Hughston Hospital Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Georgia, registered in 2009, with $156,952,264 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$157.0M
▲ 8.2% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$124.9M
Net assets
$11.5M
Employees
753
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 Hughston Hospital Inc: 93% to programs 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 Hughston Hospital Inc: 1 mo reserves · +20% 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 Hughston Hospital Inc: 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 Hughston Hospital Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To provide compassionate and sustainable healthcare in a progressive environment.
Hughston hospital offers the only orthopedist specializing in traumatology in the region. hughston's advanced reconstructive trauma services offers patients more treatment options for multiple broken bones in multiple limbs, broken bones that don't heal correctly or a severe injury.often, traumatologists are consulted about a severely injured patient who is en route to the hospital so they can be in the emergency room when the patient arrives. this allows the traumatologist to be involved in what has become known as the "golden hour" of trauma care. during this period, decisions have to be made rapidly with very little time for reflection. although all orthopedists treat common injuries, the hughston traumatologist is sought out for the definitive care of the most complex problems.
Awarded the joint commission's gold seal of approval for stroke rehabilitation, the rehabilitation center at hughston hospital offers the best possible rehabilitative care designed to serve individuals who have a need for acute inpatient rehabilitation.hughston's rehabilitation center offers a variety of therapeutic treatments designed to get employees back to work, get physically active individuals playing again and get each patient to enjoying life. the therapy is administered in a home-like area aimed at restoring a patient's function related to daily living activities. the program includes family-centered care, around the clock visitation and rooming in.the goal of the program is to assist individuals in regaining their independence. the program features a highly structured environment and individual assistance by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals, all in a therapeutic, residentially focused setting. the rehabilitation is residentially focused where family members are encouraged to join them. for consideration, patients should be medically stable, have the potential to improve, and be physically able to start the program.
Revenue grew from $69.4M (FY2013) to $157.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
20.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$77.8M
Total liabilities
$66.3M
Net assets
$11.5M
Salaries & benefits
$47.6M
38% of expenses
Board members
12
8 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $156,952,264▲8.2% | $124,864,968▲9.1% | $11,514,398▼58.1% | $77,801,216▼13.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $145,120,159▲10.1% | $114,483,100▲8.4% | $27,475,053▲34.6% | $90,391,059▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $131,840,258▲37.3% | $105,612,246▲18.6% | $20,409,447▼27.1% | $96,535,811▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $96,015,417▲4.2% | $89,056,227▼1.1% | $28,007,658▲65.6% | $85,972,460▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $92,175,425▲0.8% | $90,040,556▲8.3% | $16,917,833▼37.9% | $85,888,308▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $91,455,018▲268% | $83,176,705▲242% | $27,239,108▲11.5% | $83,582,749▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $24,883,477▼65.7% | $24,309,343▼63.7% | $24,424,066▲7.0% | $87,913,701▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $72,486,182▲7.5% | $66,896,629▼0.2% | $22,831,708▲36.1% | $89,173,868▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $67,441,389▲5.2% | $67,024,370▲1.1% | $16,773,118▲2.2% | $87,232,950▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $64,100,110▼7.6% | $66,316,979▲0.6% | $16,416,400▼11.7% | $87,516,028▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $69,388,878 | $65,946,552▲4.7% | $18,585,359▲22.0% | $92,190,271▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $63,013,437▲4.1% | $15,228,618▲23.0% | $84,452,152▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $60,517,098▼2.9% | $12,382,564▲32.6% | $81,250,223▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $62,330,503▲3.0% | $9,337,902▲380% | $78,233,824▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $60,526,114 | $1,946,965 | $72,372,490 | 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: Ms Holly Lehmberg — $244,035 (0.20% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Holly Lehmberg | Exec. Dir. - Nursing | 40 | $244,035 |
| Ms Diane Morris | Dir. - Surg. Svcs | 40 | $186,268 |
| Ms Kelly Altman | Clinical Pharmacist | 40 | $185,963 |
| Mr Mark Miller | Manager - Pharmacy Ops | 40 | $178,279 |
| Ms Judith Hill | Clinical Pharmacist | 40 | $173,793 |
| Dr Beverley Townsend | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Shane Darrah | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Susan Mcwhirter | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Todd Jarrell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr William Roundtree | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mr Allen Holladay | Cfo | 5 | — |
| Mr John Dale Hester | Board Memebr/vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Mr Matthew Loudermilk | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mr Michael Mandl | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mr M Scott Hill | Board Member & Ceo Crhs | 5 | — |
| Mr Thomas Arnold | Treasurer/cfo Phc | 1 | — |
| Mr Travis Wade | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mr Warren Steele | Board Member/chair | 1 | — |
| Ms Elizabeth Leddy | Secretary/clo Phc | 1 | — |
| Ms Jennifer Upshaw | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Amsol Anesthetists of Georgia LLC | Anesthesia Services | $4,920,791 |
| Aya Healthcare Inc | Nursing Services | $3,840,633 |
| Benning Hospitalist Services LLC | Hospitalist Services | $1,473,431 |
| Renal Treatment Centers Mid-atlantic Inc | Dialysis | $539,885 |
| Hmmg LLC | Consulting Services | $426,915 |
2 grants totaling $14K in FY2018. All grants made by Hughston Hospital Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rivercenter Inc | Cmty benefit | $8,750 |
| Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce | Cmty benefit | $5,338 |
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Data for Hughston Hospital Inc (EIN 33-1216751) 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.