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Christus Health Northern Louisiana

EIN 72-0408982 · Shreveport, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION'S MISSION SHALL BE TO "EXTEND THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST, CONSISTENT THEREWITH, SHALL OPERATE ACCORDING TO THE DOCTRINES, RESOLUTIONS. DECREES, AND ETHICAL PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTUS HEALTH, AND THE ETHICAL AND RELIGIOUS DIRECTIVES FOR CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES AS PROMULGATED OR AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS. IT IS ALSO A PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION TO AID, LEND FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO, AND TO INVEST, TRANSFER AND/OR DISPOSE OF FUNDS OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF, AND IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PURPOSES OF, CHRISTUS HEALTH. THE CORPORATION'S PURPOSES ARE ALSO TO MAKE GIFTS, GRANTS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER QUALIFYING TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, PARTICULARLY THOSE DESIGNATED TO SUPPORT AND BENEFIT THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE POOR AND UNDERSERVED.

Income
$366.1 million
Spending
$353.0 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
1,624
Volunteers
66
Highest pay
$6.9 million, director (term 12/24)

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    3 of 8 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 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 (5)
  1. $34.2 million spent. Patient Care Services CHRISTUS Health Northern Louisiana responds to the health care needs of the community through services provided at 1 campus: -CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Highland, a 215-bed hospital in Shreveport Each facility shares the objective of leading the way to a healthier community. CHRISTUS Health Northern Louisiana is located in Northern Louisiana, Southern Arkansas, and Norther Texas, serving a population of 388,713 individuals in fiscal year 2025. In fiscal year 2025, we served individuals in various ways, including: 56,255 visits to our emergency department 1,995 inpatient surgery procedures 3,535 outpatient surgery procedures 11,703 patients admitted for care 167,476 patients who received outpatient care
  2. $222.1 million spent. Other Government Programs CHRISTUS Health Northern Louisiana provides services to individuals covered under government-sponsored programs, including Medicare, TRICARE, and others. The unreimbursed costs of these services are reported to the state but are not included in the community benefit reports. In FY2025, CHRISTUS Health Northern Louisiana served 249,148 patients under these programs, with unreimbursed costs totaling $69,953,857. Medicare is the largest single payor classification of patients served by this hospital. The payment rate for inpatient services is on a per-case rate, calculated based on the diagnostic-related group into which the patient is categorized. Medicare reimburses outpatient services based on its fee schedule.
  3. $39.8 million spent. Charity Care and Community Benefit Activity In keeping with the mission, values, and vision of CHRISTUS Health, CHRISTUS Health Northern Louisiana provides charity care services in a manner that respects the dignity of the patients and their families. CHRISTUS Health Northern Louisiana provides charity care to individuals who are unable to pay for medically necessary services. Charity care includes free or discounted healthcare provided according to the organization's financial assistance policy, which is based on federal poverty guidelines. In FY2025, 3,280 uninsured patients at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) received care at no cost, while 0 patients between 301% and 400% FPL were charged on a sliding scale and adjusted in compliance with the AGB rates as listed on the entity's financial assistance policy. No patient was refused necessary medical care due to inability to pay. CHRISTUS Health Northern Louisiana actively participates in Louisiana Medicaid programs, which are designed to provide payment for health care services to individuals who meet specific financial and eligibility criteria. These requirements include an evaluation of both assets and income to determine program qualification. CHRISTUS Health Northern Louisiana also conducts a variety of community benefit activities to improve health and well-being in the communities it serves. These activities include health education, screenings, subsidized clinical services, research, cash and in-kind donations, and community building. In FY2025, CHRISTUS Health Northern Louisiana invested $4,737,434 in community benefit programs, impacting 49,535 individuals.
  4. $3.4 million spent. CHRISTUS HEALTH NORTHERN LOUISIANA ALSO UNDERTOOK ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES OF COMPARABLE IMPORTANCE, INCLUDING THOSE CONDUCTED WITH VOLUNTEER LABOR OR SMALLER IN TERMS OF EXPENSES RELATED TO THE POOR & UNDESERVED AND BROADER COMMUNITY. POOR & UNDERSERVED: EXPENSES OF $393,130; GRANTS OF $3,106,900 BROADER COMMUNITY: EXPENSES OF $640,295; GRANTS OF $128,489 OTHER: EXPENSES OF $2,384,104
  5. (Expenses $ 3,417,529 including grants of $ 3,235,389)(Revenue $ 0) CHRISTUS HEALTH NORTHERN LOUISIANA ALSO UNDERTOOK ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES OF COMPARABLE IMPORTANCE, INCLUDING THOSE CONDUCTED WITH VOLUNTEER LABOR OR SMALLER IN TERMS OF EXPENSES RELATED TO THE POOR & UNDESERVED AND BROADER COMMUNITY. POOR & UNDERSERVED: EXPENSES OF $393,130; GRANTS OF $3,106,900 BROADER COMMUNITY: EXPENSES OF $640,295; GRANTS OF $128,489 OTHER: EXPENSES OF $2,384,104

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 March 1946.

    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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