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Lower Valley Hospital Association

EIN 84-0447998 · Fruita, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FAMILY HEALTH WEST IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY BY REINVENTING THE HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE WITH A FOCUS ON QUALITY OUTCOMES. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE WARM, COMPASSIONATE SERVICE TO MAKE EVERY PATIENT'S DAY A LITTLE BETTER. WE WILL SURROUND OURSELVES WITH A DIVERSE GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO EXUDE THE VALUES EMBRACED BY FAMILY HEALTH WEST. EACH OF US WILL WORK EVERY DAY TO PROMOTE OUR MISSION AND THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF FHW CARES - FAMILY, HONESTY, WELLNESS, COMPASSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, EXCELLENCE, AND SAFETY.

Income
$87.9 million
Spending
$85.5 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
753
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$618,213, physician

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 72% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% 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, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 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 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 (3)
  1. $52.4 million spent. LOWER VALLEY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION OPERATES A 25-BED ACUTE CARE AND SWING BED CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL. OUTPATIENT SERVICES INCLUDE EMERGENCY, ANCILLARY TESTING, SURGICAL AND THERAPY. THE HOSPITAL PARTICIPATES IN THE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS, PROVIDES CHARITY CARE AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE ACCESS TO THESE SERVICES IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR HOSPITAL SERVICES ARE 51% MEDICARE AND 21% MEDICAID. WE PROVIDE LABS FOR THE GOOD SAMARITAN CLINIC, PROGRAMMING AND CLASSES FOR COMMUNITY PARKINSONS PATIENTS AND COLLABORATIVE OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR SENIORS. THE HOSPITAL SERVES THE COMMUNITIES OF FRUITA, LOMA AND MACK COLORADO ALONG WITH EASTERN VILLAGES IN CENTRAL UTAH. MANY PATIENTS COME TO FRUITA, FROM GRAND JUNCTION AND OTHER AREAS OF MESA COUNTY, AS THE HOSPITAL IS SOUGHT AFTER DUE TO ITS REPUTATION OF PERSONALIZED CARE AND QUALITY OF MEDICAL STAFF AND SERVICES PROVIDED.
  2. $16.7 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION OWNS AND OPERATES CLINICS TO ENSURE ACCESS TO PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE OPERATIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO ANESTHESIA, EMERGENCY PROVIDERS, HOSPITALIST, RADIOLOGIST, ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS, PODIATRY, RHEUMATOLOGY, PAIN AND PHYSIATRY. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO GROW THE 2 PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES IN ITS EMPLOY, IN RESPONSE TO THE GROWING POPULATION AND ITS NEED FOR ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IS EMBEDDED WITHIN PRIMARY CARE, PROVIDING A MUCH NEEDED COLLABORATION BETWEEN PHYSICIANS/PROVIDERS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES AN URGENT CARE CLINIC WHICH PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE TO EMERGENCY SERVICES IN A REDUCED COST SETTING.
  3. $1.2 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A MEMORY CARE FACILITY THAT PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS AND LIMITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED FOR A TOTAL BED COUNT OF 26. THE WILLOWS IS DEDICATED TO RESIDENTS WITH DEMENTIA AND IS A SECURED FACILITY.

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 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 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 March 1951.

    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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