Mercy Hospital
89% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Mercy Hospital is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brewer, Maine, registered in 1947, with $328,205,616 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
43 Whiting Hill Rd, Brewer, ME, 04412 EIN 01-0211534 Since 1947
Revenue (FY2023)
$328.2M
▲ 13.7% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$315.9M
Net assets
$68.9M
Employees
1,925
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 rating89% 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 Mercy Hospital: 89% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · +4% 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 Mercy Hospital: 3 mo reserves · +4% 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 Mercy Hospital: 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 Mercy Hospital: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Mercy hospital d/b/a northern light mercy hospital carries out the healing work of christ by providing clinically excellent, compassionate healthcare for all, with special concern for the poor and disadvantaged.
What they do
Medicare shortfalls (at cost) 44,347 persons served
Medicaid shortfalls (at cost) 41,334 persons served
Contact & location
- Address
- 43 Whiting Hill Rd, Brewer, ME, 04412
- City
- Brewer
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $502.7M (FY2013) to $328.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $190.8MNet assets $68.9M
Operating margin
3.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$259.7M
Total liabilities
$190.8M
Net assets
$68.9M
Salaries & benefits
$173.2M
55% of expenses
Board members
22
18 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $328,205,616▲13.7% | $315,899,716▲13.0% | $68,886,185▲26.8% | $259,700,843▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $288,567,239▲11.5% | $279,531,623▲3.9% | $54,339,104▲20.8% | $237,736,257▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $258,881,709▲2.2% | $268,910,031▲10.8% | $44,985,944▼20.3% | $235,749,919▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $253,284,486▲15.3% | $242,628,807▲9.0% | $56,410,606▲23.2% | $246,085,431▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $219,669,587▼7.1% | $222,518,532▲0.1% | $45,798,666▼12.7% | $210,923,997▲36.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $236,348,099▼56.8% | $222,385,751▼59.2% | $52,482,134▲38.8% | $154,782,094▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $547,038,002▲6.3% | $545,405,583▲5.2% | $37,824,495▲10.4% | $151,203,372 | 990 |
| 2016 | $514,841,383▼4.6% | $518,615,261▼6.9% | $34,249,916▲17.9% | $151,253,463▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $539,662,235▲1.0% | $556,849,237▲0.1% | $29,061,668▼36.0% | $164,192,184▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $534,081,260▲6.2% | $556,272,079▲11.0% | $45,396,454▼26.5% | $186,674,401▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $502,690,492 | $501,331,927▲131% | $61,782,579▲1.2% | $192,093,827▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $217,177,726▼0.9% | $61,067,554▼11.4% | $192,790,632▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $219,179,332▲5.9% | $68,913,582▼20.2% | $197,985,033▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $207,026,149 | $86,336,124 | $206,185,828 | 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: Nicolas F Arredondo — $1,396,068 (0.44% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas F Arredondo | Physician | 50 | $1,396,068 |
| John Wahlig | Physician | 50 | $1,313,672 |
| Stephen W Rodrigue | Physician | 50 | $1,179,623 |
| Christopher Kleeman | Physician | 50 | $804,278 |
| Sara Beth Shubert | Physician | 50 | $797,175 |
| Craig Brett Md | Trustee/ex-off | 50 | $572,312 |
| Charles Therrien | Pres/ex-off | 50 | $515,461 |
| John Southall | Vp Sr Phys Exec | 50 | $381,661 |
| Karen Clements | Vp Nrs & Pt Cr | 50 | $301,318 |
| Mark Seelen | Vp Surgical Svc | 50 | $285,654 |
| Melissa Skahan | Vp Mission Int | 50 | $250,067 |
| Wendy Napolitano | Vp Perf Oper | 50 | $230,743 |
| David Kennedy | Vp, Finance | 40 | $207,351 |
| Robyn Mcdevitt | Vp Pt Cr Svcs | 50 | $196,107 |
| Jennifer Hutchins | Vp, Hr | 45 | $155,062 |
| Karen Chandler | Vp Nurs & Pt Cr | 50 | $9,915 |
| Anthony Filer | Treasurer-pt Yr | 1 | — |
| Arthur Batson III | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bette L Neville | Former Vp, Cno | 0 | — |
| Bryson Hopkins | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Quest Diagnostics Inc | Laboratory Services | $4,645,718 |
| Simplifi | Temp Staffing | $2,886,229 |
| Chest Medicine Associates | Physician & Director Svc | $1,778,850 |
| Dahl Chase Diagnostic Services | Laboratory Services | $1,415,029 |
| New England Cancer Specialist | Temp Staffing | $1,342,553 |
Grants received · $1.7M total
29 grants to Mercy Hospital totaling $1.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Hospitals | 2024 | $39,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $208,700 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $18,680 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $207,400 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $23,615 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Hospitals | 2022 | $9,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2021 | $202,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Hospitals, outdoor recreation | 2021 | $26,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $17,065 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $17,065 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2020 | $200,300 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2020 | $200,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $55,850 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Hospitals | 2020 | $24,600 |
| Martins Point Health Care Inc | General support | 2020 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mercy Hospital a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mercy Hospital is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0211534, based in Brewer, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mercy Hospital's EIN?
- Mercy Hospital's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0211534.
- How much revenue does Mercy Hospital report?
- Mercy Hospital reported $328,205,616 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Mercy Hospital's spending goes to programs?
- Mercy Hospital spends about 89% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Mercy Hospital have?
- CharityIndex grades Mercy Hospital A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Mercy Hospital's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Mercy Hospital's latest Form 990 is $1,396,068, paid to Nicolas F Arredondo (Physician).
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Data for Mercy Hospital (EIN 01-0211534) 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.