Cottage Health
65% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Cottage Health is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Barbara, California, registered in 1996, with $290,408,292 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 65% of spending to programs.
400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105 EIN 77-0431902 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$290.4M
▲ 9.3% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2024)
$293.9M
Net assets
-$1.7M
Employees
955
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →C+Program efficiency40% of the rating65% 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 Cottage Health: 65% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -1% 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 Cottage Health: 0 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a D 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 Cottage Health: 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 Cottage Health: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
It is the mission of cottage health to provide superior health care for and improve the health care of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion.
What they do
Cottage clinical network llc (ccn) was created in 2019 with cottage health as its sole corporate member, and became operational in 2020. ccn operates urgent care centers in the surrounding communities. ccn was begun as a response to the community's shortage of primary care physicians. these walk-in clinics are staffed with licensed nurse practitioners, complete with x-ray and laboratory services. more serious medical conditions are referred to emergency departments for a higher level of care. as of december 2024, there were 13 centers open. it was expected the initial year would generate a loss. however, with the covid pandemic coinciding with the opening of the urgent care centers, operations are still in a growth pattern and remained in a loss position in 2024. ccn received grant assistance from affiliated hospitals to support the availability of these health services to the community. the number of patients served in 2024 was 154,023, an increase of 6%.
Contact & location
- Address
- 400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
- City
- Santa Barbara
- State
- California
- Category
- Religion-Related
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $60.6M (FY2013) to $290.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $173.8MNet assets -$1.7M
Operating margin
-1.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$172.1M
Total liabilities
$173.8M
Net assets
-$1.7M
Salaries & benefits
$185.0M
63% of expenses
Board members
16
16 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $290,408,292▲9.3% | $293,909,702▲7.7% | -$1,743,619▲33.2% | $172,084,264▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $265,722,760▲8.1% | $272,955,448▲5.2% | -$2,608,710▼329% | $177,913,620▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $245,918,183▲12.6% | $259,358,800▲11.6% | $1,141,599▲17.8% | $184,786,683▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $218,457,387▲24.1% | $232,451,658▲25.9% | $968,998▼88.5% | $176,397,036▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $175,972,265▲15.2% | $184,612,479▲16.1% | $8,455,951▼53.8% | $147,215,646▲47.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $152,813,008▲3.7% | $158,954,145▲5.8% | $18,297,224▲46.7% | $100,071,589▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $147,339,626▲7.9% | $150,278,724▲10.1% | $12,475,304▼13.6% | $102,490,282▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $136,543,166▲24.1% | $136,487,417▲19.7% | $14,440,066▼40.4% | $92,058,104▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $109,992,112▲7.0% | $114,050,421▲32.8% | $24,208,113▼1.8% | $88,894,349▲29.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $102,794,687▲15.2% | $85,892,036▲18.2% | $24,653,585▲99.3% | $68,708,975▲78.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $89,235,004▲47.3% | $72,656,400▲20.6% | $12,371,231▲1161% | $38,568,310▲46.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $60,566,832 | $60,266,624▲0.4% | $981,064▲120% | $26,265,050▲56.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $59,997,898▲14.2% | -$4,885,149▲16.3% | $16,816,750▲27.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $52,542,898 | -$5,839,711 | $13,165,367 | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | 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: Ronald Werft — $2,013,630 (0.69% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Werft | President & Ceo | 42 | $2,013,630 |
| Lisa Moore | Executive Vp and Coo | 26.5 | $1,154,452 |
| Kristin Tufvesson | Senior Vp and Cfo | 28 | $1,077,998 |
| Stacy Bratcher | Senior Vp and Chief Legal Officer | 25 | $996,206 |
| Sheri Ribeiro | Vice President Information Technology and Cio (part Year Through July 2024) | 40 | $984,054 |
| Edmund Wroblewski Md | Vice President Medical Affairs | 40 | $912,410 |
| Kathryn Bazylewicz | Vice President Marketing & Population Health | 40 | $889,732 |
| Cara Williams | Vice President Human Resources & Chro | 40 | $765,456 |
| Lorenzo Olivarez | Vice President Finance/controller (part Year Through October 2024) | 40 | $748,252 |
| Kevin Davidson | Vice President, Ambulatory Services | 20 | $622,705 |
| Laura Canfield | Vice President Patient Care Services & Cno | 40 | $584,021 |
| Nicholas Henderson | Vice President Support Services | 40 | $552,885 |
| David Brown | Vice President Advancement | 40 | $467,563 |
| Christopher Le Renard Md | Chief Medical Information Officer | 40 | $466,955 |
| Sandra Lood | Vice President Revenue Cycle | 40 | $462,962 |
| Sharon Lutz | Vice President Quality Support Services | 40 | $445,708 |
| Bhupi Singh | Board Member | 2.4 | — |
| Eric Seale | Vice Chair | 3.5 | — |
| Ernesto Paredes | Board Member | 2.4 | — |
| Gamble Parks Atty | Board Member | 2.4 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Systems Corporation | It Services | $4,314,146 |
| World Wide Technology LLC | It Services | $3,958,731 |
| Tegria Services Group Us Inc | It Services | $3,596,971 |
| Gallagher Bassett Services Inc | Claims Service Provider | $3,527,619 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Licenses and Software | $2,237,560 |
Grants received · $5.3M total
6 grants to Cottage Health totaling $5.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | Support of population health programs | 2024 | $429,251 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | Support of population health programs | 2023 | $841,672 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | Support of population health programs | 2022 | $1,187,087 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | Support of covid emergency expenditures and support of population health programs | 2021 | $768,235 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | Support of covid emergency expenditures and support of population health programs | 2020 | $2,054,747 |
Grants made · $179K in FY2024
6 grants totaling $179K in FY2024. All grants made by Cottage Health →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aunt Bertha A Public Benefit Corporation | Basic needs (e.g., food, housing, transportation) referral technology set-up | $117,500 |
| Calm Inc | Provide mental health support to children and youth, including those with adverse childhood experiences. | $19,584 |
| Santa Barbara County Education Office | Welcome every baby program and referrals to behavioral health services | $16,666 |
| Association of Operating Room Nurses Inc | Support for training in nursing programs | $10,700 |
| Carpinteria Childrens Project | Provide mental health support to children and youth | $7,826 |
| Community Partners | Provide mental health support to children, youth, and their families, including those with limited access to care. | $6,667 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cottage Health a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cottage Health is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 77-0431902, based in Santa Barbara, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cottage Health's EIN?
- Cottage Health's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 77-0431902.
- How much revenue does Cottage Health report?
- Cottage Health reported $290,408,292 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Cottage Health's spending goes to programs?
- Cottage Health spends about 65% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Cottage Health have?
- CharityIndex grades Cottage Health C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Cottage Health's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Cottage Health's latest Form 990 is $2,013,630, paid to Ronald Werft (President & Ceo).
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Data for Cottage Health (EIN 77-0431902) 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.