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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0199559

NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE INC

Tax-exempt · ST JOHNSBURY, VT 05819

Financials

$34.4M$34M2023$35.6M$36.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$35,566,335$36,162,209-$595,874$28,856,158$1,795,220$27,060,938
March 31, 2024990$34,443,722$34,036,439$407,283$30,156,223$2,591,930$27,564,293
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,686,499
of which government grants
$4,895,378
Program service revenue
$29,162,964
Investment income
$713,578
Net gain from sales of assets
$290,422
Net income from fundraising events
$3,294
Other revenue
$3,294

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$55,710
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$592,442
Other salaries and wages
$19,646,136
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$26,188,885
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$119,501
Accounting fees
$92,450
Occupancy
$676,120
Travel
$453,096
Depreciation
$824,890
Program services (functional)
$32,533,794
Management and general (functional)
$3,628,415

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$30,156,223
Total assets, end of year
$28,856,158
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,795,220
Net assets, end of year
$27,060,938
Land, buildings and equipment
$6,403,062
Publicly traded securities
$74,039
Net assets without donor restrictions
$27,048,259
Net assets with donor restrictions
$12,679
Gross receipts
$37,048,337
Employees
378
Volunteers
18
Year formed
1976
State of legal domicile
VT

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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Sarah MorganPhysician
Highest-paid employee
40$214,279$20,390
Jay DegePhysician
Highest-paid employee
40$214,343$16,530
Michael CostaPast Chief Executive Officer
Officer
40$210,833$16,850
Robert PrimeauPhysician
Highest-paid employee
38$202,101$12,541
Adrienne RulonDentist
Highest-paid employee
36$196,980$10,088
Emily OlesonPhysician
Highest-paid employee
36$192,033$14,619
Christopher TowneChief Executive Officer
Officer
40$168,632$18,182
Angela NeilChief Financial Officer
Officer
40$167,525$10,420
Louisa DriscollPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Adrienne HutchinVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Sarah GallowayTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Sung Hee ChungSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Rita LafferriereBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Stacey HendersonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Buffie HegartyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
6 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Otto WurzburgBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Brian CussimanioBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Laura NewellBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Maryellen GriffinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Sheri-Lee RyanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Justin Barton-CaplinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 25 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Dr John RaserPhysician
Highest-paid employee
40$233,696$18,469
Dr Jay DegePhysician
Highest-paid employee
40$221,184$19,388
Dr Sarah MorganPhysician
Highest-paid employee
40$214,450$19,718
Michael CostaChief Executive Officer
Officer
40$210,510$21,009
Dr Timothy TannerMedical Director
Key employee
40$204,568$15,223
Dr Mark ParenteauDentist
Highest-paid employee
40$201,250$16,042
Dr Emily OlesonPhysician
Highest-paid employee
40$188,553$12,519
Angela NeilChief Financial Officer
Officer
40$152,965$9,122
Justin Barton-CaplinPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Suzanne Legare BelcherVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Maryellen GriffinSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Sarah GallowayTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Patricia AubinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Sung Hee ChungBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ann CreavenBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Louisa DriscollBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Sophia Boyle HallBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Adrienne HutchinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ellen MooreBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Barbara MorrowBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Laura NewellBoard Member/Past Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Michael O'DellBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Pam SmartBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Taylor TaylorBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Steven WinklerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
165 SHERMAN DR, ST JOHNSBURY, VT 05819-9811
In care of
% TOM PITTS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Christopher Towne, 165 Sherman Drive, St Johnsbury, VT 05819
Signed the 990
Christopher Towne, Chief Executive Officer
Phone
(802) 748-9405
Return prepared by
Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC

Mission

Mission: To provide high-quality, accessible, patient-centered health care. Vision: NCHC is a key partner in building healthy families and thriving communities. Values: We pursue quality in all that we do and are committed to: Mutual Respect and Trust - working together and providing care that respects every individual's dignity, privacy, and culture. Excellence -- investing in our most valuable asset, our employees, is crucial to delivering high quality care. Teamwork and Collaboration -- working within NCHC and with community partners to provide a continuum of health care and social support. Stewardship and Spirit of Service - serving our communities with integrity and intention in all our interactions. Resilience - approaching every challenge as an opportunity to pursue creative solutions, achieve financial sustainability, and deepen our resolve.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • To provide primary care, dental care, behavioral health and community health services to residents in the Northeast Kingdom Region.
    Expenses $24,305,756 · grants $55,710 · revenue $21,257,512
  • To provide home health, hospice and homemaker services to residents in the Northeast Kingdom Region.
    Expenses $8,228,038 · revenue $7,905,452

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
51-0199559
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1976
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E39Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$28,856,158
Income (IRS master file)
$37,048,337

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$35,566,335$36,162,209$28,856,158XML
990March 2024$34,443,722$34,036,439$30,156,223XML
990March 2023$35,047,369$33,151,464$29,350,943IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––IRS
990March 2019–––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 51-0199559).

Questions about NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE INC

What is the EIN of NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE INC is 51-0199559.
Is NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
Are donations to NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE 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 NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names Christopher Towne.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $214,279 (Sarah Morgan, Physician).
How much revenue does NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $35,566,335, expenses of $36,162,209 and total assets of $28,856,158 at year end.

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