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Baptist Health Deaconess Medical Group Inc

EIN 86-3269008 · Madisonville, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Rooted in a tradition of Christian service, Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville expands access to high quality healthcare delivered with a compassionate and nurturing spirit to all.

Income
$50.8 million
Spending
$84.2 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
-8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
475
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$1.3 million, hematology

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 6% 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

    0 of 20

    It owes 966% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 66% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 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

    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 August 31, 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 (1)
  1. $80.8 million spent. Baptist Health Deaconess Medical Group, Inc. ("BHDMG") is a professional medical services company organized and operated to benefit Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Inc. ("BHDM") hospital and the surrounding community. BHDMG is a comprehensive network of primary and specialty care physician practices in Madisonville, Kentucky that includes 89 primary care physicians, specialist physicians and advance practice clinicians. Providers represent more than 50 specialties, including primary care and family medicine, internal medicine, osteopathic medicine, emergency medicine, general surgery and a wide range of surgical specialties offering advanced treatments and care.Continued on Schedule O.During fiscal year 2025, BHDMG had over 370,000 patient visits at more than 40 locations. BHDMG also operates urgent care centers, rural health clinics and occupational medicine facilities. BHDMG's primary and specialty care physicians, urgent care centers, occupational medicine facilities and rural health centers offer more convenient and less costly quality care services to patients and help to maintain sufficient physician expertise and capacity to deliver efficient, appropriate and compassionate patient care in the communities BHDMG serves. Our physicians play key leadership roles in determining the direction and development of patient services, they spearhead innovation by leading clinical research and they help to bring advanced treatments and technology to our facilities. In order to meet the health and wellness needs of our communities throughout the Madisonville service area, Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Inc., (BHDM), (a nonprofit Section 501(c)(3) related entity), has historically provided grants to Baptist Health Deaconess Medical Group, Inc. (BHDMG). These grants have allowed BHDMG to continue to provide care and support for Medicaid and charity care patients through primary care centers, rural health centers, urgent care centers and specialty health centers that meet a demonstrated community need. BHDM made these grants on the condition that BHDMG use the grant funds only for the following activities: 1) To provide care for patients participating in Medicaid and other means tested government health programs, including but not limited to the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance (KCHIP) program. 2) To provide care, for free or at discounted rates, to low-income patients who cannot afford the cost of care. 3) To fund the operations of rural health clinics that provide care for the patients described above. 4) To engage in community activities and programs in response to demonstrated community needs to improve community health, including but not limited to health screenings COVID testing vaccinations and community health education

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 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 August 2025.

    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 September 2022.

    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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