. In addition to a wide range of treatment options provided, the hospital offers a number of related services to its patients. Through the hospitals collaboration with the American Cancer Society, the development of the organizations cancer resource center, a hair restoration salon, a patient navigator and an oncology social, the hospital has enhanced the education, navigation and social support of its cancer patients and families. The hospitals community and social services provide a holistic healing environment which includes support groups for patients/families.
  3. $22.0 million spent. Camden Clark Memorial Hospital offers emergency room services as part of the hospitals mission of meeting the healthcare needs of the community for a lifetime. Due to the community that it serves, the majority of patients visiting the ER are either underinsured or uninsured. For the reporting period, there were approximately 42,293 ER visits. A significant portion of the hospitals inpatient volume comes directly from the ER.
  4. Program Service Expenses 17,502,637, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 23,727,119 Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital offers heart and vascular services for its immediate service area directly through the hospital. In addition, services are provided to underserved counties throughout the area via physicians that are employed by Camden Clark Physician Corporation, a related entity.
  5. Program Service Expenses 253,169,458, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 295,582,525 Camden Clark offers a wide range of other medical services that include Nephrology, OBGYN services, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery and various other services that can be found on our website https//wvumedicine.org/camden-clark/.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1997.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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