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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$9,524,258
Total expenses
$7,513,964
Contributions and grants received
$8,671,543
Grants paid
$2,010,947
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$887,708
Other revenue
-$34,993
Total assets, end of year
$49,473,607
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,396,263
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$46,077,344
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$2,014,689
Management and general expenses
$1,616,071
Fundraising expenses
$3,883,204
Program service expenses (Part III)
$2,014,689

Program services were 26.8% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $469,058

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $2,755,424

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $5,447,061

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $219,921

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $887,708 · excluded $887,708

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $90,482

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $469,058

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $125,475

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$34,993 · excluded -$34,993

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $1,976,016 · program services $1,976,016

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $34,931 · program services $34,931

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,714,305 · program services $1,166 · management and general $503,440 · fundraising $1,209,699

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $20,903 · program services $14 · management and general $6,139 · fundraising $14,750

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $1,699 · program services $1 · management and general $498 · fundraising $1,200

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $161,766 · program services $110 · management and general $47,506 · fundraising $114,150

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $132,500 · program services $90 · management and general $38,911 · fundraising $93,499

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $33,527 · program services $23 · management and general $9,846 · fundraising $23,658

  • 24a · Other expenses: PROGRAM EXPENSES

    total $3,201,069 · program services $2,177 · management and general $940,058 · fundraising $2,258,834

  • 24b · Other expenses: SUPPLIES

    total $131,555 · program services $89 · management and general $38,634 · fundraising $92,832

  • 24c · Other expenses: MISCELLANEOUS

    total $105,693 · program services $72 · management and general $31,039 · fundraising $74,582

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $9,528,111 · end of year $9,562,927

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $2,541,462 · end of year $1,738,460

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $551,509

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $503,002

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $69,716 · end of year $48,507

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $32,252,164 · end of year $37,537,891

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $780,448 · end of year $585,822

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $5,030,091 · end of year $3,396,263

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $22,056 · end of year $0

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $9,488,730 · end of year $16,368,611

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $30,631,024 · end of year $29,708,733

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC., ALSO KNOWN AS THE NGHS FOUNDATION, IS AN AFFILIATE OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM (NGHS) AND IS ON A MISSION OF IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY IN ALL WE DO. NGHS IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY THE NGHS FOUNDATION'S FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AND IS THE PARENT COMPANY FOR THE FOLLOWING AFFILIATES:- NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. (GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON CAMPUSES)- NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BARROW- NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER LUMPKIN- NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER HABERSHAM- THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. (NGHS FOUNDATION)- NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP- GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE

Activities or mission (Part I)

IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY IN ALL WE DO.

  • AS A PART OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION SERVES MORE THAN A MILLION PEOPLE ACROSS THE REGION. **SEE SCHEDULE O FOR PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUATION**

    Expenses $2,014,689 · Grants $2,010,947

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Caryn McGarity

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Chauntelle Steines

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Chuck Jones III

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Cory Duncan

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Crystal Schlieman

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • David Harrison

    MEMBER, PHYSICIAN - NGPG

    Total calculated
    $820,007
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $783,723
    Other
    $36,284
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $532,252 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $246,529 related
    Other
    $0 + $4,942 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $11,550 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $24,734 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $820,007 related

  • Dawn Marie Bernhard

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Debbie Davis

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Emily Davoodi

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jim Edwards

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jon Horn

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Josh Schlieman

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Karen Baston

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mark Bell

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Neal Booth

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Pierpont Brown

    CHAIR, PHYSICIAN - NGPG

    Total calculated
    $491,310
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $453,431
    Other
    $37,879
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $379,013 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $42,324 related
    Other
    $0 + $32,094 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $11,550 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $26,329 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $491,310 related

  • Rhonda Rogers

    MEMBER, MANAGER SOCIAL SERVICES, HOSPICE - NGMC

    Total calculated
    $156,060
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $115,570
    Other
    $40,490
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $103,282 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $7,615 related
    Other
    $0 + $4,673 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $10,253 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $30,237 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $156,060 related

  • Ricky Pugh

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Russell Smith

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Scott McGarity

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Susan Wentz

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Tate O'Rouke

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Tim Lovell

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Ugochukwu Egolum

    MEMBER, PHYSICIAN - NGHS (GHC), DIRECTOR - PROGRAM

    Total calculated
    $1,093,521
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $1,049,231
    Other
    $44,290
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $480,953 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $544,598 related
    Other
    $0 + $23,680 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $11,550 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $32,740 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $1,093,521 related

  • Carol Burrell

    PRESIDENT & CEO

    Total calculated
    $2,339,317
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $2,257,161
    Other
    $82,156
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $1,297,705 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $655,744 related
    Other
    $0 + $303,712 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $53,476 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $28,680 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $2,339,317 related

  • Brian D Steines

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $1,154,105
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $1,026,643
    Other
    $127,462
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $647,845 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $337,758 related
    Other
    $0 + $41,040 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $92,762 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $34,700 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $1,154,105 related

  • Stephen Kelly

    CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $422,452
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $350,897
    Other
    $71,555
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $236,964 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $90,631 related
    Other
    $0 + $23,302 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $43,207 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $28,348 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $422,452 related

  • Michael Covert

    CHIEF OPERAT. OFFICER-ENDED 12/23

    Total calculated
    $1,454,453
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $1,311,947
    Other
    $142,506
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $835,529 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $430,394 related
    Other
    $0 + $46,024 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $114,745 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $27,761 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $1,454,453 related

  • Christopher Bray

    CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER, MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $463,372
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $382,928
    Other
    $80,444
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $282,909 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $97,674 related
    Other
    $0 + $2,345 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $46,462 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $33,982 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $463,372 related

  • John Kueven

    CHIEF OPERAT. OFFICER-BEGIN 12/23

    Total calculated
    $814,640
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $714,810
    Other
    $99,830
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $523,414 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $190,216 related
    Other
    $0 + $1,180 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $67,388 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $32,442 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $814,640 related

  • Diane Poirot

    CHIEF HR OFFICER - NGHS

    Total calculated
    $639,515
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $550,153
    Other
    $89,362
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $391,743 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $128,346 related
    Other
    $0 + $30,064 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $62,548 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $26,814 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $639,515 related

  • Melissa Tymchuk

    CHIEF OF STAFF & STRATEGY OFFICER - NGHS

    Total calculated
    $725,577
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $622,245
    Other
    $103,332
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $386,138 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $193,156 related
    Other
    $0 + $42,951 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $67,731 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $35,601 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $725,577 related

  • Brian Bailey

    DIRECTOR - PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS

    Total calculated
    $181,335
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $145,771
    Other
    $35,564
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $128,652 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $16,780 related
    Other
    $0 + $339 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $5,374 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $30,190 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $181,335 related

  • Margaret James

    PARTNER - SENIOR PHILANTHROPY

    Total calculated
    $123,285
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $112,918
    Other
    $10,367
    Hours/week
    40

  • Staci Tunkel

    DIRECTOR - EXEC PHILANTHROPIC OPERATIONS

    Total calculated
    $185,549
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $149,240
    Other
    $36,309
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $131,457 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $17,104 related
    Other
    $0 + $679 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $5,503 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $30,806 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $185,549 related

  • Tracy Vardeman

    FORMER CHIEF STRATEGY EXECUTIVE - NGHS

    Total calculated
    $740,942
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $512,845
    Other
    $228,097
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $435,981 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $47,305 related
    Other
    $0 + $29,559 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $226,896 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $1,201 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $740,942 related

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 4B
EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 457(F) EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLAN BRIAN D. STEINES $ 81,212 CHRISTOPHER BRAY $ 34,912 DIANE POIROT $ 50,998 JOHN KUEVEN $ 55,838 MELISSA TYMCHUK $ 47,114 MICHAEL COVERT $ 103,195 STEPHEN KELLY $ 31,657 TRACY VARDEMAN $ 13,914 CAROL H. BURRELL, PRESIDENT AND CEO: BEGINNING IN DECEMBER 2017, NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM (A RELATED ORGANIZATION) INVESTED IN A JOINTLY-OWNED SPLIT DOLLAR LIFE INSURANCE PLAN FOR MS. BURRELL. THE ASSET VALUE AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 WAS $6,209,958. EMPLOYER PAYMENT FROM 457(F) PLAN (INCLUDING VESTED EARNINGS ON PREVIOUSLY REPORTED COMPENSATION): BRIAN D. STEINES $ 80,258 CHRISTOPHER BRAY $ 30,922 MELISSA TYMCHUK $ 32,356 MICHAEL COVERT $ 103,195 TRACY VARDEMAN $ 47,305 STEPHEN KELLY $ 30,406

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Related corporations and trusts

Part IV: related organizations taxable as a corporation or trust.

  • NORTHEAST GA HEALTH PARTNERS LLC

    C · PPO DEVELOPMENT · GA

  • NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH PARTNERS NETWORK LLC

    C · PPO DEVELOPMENT · GA

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
12 August 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202502249349302185

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