Nonprofit · EIN 23-1729755
RURAL HEALTH CORPORATION OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Tax-exempt · WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,223,163 | $8,789,845 | -$566,682 | $3,827,341 | $3,737,492 | $89,849 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,708,070 | $9,916,286 | -$1,208,216 | $4,165,402 | $3,508,871 | $656,531 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,394,277 | $10,559,330 | -$1,165,053 | $4,749,172 | $2,884,425 | $1,864,747 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,464,662
- of which government grants
- $2,429,591
- Program service revenue
- $5,395,465
- Investment income
- -$5,504
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$5,520
- Other revenue
- $368,540
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $453,541
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,308,422
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,175,645
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $189
- Accounting fees
- $52,253
- Occupancy
- $349,880
- Travel
- $13,186
- Depreciation
- $200,237
- Program services (functional)
- $6,929,473
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,860,372
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,165,402
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,827,341
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,737,492
- Net assets, end of year
- $89,849
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,322,533
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $89,849
- Gross receipts
- $8,228,683
- Employees
- 105
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL E SCHRACK DO | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 50 | $187,693 | $32,846 |
| MARY E SOKACH | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $187,603 | $32,830 |
| JURGEN STRAUB MD | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 50 | $187,100 | $32,743 |
| GREGG NOVAK DO | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 50 | $185,099 | $32,392 |
| CHARLES LEO | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 50 | $164,061 | $28,711 |
| ROBERT SHANDRICK DDS | DENTIST Highest-paid employee | 50 | $144,257 | $25,245 |
| JOHN KEARNEY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 50 | $109,407 | $19,146 |
| MATTHEW J ISKRA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THROUGH 9/20/24) Officer | 50 | $85,512 | $14,965 |
| PATRICIA LAVAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA ANN BEALLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MICHAEL FERRARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY HAVRILLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAN HOLEHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW KALIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN LOVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD LOVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONA MALADY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE O'DONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES J PALUSHOCK SR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELO TOLOTTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN UNVARSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY E SOKACH | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $174,921 | $30,611 |
| JURGEN STRAUB MD | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 50 | $171,778 | $30,061 |
| GREGG NOVAK DO | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 50 | $167,283 | $29,275 |
| SAMUEL E SCHRACK DO | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 50 | $183,261 | $8,247 |
| GUNNAR KOSEK DO | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 50 | $160,298 | $28,052 |
| TIFFANY L TANKALAVAGE JENSEN | FORMER PRESIDENT/CEO Former | 50 | $127,011 | $22,227 |
| JOHN KEARNEY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 50 | $110,100 | $19,267 |
| MATTHEW J ISKRA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 50 | $100,678 | $17,618 |
| PATRICIA F CASTELLANO | INTERIM PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 50 | $92,477 | $16,183 |
| PATRICIA LAVAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA ANN BEALLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARLA BORTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MICHAEL FERRARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY HAVRILLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAN HOLEHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW KALIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA LINDNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN LOVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD LOVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONA MALADY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE O'DONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES J PALUSHOCK SR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MARIE ROKE-THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELO TOLOTTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN UNVARSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY E SOKACH | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $200,000 | $44,462 |
| GREGG NOVAK DO | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 50 | $190,000 | $40,909 |
| TIFFANY L TANKALAVAGE | PRESIDENT/CEO (THROUGH 06.06.23) Officer | 50 | $187,000 | $33,651 |
| GUNNAR KOSEK | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 50 | $180,000 | $35,359 |
| JURGEN STRAUB MD | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 50 | $190,000 | $18,955 |
| ROBERT SHANDRICK | DENTIST Highest-paid employee | 50 | $169,000 | $33,862 |
| GEORGE D YURKO DO | PHYSICIAN (THROUGH 06.30.23) Highest-paid employee | 50 | $173,400 | $8,790 |
| MATTHEW J ISKRA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 50 | $106,446 | $16,909 |
| PATRICIA LAVAN | DENTAL DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $73,286 | $36,182 |
| RICHARD LOVE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA ANN BEALLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA BELLUCCI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARLA BORTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY HAVRILLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAN HOLEHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA LINDNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN LOVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONA MALADY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE O'DONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES J PALUSHOCK SR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELO TOLOTTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 276 E END CTR, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702-6970
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHARLES LEO, 276 EAST END CENTRE, WILKESBARRE, PA 18702
- Signed the 990
- CHARLES LEO, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (570) 825-8741
- Website
- WWW.RHCNEPA.COM
- Return prepared by
- MCKONLY & ASBURY LLP
Mission
RHC'S HEALTH CENTERS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE TO INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. PRIMARY CARE SERVICES INCLUDE PEDIATRIC, ADOLESCENT, ADULT, AND GERIATRIC MEDICINE; DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATIONS; TREATMENT OF ILLNESS AND INJURIES; PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS; HEALTH SCREENINGS AND HEALTH EDUCATION; IMMUNIZATIONS AND VACCINATIONS; WELL-CHILDCARE; FAMILY PLANNING; LABORATORY SERVICES; 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES; TRANSPORTATION SERVICES; AND PHARMACUETICAL ACCESS THROUGH THE 340B PROGRAM. THREE DENTAL CENTERS LOCATED IN RURAL AREAS OFFER COMPLETE FAMILY DENTISTRY.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDES PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE, DENTAL SERVICES AND SUPPLIES PHARMACUETICALS TO PATIENTS SERVED BY RHC IN THE COMMUNITY. ACROSS THREE COUNTIES, THE CORPORATION OPERATES EIGHT MEDICAL CENTERS, THREE DENTAL CENTERS, AND ONE SPECIFIC MEDICAL CLINIC THAT IS DESIGNATED TO SERVICE THE HOMELESS. THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS RECEIVE CARE IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA FROM RURAL HEALTH. PATIENTS THROUGHOUT THE GEOGRAPHY SERVED ARE PATIENTS WHO REQUIRE ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE AND DENTAL SERVICES INCLUDING POOR, UNDERINSURED, UNINSURED, AND PATIENTS WHO POSSESS COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COVERAGE BUT LACK ACCESS TO CARE. THE CORPORATION ALSO PROVIDES CARE TO PATIENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN FINANCIAL CRITERIA AT A DISCOUNTED CHARGE OR AT SLIDING FEE. THE CORPORATION RECEIVES PARTIAL FUNDING FROM HHS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AT MOST LOCATIONS. SOME FACILITY LOCATIONS PROVIDE CARE TO UNDERSERVED RURAL COMMUNITIES, WHILE OTHER FACILITIES PROVIDE SERVICE TO URBAN PATIENTS WHO HAVE CHALLENGES TO ACCESS CARE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT ASSISTS A STAND ALONE HOMELESS PROGRAM, WHICH SERVES A PREDOMINANTLY URBAN POPULATION OF HOMELESS IN AND AROUND THE CITY OF WILKES-BARRE AND THE SURROUNDING GREATER WYOMING VALLEY IN LUZERNE COUNTY AND WYOMING COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. THE FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE HOMELESS EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH CONTRACTUAL OR REFERRAL AGREEMANTS; OUTREACH, CASE MANAGEMENT, SPECIALTY CARE, EMERGENCY SERVICES, IMPATIENT HOSPITAL SERVICES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.Expenses $6,929,473 · revenue $5,764,005
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-1729755
- 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
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E39Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,827,341
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,228,683
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,223,163 | $8,789,845 | $3,827,341 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,708,070 | $9,916,286 | $4,165,402 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,394,277 | $10,559,330 | $4,749,172 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $9,666,493 | $9,063,978 | $4,033,764 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 23-1729755).
Questions about RURAL HEALTH CORPORATION OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
- What is the EIN of RURAL HEALTH CORPORATION OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RURAL HEALTH CORPORATION OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA is 23-1729755.
- Is RURAL HEALTH CORPORATION OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to RURAL HEALTH CORPORATION OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RURAL HEALTH CORPORATION OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA 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 RURAL HEALTH CORPORATION OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RURAL HEALTH CORPORATION OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RURAL HEALTH CORPORATION OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHARLES LEO.
- Who are the officers and directors of RURAL HEALTH CORPORATION OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $187,693 (SAMUEL E SCHRACK DO, PHYSICIAN).
- How much revenue does RURAL HEALTH CORPORATION OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,223,163, expenses of $8,789,845 and total assets of $3,827,341 at year end.
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