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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2710251

HEALTHFIRST BLUEGRASS INC

Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40503

Financials

$34.9M$32.4M2023$29.3M$30.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HEALTHFIRST BLUEGRASS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$29,283,306$30,863,827-$1,580,521$35,533,278$7,011,197$28,522,081
December 31, 2023990$34,941,775$32,417,874$2,523,901$37,718,455$7,956,796$29,761,659
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,831,461
of which government grants
$3,831,461
Program service revenue
$21,120,051
Investment income
$339,189
Net rental income
$42,401
Net gain from sales of assets
$51,346
Net income from sales of inventory
$3,135,465
Other revenue
$3,992,605

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$837,069
Other salaries and wages
$17,075,707
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$21,774,081
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$28,552
Accounting fees
$80,098
Occupancy
$812,333
Travel
$196,450
Depreciation
$1,166,736
Program services (functional)
$21,197,157
Management and general (functional)
$9,666,670

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$37,718,455
Total assets, end of year
$35,533,278
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,011,197
Net assets, end of year
$28,522,081
Land, buildings and equipment
$15,966,487
Net assets without donor restrictions
$28,522,081
Gross receipts
$31,091,257
Employees
376
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
KY

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Gentry Larue JrPsychiatrist
Highest-paid employee
40$324,337$2,391
Paul DepriestChief Medical Officer
Officer
40$262,148$10,524
Wayne LinscottChief Executive Officer
Officer
40$199,173$14,754
Sarah Riley-Burnett MDPhysician
Highest-paid employee
32$190,385$13,405
Samuel Watson MDPhysician
Highest-paid employee
40$190,204$8,032
Bhavini Mody-HighChief Operations Officer
Officer
40$169,966$11,509
Neelakshi Upreti MDPhysician
Highest-paid employee
32$172,928$6,885
Nancy BishofPhysician
Highest-paid employee
32$167,581$8,081
Jeremy AlltopChief Financial Officer
Officer
40$161,507$7,488
Hartley FeldVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Heather WilliamsTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Marie BradshawVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Miranda BrownSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Rhonda JacksonChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Annette CastleBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
8 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Beth NelsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
DANIELLE MELLOBOARD MEMBER - TERM ENDED
Trustee or director
1$0
Elisha PerkinsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
John LoventhalBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Jordan BieryBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
KAREN FALLONBOARD MEMBER - TERM ENDED
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTY STAMBAUGHBOARD MEMBER - TERM ENDED
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY ALICE DANIELSBOARD MEMBER - TERM ENDED
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Gentry Larue JrPsychiatrist
Highest-paid employee
40$305,020$12,201
Wayne LinscottCEO
Officer
40$213,231$14,677
Justin Adams MDPhysician
Highest-paid employee
40$195,310$15,624
Sarah Riley-Burnett MDPhysician
Highest-paid employee
40$185,976$9,972
John Landis DMDDentist
Highest-paid employee
40$180,333$14,426
Sharon Rodrigue MDPhysician
Highest-paid employee
40$179,508$9,445
Bhavini Mody-HighCOO
Officer
40$160,371$12,830
Daniel B BeckerCFO
Officer
40$77,325$5,739
Hartley FeldVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Heather WilliamsTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Marie BradshawVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Miranda BrownSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Rhonda JacksonChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Annette CastleBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Beth NelsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Danielle MelloBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
John LoventhalBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jordan BieryBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Karen FallonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kristy StambaughBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Mary Alice DanielsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
453 SOUTHLAND DR, LEXINGTON, KY 40503-1826
In care of
% WAYNE LINSCOTT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Wayne Linscott, 453 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 40503
Signed the 990
WAYNE LINSCOTT, CEO
Phone
(859) 288-2425
Return prepared by
Forvis Mazars LLP

Mission

HEALTHFIRST PROVIDES OUTPATIENT PRIMARY HEALTHCARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DENTAL SERVICES TO THE UNDERSERVED AND UNINSURED RESIDENTS OF FAYETTE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES IN KENTUCKY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • HEALTHFIRST BLUEGRASS, INC, (HEALTH CENTER) IS A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER THAT WORKS TO IMPROVE, PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL AND DENTAL HEALTH OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. THE HEALTH CENTER PRIMARILY EARNS REVENUES BY PROVIDING PHYSICIAN AND RELATED HEALTH CARE AND MENTAL CARE SERVICES AND DENTAL CARE SERVICES THROUGH CLINICS LOCATED IN LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY. A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF PATIENTS ARE LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THAT CANNOT AFFORD HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. HEALTHFIRST BLUEGRASS, INC. SERVED 25,466 LIVES WITH 108,437 VISITS IN MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. HEALTHFIRST BLUEGRASS ALSO SERVED 5,363 VISITS TO THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY IN LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY.
    Expenses $21,197,157 · revenue $24,255,516

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-2710251
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E32)
Assets (IRS master file)
$35,533,278
Income (IRS master file)
$31,091,257

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$29,283,306$30,863,827$35,533,278XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$34,941,775$32,417,874$37,718,455XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$30,622,215$27,761,438$34,904,396IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 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 45-2710251).

Questions about HEALTHFIRST BLUEGRASS INC

What is the EIN of HEALTHFIRST BLUEGRASS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HEALTHFIRST BLUEGRASS INC is 45-2710251.
Is HEALTHFIRST BLUEGRASS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to HEALTHFIRST BLUEGRASS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HEALTHFIRST BLUEGRASS INC 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 HEALTHFIRST BLUEGRASS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HEALTHFIRST BLUEGRASS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of HEALTHFIRST BLUEGRASS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Wayne Linscott.
Who are the officers and directors of HEALTHFIRST BLUEGRASS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 23 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $324,337 (Gentry Larue Jr, Psychiatrist).
How much revenue does HEALTHFIRST BLUEGRASS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $29,283,306, expenses of $30,863,827 and total assets of $35,533,278 at year end.

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