Baptist Health
91% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Baptist Health is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Little Rock, Arkansas, registered in 1955, with $1,475,094,828 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
9601 Baptist Health Dr, Little Rock, AR, 72205 EIN 71-0236856 Since 1955
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5B
▲ 7.1% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4B
Net assets
$1.2B
Employees
8,970
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating91% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Baptist Health: 91% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +4% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Baptist Health: 10 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Baptist Health: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Baptist Health: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Baptist health exists to provide quality patient centered services to the citizens of ar with christian compassion & personal concern consistent with our charitable purposes.
Contact & location
- Address
- 9601 Baptist Health Dr, Little Rock, AR, 72205
- City
- Little Rock
- State
- Arkansas
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $754.4M (FY2013) to $1.5B (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $757.5MNet assets $1.2B
Operating margin
3.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0B
Total liabilities
$757.5M
Net assets
$1.2B
Salaries & benefits
$625.8M
44% of expenses
Board members
16
16 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,475,094,828▲7.1% | $1,417,162,219▲11.1% | $1,239,741,223▲9.7% | $1,997,278,800▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,377,217,738▲12.5% | $1,275,411,248▲6.5% | $1,130,364,154▲14.7% | $1,868,829,929▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,224,624,901▼1.8% | $1,197,926,272▲3.7% | $985,898,540▼4.8% | $1,691,551,589▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,246,486,735▲17.7% | $1,154,990,618▲20.9% | $1,035,155,644▲10.1% | $1,870,869,086▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,059,132,631▲9.7% | $955,259,661▲4.2% | $940,052,766▲9.6% | $1,838,433,342▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $965,675,038▲7.7% | $916,650,284▲3.7% | $857,338,736▲15.4% | $1,512,562,013▲22.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $896,489,615▲2.4% | $884,115,650▲7.0% | $742,628,842▼1.9% | $1,230,375,569▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $875,426,496▲1.8% | $826,015,176▲1.9% | $757,338,600▲7.6% | $1,208,406,710▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $859,743,685▲0.6% | $810,614,170▲0.7% | $703,562,202▲9.5% | $1,115,855,837▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $854,327,732▲5.2% | $804,849,547▲4.5% | $642,336,981▲3.2% | $1,055,283,692▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $812,282,936▲7.7% | $770,521,482▲0.5% | $622,122,925▲6.4% | $1,023,497,079▲22.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $754,445,971 | $767,032,192▲3.4% | $584,651,978▲10.5% | $836,163,459▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $741,851,469▼2.7% | $528,992,998▲6.1% | $855,831,926▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $762,708,685▲2.4% | $498,376,101▲2.0% | $852,071,457▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $744,731,998 | $488,438,831 | $817,556,863 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Troy Wells — $2,247,764 (0.16% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Wells | President & Ceo | 40 | $2,247,764 |
| Douglas Weeks | Chief of Strategy & Innovation | 40 | $1,597,463 |
| Greg Crain | President - Central Region | 40 | $1,139,178 |
| Brent Beaulieu | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $1,124,493 |
| Cathy Dickinson | Chief Hr Officer | 40 | $1,037,315 |
| Clifford Fullerton | Chief Value Based Care | 40 | $881,556 |
| Patrick Young | Chief Legal Officer | 40 | $755,014 |
| Mike Perkins | President - Little Rock | 40 | $710,056 |
| Charles E Phillips | Chief Medical Officer | 40 | $701,636 |
| Jeffrey Carrier | President - Western Ar / East Ok | 10 | $681,456 |
| Michael Elley | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $623,615 |
| Kelley Hamby | System Cno | 40 | $609,187 |
| Greg Sharp | Chief Medical Officer - Ahg | 10 | $576,288 |
| Will Rusher | Ceo/coo Ahg/bhs | 10 | $567,071 |
| Amanda Novack | Medical Vp Quality & Safety | 40 | $547,548 |
| Michele Diedrich | Cno - Little Rock | 40 | $530,902 |
| Aaron Walker | President - North Little Rock | 40 | $481,210 |
| Dr Glenn Millner | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Larry White | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Henry Torres | Secretary | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Cardiology PA | Staffing Services | $44,476,460 |
| Medical Services Group Ltd | Medical Services | $8,959,635 |
| Stuttgart Medical Clinic Ltd | Staffing Services | $4,245,490 |
| Radiology Consultants of Lr | Staffing Services | $3,926,809 |
| Pathology Lab of Arkansas | Medical Services | $3,787,781 |
Grants received · $60K total
2 grants to Baptist Health totaling $60K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Medical and health | 2016 | $500 |
| Arkansas Health Group | Further exempt purpose | 2014 | $59,446 |
Grants made · $386K in FY2024
19 grants totaling $386K in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Baptist Health →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber of Commerce Little Rock | Economic development | $70,500 |
| Central Arkansas Area Agency On Aging Inc | General support | $70,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | General support | $37,000 |
| Arkansas Antimicrobial Stewardship Foundation | General support | $33,402 |
| Good Samaritan Clinic | General support | $25,000 |
| Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | General support | $16,667 |
| Great 100 Nurses Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Cancer Support Foundation | General support | $13,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation Inc | General support | $12,500 |
| Big Dam Bridge Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Community Venture Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Oscar Washington Jr Educational Fund Inc | General support | $8,500 |
| Rotary International | Economic development | $7,500 |
| Tendaji Community Development Corporation | General support | $7,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Baptist Health a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Baptist Health is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 71-0236856, based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Baptist Health's EIN?
- Baptist Health's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 71-0236856.
- How much revenue does Baptist Health report?
- Baptist Health reported $1,475,094,828 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Baptist Health's spending goes to programs?
- Baptist Health spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Baptist Health have?
- CharityIndex grades Baptist Health A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Baptist Health's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Baptist Health's latest Form 990 is $2,247,764, paid to Troy Wells (President & Ceo).
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Data for Baptist Health (EIN 71-0236856) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.