Nonprofit · EIN 83-0343789
WRMC HOSPITAL OPERATING CORPORATION
Also known as WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · N WILKESBORO, NC 28659
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $156,144,073 | $139,606,758 | $16,537,315 | $123,704,292 | $31,762,363 | $91,941,929 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $143,778,273 | $136,791,307 | $6,986,966 | $126,580,924 | $52,569,932 | $74,010,992 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $595,718
- Program service revenue
- $154,738,111
- Investment income
- $730,095
- Net rental income
- $80,149
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $84,704
- Other revenue
- $80,149
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,961
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $714,274
- Other salaries and wages
- $51,330,583
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $66,079,668
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $31,500
- Occupancy
- $3,276,664
- Travel
- $133,895
- Depreciation
- $8,585,601
- Program services (functional)
- $131,881,747
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,725,011
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $126,580,924
- Total assets, end of year
- $123,704,292
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $31,762,363
- Net assets, end of year
- $91,941,929
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $49,477,332
- Publicly traded securities
- $16,559,085
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $91,907,582
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $34,347
- Gross receipts
- $156,144,073
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY A CLARK | TREASURER Officer | 0.5 | $2,513,703 | $0 | $419,389 |
| J MCLAIN WALLACE JR | SECRETARY Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $1,659,102 | $30,227 |
| MICHAEL T WAID | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 | $836,668 | $50,757 |
| DEBORAH HARDING DNP | BOARD MEMBER (TO 7/31/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $752,480 | $49,615 |
| STEPHAN L LILLIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $666,639 | $62,046 |
| JENA FOLGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $641,783 | $46,735 |
| CHAD BROWN | CHAIR & PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $537,777 | $52,385 |
| SUNEEL KUMAR PARVATHAREDDY MD | BOARD MEMBER (FR 11/1/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $402,831 | $54,615 |
| JASON YOCKEY | CHIEF CRNA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $308,581 | $47,963 |
| CHERYL MOORE | CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR CRNA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $291,852 | $49,435 |
| JOHN RIEDEL | CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR CRNA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $248,809 | $45,760 |
| AARON ELLIOTT | CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR CRNA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $271,254 | $18,869 |
| SUSAN BACHMEIER | CHIEF NURSING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $243,635 | $34,634 |
| BARRY WALD | ASST TREASURER (TO 10/25/24) Officer | 30 | $0 | $227,747 | $31,006 |
| LORI MCNEIL | ASST SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $0 | $52,910 | $30,101 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES ATKINS MD | BOARD MEMBER (TO 12/5/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH CALVERT MD | BOARD MEMBER (TO 10/31/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETER MATTHEW BELFORD MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID ZAAS MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY A CLARK | TREASURER Officer | 0.5 | $1,431,976 | $0 | $145,795 |
| J MCLAIN WALLACE JR | SECRETARY Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $983,574 | $35,934 |
| MICHAEL T WAID | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.7 | $0 | $797,934 | $57,880 |
| STEPHAN L LILLIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $572,269 | $33,957 |
| DEBORAH HARDING DNP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $526,303 | $72,765 |
| JENA FOLGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $491,375 | $49,165 |
| CHAD BROWN | BOARD MEMBER & PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $475,430 | $54,921 |
| JOSHUA TROYER | CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR CRNA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $310,848 | $52,451 |
| JASON YOCKEY | CHIEF CRNA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $281,168 | $55,082 |
| JOHN RIEDEL | CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR CRNA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $241,848 | $47,183 |
| AARON ELLIOTT | CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR CRNA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $265,995 | $21,202 |
| BARRY WALD | ASST TREASURER Officer | 30 | $0 | $245,756 | $36,709 |
| KRISTIE BRYAN | CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR CRNA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $225,867 | $37,451 |
| LORI MCNEIL | ASST SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $0 | $50,930 | $31,266 |
| DAVID W ZAAS MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES ATKINS MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH CALVERT MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER MATTHEW BELFORD MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 609, N WILKESBORO, NC 28659-0609
- In care of
- % SUSAN BRANNOCK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHAD BROWN, PO BOX 609, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
- Signed the 990
- BRADLEY A CLARK, TREASURER
- Phone
- (336) 716-4445
- Website
- WWW.WAKEHEALTH.EDU
Mission
SEE SCHEDULE O
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A 130 ACUTE CARE BED HOSPITAL, INCLUDING A 10-BED SKILLED NURSING UNIT, PROVIDING MEDICAL, EMERGENCY, AND OUTPATIENT CARE SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF ALLEGHANY, ALEXANDER, ASHE, CALDWELL, IREDELL, SURRY, WATAUGA, AND WILKES COUNTIES. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A SATELLITE PROVIDER OF ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST (AHWFB) SPECIALTY SERVICES AT ITS NORTH WILKESBORO CAMPUS, INCLUDING CARDIOLOGY, IMAGING, ENT, GASTROENTEROLOGY, NEPHROLOGY, NEUROLOGY, OB/GYN, OPHTHALMOLOGY, PATHOLOGY, PEDIATRICS, ORTHOPEDICS, AND UROLOGY. THE ORGANIZATION IS ACCREDITED BY THE JOINT COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS AND HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO SERVING THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF WILKES COUNTY SINCE 1952. DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2024, THE HOSPITAL FACILITY HAD APPROXIMATELY 16,800 PATIENT DAYS, INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 4,300 ADMISSIONS, AND APPROXIMATELY 30,300 EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES NUMEROUS RESOURCES, ACTIVITIES, AND PROGRAMS TO SERVE THE HEALTH NEEDS OF ITS COMMUNITY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: -FAITHHEALTHNC - AN INITIATIVE THAT CONNECTS THE CARING STRENGTHS OF CONGREGATIONS, THE CLINICAL EXPERTISE OF PROVIDERS, AND A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO EASE THOSE ON THE JOURNEY TO HEALTH AND HEALING WHILE STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES IN THE PROCESS. THERE ARE FAITHHEALTH CONNECTORS IN WILKES COUNTY THAT SERVE MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS AND GIVE VOICE TO HEALTH DISPARITIES IN THE COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING THE MEDICAL CENTER.-ATHLETIC TRAINERS - CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINERS (ATC), PROVIDED BY AHWFB, WORK FULL-TIME IN THE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN WILKES COUNTY THAT HAVE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS. THE ATC'S WORKS WITH STUDENT ATHLETES AND THEIR COACHES TO HELP KEEP THE ATHLETES SAFE AND HEALTHY AND TO TREAT AND HELP REHABILITATE SPORTS-RELATED INJURIES. -CARE CONNECTION PHARMACY - PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE AND DISCOUNTED DRUGS TO THOSE UNABLE TO PAY FOR MEDICATIONS. IN RECENT YEARS, GRANT FUNDING RECEIVED FROM THE NC HEALTH AND WELLNESS TRUST FUND COMMISSION WAS USED TO UPGRADE THE TECHNOLOGY AND FUNDING OF THE PHARMACY. FOR EACH DOLLAR INVESTED IN THE PROGRAM, AN ESTIMATED $9 RETAIL VALUE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR QUALIFYING CITIZENS OF WILKES COUNTY. THIS PROGRAM ENABLES PATIENTS TO STAY COMPLIANT WITH THEIR MEDICAL TREATMENT PLAN AND REDUCE THE OCCURRENCE OF READMISSION. AHWFB-WMC ALSO SUPPORTS A SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM (SEP) AT THE PHARMACY. IN ADDITION TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, THE HOSPITAL REGULARLY REINVESTS FUNDS IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES AND STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT TO BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. HOSPITAL LEADERSHIP WORKS DIRECTLY WITH THE WILKES MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION TO IDENTIFY AND VALIDATE GRANT PROPOSALS THAT ADDRESS ITS COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST LAUNCHED A NEW VIRTUAL SERVICE TO BETTER AND MORE QUICKLY MEET THE NEEDS OF PATIENTS HOSPITALIZED AT THE HEALTH SYSTEM'S HOSPITALS IN NORTH WILKESBORO AND LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA. IN 2024, ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST WILKES MEDICAL CENTER EARNED THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S ENERGY STAR CERTIFICATION FOR SUPERIOR ENERGY PERFORMANCE. ENERGY STAR-CERTIFIED BUILDINGS AND PLANTS ARE VERIFIED TO PERFORM IN THE TOP 25% OF BUILDINGS NATIONWIDE, BASED ON WEATHER-NORMALIZED SOURCE ENERGY USE THAT CONSIDERS OCCUPANCY, HOURS OF OPERATION AND OTHER KEY METRICS. ENERGY STAR IS THE ONLY ENERGY EFFICIENCY CERTIFICATION IN THE NATION THAT IS BASED ON ACTUAL, VERIFIED ENERGY PERFORMANCE.Expenses $131,881,747 · grants $3,961 · revenue $154,738,111
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-0343789
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $123,704,292
- Income (IRS master file)
- $156,144,073
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- February 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- May 13, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective July 15, 2013
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $156,144,073 | $139,606,758 | $123,704,292 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $143,778,273 | $136,791,307 | $126,580,924 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $122,914,632 | $118,882,120 | $127,948,159 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 83-0343789).
Questions about WRMC HOSPITAL OPERATING CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of WRMC HOSPITAL OPERATING CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WRMC HOSPITAL OPERATING CORPORATION is 83-0343789.
- Is WRMC HOSPITAL OPERATING CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on February 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective July 15, 2013.
- Are donations to WRMC HOSPITAL OPERATING CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WRMC HOSPITAL OPERATING CORPORATION 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 WRMC HOSPITAL OPERATING CORPORATION 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 WRMC HOSPITAL OPERATING CORPORATION 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 WRMC HOSPITAL OPERATING CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHAD BROWN.
- Who are the officers and directors of WRMC HOSPITAL OPERATING CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,513,703 (BRADLEY A CLARK, TREASURER).
- How much revenue does WRMC HOSPITAL OPERATING CORPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $156,144,073, expenses of $139,606,758 and total assets of $123,704,292 at year end.
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