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West Virginia Health Care Cooperative Inc

EIN 55-0650441 · Summersville, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Above all else, Summersville Regional Medical Center is committed to the care and improvement of human life. In recognition of this commitment, we will strive to deliver quality, cost effective healthcare to the communities we serve.

Income
$87.7 million
Spending
$83.7 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
516
Highest pay
$1.0 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

Fair: 54 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 6 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (4)
  1. $15.2 million spent. Internal Medicine services include comprehensive primary care for adults and seniors, with a focus on diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, and joints, as well as the digestive, respiratory, and vascular systems. Our internal medicine physicians diagnose common or complex issues, and can help patients manage any chronic conditions. Our providers help coordinate the medical needs of our patients and refer to specialists when needed. Internal Medicine inpatient days for 2024 included 5,335 acute care days and 1,604 ICU days.
  2. $11.9 million spent. The emergency department of Summersville Regional Medical Center SRMC serves patients from across the region in their most critical moments. As a Level IV trauma center located within the hospital, our emergency department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. We strive to deliver a fast, accurate diagnosis and efficient treatment or transport for all patients. Services in 2024 included 17,950 total emergency department visits. Of those, 15,612 were treated and released, 1,725 were admitted as an inpatient, and 613 were placed in observation.
  3. $9.4 million spent. The Family Medicine providers of Summersville Regional Medical Center care for patients of all ages, including infants, children, adults, and seniors. Patients are seen by providers within the Rural and Fairview Health Clinics. Services range from health screenings to physical exams and vaccinations to management of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Our providers work with other WVU Medicine specialists in order to provide the best care for our patients and their families. Services in 2024 include 22,272 visits in the Rural Health Clinic and 7,408 in the Fairview Health Clinic.
  4. Program Service Expenses 33,449,012, Grants and allocations 22,314, Revenue 41,410,386 Overall the Hospital provided 8,085 inpatient days of care acute 5,335, ICU 1,604, and Observation 1,146. Outpatient services include 1,605 surgery cases, 1,318 endo cases, 2,173 MRI, 10,773 CT scans, 4,309 infusion therapy procedures, 37,632 diagnostic radiology, 196,534 laboratory, and 8,241 rehab therapy services. Orthopedic services included 7,146 visits in 2024. The Hospital provides care to patients who meet certain criteria under its charity care policy without charge or at amounts less than its established rates. Charges foregone for charity during the year amounted to 1,193,530 for hospital services.

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 May 1985.

    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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