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Baptist Medical Center of Nassau I Nc

EIN 59-3234721 · Jacksonville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO MAKE HOPE, HEALING AND WELL-BEING ACCESSIBLE TO EVERY PERSON AS AN EXPRESSION OF GOD'S LOVE.

Income
$146.6 million
Spending
$110.9 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
581
Volunteers
124
Highest pay
$2.7 million, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 43% 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 September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 11 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 September 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)
  1. $93.2 million spent. BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER OF NASSAU, INC. (BMCN) IS A HIGHLY ADVANCED, EXTREMELY WELL-EQUIPPED COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LOCATED ON AMELIA ISLAND, SERVING NASSAU COUNTY AND ITS SURROUNDING AREA. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES A FULL SPECTRUM OF INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES AND 24-HOUR EMERGENCY CARE. THE MEDICAL STAFF INCLUDES HIGHLY TRAINED PHYSICIANS IN 26 DIFFERENT SPECIALTIES ALONG WITH A 24/7 HOSPITALIST PROGRAM. BMCN IS AN ACCREDITED CHEST PAIN CENTER, ACUTE STROKE READINESS HOSPITAL AND HAS EARNED ANCC MAGNET RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE AND NAMED TOP GENERAL HOSPITAL BY THE LEAPFROG GROUP WITH SAFETY GRADE A. BAPTIST NASSAU OFFERS MANY ADVANCED SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGIES NOT TYPICALLY SEEN IN A COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INCLUDING A 30,000 SQUARE FOOT SURGERY/PROCEDURAL CENTER, ADVANCED IMAGING (128-CHANNEL CT AND MRI), BREAST HEALTH PROGRAM WITH DIGITAL 3D MAMMOGRAPHY, 24/7 INTENSIVIST COVERAGE ICU THROUGH TELEMEDICINE, NON-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY AND CARDIAC REHABILITATION CENTER. INPATIENTS ARE CARED FOR IN A MODERNIZED BUILDING, WHICH OFFERS 48 PRIVATE PATIENT SUITES. BMCN WAS ONE OF THE FIRST COMMUNITY HOSPITALS IN THE NATION TO CONVERT TO AN ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD SYSTEM. BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER OF NASSAU IS FULLY INTEGRATED WITHIN A SIX-HOSPITAL SYSTEM OF BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. (BHS). INPATIENT PEDIATRIC CARE IS PROVIDED BY WOLFSON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN JACKSONVILLE. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THERE WERE 444 EMPLOYEES, 62 BEDS, 5,285 ADMISSIONS ACCOUNTING FOR 15,119 PATIENT DAYS, AND 19,406 EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS. AS PART OF BHS, THE REGION'S ONLY COMMUNITY-OWNED, FAITH-BASED HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, BMCN IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF EVERYONE IN ITS COMMUNITY, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. BMCN PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING UNCOMPENSATED CARE AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025: (1) CHARITY CARE, $4.0 MILLION, (2) UNREIMBURSED MEDICAID COSTS, $0 MILLION, (3) UNREIMBURSED MEDICARE COSTS, $10.3 MILLION, AND (4) SPECIFIC COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, $1.4 MILLION, FOR A TOTAL OF $15.7 MILLION OF UNCOMPENSATED CARE AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT. BMCN'S PRIMARY FOCUS IS ADDRESSING UNMET HEALTH NEEDS, PARTICULARLY AMONG VULNERABLE POPULATIONS WHO HAVE LIMITED RESOURCES AND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. BMCN HAS GONE BEYOND THE DELIVERY OF ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR REGION. BAPTIST HEALTH'S COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE GUIDES THE COMMUNITY HEALTH EFFORTS. THIS COMMITTEE PROVIDES STRATEGIC DIRECTION RELATED TO COMMUNITY HEALTH ACTIVITIES AND ENSURES FOCUS ON KEY PRIORITIES THAT ALIGN WITH BAPTIST HEALTH'S MISSION. A CORNERSTONE OF OUR COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY IS CARING FOR THE HEALTH OF VULNERABLE, UNINSURED AND UNDERSERVED PEOPLE AMONG US. ONE OF BMCN'S GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY HEALTH IS TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO LEVERAGE OUR COLLECTIVE EXPERTISE AND STRENGTH FOR THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF THE COMMUNITY. THIS COLLABORATIVE APPROACH HELPS ENSURE EFFICIENCY AND AVOIDS DUPLICATION OF EFFORT, RESULTING IN ENHANCEMENT OF THE LIVES OF AREA RESIDENTS AT EVERY LIFE STAGE AND INCOME LEVEL. BMCN COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT INCLUDES: (1) ACCESS TO CARE (2) MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (3) POVERTY (4) CHRONIC DISEASE (5) MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH (6) TRANSPORTATION, (7) HOUSING, (8) CANCER AND (9) SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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