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Wetzel County Hospital Inc

EIN 84-3480493 · N Martinsvlle, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Wetzel County Hospital is the provider of choice for the residents located in our primary and secondary service areas.

Income
$47.1 million
Spending
$44.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
299
Highest pay
$981,039, wetzel ceo 2020 - uhc ceo current

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 32% 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 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 7 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $20.4 million spent. Wetzel County Hospital provides convenient, high quality primary care for all of your routine medical needs.Wetzel County Hospital treats any common health issues you or your child might experience, like cold, flu, aches, or pains, and we can help you effectively manage chronic conditions, like diabetes or heart disease. Our caring and experienced primary care and internal medicine physicians strive to provide you and your family with the best possible care to help you stay well and reach your health goals.
  2. $8.3 million spent. The Wetzel County Hospital Emergency Department provides acute care services for patients of all ages, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With a Level IV trauma center, adult and pediatric patients are seen for any cardiac, respiratory, trauma, or general medicine issues. The Emergency Department is staffed by board-certified physicians and highly-skilled nurses. All patients receive a medical evaluation performed by an emergency medicine physician, who orders any necessary lab or imaging testing to reach a diagnosis. We perform on-site lab and imaging testing, IV and respiratory therapy, invasive and non-invasive procedures, and provide infection control.
  3. $2.0 million spent. The Wetzel County Hospital Pain Management Program offers a full range of treatments and services for patients suffering from chronic or acute pain. Our goal is to develop an individualized treatment plan to decrease your pain and help you resume your daily activities.
  4. Program Service Expenses 7,063,407, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 8,390,420 Wetzel County Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient care, specialty care, and surgical services. We are committed to providing every patient with high-quality, compassionate care closer to home, including a range of laboratory, imaging, and rehabilitation services. Through our affiliation with WVU Medicine, we are able to bring you the most advanced care and a network of experienced specialists.

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 2020.

    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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