Nonprofit · EIN 71-0411459
WHITE RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM INC
Also known as MIDWAY MEDICAL CLINIC
Tax-exempt · BATESVILLE, AR 72501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $329,732,237 | $318,750,833 | $10,981,404 | $243,417,328 | $54,834,704 | $188,582,624 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $292,870,834 | $296,620,909 | -$3,750,075 | $233,073,865 | $58,157,606 | $174,916,259 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $287,011,098 | $296,744,596 | -$9,733,498 | $238,722,448 | $65,993,176 | $172,729,272 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,150,601
- of which government grants
- $1,553,905
- Program service revenue
- $323,207,124
- Investment income
- $2,306,903
- Net rental income
- $7,755
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $7,459
- Other revenue
- $2,067,609
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $137,235
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,175,059
- Other salaries and wages
- $130,451,036
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $169,613,390
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $17,639
- Accounting fees
- $541,232
- Occupancy
- $4,580,481
- Travel
- $351,135
- Depreciation
- $10,025,706
- Program services (functional)
- $266,166,891
- Management and general (functional)
- $52,583,942
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $233,073,865
- Total assets, end of year
- $243,417,328
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $54,834,704
- Net assets, end of year
- $188,582,624
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $88,067,009
- Publicly traded securities
- $49,550,370
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $188,582,624
- Gross receipts
- $329,732,237
- Employees
- 2,331
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- AR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARY PAXSON | FORMER PRESIDENT AND CEO Former | 40 | $475,736 | $15,837 |
| JOSEPH SMOTHERMAN | FORMER EVP CSO/COO Former | 40 | $111,595 | $9,178 |
| JEFF SHOWALTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY CROSS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MCINTIRE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH CHRISTIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNY BELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY LANIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN ROSE | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 1/1/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANCE LAMBERTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK ELUMBAUGH | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 12/31/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY GUNDERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE CASE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TINA WHEELIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS STEEL - SEE STATEMENT | IP CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 |
| JEFF REIFSTECK - SEE STATEMENT | EVP CIO (THROUGH 10/21/24) Officer | 40 | $0 |
| JENNIFER SANDAGE - SEE STATEMENT | EVP CHIEF NURSING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 |
| KATHY THOMAS - SEE STATEMENT | EVP SCMS Officer | 40 | $0 |
| LINDSEY CASTLEBERRY - SEE STATEMENT | EVP HR/LEGAL COUNSEL Officer | 40 | $0 |
| ROBERT WRIGHT - SEE STATEMENT | EVP PHYSICIAN SERVICES Officer | 40 | $0 |
| SHAWNA IVES - SEE STATEMENT | EVP CFO Officer | 40 | $0 |
| STEVEN WEBB - SEE STATEMENT | CURRENT PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $0 |
| CHARLES VARELA - SEE STATEMENT | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 |
| DYLAN CARPENTER - SEE STATEMENT | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 |
| JEFFREY ANGEL - SEE STATEMENT | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 |
| MAHESH ANANTHA NARAYANAN - SEE STMT | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 |
| WESLEY GREER - SEE STATEMENT | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahesh A Narayanan | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $1,264,125 | $3,130 |
| Dylan Carpenter | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $1,207,666 | $17,169 |
| Charles Varela | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $963,051 | $10,794 |
| Wesley Greer | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $933,833 | $17,592 |
| Jeff Angel | physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $829,118 | $14,960 |
| Gary Paxson | President, CEO Officer | 40 | $599,723 | $20,804 |
| Lindsey Castleberry | EVP HR/Legal Counsel Officer | 40 | $274,842 | $16,702 |
| Shawna Ives | EVP CFO Officer | 40 | $271,474 | $13,749 |
| Joseph Smotherman | EVP CSO/COO Officer | 40 | $256,278 | $18,551 |
| Chris Steel | IP Chief Medical Officer Officer | 40 | $263,843 | $0 |
| Robert Wright | EVP Physician Services Officer | 40 | $238,111 | $12,225 |
| Jennifer Sandage | EVP Chief Nursing Officer Officer | 40 | $225,941 | $16,092 |
| Jeff Reifsteck | EVP Chief Information Officer Officer | 40 | $215,760 | $13,742 |
| Kathy Thomas | EVP SCMC Officer | 40 | $173,611 | $11,208 |
| Kevin Rose | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Randy Cross | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH CHRISTIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula Terrell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Brissey | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Elumbaugh | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Mcintire | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Bryant | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tina Wheelis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahesh A Narayanan | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $1,264,125 | $3,130 |
| Dylan Carpenter | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $1,207,666 | $17,169 |
| Charles Varela | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $963,051 | $10,794 |
| Wesley Greer | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $933,833 | $17,592 |
| Jeff Angel | OP Chief Medical Officer Officer | 40 | $829,118 | $14,960 |
| Shalhla Naoman | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $759,050 | $15,415 |
| Gary Paxson | President, CEO Officer | 40 | $599,723 | $20,804 |
| Lindsey Castleberry | EVP HR/Legal Counsel Officer | 40 | $274,842 | $16,702 |
| Shawna Ives | EVP CFO Officer | 40 | $271,474 | $13,749 |
| Joseph Smotherman | EVP CSO/COO Officer | 40 | $256,278 | $18,551 |
| Chris Steel | IP Chief Medical Officer Officer | 40 | $263,843 | $0 |
| Robert Wright | EVP Physician Services Officer | 40 | $238,111 | $12,225 |
| Jennifer Sandage | EVP Chief Nursing Officer Officer | 40 | $225,941 | $16,092 |
| Jeff Reifsteck | EVP Chief Information Officer Officer | 40 | $215,760 | $13,742 |
| Kathy Thomas | EVP SCMC Officer | 40 | $173,611 | $11,208 |
| Jeff Showalter | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Rose | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Brissey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Randy Cross | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula Terrell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Elumbaugh | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Mcintire | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Bryant | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Case | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tina Wheelis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1710 HARRISON ST, BATESVILLE, AR 72501-7303
- In care of
- % SHAWNA IVES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHAWNA IVES, 1710 HARRISON ST, BATESVILLE, AR 72501
- Signed the 990
- SHAWNA IVES, CFO
- Phone
- (870) 698-6520
- Website
- WHITERIVERHEALTH.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- FORVIS MAZARS LLP
Mission
WRHS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY HEALTHCARE AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES. WRHS VISION IS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE PATIENTS CHOOSE TO RECEIVE CARE, EMPLOYEES DESIRE TO WORK, PHYSICIANS WANT TO PRACTICE, AND FAMILIES AND VISITORS FEEL WELCOME.
Program accomplishments
- WHITE RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. IS A MULTIDIMENSIONAL PROVIDER OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES PRIMARILY TO THE RESIDENTS OF NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS. THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OPERATES TWO HOSPITALS; WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER WHICH IS AN ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL PROVIDING INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT AND EMERGENCY CARE TO THE RESIDENT OF INDEPENDENCE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS AND STONE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER WHICH IS A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL PROVIDING INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT AND EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF STONE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE SYSTEM ALSO INCLUDES OUTPATIENT FACILITIES, PRIMARY CARE AND SPECIALTY PHYSICIAN OFFICES, MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDINGS, AND WHITE RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION, INC., WHICH PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR FURTHERING THE PURPOSE AND PROMOTING THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SYSTEM.Expenses $266,166,891 · grants $137,235 · revenue $323,207,124
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
- 71-0411459
- 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
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E220)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $243,417,328
- Income (IRS master file)
- $329,732,237
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $329,732,237 | $318,750,833 | $243,417,328 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $292,870,834 | $296,620,909 | $233,073,865 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $287,011,098 | $296,744,596 | $238,722,448 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $291,657,100 | $295,318,299 | $249,893,967 | 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 71-0411459).
Questions about WHITE RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM INC
- What is the EIN of WHITE RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WHITE RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM INC is 71-0411459.
- Is WHITE RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to WHITE RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WHITE RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM 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 WHITE RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM 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 WHITE RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM 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 WHITE RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names SHAWNA IVES.
- Who are the officers and directors of WHITE RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 29 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $475,736 (GARY PAXSON, FORMER PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does WHITE RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $329,732,237, expenses of $318,750,833 and total assets of $243,417,328 at year end.
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