Arh Mary Breckinridge Health Services Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND PROMOTE WELL-BEING OF ALL THE PEOPLE IN CENTRAL APPALACHIA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITIES.
- Income
- $137.6 million
- Spending
- $105.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 17.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 97%
- Employees
- 671
- Volunteers
- 35
- Highest pay
- $1.6 million, president/ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 17.2 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 18% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Independent board
5 of 251 of 4 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (1)
- $86.4 million spent. THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR HAS BEEN REMARKABLE FOR MARY BRECKINRIDGE ARH HEALTH SERVICES, MARKED BY SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AND IMPACT THROUGH EXPANDED COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN LESLIE AND CLAY COUNTIES. OUR COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND ENGAGEMENT WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES CONTINUES TO BE A DRIVING FORCE FOR OUR ORGANIZATION.ANGELA CAMPBELL, OUR INFECTION PREVENTIONIST, WAS HONORED WITH AN AWARD FROM THE KENTUCKY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION IN 2025. REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE ASSOCIATION TRAVELED FROM LOUISVILLE, KY TO PERSONALLY PRESENT ANGELA WITH THIS RECOGNITION AT MARY BRECKINRIDGE ARH. A RECEPTION WAS HELD TO CELEBRATE ANGELA'S ACHIEVEMENT, WHICH HIGHLIGHTED HER EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE AND DEDICATION, PARTICULARLY THROUGHOUT THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.IN AUGUST 2025, THE DNV ACCREDITING AGENCY VISITED MARY BRECKINRIDGE ARH HOSPITAL FOR THE ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION. THE DNV STAFF OBSERVED AND COMMENDED SEVERAL NOTEWORTHY PRACTICES DURING THEIR TWO-DAY VISIT, REFLECTING POSITIVELY ON OUR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE. IN OCTOBER 2025, DNV RETURNED TO EVALUATE OUR STROKE READY DESIGNATION, USING STANDARDS SET BY THE BRAIN ATTACK COALITION AND THE AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION. THEIR REVIEW CONFIRMED OUR RECERTIFICATION, DEMONSTRATING THAT OUR HOSPITAL MAINTAINS A DEDICATED, STROKE-FOCUSED PROGRAM. ELIZABETH JONES, RN, STROKE COORDINATOR, AND HER TEAM WORKED DILIGENTLY TO UPHOLD THE STANDARDS NECESSARY FOR THIS IMPORTANT DESIGNATION.MARY BRECKINRIDGE ARH WAS RECOGNIZED WITH A SILVER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AS PART OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION'S "GET WITH THE GUIDELINES" PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, THE HOSPITAL RECEIVED A SILVER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR RURAL STROKE FROM THE SAME ORGANIZATION, FURTHER VALIDATING OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY CARE IN THESE CRITICAL AREAS. OUR STROKE COORDINATOR, ELIZABETH JONES, RN, AND HER STAFF CONDUCTED 134 STROKE SCREENINGS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE TEAM ALSO PERFORMED FINGER STICK A1C TESTS TO MONITOR BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS, PROVIDING VALUABLE EDUCATION AND RAISING STROKE AWARENESS AMONG PATIENTS AND RESIDENTS. IN ADDITION, 148 STUDENTS AGED 10 AND UNDER ACROSS LESLIE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEMS RECEIVED INSTRUCTION ON RECOGNIZING STROKE SYMPTOMS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF CALLING 911. CHRISTA BROCK, RN, IS ENHANCING PATIENT CARE BY TRAVELING TO VARIOUS ARH FACILITIES TO BECOME PROFICIENT IN MIDLINE IV INSERTIONS, ENABLING PATIENTS TO RECEIVE LONG-TERM IV THERAPY LOCALLY WITHOUT HAVING TO TRAVEL ELSEWHERE.OUR DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WAS REFLECTED IN A VARIETY OF ANNUAL EVENTS. AT OUR CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY, EVERY CHILD RECEIVED A WRAPPED GIFT, TOBOGGAN, GLOVES, FRUIT BAG, JUICE, AND HOT CHOCOLATE. MR. AND MRS. CLAUS WERE PRESENT TO HAND OUT GIFTS AND GREET FAMILIES, MAKING THE OCCASION MEMORABLE FOR ALL. WE HOSTED OUR ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN EVENT, WHERE ELEVEN DEPARTMENTS DECORATED THEIR TRUNKS WITH UNIQUE THEMES, CREATING A FUN AND FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE. TO HONOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS, WE ORGANIZED A RECOGNITION EVENT FEATURING LOCAL FOOD TRUCK "TRAILS OF SMOKE," WHICH SERVED HICKORY SMOKED RIBS, PULLED PORK, AND SIDES. DJ MICHAEL DEWAYNE FROM RADIO STATION 97.9 PROVIDED MUSIC, AND WE EXPRESSED OUR DEEP APPRECIATION FOR THE VITAL ROLE FIRST RESPONDERS PLAY IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE COMMUNITY-WIDE PICNIC, WHICH MARKED THE START OF THE MARY BRECKINRIDGE FESTIVAL, WAS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EVENT. OVER 850 MEALS WERE SERVED, FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS WERE OFFERED, AND FLU VACCINES WERE MADE AVAILABLE. THE LOCAL SHRINER'S CHAPTER CONTRIBUTED BY PREPARING FOOD FOR ATTENDEES.OUR ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT AT THE BOBBY OSBORNE PAVILION FEATURED 5,000 EGGS FILLED WITH TREATS FOR CHILDREN TO DISCOVER, AS WELL AS PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE EASTER BUNNY. WE ALSO HELD A SPECIAL "BLESSING OF THE HANDS" CEREMONY FOR STAFF MEMBERS, IN WHICH THE CHAPLAIN OFFERED PRAYERS FOR THOSE WHO WISHED TO PARTICIPATE.WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE VALUABLE SENIOR CARE SERVICES, OFFERING BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY TO SUPPORT THE ELDERLY POPULATION. OUR PULMONARY REHABILITATION PROGRAM REMAINS AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR PATIENTS WITH RESPIRATORY CHALLENGES, RECEIVING POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM PARTICIPANTS. OUR HOME HEALTH STAFF CONTINUES TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR OUR PATIENTS IN THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT WITH CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS, RNS, PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. AS YOU CAN IMAGINE, THIS IS MUCH NEEDED SERVICE IN EASTERN KENTUCKY. MANY OF OUR PATIENTS ARE HOME BOUND AND NOT ABLE TO DRIVE. FOOD DRIVES ARE REGULARLY CONDUCTED, WITH FOOD BOXES DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY AT OUR ER, HOME HEALTH, SENIOR CARE, HYDEN, AND BIG CREEK ARH CLINICS. MARY BRECKINRIDGE ARH COLLABORATES WITH BIG CREEK MISSION DURING SUMMER PROGRAMS AT THE WILLIE B. SANDLIN POOL, WHERE CHILDREN RECEIVE FREE MEALS AND ENJOY GAMES AND SWIMMING. OUR STAFF ATTEND THESE EVENTS TO DELIVER EDUCATION ON BULLYING, PEER PRESSURE, BICYCLE SAFETY, STROKE AWARENESS, AND DIALING 911 FOR EMERGENCIES.WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY RECRUITED JENNIFER MEARS, A SPEECH THERAPIST WITH TWENTY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, WHO RELOCATED TO HYDEN FROM FLORIDA. HER SCHEDULE REMAINS FULLY BOOKED, AND WE ARE ACTIVELY SEEKING TO ADD ANOTHER SPEECH THERAPIST TO MEET GROWING DEMAND. TASHA MCCORMICK, APRN, IS NOW PROVIDING SPECIALIZED HEPATITIS C TREATMENT. WITH APPROPRIATE PATIENT PARTICIPATION AND MEDICATION REGIMENS, THIS VIRUS CAN BE FULLY CURED.WE WERE ABLE TO RECRUIT ASHLEY HACKER, MENTAL HEALTH APRN WHO IS PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING TO HYDEN AND BIG CREEK ARH CLINIC PATIENTS. TO ADDRESS SPACE LIMITATIONS IN OUR LABORATORY, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED EXPANSION BY RENOVATING AN UNUSED OPERATING ROOM. THIS PROJECT IS NEARING COMPLETION AND WILL PROVIDE IMPROVED WORKSPACE, AMPLE ROOM FOR EQUIPMENT, AND A WAITING AREA FOR PATIENTS NEEDING LAB WORK. WE ANTICIPATE MOVING INTO THE NEW LAB FACILITY BY MID-FEBRUARY.WE SUCCESSFULLY RECRUITED LIDA COLLETT, RN AS OUR EDUCATIONAL COORDINATOR.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.
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 July 2014.
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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