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St Josephs Hospital of Buckhannon Inc

EIN 55-0356996 · Buckhannon, WV

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

We are inspired by the love of Christ to provide our community with quality health care in ways that respect the God-given dignity of each person and the sacredness of human life.

Income
$131.1 million
Spending
$114.3 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
8.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
612
Volunteers
31
Highest pay
$1.1 million, physician

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 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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 25

    11 of 14 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 (5)
  1. $29.6 million spent. The Physicians of St.Josephs provide healthcare to the entire family from infancy to the elderly in their family medicine department. St. Josephs family medicine department provides convenient and comprehensive care that recognizes the uniqueness of every individual who is treated. Family medicine at St. Josephs had 23,660 visits in 2024.
  2. $11.4 million spent. St. Josephs Hospital provides a wide scope of general surgery services. There were 7,162 clinic visits and 4,089 OR procedures in 2024.
  3. $9.7 million spent. St. Josephs emergency department is a level four trauma center and is open seven days per week, 24 hours per day. In addition to the emergency department, St. Josephs has a PromptCare Walk-In Treatment Center that is located adjacent to the emergency department and is open seven days per week. In 2024, St. Josephs emergency department had 21,047 visits.
  4. Program Service Expenses 42,458,423, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 60,999,343 The hospital provides impartial access to treatment or accommodation for care that is available or medically indicated regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin or source of payment. In order to enable our patients to lead healthy, productive lives, the hospital strives to supply a comprehensive range of acute inpatient, long-term and outpatient care, outreach clinics, home care and emergency room services including prevention, guidance, diagnosis, treatment, restoration, rehabilitation, and other efforts as may be required, to meet the health care needs of the community as the hospital resources will permit. Although payment for services rendered is essential to the operation and stability of the hospital, it is recognized that not all individuals possess the financial means to purchase essential medical services. Our mission is to serve the community with respect to providing health care services and health care education. In keeping with this commitment, the hospital will serve all members of its community regardless of means or source of payment.
  5. Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 The hospital also operates physician clinics.

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 September 2015.

    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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