Nonprofit · EIN 71-0728911
WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · BATESVILLE, AR 72501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,041,902 | $1,070,945 | $970,957 | $5,592,194 | $5,558,048 | $34,146 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $741,923 | $607,863 | $134,060 | $4,107,647 | $5,078,598 | -$970,951 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,364,639 | $751,369 | $613,270 | $3,533,617 | $4,644,173 | -$1,110,556 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,849,905
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $197,281
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,284
- Other revenue
- -$5,284
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $615,853
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $370,387
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $403,653
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $106
- Program services (functional)
- $903,214
- Management and general (functional)
- $167,731
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,107,647
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,592,194
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,558,048
- Net assets, end of year
- $34,146
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $900
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$3,862,611
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,896,757
- Gross receipts
- $2,075,679
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 130
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- AR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARY PAXSON | FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO Former | 1 | $0 | $475,736 | $15,837 |
| JOSEPH SMOTHERMAN | FORMER EVP - CSO/COO SCMC Former | 1 | $0 | $111,595 | $9,178 |
| JANIE STARNES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY SHELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN LEWIS | SECERTARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH CHRISTIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARINDA FOOTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN JEFFREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DICK BERNARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE CRAWFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY FREIERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM GOWEN JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM WANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE MINICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY SOUTHERLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF REIFSTECK - SEE STATEMENT | VP CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (THROUGH 10/21/24) Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LINDSEY CASTLEBERRY - SEE STATEMENT | EVP - HR/LEGAL COUNCIL Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHAWNA IVES - SEE STATEMENT | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVEN WEBB - SEE STATEMENT | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARY PAXSON | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $599,723 | $20,804 |
| LINDSEY CASTLEBERRY | EVP - HR/LEGAL COUNCIL Officer | 1 | $0 | $274,842 | $16,702 |
| SHAWNA IVES | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $271,474 | $13,749 |
| JOSEPH SMOTHERMAN | EVP - CSO/COO SCMC Officer | 1 | $0 | $256,278 | $18,551 |
| Jeff Reifsteck | VP Chief Information Officer Officer | 1 | $0 | $215,760 | $13,742 |
| JANIE STARNES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY SHELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN LEWIS | SECERTARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH CHRISTIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARINDA FOOTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN JEFFERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DICK BERNARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE CRAWFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY FREIERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM GOWEN JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM WANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY SOUTHERLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE ATCHISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARY PAXSON | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $599,723 | $20,804 |
| LINDSEY CASTLEBERRY | EVP - HR/LEGAL COUNCIL Officer | 1 | $0 | $274,842 | $16,702 |
| SHAWNA IVES | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $271,474 | $13,749 |
| JOSEPH SMOTHERMAN | EVP - CSO/COO SCMC Officer | 1 | $0 | $256,278 | $18,551 |
| JEFF REIFSTECK | VP CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 | $215,760 | $13,742 |
| JANIE STARNES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY SHELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN LEWIS | SECERTARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH CHRISTIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARINDA FOOTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN JEFFERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DICK BERNARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE CRAWFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY FREIERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM GOWEN JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM WANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY SOUTHERLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE ATCHISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1710 HARRISON ST, BATESVILLE, AR 72501-7303
- In care of
- % SHAWNA IVES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHAWNA IVES, 1710 HARRISON ST, BATESVILLE, AR 72501
- Signed the 990
- SHAWNA IVES, CFO
- Phone
- (870) 262-1380
- Website
- WHITERIVERHEALTH.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- FORVIS MAZARS LLP
Mission
WHITE RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION, INC. WAS ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF WRHS, INCLUDING SPONSORSHIP AND ASSISTANCE TO IMPROVE MEDICAL AND PATIENT CARE AT THE SYSTEM.
Program accomplishments
- TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF WRHS, INCLUDING SPONSORSHIP AND ASSISTANCE TO IMPROVE MEDICAL AND PATIENT CARE AT THE SYSTEM.Expenses $903,214 · grants $615,853
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
- 71-0728911
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,592,194
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,075,679
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,041,902 | $1,070,945 | $5,592,194 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $741,923 | $607,863 | $4,107,647 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,364,639 | $751,369 | $3,533,617 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $979,653 | $419,255 | $2,518,351 | IRS |
| 990 | 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 71-0728911).
Questions about WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC is 71-0728911.
- Is WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION 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 WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC 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 WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC 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 WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names SHAWNA IVES.
- Who are the officers and directors of WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,041,902, expenses of $1,070,945 and total assets of $5,592,194 at year end.
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