Freeman Health System
86% goes to programs $6 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Freeman Health System is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Joplin, Missouri, registered in 1995, with $709,601,151 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
1102 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO, 64804 EIN 43-1704371 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$709.6M
▲ 6.0% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$703.7M
Net assets
$546.1M
Employees
4,823
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 rating86% to programs · $6 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 Freeman Health System: 86% to programs · $6 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 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 Freeman Health System: 9 mo reserves · +1% 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 Freeman Health System: 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 Freeman Health System: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Freeman health system provides world-class, compassionate healthcare services where it matters most, close to home. see schedule o for additional information.
What they do
Freeman provides inpatient services in joplin through two hospitals-freeman hospital west and freeman hospital east. in these two hospitals, patients rely on a variety of medical units for medical care. these include the general medical, general surgery, orthopaedic, neurosurgery, cardiovascular, cardiac/medical, oncology, critical care (intensive and transitional), nicu (neonatal icu), maternal, pediatric, psychiatric, geriatric psychiatric, and physical rehabilitation units. freeman joplin inpatient services totaled 17,654 cases, of which, 4,743 or 26.9%, were medicaid cases. additionally, 516 inpatient cases, or 2.9% of the total, fell into the self-pay (no insurance) category. see schedule o for additional information.
Freeman health system provides physical and emotional care for patients and families through comprehensive services and technological advances. freeman cancer institute accepts medicaid and medicare patients. freeman cancer institute helps patients deal with the issues surrounding treatment and recovery. freeman staff work with drug companies and other organizations to procure free cancer medications for patients with limited financial resources. see schedule o for additional information.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1102 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO, 64804
- City
- Joplin
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $481.8M (FY2013) to $709.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $188.6MNet assets $546.1M
Operating margin
0.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$734.7M
Total liabilities
$188.6M
Net assets
$546.1M
Salaries & benefits
$393.6M
56% of expenses
Board members
12
8 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $709,601,151▲6.0% | $703,707,703▲6.7% | $546,099,704▼2.2% | $734,733,838▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $669,173,347▲2.2% | $659,568,841▲4.9% | $558,436,519▲8.8% | $731,186,945▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $654,512,246▲1.7% | $628,958,111▲4.6% | $513,502,641▼0.6% | $689,877,748▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $643,470,482▲7.9% | $601,261,756▲7.8% | $516,797,572▲8.6% | $746,514,735▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $596,274,596▲4.2% | $557,918,461▲4.0% | $476,069,919▲32.4% | $748,525,518▲38.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $572,145,425▲3.4% | $536,611,846▲4.5% | $359,616,938▲4.6% | $542,526,560▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $553,530,385▼1.8% | $513,690,534▼3.3% | $343,936,021▲13.9% | $533,165,787▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $563,515,526▲3.2% | $531,248,867▲1.4% | $301,895,636▲14.7% | $492,572,765▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $546,112,416▲2.7% | $524,097,677▲4.9% | $263,095,094▲14.0% | $475,347,273▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $531,523,621▲3.2% | $499,437,285▲0.9% | $230,793,555▲11.5% | $443,766,269▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $515,255,194▲6.9% | $494,756,881▲3.4% | $206,953,986▲11.1% | $415,275,827▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $481,793,290 | $478,678,703▼3.0% | $186,351,803▲6.9% | $390,339,421▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $493,401,427▲9.1% | $174,308,788▲5.5% | $378,578,769▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $452,314,493▲6.9% | $165,164,192▲16.5% | $383,470,034▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $423,219,664 | $141,765,164 | $341,443,410 | 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: William John Nicholas Md — $2,780,228 (0.40% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William John Nicholas Md | Physician | 60 | $2,780,228 |
| Darwin David Jeyaraj Md | Physician | 60 | $2,514,134 |
| Todd Joseph Twiss Md | Physician | 60 | $2,366,563 |
| Jane G Seto Do | Physician | 60 | $2,261,118 |
| Thomas Lee Sanders Md | Physician | 60 | $2,102,052 |
| Paula F Baker | President and Ceo | 54 | $1,659,816 |
| David L Baker | Cmo End 11/24 | 60 | $786,716 |
| Steve Graddy | Cfo | 50 | $715,633 |
| Kevin P Gaudette | Chief Revenue Officer | 60 | $599,945 |
| John M Cox Do | Director | 60 | $512,826 |
| Jeffery E Thompson | Chief Clinical Officer | 60 | $488,640 |
| Amanda M Harrell | Cmo Beg 11/24 | 60 | $473,145 |
| Dennis Estep | Former Cmo/physician | 60 | $406,336 |
| Mary A Frerer | Chief Human Resource Officer | 60 | $319,401 |
| Matthew G Sabus | Chief Information Officer | 60 | $277,951 |
| Jeanee M Kennedy | Chief Nursing Officer | 60 | $243,072 |
| Brandon C Davis | Director | 1 | — |
| Glenn Brown | Director | 1 | — |
| Glenn Mccumber | Director | 1 | — |
| James Fleischaker | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Crothall Services Group | Housekeeping | $7,365,099 |
| Morrison Mgt Specialist Inc | Nutrition Services | $4,908,501 |
| Access Healthcare Staffing Solutions Pllc | Clinic Staffing | $1,793,540 |
| Ethos Medical Staffing | Hospital Staffing | $1,536,797 |
| Crossland Construction Company | Construction | $1,462,321 |
Grants received · $475K total
14 grants to Freeman Health System totaling $475K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University | Research | 2023 | $66,225 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2023 | $13,000 |
| Washington University | Research | 2022 | $83,284 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2022 | $13,000 |
| Washington University | Research | 2021 | $88,311 |
| Washington University | Research | 2020 | $29,943 |
| Health Research and Educational Trust | 2019 foster g. mcgaw prize | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Frontline caregiver relief - 440571 | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Frontline caregiver relief - 440571 | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Washington University | Research | 2019 | $19,938 |
| Third Sector New England Inc | Roadmaps collab learning award 12/01/16-12/01/17 | 2016 | $20,000 |
| Patient Access Network Foundation | Patient assistance | 2015 | $74,692 |
| Third Sector New England Inc | Roadmaps to health award 05/01/15-04/30/16 | 2015 | $10,000 |
| Patient Access Network Foundation | Patient assistance | 2014 | $26,443 |
Grants made · $2.6M in FY2024
9 grants totaling $2.6M in FY2024. All grants made by Freeman Health System →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Southern Foundation | Support | $1,095,000 |
| Carl Junction Educational Foundation | Support | $1,000,000 |
| Ozark Center | Support | $236,000 |
| New Heights Christian Academy | Support | $100,000 |
| Crowder College | Support | $76,737 |
| Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Support | $50,000 |
| Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri | Support | $29,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of the Four States | Support | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks | Support | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Freeman Health System a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Freeman Health System is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-1704371, based in Joplin, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Freeman Health System's EIN?
- Freeman Health System's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-1704371.
- How much revenue does Freeman Health System report?
- Freeman Health System reported $709,601,151 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Freeman Health System's spending goes to programs?
- Freeman Health System spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Freeman Health System have?
- CharityIndex grades Freeman Health System A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Freeman Health System's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Freeman Health System's latest Form 990 is $2,780,228, paid to William John Nicholas Md (Physician).
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Data for Freeman Health System (EIN 43-1704371) 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.