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Nonprofit · EIN 62-1373691

FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER

Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37932

Financials

$47.9M$43.6M2023$53.8M$48M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$53,821,913$48,048,184$5,773,729$27,764,028$4,509,560$23,254,468
December 31, 2023990$47,851,237$43,568,175$4,283,062$24,725,176$4,444,823$20,280,353
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$577,483
of which government grants
$577,085
Program service revenue
$52,705,479
Investment income
$238,932
Net gain from sales of assets
$235,856
Other revenue
$300,019

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$12,000
Other salaries and wages
$15,129,995
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$18,584,123
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,542
Occupancy
$1,292,716
Travel
$5,127
Depreciation
$2,317,647
Program services (functional)
$46,989,823
Management and general (functional)
$1,058,361

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$24,725,176
Total assets, end of year
$27,764,028
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,509,560
Net assets, end of year
$23,254,468
Land, buildings and equipment
$20,960,088
Net assets without donor restrictions
$23,254,468
Gross receipts
$53,844,252
Employees
384
Volunteers
49
Year formed
1988
State of legal domicile
TN

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 / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
James D VanderSteegPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$2,880,556$362,274
Joseph C DolanEVP/CFO
Officer
0$0$861,693$105,608
Connie B MartinPresident & CAO
Officer
50$0$335,406$37,179
M Scott HamiltonVP - Financial Services
Officer
10$0$251,190$45,231
Brenda L SmithClinical Nurse
Highest-paid employee
50$148,357$0$32,216
Ashley N ToutonClinical Nurse
Highest-paid employee
50$118,638$0$18,923
Pamela G Free-OllardManager Rehab Services
Highest-paid employee
50$114,656$0$18,727
James E Pitt IVPharmacist
Highest-paid employee
50$115,789$0$9,900
Angela KnightManager Imaging
Highest-paid employee
50$114,536$0$7,098
Leslye HartsellDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$1,124$0
Cosby StoneDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$1,113$0
James Tramontana MDDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$1,086$0
William SealeDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$1,060$0
Stephanie FloodDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$964$0
King PurnellDirector/Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$935$0
13 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
Joe SutterDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$881
Edgar GrayDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$844
Jorge SanabriaDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$807
Donald HickmanDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$675
Timothy MatthewsDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$657
Alvin NanceDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$648
Mitchell Dickson MDDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
James GibsonDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Janice McKinleyDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Cletus McMahon MDDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Dave MillerDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Bill MyersDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Linda OgleDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 33 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
James D VanderSteegPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$2,762,691$352,568
John T GeppiFmr EVP/CFO (through June 2023)
Officer
0$0$971,426$24,345
Joseph C DolanEVP/CFO
Officer
0$0$358,890$38,564
Connie B MartinPresident & CAO
Officer
50$0$297,067$32,917
M Scott HamiltonVP - Financial Services
Officer
10$0$245,750$42,736
Suzanne MillerVP - Chief Nursing Officer
Key employee
50$171,993$0$16,738
Brenda L SmithClinical Nurse
Highest-paid employee
50$153,730$0$29,889
Ashley N ToutonClinical Nurse
Highest-paid employee
50$143,387$0$18,247
Julie A RobertsTeam Leader - Ultrasound
Highest-paid employee
50$131,415$0$26,345
Steven M Mccullar JrAdministrative Supervisor
Highest-paid employee
50$128,506$0$15,183
Hunter OwenPharmacist
Highest-paid employee
50$114,386$0$25,852
King PurnellDirector/Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$1,630$0
Cosby StoneDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$1,595$0
Donald HickmanDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$1,498$0
Joe SutterDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$1,462$0
William SealeDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$1,321$0
Jorge SanabriaDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$1,234$0
Janice McKinleyDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$1,222$0
Timothy MatthewsDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$1,196$0
James Tramontana MDDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$1,196$0
Edgar GrayDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$1,054$0
Dave MillerDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$1,044$0
Alvin NanceDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$1,044$0
Leslye HartsellDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$1,027$0
James GibsonDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$1,008$0
Gerald BoydDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$977$0
Stephanie FloodDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$808$0
Mitchell Dickson MDDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$796$0
Willard Campbell MDDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0$0
Michael Casey MDDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0$0
Ronni ChandlerFmr Director (through June 2023)
Trustee or director
0$0$0$0
Bill MyersDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0$0
Linda OgleDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1420 CENTERPOINT BLVD BLDG C, KNOXVILLE, TN 37932-1960
In care of
% AMY DELONG TAX DEPARTMENT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
James D VanderSteeg, 244 Ft Sanders W Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922
Signed the 990
Joseph C Dolan, EVP/CFO
Phone
(865) 374-5329

Mission

Fort Loudoun Medical Center provides quality healthcare, in alignment with Covenant Health's mission to serve the community by improving the quality of life through better health, regardless of a patient's ability to pay.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Fort Loudoun Medical Center ("Loudoun") has been located in Lenoir City, Tennessee, since 2004, after serving the area from a previous location in Loudon County for many years.SERVICELoudoun is known for quality and safety and has earned accolades for top performance on core measures for inpatient care. The medical center is in the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide in the prevention of hospital-acquired infections. The medical center is certified by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. As part of Covenant Health's stroke hospital network, Fort Loudoun Medical Center provides rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke. In 2024 Fort Loudoun received a Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.Loudoun was recognized by The Leapfrog Group in the spring and fall of 2024 with "A" grades for patient safety measures. In 2024, the hospital was also recognized with a 5-star overall hospital quality rating by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The Tennessee Hospital Association awarded Loudoun two Zero Harm Awards in 2024, recognizing zero healthcare-associated infections hospital-wide for CAUTIs (catheter-associated urinary tract infections) and in the Critical Care Unit for CLABSIs (central line-associated bloodstream infections). In 2024 the hospital saw 70,466 patients. Of these, 68,440 were outpatients and 2,026 were inpatients with an average length-of-stay of 4.09 days. PUTTING PATIENTS FIRSTLoudoun Descriptive Highlights - 87,000-square-foot facility, with an adjacent two-story medical office building - 50 beds - State-of-the-art imaging: X-Ray, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine and Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer screening. The hospital's Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) allows for digital capture, storage and transmission of medical images. - Emergency department with 12 private suites, open 24/7, 365 days a year - Surgical suites for endoscopy and gastrointestinal procedures; ear, nose and throat; gynecology; ophthalmology; orthopedic; podiatry; pulmonology, and general non-invasive procedures - Women's Imaging department offers mammography, ultrasound and bone density testing - Central registration area - Spacious private and semi-private rooms - Helipad for emergency transportation - Physicians representing various medical specialties provide a growing community with increased access to convenient, local care.IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY'S QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH BETTER HEALTHThe hospital staff works with community partners such as the school system, local support groups, retirement communities, and senior centers to provide relevant education on topics such as recognizing the signs of a stroke, the importance of having a primary care physician, and other health-related topics. In addition, Loudoun hosts a monthly stroke support group. The medical center also offers a pulmonary rehabilitation program that addresses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and post-COVID syndrome. As part of improving the quality of life through better health, Loudoun is enhancing access to care through the construction of an advanced medical wing that will house additional patient rooms, an 11-bed Intensive Care/Intermediate Care unit, and respiratory and rehabilitation therapy. The project will also expand Emergency Department capacity to meet the needs of the growing community. Construction was underway throughout 2024, with an anticipated opening later in 2025. In 2024 staffing initiatives such as the implementation of Patient Care support Assistants and recruitment of RNs have improved the efficiency of emergency care for patients. The hospital also established an "Eyes of the Consumer" council composed of staff members, physicians and community members who make recommendations to improve hospital processes, including access to care. COVENANT HEALTH Loudoun is a member of Covenant Health. Covenant Health is a community-owned, clinically integrated healthcare enterprise dedicated to being the region's premier healthcare network through service, community, and innovation. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our region through better health. Covenant Health provides patient-centered care that inspires clinical and service excellence and strives to be the first and best choice for the communities we serve. Established in 1996 by the consolidation of Fort Sanders Health System, Knoxville, Tennessee, and MMC HealthCare System in Oak Ridge, Covenant Health is governed by a voluntary board of directors composed of community leaders and medical professionals. With more than 11,000 employees, affiliated physicians and volunteers, Covenant Health is the Knoxville area's largest employer and has been named a top employer by Forbes and Becker's Hospital Review. Covenant Health serves a 25-county area and includes nine acute care hospitals in East Tennessee: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, Fort Loudoun Medical Center in Lenoir City, LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System in Morristown, Roane Medical Center in Harriman, Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell and Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville. It also includes Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center. Peninsula provides behavioral health services at an inpatient hospital in Blount County and at outpatient locations in Knox, Blount, Loudon, and Sevier counties. The health system includes Covenant Medical Group, which serves patients at more than 90 office and clinic locations. CMG providers include primary care physicians and specialists in areas such as cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, surgery, and other medical specialties. Covenant Health employs nearly 450 physicians and advanced practice clinicians throughout East Tennessee. Affiliated organizations include Thompson Cancer Survival Center, Thompson Oncology Group, Fortress Corporation and Subsidiaries, Covenant HomeCare, and Fort Sanders Perinatal Center. Covenant Health also operates Thompson Proton Center and offers innovative services such as Advanced Care at Home. Philanthropic organizations include Covenant Health Foundation and Thompson Cancer Survival Center Foundation in Knoxville, Methodist Medical Center Foundation in Oak Ridge, Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation in Sevierville, and Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Foundation in Morristown. Funds raised by the foundations provide services, equipment and other resources to enhance patient care.Loudoun, as a member of Covenant Health, benefits from collaboration among all affiliated organizations to promote quality, patient safety, and excellence in delivering care.
    Expenses $46,989,823 · grants $12,000 · revenue $52,710,865

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
62-1373691
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
1990
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E22Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$27,764,028
Income (IRS master file)
$53,844,252

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$53,821,913$48,048,184$27,764,028IRS
990December 2023$47,851,237$43,568,175$24,725,176XML
990December 2022$45,777,328$40,508,733$20,744,558IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 62-1373691).

Questions about FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER

What is the EIN of FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER is 62-1373691.
Is FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
Are donations to FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER 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 FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER 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 FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER 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 FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names James D VanderSteeg.
Who are the officers and directors of FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 28 people; 5 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $53,821,913, expenses of $48,048,184 and total assets of $27,764,028 at year end.

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