Nonprofit · EIN 14-1364513
ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Tax-exempt · ELIZABETHTOWN, NY 12932
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $93,963,838 | $76,373,322 | $17,590,516 | $125,316,621 | $23,793,477 | $101,523,144 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $86,018,876 | $66,466,735 | $19,552,141 | $108,442,995 | $26,566,273 | $81,876,722 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $66,517,289 | $60,774,568 | $5,742,721 | $82,871,692 | $27,327,904 | $55,543,788 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,362,883
- of which government grants
- $6,298,585
- Program service revenue
- $84,342,306
- Investment income
- $3,389,660
- Net rental income
- -$143,647
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,835,289
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,636
- Other revenue
- -$131,011
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,280,010
- Other salaries and wages
- $40,362,240
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $48,591,871
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $194,658
- Accounting fees
- $170,359
- Occupancy
- $1,037,949
- Travel
- $226,883
- Depreciation
- $3,213,822
- Program services (functional)
- $57,962,881
- Management and general (functional)
- $18,319,865
- Fundraising (functional)
- $90,576
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $108,442,995
- Total assets, end of year
- $125,316,621
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $23,793,477
- Net assets, end of year
- $101,523,144
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $33,940,102
- Publicly traded securities
- $56,919,322
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $100,316,263
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,206,881
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$173,946
- Gross receipts
- $101,416,234
- Employees
- 436
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1926
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR DAVID CLAUSS | FORMER MEDICAL DIRECTOR Former | 1 | $0 | $728,403 | $129,704 |
| DR RAMSEY HERRINGTON | MG PRESIDENT & CEO (AS OF 7/2025) Key employee | 1 | $0 | $703,586 | $73,632 |
| DR JASON SANDERS | UVMMG PRESIDENT & CEO (TIL 3/2025) Key employee | 2 | $0 | $650,982 | $100,184 |
| IL CHON | FORMER CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Former | 45 | $0 | $617,115 | $57,037 |
| BOB ORTMYER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $558,597 | $0 | $65,520 |
| DR ROB DEMURO | MED STAFF PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $452,188 | $49,932 |
| AMY PUTNAM | VP MEDICAL GROUP NETWORK DEPARTMENTS Key employee | 2 | $0 | $326,449 | $57,023 |
| SCOTT COMEAU | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $304,915 | $43,781 |
| MATTHEW NOLAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 45 | $286,705 | $0 | $15,429 |
| JULIE TROMBLEE | CHIEF NURSING OFFICER Key employee | 45 | $239,470 | $0 | $13,803 |
| GRANT MARTIN | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,068 | $11,263 | $38,623 |
| JAMES L'EPISCOPO | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Highest-paid employee | 45 | $194,048 | $0 | $19,861 |
| JOHN REMILLARD | FMR PRESIDENT, ECH Former | 0 | $0 | $196,500 | $6,060 |
| MICHELLE MEACHEM | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 45 | $185,205 | $0 | $10,525 |
| FRANK COOLIDGE | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 45 | $173,295 | $0 | $8,581 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE ANDERSON | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Highest-paid employee | 45 | $157,357 | $11,065 |
| SUSAN ALLOTT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN CACCHIO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN GEORGE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH BOGARDUS PHD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES WALTER LENDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI MORSE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN MURPHY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNNE REALE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM TANSEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROLAND ALLEN | TRUSTEE (TIL 10/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR DAVID CLAUSS | MEDICAL DIRECTOR - FORMER Former | 1 | $0 | $586,260 | $122,456 |
| IL CHON | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $0 | $573,006 | $55,390 |
| DR JASON SANDERS | UVMMG PRESIDENT & CEO Key employee | 1 | $0 | $508,675 | $95,550 |
| BOB ORTMYER | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $362,761 | $0 | $62,284 |
| AMY PUTNAM | VP MEDICAL GROUP NETWORK DEPARTMENTS Key employee | 1 | $0 | $284,720 | $55,360 |
| SCOTT COMEAU | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $269,533 | $41,728 |
| MATTHEW NOLAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $255,842 | $0 | $13,978 |
| JULIE TROMBLEE | CHIEF NURSING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $215,751 | $0 | $12,669 |
| GRANT MARTIN | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $188,688 | $0 | $38,728 |
| JOHN REMILLARD | PRESIDENT - FORMER Former | 0 | $0 | $227,250 | $0 |
| NANCY CAFFREY | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,681 | $0 | $37,675 |
| JAMES L'EPISCOPO | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,569 | $0 | $19,439 |
| REBECCA SIMARD | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,759 | $0 | $19,713 |
| FRANK COOLIDGE | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,516 | $0 | $8,200 |
| SUSAN ALLOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN CACCHIO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN GEORGE | SECRETRARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH BOGARDUS PHD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES WALTER LENDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI MORSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN MURPHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNNE REALE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM TANSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SHELMEDINE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROLAND ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID CLAUSS | FORMER MEDICAL DIRECTOR Former | 40 | $0 | $621,145 | $117,934 |
| ROB DEMURO MD | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $402,708 | $0 | $44,276 |
| II CHON | CMO Officer | 40 | $393,746 | $0 | $28,987 |
| MARY HALLORAN | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $352,874 | $0 | $46,564 |
| JAMES RICE | ER PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $348,539 | $0 | $45,796 |
| DAVID MARKOWITZ | ER PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $359,997 | $0 | $28,929 |
| ROBERT ORTMYER | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $358,016 | $0 | $30,296 |
| PASQUALINO CAPUTO | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $314,909 | $0 | $41,669 |
| MATTHEW NOLAN | COO Officer | 40 | $288,166 | $0 | $17,472 |
| ALAN CHARDAVOYNE | FORMER CFO Former | 40 | $274,835 | $0 | $15,171 |
| JULIE TROMBLEE | CNO Officer | 40 | $269,540 | $0 | $16,723 |
| SCOTT COMEAU | CFO Officer | 20 | $0 | $237,564 | $38,498 |
| JOHN REMILLARD | FORMER PRESIDENT Former | 40 | $0 | $101,250 | $0 |
| ALAN JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SHELMIDINE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN GEORGE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH BOGARDUS PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNNE REALE RN BA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN MURPHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROLAND J ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE CACCHIO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN ALLOTT RN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI MORSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTER LENDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM TANSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 277, ELIZABETHTOWN, NY 12932-0277
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBERT ORTMYER, 75 PARK STREET PO BOX 277, ELIZABETHTOWN, NY 12932
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT ORTMYER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (518) 873-6377
- Website
- ECH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FUSTCHARLES LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF ECH IS TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO PROVIDE QUALITY HEALTHCARE WITH SKILL, COMPASSION AND DIGNITY. IN CREATING OUR COMMUNITY BENEFITS PLAN WE KEEP THIS MISSION IN MIND, CONTINUALLY LOOKING FOR WAYS TO MEET COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS AND TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR. ECH IS DRIVEN BY PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE SERVICE AREA AND WHO WANT TO SEE THEIR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS GET THE CARE AND SERVICES THEY NEED.
Program accomplishments
- INPATIENT: A 25-BED NURSING UNIT PROVIDING ACUTE AND SUB ACUTE CARE. SERVICES PROVIDED TO THOSE PATIENTS WHO REQUIRE SERVICES IN A HOSPITAL SETTING. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE NURSING UNITS FOR GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL ISSUES, ALONG WITH REHABILITATION.Expenses $5,426,582 · revenue $7,896,268
- OUTPATIENT: SERVICES PROVIDED TO THOSE PATIENTS WHO REQUIRE CARE, ON A WALK-IN BASIS, EITHER IN THE HOSPITAL OR IN ONE OF THE CLINIC SETTINGS. THESE INCLUDE ROUTINE OFFICE VISITS, LABORATORY TESTS, RADIOLOGY EXAMS, OP REHABILITATION, CLINIC VISITS, AND EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS. ECH OPERATES THE ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, THE HIGH PEAKES HEALTH CENTER, THE SMITH HOUSE HEALTH CENTER, THE AU SABLE FORKS HEALTH CENTER, THE WESTPORT HEALTH CENTER, AND THE COWN POINT HEALTH CENTER. WE ALSO OPERATE AN OUTPATIENT CHEMOTHERAPY PROGRAM.Expenses $46,243,693 · revenue $67,289,611
- PROFESSIONAL: SERVICES DELIVERED BY MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT HEALTH NETWORK MEDICAL GROUP, OUR EMPLOYED GROUP OF PHYSICIANS.Expenses $6,292,606 · revenue $9,156,427
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 14-1364513
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Hospital or medical research organization
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1938
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E22Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $125,316,621
- Income (IRS master file)
- $101,416,234
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $93,963,838 | $76,373,322 | $125,316,621 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $86,018,876 | $66,466,735 | $108,442,995 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $66,517,289 | $60,774,568 | $82,871,692 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $55,916,970 | $52,938,912 | $77,492,427 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 14-1364513).
Questions about ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
- What is the EIN of ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is 14-1364513.
- Is ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1938.
- Are donations to ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ROBERT ORTMYER.
- Who are the officers and directors of ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 8 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $93,963,838, expenses of $76,373,322 and total assets of $125,316,621 at year end.
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