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Forsyth Medical Center Foundation

DBA: NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION

EIN 56-2120959WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103Founded 1981WebsiteIRS Tax Year 2024 · Period ending December 31, 2024
Mission Statement

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IRS Tax Year 2024

Period ending December 31, 2024

Total Revenue

$5.1M

-8.4%YoY

Total Expenses

$4.6M

-1.9%YoY

Net Assets

$89.5M

+8.7%YoY

Employees

8

+60.0%YoY

Volunteers

22

Grants Paid

$3.6M

Program Expense Ratio

83.0%

Fundraising Efficiency

689.9%

This nonprofit profile presents IRS Form 990 tax filing data for Forsyth Medical Center Foundation (EIN: 56-2120959), based on the 2024 tax year annual return filed with the Internal Revenue Service.

Sections below include financial summaries (revenue, expenses, and net assets), program accomplishments, officer and key employee compensation, detailed executive pay breakdowns, governance policies and audit information, related tax-exempt organizations. All figures are reported in USD as filed.

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RoundPaper IndicatorsTax Year 2024

Financial Health

Revenue declined -8.4% to $5.1M
Program spending ratio of 83.0% — good
232.3 months of operating reserves — strong cushion
Expenses decreased -1.9% year-over-year

Transparency

Conflict of interest policy adopted
Whistleblower policy in place
Financial statements independently audited
27-member board, 22 independent

Compensation

Top compensation: $1,620,829 (FMR OFFICER)
Top exec pay is 35.1% of total expenses — elevated
Schedule J filed for 9 individuals — detailed disclosure
36 executive perks reported — above typical

Program Effectiveness

1 program reported
83.0% of spending goes to programs
No programs generate independent revenue
$3.6M in grants paid to other organizations
22 volunteers engaged

Financial Stability

Debt-to-asset ratio of 0.1% — low leverage
2.8 months cash runway
Revenue diversification: well diversified
Net assets consistently growing over recent filings

Risk Flags

No insider or excess benefit transactions
No material diversion or misuse reported
No family/business relationships on board

Indicators derived from IRS Form 990 data. Not financial advice.

Organization Summary

Forsyth Medical Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in WINSTON SALEM, NC, founded in 1981. The organization has held tax-exempt status since 1999. In its 2024 filing, the organization reported $5.1M in total revenue, a 8.4% decrease from the prior year, and $4.6M in total expenses. The organization employed 8 people and engaged 22 volunteers. KIMBERLY HENDERSON, FMR OFFICER, is the highest-compensated individual at $1,620,829. The organization runs 1 program, totaling $3.8M in program expenses. 4 of 6 recommended governance policies are in place. Executive benefits include first-class travel, companion travel, housing allowance, discretionary spending.

Forsyth Medical Center Foundation is classified under NTEE code E112. Its foundation type is 15.

Programs(Tax Year 2024)

1 record

Programs Overview

Forsyth Medical Center Foundation operates 1 program, with total program expenses of $3.8M. Forsyth Medical Center Foundation's largest program accounts for 100% of total program spending.

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Program 1Expenses: $3,836,951

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES TO RAISE COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND FUNDING THROUGH CHARITABLE GIVING FOR ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS, IMPROVED FACILITIES, AND STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY OF NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER, NOVANT HEALTH KERNERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER, AND NOVANT HEALTH CLEMMONS MEDICAL CENTER, AS WELL AS AFFILIATED OPERATIONS IN THE NOVANT HEALTH SYSTEM AND OTHER HEALTHCARE RELATED COMMUNITY CAUSES.

Financial Overview(Tax Years 2019–2024)

6 records

Financial Highlights

Over the past 6 years, Forsyth Medical Center Foundation's revenue has declined from $5.3M to $5.1M, a 2.4% decrease. Program expenses represent 83% of total spending.

Revenue decreased 8.4% year-over-year, while expenses declined 1.9%. net assets rose to $89.5M, up 8.7% from the prior year. the organization added 3 employees.

Forsyth Medical Center Foundation derives 37% from contributions and grants, with 63% from investment income.

Revenue is diversified across investment income (63%), contributions and grants (37%).

Forsyth Medical Center Foundation allocates 83% to programs, 11% to management and general, 6% to fundraising.

Revenue declined by 8.4% and expenses declined by 1.9% year over year.

Forsyth Medical Center Foundation distributed $3.6M in grants to other organizations and individuals, representing 78% of total expenses.

Over 6 filings from 2019–2024, Forsyth Medical Center Foundation declined revenue from $5.3M to $5.1M (-2.4%) while maintaining a program expense ratio of 83%.

Forsyth Medical Center Foundation holds $89.5M in total assets against $63K in liabilities (debt-to-asset ratio of 0%). The organization has 232.3 months of operating reserves. Cash and equivalents of $1.1M cover approximately 2.8 months of expenses.

Revenue

YearTotal RevenueContributionsGov't GrantsProgram RevenueInvestment
2024$5.1M$1.9M$254K$0$3.3M
2023$5.6M$4.0M$0$0$1.6M
2022$6.5M$3.9M$0$0$2.6M
2021$11.8M$2.6M$0$0$9.2M
2020$4.5M$2.7M$41K$0$1.8M
2019$5.3M$2.1M$62K$0$3.2M

Expenses

YearTotal ExpensesProgramManagementFundraisingGrants Paid
2024$4.6M$3.8M$513K$272K$3.6M
2023$4.7M$4.1M$316K$202K$4.0M
2022$4.2M$3.5M$475K$216K$3.4M
2021$8.0M$7.3M$327K$400K$7.0M
2020$6.3M$5.5M$445K$390K$4.2M
2019$4.6M$3.6M$499K$451K$3.3M

Program Expense Ratio

83.0%

Admin Expense Ratio

11.1%

Fundraising Efficiency

689.9%

Operating Reserve

232.3 mo

People & Compensation(Tax Year 2024)

34 records

Compensation Summary

Forsyth Medical Center Foundation reported compensation for 34 officers and key employees. Total officer compensation was $6.7M, representing 144.9% of total expenses. 5 individuals received total compensation exceeding $500,000.

Forsyth Medical Center Foundation's highest-compensated individual received $1.6M in total compensation. Total officer compensation of $6.7M represents 144.9% of total expenses. 3 individuals received total compensation exceeding $1,000,000.

NameTitleTypeHours/wkComp from OrgRelated OrgsTotal
KIMBERLY HENDERSONFMR OFFICER
Former
$0$1,421,376$1,620,829
GEOFFREY GARDNERCFO (TO 4/28/24)
Officer
0.20$0$1,254,252$1,299,330
ALICE POPEEVP/CFO (FR 4/29/24)
Officer
0.20$0$991,687$1,175,156
DOROTHY ANN CAULKINSSVP FDN (TO 6/1/24)
Officer
8.00$0$803,158$842,395
JALEEMA SPEAKS MDTRUSTEE/OBGYN
Director
0.20$0$472,760$530,026
JOHN CARD MDCHAIR/INTERNIST
OfficerDirector
0.50$0$451,509$488,264
SHARON HARRINGTONVP CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFF(FR 6/2/24)
Officer
8.00$0$290,978$305,826
HEATHER EGANEXEC DIRECTOR
Officer
25.00$171,588$0$218,583
THOMAS GROTE MDTRUSTEE/ONCOLOGIST
Director
0.20$0$199,116$209,723
ANDREW SCHNEIDER MDTRUSTEE (TO 12/31/24)/CHIEF OF STAFF
Director
0.20$0$6,105$6,105
ROLLAND BARRETT MDTRUSTEE/CLIN ETHICS MED ED CONSULT
Director
0.20$0$1,534$1,534
TADELRO BROWNSECRETARY
OfficerDirector
0.50$0$0$0
SHERRY POLONSKYTREASURER
OfficerDirector
0.50$0$0$0
THOMAS MCDANIELTRUSTEE (FR 1/1/24)
Director
0.20$0$0$0
JOSEPH LOGANVICE CHAIR
OfficerDirector
0.50$0$0$0
JOHN-MARK MITCHELLTRUSTEE (TO 4/30/24)
Director
0.20$0$0$0
HENRI CANCIO-FITZGERALDTRUSTEE (FR 1/1/24)
Director
0.20$0$0$0
GREGORY BREWERTRUSTEE (FR 1/1/24)
Director
0.20$0$0$0
GARY ORTIZTRUSTEE (TO 12/31/24)
Director
0.20$0$0$0
ANDREA GENDRACHITRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
BONNIE DONAHUETRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
CHARLES BLIXTTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
DAMON SANDERS-PRATTTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
DAVID BAILEYTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
ELIZABETH MADDENTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
EVA WUTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
GWENDOLYN CLEMENTSTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
JOHN WOLFETRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
JOSEPH ELYTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
LARRY PULLIAMTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
MARY FOWLERTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
RONNIE WILLARDTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
SUZANNE JABBOURTRUSTEE (FR 1/1/24)
Director
0.20$0$0$0
STEPHANIE FLORES DE VALGAZTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0

Compensation Breakdown

Schedule J detail — base, bonus, benefits, and executive perks

KIMBERLY HENDERSON

Base Salary

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

GEOFFREY GARDNER

Base Salary

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

ALICE POPE

Base Salary

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

DOROTHY ANN CAULKINS

Base Salary

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

JALEEMA SPEAKS MD

Base Salary

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

JOHN CARD MD

Base Salary

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

SHARON HARRINGTON

Base Salary

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

HEATHER EGAN

Base Salary

$157,547

Bonus

$13,009

Other Reportable

$1,032

Retirement/Deferred

$9,992

Nontaxable Benefits

$37,003

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

THOMAS GROTE MD

Base Salary

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

Governance & Compliance(Tax Year 2024)

Governance Snapshot

Forsyth Medical Center Foundation has 4 of 6 recommended governance policies in place, including conflict of interest, whistleblower, document retention. Its board has 27 members, 22 of whom are independent.

Forsyth Medical Center Foundation's financial statements are audited, an audit committee oversees the process, the organization is subject to a federal grant audit (Single Audit).

Policies & Oversight

Conflict of interest policy
Whistleblower policy
Document retention policy
CEO compensation review process
Other officer compensation review
990 provided to governing body
Board members27
Independent members22

Audit & Financial Oversight

Financial statements audited
Independent audit
Audit committee
Federal grant audit required

Grants Awarded(Tax Year 2024)

11 records

Grantmaking Summary

Forsyth Medical Center Foundation awarded $3.2M across 5 grants to organizations. Top recipients include NOVANT HEALTH INC (WINSTONSALEM, NC) — $1.9M for to support novant health, inc. and affiliates; FORSYTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC (WINSTONSALEM, NC) — $1.1M for to support nhfmc, nhcmc, and nhkmc; COMMUNITY CARE CENTER FOR FORSYTH COUNTY (WINSTONSALEM, NC) — $125K for community outreach. The organization also provided grants to individuals (4,870 recipients) totaling $368K, including patient transportation, medication for indigent patients, employee emergency fund, mammograms, patient assistance, scholarships.

Organization Grants

RecipientLocationAmountPurpose
NOVANT HEALTH INC561376950WINSTONSALEM, NC$1.9MTO SUPPORT NOVANT HEALTH, INC. AND AFFILIATES
FORSYTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC560928089WINSTONSALEM, NC$1.1MTO SUPPORT NHFMC, NHCMC, AND NHKMC
COMMUNITY CARE CENTER FOR FORSYTH COUNTY581403699WINSTONSALEM, NC$125KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
FORSYTH COUNTY566000450WINSTONSALEM, NC$107KTO SUPPORT FORYSTH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
FOUNDATION HEALTH SYSTEMS CORP561373175WINSTONSALEM, NC$42KTO SUPPORT TODAY'S WOMAN

Grants to Individuals

TypeRecipientsAmount
PATIENT TRANSPORTATION35
MEDICATION FOR INDIGENT PATIENTS21
EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY FUND230$160K
MAMMOGRAMS452$97K
PATIENT ASSISTANCE4,118$73K
SCHOLARSHIPS14$38K

Supplemental Financial Data(Tax Year 2024)

Schedule D Highlights

The endowment stands at $14.5M, with $3.3M in new contributions.

Filing History(Tax Years 1999–2024)

6 records

Showing the 6 Form 990 filings currently in our system.

Tax YearFormPeriodRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024
990
2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31$5.1M$4.6M$89.5M
2023
990
2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31$5.6M$4.7M$82.3M
2022
990
2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31$6.5M$4.2M$76.1M
2021
990
2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31$11.8M$8.0M$82.4M
2020
990
2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31$4.5M$6.3M$76.1M
2019
990
2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31$5.3M$4.6M$74.5M
1999–2018No filings acquired yet

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Forsyth Medical Center Foundation do?

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How much revenue does Forsyth Medical Center Foundation have?

Forsyth Medical Center Foundation reported $5,125,851 in total revenue for tax year 2024, down 8.4% from the prior year.

Who is the highest-paid executive at Forsyth Medical Center Foundation?

KIMBERLY HENDERSON, FMR OFFICER, received $1,620,829 in total compensation as of tax year 2024.

Is Forsyth Medical Center Foundation a 501(c)(3)?

Yes, Forsyth Medical Center Foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Where is Forsyth Medical Center Foundation located?

Forsyth Medical Center Foundation is headquartered in WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103.

How many employees does Forsyth Medical Center Foundation have?

Forsyth Medical Center Foundation has 8 employees and 22 volunteers as of tax year 2024.

Is Forsyth Medical Center Foundation audited?

Yes, Forsyth Medical Center Foundation's financial statements are audited, and the organization has an audit committee.

How much does Forsyth Medical Center Foundation spend on fundraising?

Forsyth Medical Center Foundation reported $271,831 in fundraising expenses for tax year 2024, which represents 5.9% of total expenses.

Does Forsyth Medical Center Foundation give grants?

Yes, Forsyth Medical Center Foundation distributed $3,622,380 in grants to other organizations and individuals in tax year 2024. Top recipients include NOVANT HEALTH INC, FORSYTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, COMMUNITY CARE CENTER FOR FORSYTH COUNTY.

Data Source

IRS Form 990 electronic filings via the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. All financial figures are as reported in USD.

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