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Nonprofit · EIN 61-0444716

ASHLAND HOSPITAL CORPORATION

Also known as KINGS DAUGHTERS MEDICAL CENTER

Tax-exempt · ASHLAND, KY 41101

Financials

$762.4M$566.5M2022$976.8M$805.7M2023$1B$873.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ASHLAND HOSPITAL CORPORATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,006,610,598$873,226,520$133,384,078$1,411,623,047$388,655,838$1,022,967,209
June 30, 2024990$976,812,883$805,676,074$171,136,809$1,341,036,066$409,734,361$931,301,705
June 30, 2023990$762,357,164$566,525,812$195,831,352$1,184,563,830$407,562,527$777,001,303
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$772,698
of which government grants
$367,005
Program service revenue
$960,409,610
Investment income
$34,508,058
Net rental income
$609,789
Net gain from sales of assets
$11,963,017
Tax-exempt bond proceeds
$2,297
Other revenue
$10,920,232

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$609,933
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$2,584,670
Other salaries and wages
$314,844,564
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$416,649,322
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,738,965
Accounting fees
$200,400
Occupancy
$11,987,231
Travel
$437,885
Depreciation
$47,493,145
Program services (functional)
$767,239,819
Management and general (functional)
$105,986,701

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,341,036,066
Total assets, end of year
$1,411,623,047
Total liabilities, end of year
$388,655,838
Net assets, end of year
$1,022,967,209
Land, buildings and equipment
$537,605,463
Publicly traded securities
$463,537,844
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,022,967,209
Gross unrelated business income
$170,756
Gross receipts
$1,055,840,538
Employees
5,852
Volunteers
101
Year formed
1941
State of legal domicile
KY

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
OMRAN ABUL-KHOUDOUDINTERIM VP, CMO INPATIENT/PROC SERVICES, PHYSICIAN
Key employee
0.25$0$1,242,173$72,802
SARA MARKSPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
51.25$1,057,903$0$138,206
AUTUMN MCFANNTEASURER, SENIOR VP/CHIEF FIN. & ADMIN OFFICER
Officer
51.25$1,017,721$0$137,762
SCOTT MOOREPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$1,102,860$0$44,056
CHARBEL SALEMVP/CHIEF POPULATION HEALTH OFFICER, PHYSICIAN
Key employee
0.25$0$935,903$108,277
PAUL MATHAROOPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$817,201$0$45,625
JAMES DETHERAGEVP / CMO OF OUTPATIENT & INTEGRATED PRACTICES
Key employee
0.25$0$709,810$108,979
PHO NGUYENPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$742,783$0$62,797
BRADLEY WELLSPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$756,960$0$38,349
RICHARD FORDVP / CMO OF INPATIENT / PROCEDURAL SERVICES
Key employee
0.25$0$706,934$81,681
GARRICK SHERMANPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$742,576$0$37,325
STACY CAUDILLVP/CHIEF INPATIENT CLINICAL OFFICER, PHYSICIAN
Key employee
0.25$0$516,858$90,844
AMY SAUNDERSASSISTANT SECRETARY
Officer
42$262,208$0$27,466
DAVID JONESCHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
MARK BIRDWHISTELLBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
9 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CRAIG COLLINSBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ERIC MONDAYBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0.25$0
STEPHEN ADDINGTONBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0.25$0
TOM BURNETTEBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JOHN STEWARTBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ROBERT DIPAOLABOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0.25$0
GINA DUGASBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0.25$0
PENNY COXBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0.25$0
STEVEN CLIFTONSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
SARA MARKSPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
51.25$979,730$0$136,985
AUTUMN MCFANNTEASURER, SENIOR VP/CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRA
Officer
51.25$881,584$0$136,203
SCOTT MOOREPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$957,205$0$37,380
CHARBEL SALEMVP/CHIEF POPULATION HEALTH OFFICER, PHYSICIAN
Key employee
0.25$0$857,834$97,384
PHO NGUYENPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$851,066$0$52,878
ERIK FRALEYPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$835,760$1,763$34,183
DHIRENKUMAR DESAIPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$780,588$0$49,566
RICHARD FORDVP / CMO OF INPATIENT / PROCEDURAL SERVICES, PHYSI
Key employee
0.25$0$724,008$79,587
AMANDA ROMESBERGPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$727,742$0$42,429
JAMES DETHERAGEVP / CMO OF OUTPATIENT AND INTEGRATED PRACTICES, P
Key employee
0.25$0$653,979$101,622
STACY CAUDILLVP/CHIEF INPATIENT CLINICAL OFFICER, PHYSICIAN
Key employee
0.25$0$476,458$85,332
RYAN ISONVP INTEGRATED PRACTICES
Key employee
45$414,915$0$95,152
AMY SAUNDERSASSISTANT SECRETARY
Officer
42$250,853$0$20,545
DAVID JONESCHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
STEPHEN ADDINGTONBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
MARK BIRDWHISTELLBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
TOM BURNETTEBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
CRAIG COLLINSBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
PENNY COXBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
ROBERT DIPAOLABAORD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
GINA DUGASBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
ERIC MONDAYBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
JOHN STEWARTBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
STEVEN CLIFTONSECRETARY
Officer
2$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 29 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
AUTUMN MCFANNTREASURER, SR. VP/CFO/CAO
Officer
51.25$1,897,128$0$131,808
SARA MARKSPRESIDENT/CEO (BEG. 1/1/23)
Officer
51.25$1,844,834$0$142,949
SHERYL MAHANEY UNTIL 113022SECRETARY, VP/CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Officer
51.25$1,518,132$0$8,395
CHARBEL SALEM MDVP/CHIEF POPULATION HEALTH OFF., KHF MEDICAL DIR.
Key employee
0.25$0$782,130$94,176
RICHARD FORD MDVP/CMO INPATIENT & PROCEDURAL SVCS.
Key employee
0.25$0$678,202$74,342
JAMES DETHERAGE MDVP/CMO OUTPATIENT INTEGRATED PRACTICES
Key employee
0.25$0$602,565$96,266
CHARLES CONLEY DOPHYSICIAN, KML MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$480,661$109,765$38,366
JASON FORD MDPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$565,748$0$43,035
EVAN CONDEE DOPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$519,405$4,920$23,486
STACY CAUDILL MDVP/CHIEF INPATIENT CLINICAL OFFICER
Key employee
0.25$0$443,891$82,202
RYAN ISONVP INTEGRATED PRACTICES
Key employee
45$364,206$0$94,607
STACY PATRICKVP CLINICAL & PROCEDURAL OPS.
Key employee
45$375,110$0$81,893
JANE STRADER MDPHYSICIAN, ANHC MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$403,333$0$45,660
CURTIS METZLERCNO/VP PATIENT CARE SERVICES
Key employee
45$364,229$0$74,082
BRANDI COLLINS DOPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$403,104$0$14,781
AMY SAUNDERSASSISTANT SECRETARY (BEG. 12/1/22)
Officer
42$227,968$0$12,371
DAVID JONESBOARD CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
DR MARK NEWMANBOARD VICE-CHAIRMAN (UNTIL 12/31/22)
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
PENNY COXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
GINA DUGASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
ROBERT DIPAOLADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
JOHN STEWARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
TOM BURNETTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
STEPHEN ADDINGTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
ERIC MONDAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
CRAIG COLLINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
MARK BIRDWHISTELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
KRISTIE WHITLATCHPRESIDENT/CEO (10/1/22-12/31/22)
Officer
51.25$0$0$0
STEVEN CLIFTONSECRETARY (BEG. 12/1/22)
Officer
2$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2201 LEXINGTON AVE, ASHLAND, KY 41101-2843
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SARA MARKS, 2201 LEXINGTON AVENUE, ASHLAND, KY 41101
Signed the 990
SARA MARKS, PRESIDENT/CEO
Phone
(606) 408-4000
Return prepared by
BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP

Mission

TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES. TO CARE. TO SERVE. TO HEAL.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LOCATED IN ASHLAND, KY., KING'S DAUGHTERS MEDICAL CENTER HAS BEEN SERVING THE PEOPLE OF NORTHEASTERN KENTUCKY, SOUTHERN OHIO, AND WESTERN WEST VIRGINIA SINCE 1899. OUR MISSION IS CENTERED ON HEALING THE SICK, IMPROVING QUALITY AND LENGTH OF LIFE, BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, AND MEETING THE EVOLVING HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF THE REGION.AS ONE OF THE AREA'S LARGEST EMPLOYERS, KING'S DAUGHTERS PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN THE REGION'S INFRASTRUCTURE BY ENSURING ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES; PROVIDING STABLE EMPLOYMENT; SUPPORTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AND INVESTING IN EDUCATION FROM PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH SENIOR CITIZENS.KING'S DAUGHTERS PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES ACROSS A BROAD RANGE OF SPECIALTIES, INCLUDING HEART AND VASCULAR CARE; ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE; DIGESTIVE HEALTH; SURGICAL SERVICES AND BARIATRICS; BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE AND PSYCHIATRIC CARE; ONCOLOGY; MATERNITY, WOMEN'S CARE AND PEDIATRICS; PULMONOLOGY; AND PRIMARY CARE. KING'S DAUGHTERS IS COMPRISED OF ONE ACUTE-CARE HOSPITAL TOTALING 465 LICENSED BEDS; AN INTEGRATED NETWORK OF MORE THAN 500 PHYSICIANS AND ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS; AND MORE THAN 80 AMBULATORY CENTERS AND PRACTICE LOCATIONS OFFERING BOTH PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE THROUGHOUT EASTERN KENTUCKY AND SOUTHERN OHIO. THIS GEOGRAPHICALLY DISTRIBUTED NETWORK OF PROVIDERS AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTERS HELPS ENSURE ACCESSIBLE, CONVENIENT HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHERE THEY LIVE AND WORK.KING'S DAUGHTERS AND ITS TEAM MEMBERS ARE DEEPLY ENGAGED IN PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, INCLUDING:- PROVIDING FREE IN-PERSON HEALTH SCREENINGS ADDRESSING CONDITIONS SUCH AS DIABETES, COLON CANCER, HEART DISEASE, JOINT HEALTH, SLEEP DISORDERS, AND SKIN CANCER.- OFFERING FREE ONLINE HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENTS AND FOLLOW UP.- CONDUCTING EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF AND COMPLIANCE WITH SCREENING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BREAST, SKIN, LUNG, AND COLORECTAL CANCERS; STROKE; HEART DISEASE; DIABETES; AND MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS.- PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE EDUCATION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.- SPONSORING OR PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS STRIKE-OUT STROKE, COMMUNITY BABY SHOWERS, AND FREE FLU VACCINATION CLINICS.- SPONSORING IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUPS FOR INDIVIDUALS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS.- PROVIDING FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS TO STUDENT ATHLETES THROUGHOUT THE REGION; PLACING CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINERS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS; AND OFFERING WEEKDAY WALK-IN ORTHOPEDIC CLINICS IN ASHLAND, KY., AND PORTSMOUTH, OHIO.- PLACING ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES IN LOCAL ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE HEALTH EDUCATION, IMMUNIZATIONS, SCREENINGS, AND CARE FOR ACUTE ILLNESS TO STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF.- PROVIDING 3D MAMMOGRAPHY SERVICES AT TWO PERMANENT IMAGING LOCATIONS AND TWO MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNITS THAT BRING THIS POTENTIALLY LIFE-SAVING TESTING TO UNDERSERVED AND REMOTE AREAS.- RAISING FUNDS TO ASSIST UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS RECEIVE DIAGNOSTIC MAMMOGRAMS, BREAST BIOPSIES AND ADVANCED CARE RELATED TO BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT. - EXPANDING ACCESS TO CARE THROUGH TWO MOBILE HEALTH UNITS OFFERING OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, HEARING SCREENINGS, GENERAL HEALTH SCREENINGS, EKGS, AND OTHER SERVICES AS REQUESTED BY LOCAL PROVIDERS.- INCREASING ACCESS TO FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD THROUGH SPONSORSHIP OF FARMERS MARKETS SERVING FIVE COUNTIES IN KENTUCKY AND OHIO.- DONATING FOOD AND SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD BANKS TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY IN THE REGION.- MANAGING MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAMS IN BOYD AND GREENUP COUNTIES, PROVIDING FREE AND LOW-COST MEALS TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS.- PARTNERING WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS TO SPONSOR MONTHLY BLOOD DRIVES ON THE ASHLAND CAMPUS AND UKKD PAVILION IN GREENUP, KY.- PROVIDING FREE TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT DEPENDABLE TRANSPORTATION THROUGH THE VAN MINISTRY PROGRAM.- PROVIDING PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY THAT STRUGGLE WITH VARIOUS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH INCLUDING FOOD INSECURITY AND TRANSPORTATION. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH BASIC NEEDS THAT SO OFTEN FALL THROUGH THE CRACKS. STAFF ALSO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE DEALING WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS FIND TREATMENT AND ASSIST WITH ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION TO PROGRAMS OFFERED IN THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH THESE AND OTHER INITIATIVES, KING'S DAUGHTERS REMAINS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING ACCESS TO CARE, ADVANCING COMMUNITY HEALTH, AND MEETING THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF THE REGION.
    Expenses $767,239,819 · grants $609,933 · revenue $960,409,610

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
61-0444716
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
1945
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E220)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,411,623,047
Income (IRS master file)
$1,055,840,538

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,006,610,598$873,226,520$1,411,623,047IRS
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$976,812,883$805,676,074$1,341,036,066IRS
990-TJune 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$762,357,164$566,525,812$1,184,563,830XML
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990September 2022$854,143,689$691,470,352$875,286,431IRS
990-TSeptember 2022–––IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990-TSeptember 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 61-0444716).

Questions about ASHLAND HOSPITAL CORPORATION

What is the EIN of ASHLAND HOSPITAL CORPORATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ASHLAND HOSPITAL CORPORATION is 61-0444716.
Is ASHLAND HOSPITAL CORPORATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1945.
Are donations to ASHLAND HOSPITAL CORPORATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ASHLAND HOSPITAL CORPORATION 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 ASHLAND HOSPITAL CORPORATION 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 ASHLAND HOSPITAL CORPORATION 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 ASHLAND HOSPITAL CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SARA MARKS.
Who are the officers and directors of ASHLAND HOSPITAL CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 8 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ASHLAND HOSPITAL CORPORATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,006,610,598, expenses of $873,226,520 and total assets of $1,411,623,047 at year end.

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