Nonprofit · EIN 39-0808526
BALDWIN AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC
Also known as WESTERN WISCONSIN HEALTH
Tax-exempt · BALDWIN, WI 54002
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $90,415,983 | $86,783,208 | $3,632,775 | $96,149,989 | $40,616,767 | $55,533,222 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $81,303,944 | $73,446,211 | $7,857,733 | $90,519,570 | $39,418,812 | $51,100,758 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $72,987,809 | $67,165,744 | $5,822,065 | $79,476,797 | $37,876,683 | $41,600,114 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,998,576
- of which government grants
- $1,915,484
- Program service revenue
- $86,826,554
- Investment income
- $1,601,044
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $139,138
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$14,724
- Other revenue
- -$10,191
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $828,601
- Other salaries and wages
- $34,755,420
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $46,270,960
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $122,768
- Occupancy
- $805,786
- Travel
- $334,149
- Depreciation
- $4,002,008
- Program services (functional)
- $77,074,169
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,709,039
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $90,519,570
- Total assets, end of year
- $96,149,989
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $40,616,767
- Net assets, end of year
- $55,533,222
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $36,551,910
- Publicly traded securities
- $15,636,288
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $55,529,474
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,748
- Gross unrelated business income
- $827,847
- Gross receipts
- $90,510,670
- Employees
- 543
- Volunteers
- 53
- Year formed
- 1936
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHUKWUNONSO CHIME | MD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $661,765 | $49,637 |
| JESS BREHMER | MD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $606,068 | $31,777 |
| SIWEN LIU | MD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $501,701 | $23,797 |
| EILIDH PEDERSON | CEO Officer | 50 | $443,605 | $53,717 |
| PAUL BOEDER | MD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $392,939 | $23,797 |
| DENNIS HARTUNG | MD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $403,235 | $10,350 |
| LEA KAISER | CFO Officer | 50 | $235,554 | $50,857 |
| ALISON PAGE | CEO (FORMER) Former | 50 | $147,987 | $0 |
| JOHN BUELOW | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE PENFIELD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON GRABER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE BAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD BRAKKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CHRISTOPER BABBITT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DAN CONNORS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN GAUSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE RASMUSSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIC RUSSELL | DIRECTOR (THRU 04/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROB SCHILE | DIRECTOR (THRU 08/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHUKWUNONSO CHIME | MD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $660,798 | $49,187 |
| DENNIS HARTUNG | MD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $442,363 | $9,239 |
| FAISAL ANWAR | MD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $433,976 | $9,900 |
| PAUL BOEDER | MD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $398,577 | $23,347 |
| EILIDH PEDERSON | CEO Officer | 50 | $351,485 | $52,717 |
| LIBAN FARAH | MD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $367,571 | $23,347 |
| LEA KAISER | CFO Officer | 50 | $222,399 | $48,318 |
| ALISON PAGE | CEO (FORMER) Former | 50 | $132,260 | $0 |
| JOHN BUELOW | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE PENFIELD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNE KOLL | SECRETARY/TREASURER (THRU 02/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON GRABER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CHRISTOPER BABBITT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE BAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DAN CONNORS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN GAUSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR (THRU 01/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE RASMUSSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANE RASMUSSEN | DIRECTOR (THRU 05/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC RUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB SCHILE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RON SILER | DIRECTOR (THRU 01/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHUKWUNONSO CHIME | MD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $598,589 | $44,791 |
| FAISAL ANWAR | MD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $423,259 | $6,150 |
| DENNIS HARTUNG | OB/GYN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $410,364 | $9,150 |
| PETER DAHLBERG | MD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $402,551 | $9,150 |
| NILIN RAJ | MD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $352,414 | $49,237 |
| EILIDH PEDERSON | CEO Officer | 50 | $362,393 | $38,765 |
| LEA KAISER | CFO Officer | 50 | $131,420 | $24,140 |
| ALISON PAGE | CFO (FORMER) Former | 50 | $149,968 | $4,499 |
| DANIELLE JOHNSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BUELOW | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNE KOLL | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPER BABBITT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE BAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON GRABER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE PENFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANE RASMUSSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC RUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RON SILER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT STEVENS | DIRECTOR (THRU 10/2022) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1100 BERGSLIEN ST, BALDWIN, WI 54002-2600
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EILIDH PEDERSON, 1100 BERGSLIEN STREET, BALDWIN, WI 540020300
- Signed the 990
- EILIDH PEDERSON, CEO
- Phone
- (715) 684-1111
- Website
- WWW.WWHEALTH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
TO BUILD A HEALTHIER TOMORROW TOGETHER.
Program accomplishments
- THE MEDICAL CENTER OPERATES A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL, INCLUDING A PROVIDER-BASED, RURAL HEALTH CLINIC, A RURAL HEALTH CLINIC IN A NEIGHBORING COMMUNITY, AND A FITNESS CENTER WITH A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT CHARITABLE PURPOSE WHICH IS TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES TO ALL RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITIES SERVED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, GENDER, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ABILITY TO PAY, AND PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HANDICAP. THE DEDICATION OF THE MEDICAL CENTER'S WORKFORCE PROVIDES A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT THAT IS BASED UPON COMMUNITY NEED AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES OF CARING, INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY.DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, THERE WERE 1,118 MEDICAL/SURGICAL (ACUTE AND OBSERVATIONS) ADMISSIONS, 208 SWING BED DAYS, AND 417 NEWBORN DELIVERIES. THE EXPANSION OF THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL AND OBSTETRICS WING HAS INCREASED THE FACILITY'S CAPACITY TO PROVIDE CARE. THE MEDICAL CENTER ALSO HAD 5756 EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025. THE MEDICAL CENTER FOCUSSES ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND INTEGRATIVE HEALTH SERVICES THAT INCLUDE HOLISTIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY TRADITIONAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS, SPECIALISTS, INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, HEALTH COACHES, DIETICIANS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS, THERAPISTS AND FITNESS EXPERTS. THE MEDICAL CENTER HAS DEVELOPED SPECIFIC SERVICES AROUND EMOTIONAL RESILIENCY TRAINING (I.E. A COLLECTION OF SERVICES AIMED AT TEACHING PEOPLE TO MANAGE THEIR OWN PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING). IN ADDITION, THE MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES A FULL SPECTRUM OF GERIATRIC SERVICES ON SITE AND WITHIN AREA NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. THIS INCLUDES 24/7 CALL AND THE REGULAR PROVISION OF ON-SITE CARE TO OVER 200 PATIENTS. THIS SERVICE IS NOT WELL REIMBURSED AND THUS, REQUIRES A SIGNIFICANT IN-KIND INVESTMENT FROM THE MEDICAL CENTER.IN ADDITION, THE MEDICAL CENTER OPERATES A SIMPLE HEALTH AND A FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS ARE AIMED AT IMPROVING PATIENTS' HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AT THE PREVENTIVE LEVEL. THIS TYPE OF PROGRAM KEEPS PATIENT HEALTHCARE COSTS LOW, BY STARTING AT A FOUNDATIONAL LEVEL OF DIET AND EXERCISE. BOTH PROGRAMS HAVE DOCUMENTED OUTCOMES OF LOWERING UNNECESSARY EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS AND REDUCING HOSPITAL RE-ADMISSIONS. THE CHALLENGE IS IN A FEE FOR SERVICE ENVIRONMENT, THERE IS NO COMPREHENSIVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING, SUCH AS OFFERED THROUGH THESE SERVICES. AS A RESULT, WWH MAKES SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT TO ENSURE THESE SERVICES CONTINUE TO BE AVAILABLE TO WWH PATIENTS AND OUR COMMUNITY.MEDICAL CENTER REPRESENTATIVES PROVIDE A VARIETY OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY BY PARTICIPATING IN COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT, RELAY FOR LIFE, LOCAL SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS REGARDING CAREER CHOICES AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, AND MANY OTHER INITIATIVES. THE MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO SELECT AREA HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS LOOKING TO PURSUE A CAREER IN HEALTHCARE AND GRANT PROGRAM DOLLARS TO EMPLOYEES LOOKING TO ENHANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS IN A HEALTH-RELATED EDUCATION FIELD. THE MEDICAL CENTER FURTHER SERVES THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ARE INTENDED TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY. SOME OF THESE SERVICES AND/OR SUPPORT GROUPS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: COMMUNITY-WIDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS; SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SCHOOL ATHLETIC TRAINING; CARDIAC, DIABETES, MENTAL HEALTH AND DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUPS; DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT CLASSES; NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE CONSULTATION AND PROGRAMS; EXPECTANT PARENT CLASSES AND BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION.UNCOMPENSATED CARE:THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EXPRESSION OF CHARITABLE SERVICE IS THE PROVISION OF UNCOMPENSATED HEALTHCARE SERVICES.A. CHARITY CARETHE MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH VERIFIED INCOME THAT ARE AT OR BELOW 100% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES, SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT ANY EXPECTATION OF PAYMENT. FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE VERIFIED INCOME AT OR BELOW 300% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE, CARE IS AVAILABLE ON A DISCOUNTED SLIDING SCALE. THE MEDICAL CENTER SCREENS POTENTIAL CHARITY CARE PARTICIPANTS AND MAKES PATIENT INFORMATION READILY AVAILABLE ON THE CHARITY CARE PROGRAM. PROCEDURES ARE IN PLACE THAT ACTIVELY SEEK TO IDENTIFY PATIENTS WHO MAY QUALIFY FOR CHARITY CARE. SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE COST OF THIS COMMUNITY BENEFIT IN SCHEDULE H OF THE FORM 990.B. PROVISION FOR BAD DEBT - UNCOLLECTABLE ACCOUNTSTHE MEDICAL CENTER ESTABLISHED A PROVISION FOR BAD DEBT EXPENSE (VALUED AT THE USUAL AND CUSTOMARY CHARGE) THAT REPRESENTS THOSE HEALTHCARE SERVICES WHICH WERE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS THAT WERE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PAY. SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE COST OF THIS COMMUNITY BENEFIT IN SCHEDULE H OF THE FORM 990.GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS SUCH AS MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROVIDE PAYMENT FOR SERVICES OFTEN AT RATES THAT ARE SUBSTANTIALLY BELOW THE USUAL AND CUSTOMARY CHARGE. SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE COST OF THESE COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROVIDED IN SCHEDULE H OF FORM 990.Expenses $54,277,730 · grants $2,000 · revenue $55,019,377
- WESTERN WISCONSIN HEALTH ALSO PROVIDES OUTPATIENT HEALTHCARE SERVICES AT THREE CLINICS THAT IT OPERATES. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, TOTAL OUTPATIENT ENCOUNTERS AT THESE CLINICS WERE 71,361. TWO OF THE CLINICS ARE DESIGNATED AS RURAL HEALTH CLINICS.IN ADDITION, THE THREE CLINICS PROVIDED CHARITY CARE AND BAD DEBT EXPENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 IN THE AMOUNT OF $690,317.Expenses $22,039,438 · revenue $30,395,398
- WESTERN WISCONSIN HEALTH HAS A FITNESS CENTER THAT IS OPEN TO ALL EMPLOYEES, PATIENTS, AND THE PUBLIC. THE CENTER HAS AN AVERAGE OF APPROXIMATELY 1,380 MEMBERS WITH OVER 46,000 ANNUAL VISITS.Expenses $757,001 · revenue $257,480
- WESTERN WISCONSIN HEALTH IS EXPANDING SERVICES TO BUSINESSES IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED. THESE SERVICES INCLUDED HEALTH SCREENING, EDUCATION, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES, PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING AND WORKPLACE EVALUATION. THE MEDICAL CENTER IS DEVELOPING SPECIALTY SERVICES IN MANY AREAS, INCLUDING EXPANSION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, IN PARTICULAR TELEHEALTH BEHAVIORAL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES IN 2025.
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
- 39-0808526
- 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
- 1952
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E220)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $96,149,989
- Income (IRS master file)
- $90,510,670
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $90,415,983 | $86,783,208 | $96,149,989 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $81,303,944 | $73,446,211 | $90,519,570 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $72,987,809 | $67,165,744 | $79,476,797 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $71,385,832 | $66,428,959 | $72,065,532 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 39-0808526).
Questions about BALDWIN AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of BALDWIN AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BALDWIN AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC is 39-0808526.
- Is BALDWIN AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1952.
- Are donations to BALDWIN AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BALDWIN AREA MEDICAL CENTER 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 BALDWIN AREA MEDICAL CENTER 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 BALDWIN AREA MEDICAL CENTER 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 BALDWIN AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names EILIDH PEDERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of BALDWIN AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $661,765 (CHUKWUNONSO CHIME, MD).
- How much revenue does BALDWIN AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $90,415,983, expenses of $86,783,208 and total assets of $96,149,989 at year end.
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