Nonprofit · EIN 92-0504278
BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INC
Tax-exempt · LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $627,953 | $5,101,112 | -$4,473,159 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $399,871 | $15,758,873 | -$15,359,002 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $0 | $9,559,674 | -$9,559,674 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $627,953
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $136,000
- Depreciation
- $248,906
- Program services (functional)
- $5,101,112
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $0
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $0
- Gross unrelated business income
- $627,953
- Gross receipts
- $627,953
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE WOLESKE | EX-OFFICIO, PRESIDENT, (END 7.1.25) Officer | 2 | $0 | $1,888,539 | $201,133 |
| SCOTT RATHGABER MD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, EX-OFFICIO Officer | 2 | $0 | $1,324,275 | $73,275 |
| JAMES RIDER MD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PHYSICIAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $952,725 | $53,246 |
| EZANA AZENE MD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $892,143 | $74,275 |
| HEATHER SCHIMMERS RN | REGIONAL PRESIDENT, EX-OFFICIO Officer | 2 | $0 | $841,877 | $72,275 |
| MICHAEL DOLAN MD | CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $737,919 | $77,390 |
| PRAVEEN CHOPRA | CHIEF DIGITAL AND INFORMATION OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $717,801 | $77,846 |
| JOHN CEELEN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $728,316 | $54,052 |
| LEANNE ANDERSEN | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $680,422 | $71,814 |
| PETER VANDENHOUTEN | SR VP LEGAL COUNSEL Officer | 2 | $0 | $629,937 | $85,132 |
| DANIEL LILLY | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $617,635 | $74,467 |
| WILLIAM FARRELL | CHIEF STRATEGY & INNOVATION OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $595,426 | $48,639 |
| CINDY LASECKI MD | CHIEF CLINIC OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $507,647 | $53,017 |
| CHRISTOPHER EBERLEIN MD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $422,038 | $74,967 |
| LISA HARTON | CHIEF QUALITY OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $407,895 | $61,558 |
17 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE MICKA | VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE & ACCOUNTING Officer | 2 | $0 | $379,411 | $72,275 |
| ANDREA WERNER | CHIEF POPULATION HEALTH OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $388,587 | $54,949 |
| SHERRI HOYMAN DO | BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHIEF MEDICAL INFORMATION OFFICER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $343,518 | $47,431 |
| ELIZABETH COGBILL MD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $262,093 | $43,764 |
| STEVE LITTLE | FORMER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Former | 0 | $0 | $209,856 | $0 |
| BARBARA GILLING | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL FLORNESS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALD ARNDT | BOARD OF DIRECTORS, VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DYKEMA | BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LYCHE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARL SCHMIDT | BOARD OF DIRECTORS, (END 2.13.25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ALEXANDER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS, (BEG 2.13.25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD RADCLIFFE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SAIED ASSEF MD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN FINCO | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESITA YUTUC | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BOHN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 35 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS WOLESKE | EXECUTIVE VP, NORTHERN COUNTIES REGIONAL PRESIDENT, EX-OFFICIO Officer | 2 | $0 | $1,775,440 | $238,232 |
| SCOTT RATHGABER MD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, EX-OFFICIO Officer | 2 | $0 | $1,644,221 | $68,728 |
| EZANA AZENE MD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $923,307 | $70,278 |
| JAMES RIDER MD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $843,571 | $46,448 |
| HEATHER SCHIMMERS RN | SOUTHERN COUNTIES REGIONAL PRESIDENT, EX-OFFICIO Officer | 2 | $0 | $746,172 | $68,378 |
| PRAVEEN CHOPRA | CHIEF DIGITAL AND INFORMATION OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $654,982 | $70,973 |
| MICHAEL DOLAN MD | SOUTHERN CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER Key employee | 0 | $0 | $641,369 | $73,420 |
| PETER VANDENHOUTEN | ASSISTANT SECRETARY (BEGIN 3/24) Officer | 2 | $0 | $612,071 | $75,482 |
| WILLIAM FARRELL | CHIEF INNOVATION & STRATEGY OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $628,350 | $45,544 |
| DANIEL LILLY | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 | $567,316 | $69,978 |
| LEANNE ANDERSEN | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $564,301 | $63,599 |
| GERALD OETZEL | FORMER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Former | 0 | $0 | $555,068 | $18,108 |
| CHRISTOPHER EBERLEIN MD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $398,553 | $70,228 |
| LISA HARTON | CHIEF QUALITY OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $397,926 | $29,182 |
| CINDY LASECKI MD | NORTHERN CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER Key employee | 0 | $0 | $383,276 | $21,152 |
| ANDREA WERNER | CHIEF POPULATION OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $365,199 | $27,093 |
| ROBYN BORGE MD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER (THRU 12/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $320,728 | $47,055 |
| SHERRI HOYMAN DO | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $316,361 | $45,417 |
| STEVE LITTLE | INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 2/24) Officer | 2 | $0 | $333,317 | $0 |
| JULIE GRACEFFA | ASSISTANT TREASURER (THRU 3/24) Officer | 2 | $0 | $243,186 | $40,838 |
| ELIZABETH COGBILL MD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER (BEGIN 1/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $232,396 | $41,006 |
| MICHELLE MICKA | ASSISTANT TREASURER (BEGIN 3/24) Officer | 2 | $0 | $198,978 | $37,796 |
| BARBARA GILLING | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL FLORNESS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALD ARNDT | BOARD OF DIRECTORS, VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DYKEMA | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LYCHE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARL SCHMIDT | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD RADCLIFFE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SAIED ASSEF MD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN FINCO | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESITA YUTUC | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY FULWILER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER (THRU 12/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BOHN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER (BEGIN 1/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CEELEN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, TREASURER (BEGIN 2/24) Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Woleske | Executive Vice President, Northern Counties Regional President Officer | 0 | $0 | $1,323,496 | $30,380 |
| Scott Rathgaber MD | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 0 | $0 | $1,020,916 | $67,219 |
| Ezana Azene MD | Board of Directors - Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $967,909 | $73,469 |
| James Rider MD | Board of Directors - Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $825,447 | $42,599 |
| MICHAEL DOLAN MD | SOUTHERN CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER Key employee | 0 | $0 | $636,281 | $71,911 |
| Gerald Oetzel | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER (THRU 8/23) Officer | 0 | $0 | $615,642 | $52,651 |
| Praveen Chopra | Chief Digital and Information Officer Officer | 0 | $0 | $509,283 | $73,161 |
| Heather Schimmers RN | Southern Counties Regional President Officer | 0 | $0 | $514,939 | $58,135 |
| Daniel Lilly | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 | $491,361 | $68,219 |
| Peter Vandenhouten | Assistant Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 | $487,169 | $30,399 |
| William Farrell | Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer Officer | 0 | $0 | $437,724 | $44,275 |
| Christopher Eberlein MD | Board of Directors - Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $387,958 | $67,719 |
| CINDY LASEKI MD | NORTHERN CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER Key employee | 0 | $0 | $378,442 | $19,741 |
| Sherri Hoyman DO | Board of Directors - Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $324,726 | $43,389 |
| Robyn Borge MD | Board of Directors - Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $306,023 | $46,630 |
| Andrea Werner | Chief Population Health Officer Officer | 0 | $0 | $258,297 | $23,279 |
| Lisa Harton | Chief Quality Officer Officer | 0 | $0 | $250,970 | $24,811 |
| Julie Graceffa | Assistant Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 | $164,852 | $35,800 |
| Saied Assef MD | Board of Directors - Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $180,875 | $0 |
| Gerald Arndt | Board of Directors, Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Dykema | Board of Directors - Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Gilling | Board of Directors - Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Florness | Board of Directors - Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Lyche | Board of Directors - Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Karl Schmidt | Board of Directors - Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Radcliffe | Board of Directors - Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Finco | Board of Directors - Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresita Yutuc | Board of Directors - Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Fulwiler | Board of Directors - Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LeAnne Andersen | Chief People Officer Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE LITTLE | INTERIM CFO & TREASURER (BEGIN 8/23) Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601-5429
- In care of
- % DANIEL J LILLY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SCOTT RATHGABER MD, 1836 SOUTH AVENUE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601
- Signed the 990
- SCOTT RATHGABER MD, CEO
- Phone
- (608) 782-7300
- Website
- WWW.EMPLIFYHEALTH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KPMG LLP
Mission
TOGETHER WE WILL INSPIRE YOUR BEST LIFE BY RELENTLESSLY CARING, LEARNING, AND INNOVATING.
Program accomplishments
- BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO AN INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM WITH LOCAL ACCESS IN THE RURAL REGION OF WEST CENTRAL AND NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN, THE UPPER PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN, SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA AND NORTHEAST IOWA. BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INC.'S AFFILIATES COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDES INPATIENT, CLINICAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, DIAGNOSTIC, EMERGENCY AND OTHER OUTPATIENT SERVICES IN NUMEROUS MEDICAL SPECIALTIES.Expenses $5,101,112
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
- 92-0504278
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type III functionally integrated
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E11)
- Income (IRS master file)
- $627,953
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $627,953 | $5,101,112 | $0 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $399,871 | $15,758,873 | $0 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $0 | $9,559,674 | $0 | XML |
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 92-0504278).
Questions about BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INC
- What is the EIN of BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INC is 92-0504278.
- Is BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM 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 BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM 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 BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM 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 BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names SCOTT RATHGABER MD.
- Who are the officers and directors of BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 32 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $627,953, expenses of $5,101,112 and total assets of $0 at year end.
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