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Adena Fayette Medical Center

EIN 85-2985806 · Chillicothe, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CALLED TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES

Income
$73.7 million
Spending
$64.3 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
326
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$1.5 million, ahs ceo

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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

    9 of 10 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. $53.3 million spent. Adena Fayette Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital that has served the health needs of Fayette County for 70 years. Since 1950, Adena Fayette Medical Center, formerly known as Fayette County Memorial Hospital, has served the healthcare needs of our community. Our tradition of providing compassionate care continues to help thousands of people each year. While AFMC has grown in size and services, we have retained the personal touch that is our trademark. Our team consists of more than 300 highly skilled, compassionate healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering personal care. EMERENCY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. IN 2024, THERE WERE 14,365 EMERGENCY ROOM VISTS TO THE HOSPITAL. THE INPATIENT UNIT SERVES GENERAL ADULT ACUTE AND SKILLED CARE WITH AN AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY OF 4.18 DAYS. IN 2024, THERE WERE 949 INPATIENT DISCHARGES. PHYSICIANS AFFILIATED WITH OUT HOSPITAL ARE TRAINED IN A NUMBER OF SPECIALTIES, AND THEY, ALONG WITH OUR NURSE PRACTITIONERS, LOOK FORWARD TO ESTABLISHING LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND SERVICES PATENTIENTS AND VISTORS TO ADENA FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER CAN EXPECT A FULL RANGE OF MEDICAL SERVICES AS WELL AS PERSONAL CARE FROM OUR DEDICATED PROVIDERS AND CAREGIVERS.

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 May 2023.

    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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