Willis-knighton Medical Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Shreveport, Louisiana, registered in 1952, with $1,535,649,972 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.5B
▲ 10.0% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.5B
Net assets
$2.1B
Employees
8,323
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 Willis-knighton Medical Center: 83% 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 Willis-knighton Medical Center: 17 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A 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 Willis-knighton Medical Center: 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 Willis-knighton Medical Center: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The medical center provides a full-range of health care services to the general public.
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Revenue grew from $935.0M (FY2013) to $1.5B (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
3.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.1B
Total liabilities
$920.1M
Net assets
$2.1B
Salaries & benefits
$563.3M
38% of expenses
Board members
10
6 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,535,649,972▲10.0% | $1,487,075,631▲7.6% | $2,139,024,592▲37.3% | $3,059,158,415▲23.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,396,151,487▲6.8% | $1,382,137,264▲6.2% | $1,557,683,271▲27.0% | $2,473,931,125▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,307,707,846▲8.1% | $1,301,173,794▲8.3% | $1,226,086,992▼16.1% | $2,146,013,923▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,209,364,803▲4.5% | $1,201,848,353▲4.6% | $1,462,107,791▲39.3% | $2,446,133,987▲40.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,157,563,975▼1.0% | $1,149,308,965▲1.2% | $1,049,298,993▲4.1% | $1,736,445,879▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,168,678,084▲3.9% | $1,135,835,124▲4.0% | $1,007,890,738▼6.3% | $1,575,864,430▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,125,065,475▲1.9% | $1,092,104,742▲0.5% | $1,075,919,309▲10.9% | $1,332,102,539▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,104,613,510▼0.5% | $1,086,789,877▲6.9% | $969,977,267▲13.7% | $1,280,621,148▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,110,070,991▲8.9% | $1,016,419,189▲10.2% | $853,425,756▲4.6% | $1,273,828,819▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,019,752,172▲9.1% | $922,179,460▲8.3% | $815,585,856▲5.5% | $1,190,562,626▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $935,005,692 | $851,819,270▲3.7% | $773,312,369▲6.6% | $1,094,232,338▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $821,529,880▲7.2% | $725,665,367▲25.1% | $1,006,411,418▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $766,189,529▲4.8% | $580,078,837▲10.7% | $950,515,940▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $731,233,666▼5.2% | $524,205,360▲10.2% | $888,515,990▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $771,236,602 | $475,527,961 | $814,894,488 | 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: Jerry A Fielder II — $2,614,964 (0.18% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry A Fielder II | President/ceo/trustee | 53 | $2,614,964 |
| Sarah Glorioso Md | Physician | 40 | $2,402,170 |
| Milan G Mody Md | Physician | 40 | $2,108,205 |
| Christopher Shelby Md | Physician | 40 | $1,980,436 |
| Anil Veluvolu Md | Physician | 40 | $1,949,859 |
| Ghali Ghali Dds Md | Physician | 40 | $1,838,039 |
| Jason Cobb | Senior Vp of Strategic Operations | 40 | $586,750 |
| Mary Jane Ward | Senior Vp of Finance/cfo | 40 | $532,577 |
| Brian A Crawford | Senior Vp of Strategic Partnerships | 40 | $398,006 |
| Diane R Mcculler | Senior Vp of Nursing-patient Service | 40 | $302,136 |
| Margaret C Rebouche | Senior Vp of Quality & Clinical | 40 | $271,254 |
| Peggy J Gavin | Senior Vp of Physician Services | 40 | $251,143 |
| Pierre V Blanchardiv Md | Trustee/physician | 40 | $223,932 |
| Mark J Galea | Senior Vp of Information Technology | 40 | $164,373 |
| Deborah D Olds | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Elaine Simpkins Phd | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Eugene W Bryson Jr | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Frank B Hughes Md | Trustee/chairman | 4 | — |
| James K Elrod | Former Ceo/trustee | 4 | — |
| Lamar P Pugh | Trustee/compliance Officer | 4 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Simplifi Managed Services | Medical Staffing | $10,191,892 |
| Delta Pathology Group | Laboratory Testing | $7,306,887 |
| Shreveport Anesthesia Services | Physician Services | $6,450,006 |
| Red River Cardiovascular | Physician Services | $6,188,712 |
| Young's Professional Service | Physician Services | $4,988,056 |
5 grants to Willis-knighton Medical Center totaling $125K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2023 | $45,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2022 | $35,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Transportation assistance | 2019 | $5,000 |
43 grants totaling $3.0M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Willis-knighton Medical Center →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nsu Foundation Inc | Donation for operations | $1,424,700 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Global | Donation for operations | $400,000 |
| Shreveport Symphony Inc | Sponsorship | $124,000 |
| YMCA of Northwest Louisiana | Donation for operations | $105,000 |
| Louisiana Tech University Foundation Inc | Sponsorship | $80,000 |
| Providence Classical Academy Inc | Donation for operations | $75,000 |
| Holy Angels Residential Facility | Donation for operations | $60,000 |
| Independence Bowl Foundation | Sponsorship | $44,500 |
| Shreveport-bossier Rescue Mission | Health insurance for rescue mission employees | $41,987 |
| The Arc Caddo-bossier | Donation for operations | $40,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Sponsorship | $39,116 |
| Foundation For Excellence In Louisiana Public Broadcasting | Donation for operations | $34,500 |
| Northwest Louisiana Food Bank | Donation for operations | $30,000 |
| Shreveport Fire Department | Donation for operations | $27,000 |
| Bossier Chamber of Commerce | Sponsorship | $26,000 |
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Data for Willis-knighton Medical Center (EIN 72-0400933) 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.