Cherokee Health Systems
79% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Cherokee Health Systems is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Talbott, Tennessee, registered in 2013, with $94,076,648 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 79% of spending to programs.
6350 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Talbott, TN, 37877 EIN 62-0637925 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$94.1M
▼ 4.9% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$81.2M
Net assets
$125.2M
Employees
759
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating79% 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 Cherokee Health Systems: 79% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · +14% 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 Cherokee Health Systems: 18 mo reserves · +14% 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 Cherokee Health Systems: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Cherokee Health Systems: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The organization provides medical and behavioral health services to individuals on a sliding fee basis. cherokee health systems d/b/a river valley health (rvh) operates federally qualified health and community mental health services.
What they do
Grant programs, clinical administration, etc.
Contact & location
- Address
- 6350 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Talbott, TN, 37877
- City
- Talbott
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Clinics & Primary Care
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $46.4M (FY2013) to $94.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $29.8MNet assets $125.2M
Operating margin
13.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$155.1M
Total liabilities
$29.8M
Net assets
$125.2M
Salaries & benefits
$43.7M
54% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,076,648▼4.9% | $81,225,645▲9.1% | $125,218,055▲14.8% | $155,059,618▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $98,918,033▲22.8% | $74,454,803▲9.7% | $109,064,140▲29.2% | $136,758,924▲25.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $80,581,101▲1.3% | $67,850,691▲7.7% | $84,390,400▲16.5% | $108,748,769▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $79,573,007▲11.8% | $63,021,096▲5.0% | $72,438,481▲23.2% | $94,331,120▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $71,163,695▲16.5% | $60,020,900▲2.2% | $58,813,648▲33.5% | $78,560,180▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $61,077,391▲3.9% | $58,733,442▲0.7% | $44,039,068▲6.2% | $70,508,493▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $58,791,772▼8.1% | $58,323,480▼2.7% | $41,458,740▲3.4% | $66,847,071▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $63,950,668▼2.3% | $59,915,344▼1.9% | $40,104,323▲15.0% | $69,097,580▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $65,481,872▲21.8% | $61,075,723▲17.9% | $34,860,782▼5.0% | $65,448,449▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $53,756,395▼2.2% | $51,816,765▼1.1% | $36,697,106▲4.2% | $58,424,881▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $54,984,026▲18.4% | $52,400,181▲6.4% | $35,227,139▲14.6% | $55,751,634▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $46,423,510 | $49,255,698▲9.8% | $30,747,081▼7.9% | $51,884,255▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $44,875,955▲8.5% | $33,401,103▲8.2% | $54,616,569▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $41,365,040▲2.3% | $30,881,184▲1.0% | $49,415,732▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $40,426,310 | $30,568,171 | $50,281,729 | 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: Parinda Khatri — $380,804 (0.47% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parinda Khatri | Ceo | 64 | $380,804 |
| Andy Rhea | Cfo | 47 | $245,107 |
| Cindy Perry | Vp of Psychiatric Services | 47 | $244,638 |
| Gail Reilly | Vp of Medical Services | 44 | $242,137 |
| Bradley Paul Carter | Vp of Medical Services | 57 | $217,898 |
| Hal Moncier | Physician | 40 | $214,766 |
| Manasa Enja | Psychiatrist | 41 | $209,027 |
| Theresa Marie Whittler | Director of Ob-gyn Services | 42 | $198,240 |
| Arieal Felix | Medical Director | 40 | $190,398 |
| Laura Brudecki | Physician | 53 | $186,023 |
| Suzanne Bailey | Coo | 59 | $175,453 |
| Alex Rodriguez | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Angel Dykes | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Bill Lenczynski | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Dale Mitchell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Joe Haniford | President | 1 | — |
| Judith Mehaffey | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Julia Gunn | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ken Knight | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Kenneth Glass | Secretary | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Synergy Billing LLC | Revenue Cycle | $1,988,951 |
| Chronic Care Staffing LLC | Contract Services | $958,523 |
| Cloudmed | 340b Management | $599,649 |
| Southern Grace Cleaning II | Cleaning Services | $314,849 |
| Cybermaxx LLC | It Managed Services | $195,407 |
Grants received · $11.5M total
31 grants to Cherokee Health Systems totaling $11.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2024 | $151,568 |
| Direct Relief | Hurricane helene response | 2024 | $25,000 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Health general | 2024 | $17,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $9,000,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | General | 2023 | $32,000 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Gen/oper support | 2023 | $17,000 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Gen/oper support | 2022 | $16,900 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Instruction | 2021 | $120,000 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Gen/oper support | 2021 | $15,700 |
| Direct Relief | Hurricane dorian | 2020 | $300,000 |
| Direct Relief | Hurricane dorian | 2020 | $300,000 |
| Direct Relief | Hurricane dorian | 2020 | $300,000 |
| Direct Relief | Hurricane dorian | 2020 | $300,000 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2020 | $105,892 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2020 | $105,892 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cherokee Health Systems a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cherokee Health Systems is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-0637925, based in Talbott, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cherokee Health Systems's EIN?
- Cherokee Health Systems's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-0637925.
- How much revenue does Cherokee Health Systems report?
- Cherokee Health Systems reported $94,076,648 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Cherokee Health Systems's spending goes to programs?
- Cherokee Health Systems spends about 79% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Cherokee Health Systems have?
- CharityIndex grades Cherokee Health Systems A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Cherokee Health Systems's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Cherokee Health Systems's latest Form 990 is $380,804, paid to Parinda Khatri (Ceo).
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Data for Cherokee Health Systems (EIN 62-0637925) 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.