Coxhealth
83% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Coxhealth is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Springfield, Missouri, registered in 2015, with $323,117,487 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO, 65802 EIN 47-1087427 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2023)
$323.1M
▲ 25.3% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$322.7M
Net assets
$1.7B
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating83% 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 Coxhealth: 83% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating65 mo reserves · +0% 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 Coxhealth: 65 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a B+ 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 Coxhealth: 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 Coxhealth: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Supporting organization for lester e cox medical centers, cox monett hospital, cox barton county hospital, and skaggs community hospital association.
What they do
Provide the administrative and functional support for subordinate entities to improve the health of the community. specific details can be found on the 990 returns of these entities, including lester e. cox medical centers and cox medical group.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO, 65802
- City
- Springfield
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $663.8M (FY2014) to $323.1M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $24.6MNet assets $1.7B
Operating margin
0.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8B
Total liabilities
$24.6M
Net assets
$1.7B
Salaries & benefits
$167.8M
52% of expenses
Board members
24
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $323,117,487▲25.3% | $322,708,977▲26.0% | $1,744,252,616▲13.9% | $1,768,812,895▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $257,890,305▲18.9% | $256,068,986▲18.1% | $1,530,913,184▲16.7% | $1,548,484,472▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $216,888,008▲12.7% | $216,888,008▲12.7% | $1,312,109,208▲4.0% | $1,313,528,296▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $192,397,266▼2.0% | $192,397,266▼2.0% | $1,261,713,872▲30.2% | $1,262,668,637▲30.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $196,417,581▲214% | $196,416,070▲778% | $969,267,429▲2.7% | $970,222,612▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $62,565,602▼42.5% | $22,372,144▲23.6% | $944,187,827▲4.4% | $965,206,797▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $108,751,146▲6.9% | $18,096,008 | $903,994,369▲11.1% | $927,445,492▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $101,690,000▲109% | $0 | $813,485,287▲14.2% | $814,303,892▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $48,770,120▼92.7% | $0 | $712,204,715▲7.3% | $712,614,000▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $663,843,880 | $0 | $663,915,903 | $663,915,903 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Max D Buetow — $1,617,479 (0.50% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max D Buetow | President & Ceo | 40 | $1,617,479 |
| Jacob M Mcway | Evp, Coxhealth Cfo | 40 | $1,311,928 |
| Charity R Elmer | Evp, General Counsel | 40 | $947,511 |
| Timothy L Jones Do | President Cmg | 40 | $789,213 |
| Amanda B Hedgpeth | Evp, Coo | 40 | $771,360 |
| Cheryl A Hertel | Vp, Cio | 40 | $722,482 |
| Steve Edwards | Former President & Ceo | 0 | $718,423 |
| Ron J Prenger | Exec Vp/coo End 10/23 | 40 | $670,624 |
| Staci D Rogers Md | Joc Chair | 40 | $594,325 |
| Nana Gaisie Md | Board Member | 40 | $540,024 |
| Daphne R Lemon Md | Board Member | 40 | $510,508 |
| Susan E Graves Md | Board Member | 40 | $491,203 |
| Andrew Hedgpeth | Vp, Hr | 40 | $423,428 |
| George P Murfee III | Chief Technology Officer | 40 | $405,374 |
| David Taylor | Corporate Vp | 40 | $393,229 |
| John D Raney | Vp, Coxhealth Network | 40 | $381,815 |
| Rodney E Schaffer | Vp, Facilities Management | 40 | $350,313 |
| Jann M Holland | Vp, Marketing | 40 | $327,673 |
| John D Chastain | Vp Rev Cycle/finance | 40 | $290,233 |
| Deanna M Maples | Vp, Accting End 02/24; Sr Advisor | 40 | $264,101 |
Grants received · $727K total
9 grants to Coxhealth totaling $727K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lester E Cox Medical Center | Support | 2023 | $62,366 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $251,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $253,500 |
| Lester E Cox Medical Center | Comm benefit | 2019 | $39,699 |
| Lester E Cox Medical Center | Comm benefit | 2018 | $47,599 |
| Convoy of Hope | Program fullfullment | 2018 | $8,992 |
| Lester E Cox Medical Center | Comm benefit | 2017 | $33,139 |
Grants made · $126K in FY2021
2 grants totaling $126K in FY2021. All grants made by Coxhealth →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Burrell Inc | Community benefit | $118,000 |
| Branson Chamber of Commerce | Community benefit | $7,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Coxhealth a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Coxhealth is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-1087427, based in Springfield, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Coxhealth's EIN?
- Coxhealth's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-1087427.
- How much revenue does Coxhealth report?
- Coxhealth reported $323,117,487 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Coxhealth's spending goes to programs?
- Coxhealth spends about 83% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Coxhealth have?
- CharityIndex grades Coxhealth A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Coxhealth's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Coxhealth's latest Form 990 is $1,617,479, paid to Max D Buetow (President & Ceo).
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Data for Coxhealth (EIN 47-1087427) 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.