Okefenokee Health Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only 0% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Okefenokee Health Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Waycross, Georgia, registered in 2017, with $0 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 0% of spending to programs.
3163 Orion Dr, Waycross, GA, 31503 EIN 58-1667166 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2024)
$0
Expenses (FY2024)
$6,605
Net assets
$33K
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
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 →FProgram efficiency40% of the rating0% to programs
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 Okefenokee Health Inc: 0% to programs earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating60 mo reserves
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 Okefenokee Health Inc: 60 mo reserves earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 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 Okefenokee Health Inc: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B 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 Okefenokee Health Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Public charity whose purpose is to promote community health through activities designed to ensure and improve access to healthcare for all individuals in the community and to promote healthcare and wellness in the communities.
What they do
Community programs & health professions education (see schedule o):consistent with its charitable mission, mchs-waycross provides community benefit to the community it serves. for 2015, mchs-waycross provided health education and health support services. many of these benefits and services are described below.mchs-waycross is involved in many activities aimed at educating the community about health-related topics. examples of these activities include a monthly calendar of events and classes offered at the hospital that is distributed via email and advertised in local newspapers. the following are some of the classes and seminars offered during 2015. - senior safety day - prenatal classes - diabetes classes - smoking cessation - women's health blitz - cancer support groupthe hospital staff provided blood pressure screenings, educational programs and health seminars to residents in schools, senior citizens centers, social clubs and at health fairs throughout the service area including senior safety day, swampfest, and pierce, brantley and ware county high school football games. mchs-waycross provided approximately $22,000 of staff time and supplies to help patients access free medications through pharmaceutical companies' prescription assistance programs. mchs-waycross offered enrollment assistance to 339 people in the community so they would be able to access public health programs such as medicaid. in 2015, mchs-waycross worked with local colleges and technical schools to offer clinical rotations for a variety of healthcare professionals that included providing a clinical setting for students that included six hours per student of staff mentoring. orientation, drug screens, criminal background checks and social security checks were provided for all students. in addition, rent-free classroom space was provided. mchs-waycross partners with the medical college of georgia at georgia regents university to sponsor a residency program. this program serves as a response to declining numbers of primary care physicians in rural south georgia communities and the region and a desire to train primary care physicians in settings that would facilitate the choice of practice in small and rural communities.in 2015, contributions were made to community partnership events such as the american cancer society, ymca, okefenokee technical college foundation and the southeast cancer unit.as a corporate citizen, mchs-waycross takes a leadership role and collaborates with other regional agencies to insure the community is prepared for disaster should it strike. in 2015, mchs-waycross provided over $83,000 of support to regional emergency preparedness.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $162.9M (FY2013) to $0 (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3,750Net assets $33K
Total assets
$37K
Total liabilities
$3,750
Net assets
$33K
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
4
3 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 | $6,605▼33.7% | $32,934▼16.7% | $36,684▼15.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $0 | $9,960▼20.8% | $39,539▼20.1% | $43,489▼19.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $0▼100% | $12,583▼94.6% | $49,499▼15.1% | $53,729▼25.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $24▼99.9% | $234,632▼84.9% | $58,332▼80.1% | $72,521▼75.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $18,299▼46.4% | $1,557,595▲1180% | $292,940▼83.9% | $300,890▼83.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $34,130▼84.2% | $121,673▼55.3% | $1,815,550▼3.4% | $1,831,868▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $215,943▼99.8% | $272,242▼99.8% | $1,880,279▲6.4% | $1,888,311▼30.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $126,511,686▼30.6% | $140,834,408▼30.7% | $1,767,114▼95.7% | $2,707,828▼98.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $182,165,057▲2.8% | $203,342,564▲6.1% | $41,505,863▼33.8% | $161,347,067▲40.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $177,234,135▲8.8% | $191,579,145▲21.4% | $62,683,370▼18.6% | $114,554,521▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $162,924,223 | $157,849,390▼0.1% | $77,028,380▼12.5% | $119,679,012▼24.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $157,988,977▲9.7% | $88,068,637▼19.8% | $158,645,405▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $143,979,673▲1.6% | $109,818,413▼3.8% | $171,139,807▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $141,646,672 | $114,203,959 | $165,415,523 | 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)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Waters | President | 5 | — |
| James W Dye | Secretary | 5 | — |
| P Owen Herrin Jr | Vice President | 5 | — |
| Zibia A Music | Treasurer | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2017)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarbroug | Legal Services | $921,080 |
| Weatherby Locums Inc | Physician Services | $484,430 |
| Diagnostic Pet LLC | Diagnostic Services | $355,500 |
| Bencura Inc | Rehabiliation Services | $313,604 |
| Emcare Inc | Physician Services | $300,000 |
Grants received · $90.8M total
5 grants to Okefenokee Health Inc totaling $90.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Support charitable programs | 2017 | $90,354,407 |
| Satilla Health Partners Inc | Reimburse expenses | 2017 | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Support charitable programs | 2016 | $207,035 |
| Mayo Clinic | Support charitable programs | 2015 | $86,339 |
| Mayo Clinic | Support charitable programs | 2014 | $124,395 |
Grants made
1 grant in FY2024. All grants made by Okefenokee Health Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Satilla Health Partners Inc | Ensure provision of healthcare service | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Okefenokee Health Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Okefenokee Health Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 58-1667166, based in Waycross, Georgia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Okefenokee Health Inc's EIN?
- Okefenokee Health Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-1667166.
- How much revenue does Okefenokee Health Inc report?
- Okefenokee Health Inc reported $0 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Okefenokee Health Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Okefenokee Health Inc spends about 0% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Okefenokee Health Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Okefenokee Health Inc C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Okefenokee Health Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Okefenokee Health Inc's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Donald Waters (President).
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Data for Okefenokee Health Inc (EIN 58-1667166) 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.