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Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc

DBA: NOVANT HEALTH ROWAN MEDICAL CENTER

EIN 56-0547479WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103Founded 1933WebsiteIRS Tax Year 2021 · Period ending December 31, 2021
Mission Statement

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IRS Tax Year 2021

Period ending December 31, 2021

Tax years 2022, 2023, 2024 filings not yet available. This is the most recent filing on record.

Total Revenue

$304.6M

+14.8%YoY

Total Expenses

$297.2M

+12.1%YoY

Net Assets

$44.9M

+18.4%YoY

Employees

1,590

+6.4%YoY

Volunteers

62

Grants Paid

$446K

Program Expense Ratio

80.7%

This nonprofit profile presents IRS Form 990 tax filing data for Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc (EIN: 56-0547479), based on the 2021 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, top independent contractors, governance policies and audit information, related tax-exempt organizations. All figures are reported in USD as filed.

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RoundPaper IndicatorsTax Year 2021

Financial Health

Revenue grew +14.8% to $304.6M
Program spending ratio of 80.7% — good
1.8 months of operating reserves — limited runway
Expenses increased +12.1% year-over-year

Transparency

Conflict of interest policy adopted
Whistleblower policy in place
Financial statements independently audited
18-member board, 16 independent

Compensation

Top compensation: $887,361 (SVP CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER)
Top exec pay is 0.3% of total expenses — very modest
Schedule J filed for 11 individuals — detailed disclosure
44 executive perks reported — above typical

Program Effectiveness

1 program reported
80.7% of spending goes to programs
1 program generates revenue — self-sustaining activity
$446K in grants paid to other organizations
62 volunteers engaged

Financial Stability

Debt-to-asset ratio of 70.8% — significant debt load
0.0 months cash runway — tight liquidity
Revenue diversification: concentrated in few sources
Net assets trending upward 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

Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in WINSTON SALEM, NC, founded in 1933. In its 2021 filing, the organization reported $304.6M in total revenue, a 14.8% increase from the prior year, and $297.2M in total expenses. The organization employed 1,590 people and engaged 62 volunteers. WEEMS II LARRY, SVP CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER, is the highest-compensated individual at $887,361. The organization runs 1 program, totaling $239.9M in program expenses. 4 of 6 recommended governance policies are in place. Executive benefits include first-class travel, companion travel, housing allowance, discretionary spending.

Programs(Tax Year 2021)

1 record

Programs Overview

Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc operates 1 program, with total program expenses of $239.9M. Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc's largest program accounts for 100% of total program spending.

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Program 1Expenses: $239,876,934

CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE, ROWAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC. (RRMC) PROMOTES THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES, SERVING ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. DURING 2021, RRMC HAD 268 LICENSED BEDS, 58,865 PATIENT DAYS, AND AN AVERAGE DAILY CENSUS OF 161, WITH AN AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY OF 6 DAYS. THERE WERE 9,708 DISCHARGES, 10,253 SURGERIES, 141,632 OUTPATIENT ENCOUNTERS, AND 43,505 EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS.

Financial Overview(Tax Years 2019–2021)

3 records

Financial Highlights

Over the past 3 years, Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc's revenue has grown from $238.0M to $304.6M, a 28.0% increase. Program expenses represent 81% of total spending.

Revenue increased 14.8% year-over-year, while expenses grew 12.1%. net assets rose to $44.9M, up 18.4% from the prior year. the organization added 96 employees.

Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc derives 5% from contributions and grants, with 94% from program services, with 0% from investment income.

Revenue is heavily concentrated: 94% comes from program service revenue, indicating limited diversification.

Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc allocates 81% to programs, 19% to management and general.

Revenue grew by 14.8% and expenses grew by 12.1% year over year.

Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc distributed $446K in grants to other organizations and individuals, representing 0% of total expenses.

Over 3 filings from 2019–2021, Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc grew revenue from $238.0M to $304.6M (+28.0%) while maintaining a program expense ratio of 81%. During this period, the organization grew from 1,439 to 1,590 employees.

Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc holds $153.4M in total assets against $108.6M in liabilities (debt-to-asset ratio of 71%). The organization has 1.8 months of operating reserves. Cash and equivalents of $95K cover approximately 0.0 months of expenses.

Revenue

YearTotal RevenueContributionsGov't GrantsProgram RevenueInvestment
2021$304.6M$14.5M$1.3M$287.3M$422K
2020$265.4M$12.7M$11.3M$251.5M$43K
2019$238.0M$1.0M$0$236.4M$-526K

Expenses

YearTotal ExpensesProgramManagementFundraisingGrants Paid
2021$297.2M$239.9M$57.3M$0$446K
2020$265.1M$213.7M$51.5M$0$394K
2019$239.6M$190.2M$49.4M$0$218K

Program Expense Ratio

80.7%

Admin Expense Ratio

19.3%

Fundraising Efficiency

Operating Reserve

1.8 mo

People & Compensation(Tax Year 2021)

28 records

Compensation Summary

Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc reported compensation for 28 officers and key employees. Total officer compensation was $4.8M, representing 1.6% of total expenses. 3 individuals received total compensation exceeding $500,000.

Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc's highest-compensated individual received $887K in total compensation. Total officer compensation of $4.8M represents 1.6% of total expenses. 3 individuals received total compensation exceeding $500,000.

NameTitleTypeHours/wkComp from OrgRelated OrgsTotal
WEEMS II LARRYSVP CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER
Key Employee
12.50$773,088$0$887,361
BRINKLEY WILLIAMONCOLOGIST
Highest Comp
45.00$480,297$0$528,805
BLABON GARYPRESIDENT & COO/TRUSTEE
OfficerDirector
50.00$464,161$0$508,212
MISNER GAVIN MDTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$400,725$449,078
WIMMER MARKONCOLOGIST
Highest Comp
45.00$401,209$0$447,945
RUSSELL JAMIECRNA II
Highest Comp
45.00$399,976$0$439,888
SMITH HARRYFMR SVP HOSP OPS
Former
$0$404,603$425,001
ARSHANAPALLY SWETHAONCOLOGIST
Highest Comp
45.00$359,202$0$369,117
HELMS JAMESSUPV CRNA
Highest Comp
45.00$281,907$0$310,446
GREENE CORACNO
Key Employee
50.00$211,172$0$239,968
TRAHEY THOMASFMR VP MED AFFAIRS
Former
$192,778$0$192,778
HOLLAND DANIEL MDTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$2,927$2,964
EVERETT JOHNTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$214$214
VAN DER POEL JACKTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
WAGONER EDWARDTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
DORTON LEIGHANNE MDTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
JONES BRUCESEC
OfficerDirector
0.20$0$0$0
PATTERSON FRANCESVICE CHAIR
OfficerDirector
0.20$0$0$0
SMITH DAVIDCHAIR
OfficerDirector
0.20$0$0$0
CLINE WAYNE MDTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
CARLTON THOMAS MDTREASURER
OfficerDirector
0.20$0$0$0
GEGOREK ELIATRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
HOOD PERRYTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
LOCKLEAR RICHARDTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
MALLETT BARBARATRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
PONDS MARYTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
STEEN FREDTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
STOREY MATTHEW MDTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0

Compensation Breakdown

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

WEEMS II LARRY

Base Salary

$429,714

Bonus

$291,601

Other Reportable

$51,773

Retirement/Deferred

$93,609

Nontaxable Benefits

$12,745

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

BRINKLEY WILLIAM

Base Salary

$334,984

Bonus

$98,557

Other Reportable

$46,756

Retirement/Deferred

$17,400

Nontaxable Benefits

$31,108

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

BLABON GARY

Base Salary

$292,749

Bonus

$136,166

Other Reportable

$35,246

Retirement/Deferred

$8,439

Nontaxable Benefits

$35,612

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

MISNER GAVIN MD

Base Salary

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

WIMMER MARK

Base Salary

$325,596

Bonus

$25,504

Other Reportable

$50,109

Retirement/Deferred

$17,400

Nontaxable Benefits

$29,336

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

RUSSELL JAMIE

Base Salary

$384,349

Bonus

$15,336

Other Reportable

$291

Retirement/Deferred

$17,400

Nontaxable Benefits

$22,512

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

SMITH HARRY

Base Salary

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

ARSHANAPALLY SWETHA

Base Salary

$331,405

Bonus

$7,504

Other Reportable

$20,293

Retirement/Deferred

$7,432

Nontaxable Benefits

$2,483

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

HELMS JAMES

Base Salary

$268,396

Bonus

$12,295

Other Reportable

$1,216

Retirement/Deferred

$16,008

Nontaxable Benefits

$12,531

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

GREENE CORA

Base Salary

$180,853

Bonus

$29,024

Other Reportable

$1,295

Retirement/Deferred

$18,231

Nontaxable Benefits

$10,565

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

TRAHEY THOMAS

Base Salary

Bonus

$192,778

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

Top Contractors(Tax Year 2021)

5 records

Contractor Summary

Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc reported 5 contractors receiving over $100,000, with total contractor payments of $29.0M.

NameServiceCompensation
AYA HEALTHCARE INCTRAVEL NURSING SERVICES$12,295,555
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINLAB SERVICES$4,874,859
ROWAN DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC PAHEALTH SERVICES$4,676,216
MORRISON HEALTHCAREFOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES$4,117,482
TRIMEDX INCCLINICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES$3,045,383

Governance & Compliance(Tax Year 2021)

Governance Snapshot

Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc has 4 of 6 recommended governance policies in place, including conflict of interest, whistleblower, document retention. Its board has 18 members, 16 of whom are independent.

Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc'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 members18
Independent members16

Audit & Financial Oversight

Financial statements audited
Independent audit
Audit committee
Federal grant audit required

Grants Awarded(Tax Year 2021)

14 records

Grantmaking Summary

Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc awarded $173K across 9 grants to organizations. Top recipients include BELL TOWER GREEN INC (SALISBURY, NC) — $50K for community outreach; ROWAN CABARRUS YMCA (SALISBURY, NC) — $25K for community outreach; MEALS ON WHEELS OF ROWAN INC (SALISBURY, NC) — $23K for community outreach. The organization also provided grants to individuals (2,266 recipients) totaling $105K, including patient transportation, life vests, medication for indigent patients, disaster relief assistance, patient assistance.

Organization Grants

RecipientLocationAmountPurpose
BELL TOWER GREEN INC814258414SALISBURY, NC$50KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
ROWAN CABARRUS YMCA581574620SALISBURY, NC$25KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
MEALS ON WHEELS OF ROWAN INC561152417SALISBURY, NC$23KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
PREVENT CHILD ABUSE ROWAN562200514SALISBURY, NC$20KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
UNC CHAPEL HILL566001393CHAPEL HILL, NC$16KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC135613797DALLAS, TX$12KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
ROWAN GROWTH PARTNERS870713114SALISBURY, NC$10KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
ROWAN HELPING MINISTRIES561544532SALISBURY, NC$10KTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENTS
ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA342022851SALISBURY, NC$6KTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENTS

Grants to Individuals

TypeRecipientsAmount
PATIENT TRANSPORTATION2,010
LIFE VESTS7
MEDICATION FOR INDIGENT PATIENTS104
DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE144$103K
PATIENT ASSISTANCE1$2K

Supplemental Financial Data(Tax Year 2021)

Schedule D Highlights

The endowment stands at $249K.

Filing History(Tax Years 1933–2021)

3 records

Showing the 3 Form 990 filings currently in our system.

Tax YearFormPeriodRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2021
990
2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31$304.6M$297.2M$44.9M
2020
990
2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31$265.4M$265.1M$37.9M
2019
990
2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31$238.0M$239.6M$38.4M
1933–2018No filings acquired yet

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc do?

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How much revenue does Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc have?

Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc reported $304,593,264 in total revenue for tax year 2021, up 14.8% from the prior year.

Who is the highest-paid executive at Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc?

WEEMS II LARRY, SVP CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER, received $887,361 in total compensation as of tax year 2021.

Is Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc a 501(c)(3)?

Yes, Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc is classified as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Where is Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc located?

Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc is headquartered in WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103.

How many employees does Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc have?

Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc has 1,590 employees and 62 volunteers as of tax year 2021.

Is Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc audited?

Yes, Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc's financial statements are audited, and the organization has an audit committee.

Does Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc give grants?

Yes, Rowan Regional Medical Center Inc distributed $446,365 in grants to other organizations and individuals in tax year 2021. Top recipients include BELL TOWER GREEN INC, ROWAN CABARRUS YMCA, MEALS ON WHEELS OF ROWAN INC.

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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