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Ashland Hospital Corporation

EIN 61-0444716 · Ashland, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES. TO CARE. TO SERVE. TO HEAL.

Income
$1.0 billion
Spending
$873.2 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
5,852
Volunteers
101
Highest pay
$1.3 million, interim vp, cmo inpatient/proc services, physician

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% 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 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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)
  1. $767.2 million spent. LOCATED IN ASHLAND, KY., KING'S DAUGHTERS MEDICAL CENTER HAS BEEN SERVING THE PEOPLE OF NORTHEASTERN KENTUCKY, SOUTHERN OHIO, AND WESTERN WEST VIRGINIA SINCE 1899. OUR MISSION IS CENTERED ON HEALING THE SICK, IMPROVING QUALITY AND LENGTH OF LIFE, BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, AND MEETING THE EVOLVING HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF THE REGION.AS ONE OF THE AREA'S LARGEST EMPLOYERS, KING'S DAUGHTERS PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN THE REGION'S INFRASTRUCTURE BY ENSURING ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES; PROVIDING STABLE EMPLOYMENT; SUPPORTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AND INVESTING IN EDUCATION FROM PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH SENIOR CITIZENS.KING'S DAUGHTERS PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES ACROSS A BROAD RANGE OF SPECIALTIES, INCLUDING HEART AND VASCULAR CARE; ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE; DIGESTIVE HEALTH; SURGICAL SERVICES AND BARIATRICS; BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE AND PSYCHIATRIC CARE; ONCOLOGY; MATERNITY, WOMEN'S CARE AND PEDIATRICS; PULMONOLOGY; AND PRIMARY CARE. KING'S DAUGHTERS IS COMPRISED OF ONE ACUTE-CARE HOSPITAL TOTALING 465 LICENSED BEDS; AN INTEGRATED NETWORK OF MORE THAN 500 PHYSICIANS AND ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS; AND MORE THAN 80 AMBULATORY CENTERS AND PRACTICE LOCATIONS OFFERING BOTH PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE THROUGHOUT EASTERN KENTUCKY AND SOUTHERN OHIO. THIS GEOGRAPHICALLY DISTRIBUTED NETWORK OF PROVIDERS AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTERS HELPS ENSURE ACCESSIBLE, CONVENIENT HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHERE THEY LIVE AND WORK.KING'S DAUGHTERS AND ITS TEAM MEMBERS ARE DEEPLY ENGAGED IN PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, INCLUDING:- PROVIDING FREE IN-PERSON HEALTH SCREENINGS ADDRESSING CONDITIONS SUCH AS DIABETES, COLON CANCER, HEART DISEASE, JOINT HEALTH, SLEEP DISORDERS, AND SKIN CANCER.- OFFERING FREE ONLINE HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENTS AND FOLLOW UP.- CONDUCTING EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF AND COMPLIANCE WITH SCREENING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BREAST, SKIN, LUNG, AND COLORECTAL CANCERS; STROKE; HEART DISEASE; DIABETES; AND MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS.- PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE EDUCATION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.- SPONSORING OR PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS STRIKE-OUT STROKE, COMMUNITY BABY SHOWERS, AND FREE FLU VACCINATION CLINICS.- SPONSORING IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUPS FOR INDIVIDUALS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS.- PROVIDING FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS TO STUDENT ATHLETES THROUGHOUT THE REGION; PLACING CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINERS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS; AND OFFERING WEEKDAY WALK-IN ORTHOPEDIC CLINICS IN ASHLAND, KY., AND PORTSMOUTH, OHIO.- PLACING ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES IN LOCAL ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE HEALTH EDUCATION, IMMUNIZATIONS, SCREENINGS, AND CARE FOR ACUTE ILLNESS TO STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF.- PROVIDING 3D MAMMOGRAPHY SERVICES AT TWO PERMANENT IMAGING LOCATIONS AND TWO MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNITS THAT BRING THIS POTENTIALLY LIFE-SAVING TESTING TO UNDERSERVED AND REMOTE AREAS.- RAISING FUNDS TO ASSIST UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS RECEIVE DIAGNOSTIC MAMMOGRAMS, BREAST BIOPSIES AND ADVANCED CARE RELATED TO BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT. - EXPANDING ACCESS TO CARE THROUGH TWO MOBILE HEALTH UNITS OFFERING OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, HEARING SCREENINGS, GENERAL HEALTH SCREENINGS, EKGS, AND OTHER SERVICES AS REQUESTED BY LOCAL PROVIDERS.- INCREASING ACCESS TO FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD THROUGH SPONSORSHIP OF FARMERS MARKETS SERVING FIVE COUNTIES IN KENTUCKY AND OHIO.- DONATING FOOD AND SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD BANKS TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY IN THE REGION.- MANAGING MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAMS IN BOYD AND GREENUP COUNTIES, PROVIDING FREE AND LOW-COST MEALS TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS.- PARTNERING WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS TO SPONSOR MONTHLY BLOOD DRIVES ON THE ASHLAND CAMPUS AND UKKD PAVILION IN GREENUP, KY.- PROVIDING FREE TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT DEPENDABLE TRANSPORTATION THROUGH THE VAN MINISTRY PROGRAM.- PROVIDING PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY THAT STRUGGLE WITH VARIOUS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH INCLUDING FOOD INSECURITY AND TRANSPORTATION. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH BASIC NEEDS THAT SO OFTEN FALL THROUGH THE CRACKS. STAFF ALSO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE DEALING WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS FIND TREATMENT AND ASSIST WITH ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION TO PROGRAMS OFFERED IN THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH THESE AND OTHER INITIATIVES, KING'S DAUGHTERS REMAINS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING ACCESS TO CARE, ADVANCING COMMUNITY HEALTH, AND MEETING THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF THE REGION.

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

  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 October 13, 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 June 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 June 1945.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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