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Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center Inc

EIN 84-2670875 · Gaithersburg, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak31 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE EXTEND GOD'S CARE THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALING.

Income
$59.1 million
Spending
$59.1 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$1.4 million, chair; pres & ceo,ahc,start 8/2024

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: 31 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 71% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 38 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 13 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. $45.6 million spent. IN 2024, ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE FORT WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER (FWMC), AN ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL IN SOUTHERN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD, PROVIDED MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THEY PROVIDED BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY THAT INCLUDED, CHARITY CARE, COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.CONTINUES ON SCHEDULE O.AN EXCITING MILESTONE OCCURRED IN MAY 2024 WHEN FWMC RECEIVED NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR PATIENT SAFETY. THE HOSPITAL EARNED AN "A" HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE FROM THE LEAPFROG GROUP, A NATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, AND BECAME THE ONLY HOSPITAL IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY TO EARN SUCH DISTINCTION. THIS ACCOMPLISHMENT REFLECTS THE COMMITMENT AND HARD WORK OF THE ENTIRE FWMC TEAM. THE LEAPFROG HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE, UPDATED TWICE ANNUALLY IN THE FALL AND SPRING, IS THE ONLY HOSPITAL RATINGS PROGRAM FOCUSED EXCLUSIVELY ON PREVENTABLE MEDICAL ERRORS, INFECTIONS AND INJURIES, WHICH ACCOUNT FOR MORE THAN 500 PATIENT DEATHS PER DAY IN THE UNITED STATES. SAFETY GRADES ARE PEER-REVIEWED, FULLY TRANSPARENT AND FREE TO THE PUBLIC.FWMC ALSO HAD THE DISTINCT HONOR AND PRIVILEGE TO HOST A PRESS CONFERENCE ON BEHALF OF, THEN, PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY EXECUTIVE ANGELA ALSOBROOKS. SHE SHARED THAT $10 MILLION IN STATE FUNDING WAS SECURED FOR FWMC WHICH IS AN IMPORTANT STEP TOWARD FUNDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF OUR NEW HOSPITAL FACILITY. THE HOSPITAL CONTINUED ITS CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) PRACTICUM FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS STUDENTS TO EARN REQUIRED CLINICAL CNA HOURS - 40 HOURS OF REAL-WORLD, HANDS-ON CLINICAL EXPERIENCE - PRIOR TO GRADUATION. THE GOAL IS TO OFFER THE STUDENTS EMPLOYMENT RIGHT OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL UPON COMPLETION OF THEIR CNA CERTIFICATION. HOSPITAL LEADERSHIP SUPPORTED THE OPENING OF THE DYER CARE CENTER, A CRISIS SUPPORT FACILITY IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY. THE CENTER IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND TO PROVIDE SHORT-TERM PERSONALIZED EMERGENCY CARE FOR ADULTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE TROUBLE. IN ADDITION, THE HOSPITAL WAS ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY, HOSTING A SERIES OF COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS AND PARTICIPATING IN EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING FARMERS MARKETS AND CHURCH EVENTS. FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS WERE ADMINISTERED AT THESE COMMUNITY EVENTS AND HEALTH INFORMATION WAS DISTRIBUTED. THESE EVENTS ALSO ALLOW THE HOSPITAL TEAM AN OPPORTUNITY TO SOLICIT FEEDBACK ON THE SERVICES COMMUNITY MEMBERS WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE HOSPITAL PROVIDE PATIENTS. HOSPITAL LEADERSHIP ALSO INSPIRED YOUNG SCHOLARS AT MULTIPLE CAREER DAY EVENTS AT LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND ON OUR OWN CAMPUS. STUDENTS RECEIVED HANDS-ON LEARNING ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PERFORMING CPR DURING AN EMERGENCY AND LEARNED ABOUT DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS AVAILABLE IN A HOSPITAL. FWMC MAINTAINS RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS BY PARTICIPATING IN EVENTS AND HOSTING HOLIDAY TOY AND CANNED GOOD DRIVES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN OUR AREA AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG STUDENTS TO PURSUE CAREERS IN THE MEDICAL FIELD.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 April 1947.

    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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