Novant Health Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, registered in 2020, with $6,542,888,138 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 76% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.5B
▲ 62.9% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.2B
Net assets
$863.3M
Employees
33,786
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 Novant Health Inc: 76% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ 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 Novant Health Inc: 2 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a B 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 Novant Health 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 Novant Health Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The filing organization operates several hospitals which exist to promote the health of the inhabitants of their respective communities, regardless of the patient's ability to pay. during 2024, the hospitals had 1,824 licensed beds. there were 454,670 patient days, with an average length of stay of 6 days, and an average daily census of 1,252. there were 93,458 discharges, 979,042 outpatient encounters, 87,787 surgeries, and 420,234 emergency department visits.
The filing organization operates several surgery centers which serve the community by providing access to much needed healthcare services, regardless of the patient's ability to pay. during 2024, 6,098 surgeries and 11,197 endoscopy procedures were performed.
Revenue grew from $657.6M (FY2013) to $6.5B (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
5.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.6B
Total liabilities
$13.7B
Net assets
$863.3M
Salaries & benefits
$3.2B
51% of expenses
Board members
16
14 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,542,888,138▲62.9% | $6,192,258,960▲58.7% | $863,311,605▼76.8% | $14,556,934,673▲51.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,015,833,950▲25.7% | $3,902,611,082▲21.3% | $3,722,633,153▲78.0% | $9,596,623,033▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,193,826,783▲13.2% | $3,217,545,790▲25.1% | $2,090,859,436▼8.3% | $8,958,963,272▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,822,105,056▲165% | $2,572,368,985▲147% | $2,279,139,925▲710% | $9,335,899,762▲74.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,066,591,387▲4.6% | $1,042,047,954▲8.2% | $281,294,967▲134% | $5,365,829,428▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,019,396,293▲11.8% | $963,052,061▲16.7% | $120,118,498▲252% | $4,524,203,756▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $911,864,857▲3.5% | $825,152,601▼0.7% | -$79,172,573▼152% | $3,940,829,650▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $881,033,091▲15.2% | $830,975,915▲8.8% | $151,237,782▲296% | $4,150,453,269▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $764,869,270▼0.2% | $763,511,971▼0.8% | -$77,010,161▼668% | $3,607,897,554▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $766,374,591▲18.3% | $769,951,621▲21.3% | -$10,021,090▼161% | $3,571,425,514▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $647,551,508▼1.5% | $634,747,432▲1.1% | $16,561,023▼95.8% | $3,186,813,439▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $657,615,908 | $627,685,714▲8.4% | $393,737,959▲120% | $3,023,715,011▲26.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $579,022,876▲4.6% | $179,070,101▲58.8% | $2,400,489,338▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $553,584,768▲17.0% | $112,729,483▼49.5% | $2,138,191,052▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $473,294,130 | $223,177,161 | $2,395,383,727 | 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: Carl Armato — $6,943,831 (0.11% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Armato | Trustee, Pres/ceo Nh | 50.2 | $6,943,831 |
| James Dean Swindle | Evp | 50 | $3,290,733 |
| Howard Homesley Md | Orthopaedist | 45 | $2,983,719 |
| John Gizdic | Evp | 50 | $2,208,311 |
| Derek Bernstein Md | Orthopaedist | 45 | $2,120,243 |
| David Duvall | Fmr Svp Marketing & Communications | 45 | $2,118,253 |
| John Marcel Md | Orthopaedist | 45 | $2,086,151 |
| Denise Mihal | Evp | 50 | $1,983,433 |
| Rashid Janjua Md | Neurosurgeon | 45 | $1,981,921 |
| Frank Emory Jr | Evp | 50 | $1,881,321 |
| Pamela Oliver Md | Evp | 50 | $1,825,710 |
| Kimberly Henderson | Evp | 50 | $1,421,376 |
| Onyeka Nchege | Evp | 50 | $1,287,464 |
| Geoffrey Gardner | Cfo (to 4/28/24) | 50 | $1,254,252 |
| Jesse Cureton | Fmr Ke (4/27/23) | 0 | $1,039,476 |
| Alice Pope | Evp/cfo (fr 4/29/24) | 50 | $991,687 |
| Scott Myers | Fmr Ke (12/31/21) | 50 | $961,680 |
| Chere Gregory Md | Fmr Ke (12/31/21) | 50 | $938,101 |
| Thomas Jenike Md | Fmr Ke (12/31/21) | 50 | $897,741 |
| Sanjay Gupta | Evp | 50 | $891,331 |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Rj Leeper Construction | Construction Services | $125,782,799 |
| Vannoy Construction | Construction Services | $60,191,701 |
| Aya Healthcare Inc | Staffing Services | $52,956,936 |
| Mckinsey & Company | Consulting Services | $52,604,000 |
| Epic Systems Corporation | It Consulting Services | $39,525,969 |
6 grants to Novant Health Inc totaling $1.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-salem Foundation | 1 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2024 | $60,000 |
| American Diabetes Association Inc | Education and development | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 3 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2023 | $160,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 2 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $1,002,200 |
77 grants totaling $19.5M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Novant Health Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unc Health Foundation Inc | Academic and clinical support | $16,390,905 |
| Coastal Community Development Corporation | Affordable workforce housing support | $1,000,000 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | Community outreach | $675,000 |
| Mecklenburg County | Community outreach | $160,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Community outreach | $75,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity Internal Inc | Affordable housing support | $60,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Northwest North Carolina | Community outreach | $50,350 |
| Wingate University | Workforce development support | $50,000 |
| Matthews Free Medical Clinic | Community outreach | $50,000 |
| Rowan County United Way Inc | Community outreach | $46,418 |
| Willie Stargell Foundation Inc | Community outreach | $40,000 |
| March of Dimes Inc | Community outreach | $30,000 |
| Partners In Learning Child Development Center Inc | Community outreach | $30,000 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Community outreach | $30,000 |
| Matthews Alive Inc | Community outreach | $27,000 |
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Data for Novant Health Inc (EIN 56-1376950) 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.