Columbus Regional Healthcare System is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Whiteville, North Carolina, registered in 1975, with $161,394,934 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$161.4M
▲ 16.9% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$143.1M
Net assets
$183.5M
Employees
772
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 Columbus Regional Healthcare System: 85% to programs · $4 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Columbus Regional Healthcare System: 15 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Columbus Regional Healthcare System: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Columbus Regional Healthcare System: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Serving the citizens by providing community services, health education, and charity care.
Revenue grew from $84.9M (FY2013) to $161.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
11.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$230.0M
Total liabilities
$46.5M
Net assets
$183.5M
Salaries & benefits
$44.2M
31% of expenses
Board members
8
7 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $161,394,934▲16.9% | $143,088,774▲10.2% | $183,490,122▲13.2% | $230,009,933▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $138,112,354▲6.8% | $129,893,199▲10.9% | $162,111,649▲5.5% | $208,090,810▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $129,358,830▼3.8% | $117,176,545▼4.8% | $153,615,484▲4.9% | $198,324,168▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $134,524,668▲31.2% | $123,067,318▲25.4% | $146,475,534▲9.8% | $197,969,739▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $102,563,188▲1.5% | $98,115,013▼0.1% | $133,390,886▲4.1% | $192,974,818▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $101,039,621▲2.8% | $98,222,316▲5.7% | $128,114,185▲1.6% | $163,126,286▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $98,332,898▲5.6% | $92,954,658▲6.8% | $126,090,878▲4.2% | $158,966,151▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $93,138,232▼1.4% | $87,053,541▲0.3% | $121,043,363▲7.6% | $153,249,156▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $94,469,037▼2.1% | $86,836,320▲1.8% | $112,508,854▲7.7% | $146,813,301▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $96,486,647▲13.6% | $85,265,062▲4.3% | $104,434,470▲13.0% | $143,225,881▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $84,941,218 | $81,725,095▼4.2% | $92,443,334▲4.3% | $129,234,626▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $85,280,037▲2.7% | $88,669,277▲6.1% | $125,379,787▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $83,013,401▲8.6% | $83,546,527▲8.8% | $98,538,205▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $76,464,966▲4.5% | $76,779,851▲5.5% | $90,876,839▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $73,201,643 | $72,771,850 | $89,220,653 | 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.
Highest-paid: W Jason Beck — $439,543 (0.31% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Jason Beck | Ceo | 60 | $439,543 |
| Robin Hodge | Crna | 40 | $365,531 |
| Jeffrey Savage | Crna | 40 | $347,479 |
| M Jeffery Armstrong | Cfo | 60 | $259,524 |
| Heather Hinson | Crna | 40 | $251,129 |
| Gloria Miller | Crna | 40 | $249,837 |
| William Dicks | Rn | 40 | $206,015 |
| Rachel Dunbar | Coo | 40 | $197,751 |
| Dr Sam Wheatley | Cmo | 12 | $14,700 |
| Andy Martin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brent Watts | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Carl Meares Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Chris Smith | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr John Schultz | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Freda Gore | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Terray Suggs | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Simpli Fi Managed Services | Agency Labor Firm | $4,775,603 |
| Atrium Health | Management Firm | $4,146,716 |
| Aramark Services | Management Firm | $2,904,885 |
| Total Health & Rehab Serv | Physical Therapy | $1,427,823 |
| Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants | Physican Services | $878,547 |
1 grant to Columbus Regional Healthcare System totaling $6,480, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient Access Network Foundation | Patient assistance | 2015 | $6,480 |
2 grants totaling $15K in FY2019. All grants made by Columbus Regional Healthcare System →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Incorporated | Operational support | $9,730 |
| Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation Inc | Operational support | $5,000 |
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Data for Columbus Regional Healthcare System (EIN 56-0538020) 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.