Nonprofit · EIN 55-0611919
BRAXTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
Tax-exempt · GASSAWAY, WV 26624
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $31,715,696 | $31,307,331 | $408,365 | $19,972,102 | $4,982,077 | $14,990,025 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $28,700,814 | $27,473,589 | $1,227,225 | $21,113,862 | $5,986,270 | $15,127,592 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $44,287
- of which government grants
- $43,787
- Program service revenue
- $31,334,036
- Investment income
- $173,152
- Net rental income
- $13,937
- Other revenue
- $164,221
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $11,010
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $546,078
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,204,275
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,170,571
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $16,928
- Occupancy
- $400,683
- Travel
- $61,257
- Depreciation
- $841,199
- Program services (functional)
- $24,248,494
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,058,837
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,113,862
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,972,102
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,982,077
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,990,025
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,133,654
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,623,238
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $366,787
- Gross receipts
- $31,719,570
- Employees
- 178
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- WV
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hess | Director, CEO of UHC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $825,705 | $155,334 |
| Karen Bowling | Former CEO Braxton - Current President Princeton Community Health Association Former | – | $0 | $788,492 | $29,378 |
| Benjamin Hensley | Surgeon Highest-paid employee | 40 | $630,543 | $0 | $52,894 |
| John Forester | Interim President, July - December Officer | 5.5 | $52,244 | $320,930 | $97,238 |
| Louis Roe | President/CEO, January - June Officer | 12 | $90,471 | $211,098 | $17,515 |
| Stephanie Frame DO | Director, Physician Trustee or director | 40 | $256,900 | $0 | $23,088 |
| Russell Plywaczynski | VP, Finance February - December Officer | 4 | $21,014 | $212,467 | $45,862 |
| Sarah Schimming | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $260,940 | $0 | $12,561 |
| John Tim Lewis | VP, Patient Care Services Key employee | 5 | $30,798 | $206,112 | $10,182 |
| Richard Campbell | Director Pharmacy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,080 | $0 | $43,548 |
| Brandon Williams | VP, Operations Officer | 12 | $54,182 | $126,425 | $29,048 |
| Rex Tremmel | Lead Pharmacist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,656 | $0 | $32,971 |
| Robin Eckhart | VP, Finance January 2024 Officer | 12 | $49,755 | $116,094 | $1,504 |
| Kimberly Knight | Director of Accounting - Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,937 | $0 | $17,922 |
| Barbara Adams | Director, President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Howard | Director, Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brent Boggs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Sodaro | Director, Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Tyler Long | Director 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hess | Director, CEO of UHC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $700,010 | $129,652 |
| Karen Bowling | Former CEO Braxton - Current President Princeton Community Health Association Former | – | $0 | $774,664 | $26,104 |
| Stephanie Frame DO | Director, Physician Trustee or director | 40 | $276,329 | $0 | $21,444 |
| Louis Roe | President/CEO Officer | 12 | $79,055 | $184,461 | $28,315 |
| John Tim Lewis | VP, Patient Care Services Key employee | 6 | $39,130 | $221,734 | $9,886 |
| Robin Eckhart | VP, Finance Officer | 12 | $71,816 | $167,570 | $27,283 |
| Brandon Williams | VP, Operations Officer | 12 | $53,568 | $124,991 | $25,075 |
| Rex Tremmel | Lead Pharmacist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,645 | $0 | $28,940 |
| Richard Campbell | Director Pharmacy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,766 | $0 | $35,965 |
| Sarah Aliff | House Supervisor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,139 | $0 | $13,802 |
| Kimberly Knight | Director of Accounting - Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,509 | $0 | $18,193 |
| Sarah Schimming | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,033 | $0 | $632 |
| Melissa Marshall | Director - Assistant Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $39,257 | $0 | $10,483 |
| Barbara Adams | Director, President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sally Howard | Director, Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brent Boggs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Sodaro | Director, Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Long | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 HOYLMAN DR, GASSAWAY, WV 26624-9318
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- John Forester, 327 Medical Park Drive, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Signed the 990
- Kimber Knight, Director of AccountingController
- Phone
- (681) 342-1608
- Website
- www.wvumedicine.org/braxton
Mission
Braxton County Memorial Hospital serves as the gateway for the healthcare needs of the citizens of Braxton County and the surrounding areas. Its mission is Caring for You Close to Home.
Program accomplishments
- Braxton County Memorial Hospital offers primary care services from qualified physicians located in our rural health clinic. Our convenient location enabled us to provide and service the healthcare needs of 14,380 men, women, and children in our county and surrounding areas in 2024. Primary Care Service assists in keeping patients up to date on preventive care but also if specialists are needed then BCMH offers many services that allow the patient to stay within the community. This is often a plus for a rural community with limited public transportation.Expenses $12,375,734 · revenue $15,795,718
- The Emergency Department of Braxton County Memorial Hospital provides 24-hour medical care to area residents as well as travelers. With its close proximity to I-79, BCMH has served as the gateway for many strangers in need of emergency healthcare. In 2024, 10,003 individuals were provided with compassionate healthcare from professional physicians and nurses. Of that number, 9,438 individuals were treated and released, 410 were admitted as inpatients, and 155 were placed in observation. BCMH continues to comply with medical criteria and resource requirements necessary for designation as a level IV trauma center, thereby serving the community in a very unique way. By maintaining this designation. BCMH is involved with a state-wide trauma system which enables good communication and work relationships with emergency medical services and other healthcare facilities. The statistics noted above represent individual lives touched at Braxton County Memorial Hospital in 2024. These numbers do not reflect the families and friends of those patients.Expenses $6,691,892 · revenue $8,994,264
- Braxton County Memorial Hospitals General Surgery/Same Day Surgery area accommodated 543 surgery patients in 2024. Most of these individuals returned home hours after their procedure, though some were admitted to the hospital. This is a vital service for our area as it once again allows patients to receive needed care while remaining in their community. Also surgeons were able to see 1,333 patient visits in the surgical clinic as follow-up of care or to establish surgical needs.Expenses $1,423,828 · revenue $1,653,025
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
- 55-0611919
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E22Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,972,102
- Income (IRS master file)
- $31,719,570
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $31,715,696 | $31,307,331 | $19,972,102 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $28,700,814 | $27,473,589 | $21,113,862 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $30,116,812 | $24,992,801 | $22,173,175 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 55-0611919).
Questions about BRAXTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
- What is the EIN of BRAXTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRAXTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC is 55-0611919.
- Is BRAXTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to BRAXTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRAXTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 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 BRAXTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC 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 BRAXTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC 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 BRAXTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names John Forester.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRAXTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 12 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRAXTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $31,715,696, expenses of $31,307,331 and total assets of $19,972,102 at year end.
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