Rush Health Systems Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
61% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Rush Health Systems Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Meridian, Mississippi, registered in 1983, with $30,825,200 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 61% of spending to programs.
Po Box 5187, Meridian, MS, 39302 EIN 64-0664988 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$30.8M
▼ 7.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$29.6M
Net assets
$21.2M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating61% 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 Rush Health Systems Inc: 61% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 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 Rush Health Systems Inc: 9 mo reserves · +4% 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 Rush Health Systems Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Rush Health Systems Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide support to health care affiliates
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 5187, Meridian, MS, 39302
- City
- Meridian
- State
- Mississippi
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $54.5M (FY2013) to $30.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $53.6MNet assets $21.2M
Operating margin
3.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$74.8M
Total liabilities
$53.6M
Net assets
$21.2M
Salaries & benefits
$14.0M
47% of expenses
Board members
6
3 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,825,200▼7.9% | $29,609,658▼11.0% | $21,157,830▼44.4% | $74,767,077▼22.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $33,461,713▼19.2% | $33,256,443▼24.3% | $38,058,314▲11.0% | $96,851,424▼22.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $41,434,707▼29.5% | $43,933,807▼5.1% | $34,292,932▲7.0% | $124,678,055▼52.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $58,741,717▲10.8% | $46,288,332▼18.4% | $32,036,059▲98.6% | $260,240,483▲34.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $53,020,831▲27.3% | $56,709,025▲22.2% | $16,133,804▼14.0% | $193,860,136▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $41,637,132▲1.0% | $46,410,693▲11.7% | $18,754,332▼12.1% | $159,119,258▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $41,224,422▼27.7% | $41,567,710▼17.8% | $21,333,909▼23.5% | $147,375,569▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $57,051,894▲21.2% | $50,589,284▼9.6% | $27,871,771▲30.9% | $133,396,356▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $47,080,250▼16.2% | $55,963,676▼0.9% | $21,299,946▼24.7% | $112,703,212▼16.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $56,191,556▼15.7% | $56,493,843▼9.5% | $28,295,471▼8.7% | $134,187,922▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $66,628,095▲22.2% | $62,398,293▲23.3% | $30,983,283▲7.2% | $141,423,467▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $54,513,397 | $50,609,860▲18.3% | $28,889,341▼3.7% | $141,214,739▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $42,765,126▲50.1% | $29,995,553▼16.3% | $137,368,936▲30.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $28,491,482▼17.6% | $35,840,858▲2.6% | $105,665,025▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $34,571,025 | $34,918,333 | $99,060,418 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Gartrell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ashley L Collens Roy | Former Highest Comp - Cno | 0 | — |
| Darrell Wildman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Butler | Cfo - Ochsner Rush Health | 50 | — |
| D Larkin Kennedy | Ceo - Ochsner Rush Health | 50 | — |
| D Scott Vincent | Former Highest Comp - Avp Hr | 40 | — |
| Faye Martin | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Frederick Duggan Md | Former Officer | 0 | — |
| J Allen Tyra | Ceo - Ochsner Rush Medical Center | 50 | — |
| Johnathan Lee Md | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michael F Hulefeld Md | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Peter C November | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2022)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Servicemaster Professional Ser | Housekeeping Services | $603,161 |
| Barry Thaggard & May LLP | Legal | $267,736 |
| Carr Riggs & Ingram LLC | Accounting | $240,490 |
| Baker Tilly Us | Legal | $181,135 |
| Butler Snow | Legal | $111,840 |
Grants received · $127.6M total
8 grants to Rush Health Systems Inc totaling $127.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Medical Foundation | Affiliate support | 2021 | $18,075,443 |
| Rush Medical Foundation | Affiliate support | 2020 | $2,545,547 |
| Rush Medical Foundation | Affiliate support | 2019 | $11,244,928 |
| Rush Medical Foundation | Affiliate support | 2018 | $4,405,827 |
| Rush Medical Foundation | Affiliate support | 2017 | $17,356,906 |
| Rush Medical Foundation | Affiliate support | 2016 | $16,230,510 |
| Rush Medical Foundation | Affiliate support | 2015 | $25,383,954 |
| Rush Medical Foundation | Affiliate support | 2014 | $32,380,796 |
Grants made · $12.8M in FY2021
3 grants totaling $12.8M in FY2021. All grants made by Rush Health Systems Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rush Medical Foundation | Affiliate support | $10,920,974 |
| Laird Hospital Inc | Affiliate support | $1,429,434 |
| Rush Hospital-butler Inc | Affiliate support | $471,971 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rush Health Systems Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Rush Health Systems Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 64-0664988, based in Meridian, Mississippi. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Rush Health Systems Inc's EIN?
- Rush Health Systems Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 64-0664988.
- How much revenue does Rush Health Systems Inc report?
- Rush Health Systems Inc reported $30,825,200 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Rush Health Systems Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Rush Health Systems Inc spends about 61% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Rush Health Systems Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Rush Health Systems Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Rush Health Systems Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Rush Health Systems Inc's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Alan Gartrell (Board Member).
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Data for Rush Health Systems Inc (EIN 64-0664988) 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.