Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brewer, Maine, registered in 2005, with $168,543,684 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$168.5M
▼ 5.1% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$177.8M
Net assets
$9.0M
Employees
1,223
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 →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 Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems: 90% to programs · $0 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 Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems: 1 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a C+ 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 Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems: 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 Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The mission of the aroostook medical center d/b/a northern light a.r. gould hospital is to restore, maintain, and improve the health of our friends and neighbors in a compassionate and professional environment.
Medicare shortfalls (at cost). 41,512 persons served
Medicaid shortfalls (at cost). 40,491 persons served
Revenue declined from $237.3M (FY2013) to $168.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-5.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$81.4M
Total liabilities
$72.4M
Net assets
$9.0M
Salaries & benefits
$97.4M
55% of expenses
Board members
12
7 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $168,543,684▼5.1% | $177,839,136▲4.2% | $8,963,556▼48.6% | $81,358,285▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $177,549,980▲13.8% | $170,663,657▲2.6% | $17,449,551▲67.2% | $83,693,937▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $155,973,572▲2.8% | $166,402,560▲7.6% | $10,435,246▼52.6% | $72,503,057▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $151,749,545▲2.2% | $154,600,836▲4.0% | $22,037,572▼8.3% | $82,703,031▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $148,425,298▲5.4% | $148,719,125▲5.8% | $24,026,979▼1.8% | $90,259,120▲24.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $140,824,258▼57.4% | $140,567,707▼56.8% | $24,466,246▼3.6% | $72,739,947▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $330,780,492▲6.3% | $325,483,673▲5.2% | $25,372,034▲13.3% | $72,042,608▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $311,151,752▲11.8% | $309,454,862▲6.9% | $22,394,894▲6.3% | $77,839,817▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $278,270,243▲10.5% | $289,375,698▲15.5% | $21,076,121▼39.4% | $80,435,491▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $251,737,826▲6.1% | $250,451,187▲4.2% | $34,794,020▲6.0% | $86,847,086▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $237,325,771 | $240,349,302▲8.7% | $32,822,333▼10.5% | $75,178,389▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $221,197,249▲0.8% | $36,682,604▲2.2% | $73,927,946▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $219,472,380▲3.1% | $35,895,796▼3.8% | $76,177,731▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $212,896,824▲2.2% | $37,322,053▲10.0% | $72,008,376▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $208,334,347 | $33,940,790 | $67,656,383 | 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: Alan Mautz — $942,248 (0.53% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Mautz | Physician | 50 | $942,248 |
| Rodolfo Aldir | Physician | 50 | $872,023 |
| Anthony Lapinsky | Physician | 50 | $622,492 |
| Arg Wb | Physician | 50 | $615,883 |
| Alireza Naderipour | Physician | 50 | $560,323 |
| Richard Leidinger | Trustee | 50 | $519,744 |
| Tiffany Frederickson Md | Trustee | 50 | $421,303 |
| Jay Reynolds Md Pres | Ex-officio | 50 | $385,094 |
| David A Weed | Former Pres of Med Staff | 50 | $370,127 |
| Justin White Md | Vp/sr Phys Exec | 50 | $327,174 |
| Daryl Boucher | Vp Operations | 50 | $235,030 |
| Yoosuf Siddiqui | Vp Hr/emply Exp | 50 | $191,335 |
| Tammy Beaulier-fuller | Vp Nursing | 50 | $182,588 |
| Cherri Fitzpatrick | Vp Compriskqual | 50 | $168,298 |
| Brian Adrian | Former Vp-cmio | 50 | $166,028 |
| Sam Dobson | Vp, Finance | 50 | $132,424 |
| Jessica Lahey | Trustee | 1 | $1,268 |
| Anthony Filer Svp Cfo | Treasurer-ptyr | 1 | — |
| Carol Bell | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Deborah Roark | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Simplifi | Temporary Staffing | $3,477,881 |
| Quest Diagnostics Inc | Diagnostic Services | $3,129,715 |
| Emergency Physician Associates | Locums Coverage | $1,757,960 |
| Health Carousel LLC | Temporary Staffing | $883,419 |
| Dahl Chase Diagnostic Services | Diagnostics Services | $762,957 |
3 grants to Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems totaling $21K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | General hospitals | 2018 | $6,090 |
| Patient Access Network Foundation | Patient assistance | 2015 | $9,924 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health & human services | 2015 | $5,000 |
2 grants totaling $28K in FY2018. All grants made by Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeflight Foundation | Aircraft-helicopters | $20,000 |
| Aroostook Aspirations Initiat | Assist young adults in community | $7,500 |
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Data for Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems (EIN 01-0372148) 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.