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Jefferson Hospital Assn Inc

EIN 71-0329353 · Pine Bluff, AR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JEFFERSON REGIONAL'S MISSION IS IMPROVING HEALTH THROUGH EXCELLENCE AND COMPASSION WITH A VISION TO BE THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER OF CHOICE FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS.

Income
$265.3 million
Spending
$266.5 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
1,881
Volunteers
28

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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 17 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.

  • 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 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. $246.8 million spent. Jefferson Regional opened its doors in 1908 as Davis Hospital, with a mission to meet the healthcare needs of Pine Bluff and Southeast Arkansas. More than 100 years later, that mission is unchanged. As Jefferson County's only general acute care hospital, Jefferson Regional is licensed for 300 acute care beds and participates in Medicaid/Arkansas Works, Medicare, Champus, Tricare, Tricare East and/or other government-sponsored healthcare programs. Jefferson Regional's Board of Directors is comprised of individuals who are business, community, and medical leaders from the area. Approximately two-thirds of Jefferson Regional's patients originate from the primary service area (Jefferson, Cleveland and Lincoln counties) with one-third originating from the secondary service area (Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Dallas, Desha, Drew and Grant counties). Offering a variety of diverse programs and services, Jefferson Regional's medical staff features most major specialties including cardiology, general surgery, critical care, gastroenterology, orthopedics, neurology, cancer care, endocrinology, obstetrics/gynecology, radiology, psychiatry, otolaryngology, urology, and urgent and emergency care. Jefferson Regional also actively participates in teaching programs for medical students and residents, as well as students in allied health fields. In addition, our physicians can be seen in surrounding communities, conducting satellite clinics on a regular basis to care for patients in rural areas. The Jefferson Regional Emergency Department and the Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic are open seven days-a-week to provide immediate care for different levels of emergencies, regardless of the patient's ability to pay. Jefferson Regional Healthworks, an occupational health clinic, offers a wide range of services to area businesses including pre-employment testing and laboratory services. Jefferson Regional also operates dozens of additional clinics, some providing specialized care such as the Wound Care Center, and others offering family medical services. The Jefferson Regional Jones-Dunkin Cancer Center provides cancer care for patients all in one convenient location - from screening and diagnosis to therapy and beyond. Services include physician visits, an infusion center, a radiation oncology center, a breast center, imaging services, on site lab and pharmacy, care coordination, and financial navigation. With community service and education as a significant part of our mission, Jefferson Regional provides financial sponsorships within the community and offers free health screenings and educational events each year. We will continue to strive to accomplish our mission, "Improving health through excellence and compassion vision, "To be the healthcare provider and employer of choice for Southeast Arkansas."

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 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 June 2025.

    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 October 1962.

    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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