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Sarh Holdings Inc

EIN 92-2332099 · El Dorado, AR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF SARH IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND HEALING OF THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH ARKANSAS, AND ITS VISION IS TO BE THE REGIONAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OF CHOICE THROUGH THE VALUES OF "WE CARE": WELCOMING, EXCELLENCE, COMPASSION, ADAPTABILITY, RESPECT, EQUALITY.

Income
$70.8 million
Spending
$81.4 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
533
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$476,319, general surgery

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: 34 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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. $57.9 million spent. SOUTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL HOSPITAL (SARH) IS A TRUSTED HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN COLLABORATION WITH UAMS THAT SERVES THE RURAL COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH ARKANSAS. AFTER NEARLY 60 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY, IT TRANSITIONED BACK TO LOCAL OWNERSHIP IN 2023 AND BECAME A NONPROFIT HOSPITAL EMPOWERING LOCAL COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, LEADERS, AND CLINICIANS TO GUIDE COMMUNITY-FOCUSED HEALTHCARE.THE SARH TEAM COMMONLY USES THE PHRASE OR SLOGAN 'CLOSE TO HOME' TO EXPRESS ITS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY-FOCUSED HEALTHCARE. THIS COMMITMENT CAN BE SEEN IN RECENT INVESTMENTS IN CUTTING-EDGE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)SARH IS ACCREDITED BY THE JOINT COMMISSION AND PROUDLY SERVES AS A GENERAL ACUTE LEVEL III TRAUMA CENTER LICENSED BY THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. ITS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IS REFLECTED IN THE FACILITY, WHERE SARH OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES TO MEET THE DIVERSE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THOSE SERVICES INCLUDE INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT, TELEMEDICINE, AND OTHER SERVICES.OUTPATIENT SERVICES AT SARH ARE DESIGNED TO CATER TO HEALTHCARE NEEDS CONVENIENTLY BY OFFERING A FULL-SERVICE LABORATORY, SPEECH, PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIES, HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY, WOUND CARE, AND RADIOLOGICAL SERVICES INCLUDING MRI, CT, 3D MAMMOGRAPHY, AND MORE. THESE SERVICES ARE AIMED AT PROMOTING PREVENTATIVE CARE, EARLY DIAGNOSIS, AND EFFECTIVE TREATMENT OPTIONS.SARH ALSO OFFERS TELEMEDICINE SERVICES THAT BRING SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE DIRECTLY TO THE COMMUNITY IN PULMONOLOGY, NEUROLOGY, AND AR SAVES STROKE TELEMEDICINE THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE CARE WITHOUT THE NEED TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES. WHEN HEALTH EMERGENCIES ARISE, SARH CAN BE A CRITICAL LIFELINE TO RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY SERVICES AND OTHER SPECIALIZED CARE. SARH IS EQUIPPED TO HANDLE URGENT MEDICAL NEEDS; HOWEVER, FOR PATIENTS REQUIRING A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE, SARH COLLABORATES WITH SURVIVAL FLIGHT'S ONSITE HELICOPTER AND CREW FOR EXPEDITIOUS TRANSFERS.THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT FOR SARH AS IT CONTINUES TO MOVE FORWARD WITH STRATEGIC GOALS IN PLACE FOR ONGOING IMPROVEMENT IN LOCAL HEALTHCARE.

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 December 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 November 4, 2026.

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