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Norton Hospitals Inc

EIN 61-0703799 · Louisville, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Norton Hospitals, Inc.'s purpose is to provide quality health care to all those we serve, in a manner that responds to the needs of our communities and faith heritage.

Income
$3.4 billion
Spending
$2.8 billion
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
14.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
14,235
Volunteers
809
Highest pay
$4.1 million, president & ceo/trustee

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 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 (1)
  1. $2.8 billion spent. Norton Hospitals, Inc. (NHI) was formed to: I) provide on a nonprofit basis, hospital or health care facilities and services for the care and treatment of ill and injured persons and those who otherwise require medical care and related services of the kind customarily furnished most effectively by hospitals or health care facilities; II) conduct educational activities related to rendering care to the sick and injured; III) promote and conduct scientific research related to the care of the sick and injured. Norton Healthcare expanded services in 2024 with the addition of Norton West Louisville Hospital. Norton West Louisville Hospital opened in November 2024. The hospital offers comprehensive services, including adult and pediatric primary care physician offices, emergency department services, inpatient services and outpatient functions. Imaging services, including X-rays and CT scans, are available, along with specialty services such as women's health, cardiology, neurology and endocrinology. Some physician offices offer evening hours as well. NHI has a total of 1,907 licensed beds, Norton Hospital - 585 beds; Norton Children's Hospital - 300 beds; Norton Audubon Hospital - 432 beds; Norton Women's and Children's Hospital - 373 beds; Norton Brownsboro Hospital - 197 beds; and Norton West Louisville Hospital - 20 beds. These hospitals operate twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. In 2024, NHI's hospitals, diagnostic centers and Norton Cancer Institute served 71,587 inpatients, 750,552 outpatients, 265,104 emergency department visits, and 31,369 observation cases. In addition, NHI's operating rooms cared for 17,479 inpatient surgical patients and 42,716 outpatient surgical patients. Additionally, 8,138 deliveries were performed at NHI birthing centers. As part of our commitment to improving the health of our community, NHI provides funding for a wide array of lifesaving and life-enhancing services that benefit the communities we serve. In 2024, under its charity care program, NHI provided free care to 11,860 patients, at a cost of $15.7 million. Also, Norton Healthcare, Inc. (NHC), parent company of NHI, grants a discount from billed charges to any patients who have no access to private health insurance or do not qualify for government assistance or charity care. Under this program, 17,715 patients were provided care at discounted rates. Another contribution to the community was educational support of $98.3 million, primarily to the University of Louisville (UofL) School of Medicine. Community health improvement services totaled $22.3 million and contributions to community groups were $2.2 million. NHC provides programmatic support to the UofL School of Medicine through funding and facilities. During the 2024 calendar year, 208 residents completed clinical rotations in 52 specialties at NHC facilities. Residency programs are part of the $98.3 million in educational support and clinical funding provided to the medical school.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1970.

    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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