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Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc

DBA: NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER

EIN 56-0928089WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103Founded 1968WebsiteIRS Tax Year 2024 · Period ending December 31, 2024
Mission Statement

SEE SCHEDULE O

IRS Tax Year 2024

Period ending December 31, 2024

Total Revenue

$1.6B

+8.2%YoY

Total Expenses

$1.6B

+8.4%YoY

Net Assets

$3.0B

+58.7%YoY

Employees

8,133

+2.3%YoY

Volunteers

580

Grants Paid

$2.8M

Program Expense Ratio

81.9%

This nonprofit profile presents IRS Form 990 tax filing data for Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc (EIN: 56-0928089), 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, 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 2024

Financial Health

Revenue grew +8.2% to $1.6B
Program spending ratio of 81.9% — good
23.0 months of operating reserves — strong cushion
Expenses increased +8.4% year-over-year

Transparency

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

Compensation

Top compensation: $8,150,937 (TRUSTEE/ PRES/CEO NH)
Top exec pay is 0.5% of total expenses — very modest
Schedule J filed for 14 individuals — detailed disclosure
56 executive perks reported — above typical

Program Effectiveness

1 program reported
81.9% of spending goes to programs
1 program generates revenue — self-sustaining activity
$2.8M in grants paid to other organizations
580 volunteers engaged

Financial Stability

Debt-to-asset ratio of 5.7% — low leverage
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

Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in WINSTON SALEM, NC, founded in 1968. The organization has held tax-exempt status since 1969. In its 2024 filing, the organization reported $1.6B in total revenue, a 8.2% increase from the prior year, and $1.6B in total expenses. The organization employed 8,133 people and engaged 580 volunteers. CARL ARMATO, TRUSTEE/ PRES/CEO NH, is the highest-compensated individual at $8,150,937. The organization runs 1 program, totaling $1.3B 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 Memorial Hospital Inc is classified under NTEE code E220. Its foundation type is 12.

Programs(Tax Year 2024)

1 record

Programs Overview

Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc operates 1 program, with total program expenses of $1.3B. Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc's largest program accounts for 100% of total program spending.

1
Program 1Expenses: $1,283,674,772

FORSYTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. ("FMH") DBA NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER ("NHFMC"), NOVANT HEALTH KERNERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER ("NHKMC"), AND NOVANT HEALTH CLEMMONS MEDICAL CENTER ("NHCMC"), ALONG WITH THEIR PROVIDER BASED PHYSICIAN PRACTICES, EXISTS TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE OF THE FORSYTH COUNTY BOARD OF COMISSIONERS BY ADVANCING AND SUPPORTING THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH FOR MEMBERS OF MULTIPLE COMMUNITIES IN FORSYTH COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING WINSTON-SALEM, KERNERSVILLE, AND CLEMMONS. THESE HOSPITAL FACILITIES MAINTAIN AN OPEN DOOR POLICY, ACCEPTING ALL PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF A PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Financial Overview(Tax Years 2019–2024)

6 records

Financial Highlights

Over the past 6 years, Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc's revenue has grown from $1.5B to $1.6B, a 3.6% increase. Program expenses represent 82% of total spending.

Revenue increased 8.2% year-over-year, while expenses grew 8.4%. net assets rose to $3.0B, up 58.7% from the prior year. the organization added 186 employees.

Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc derives 0% from contributions and grants, with 99% from program services, with 0% from investment income.

Revenue is heavily concentrated: 99% comes from program service revenue, indicating limited diversification.

Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc allocates 82% to programs, 18% to management and general.

Revenue grew by 8.2% and expenses grew by 8.4% year over year.

Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc distributed $2.8M in grants to other organizations and individuals, representing 0% of total expenses.

Over 6 filings from 2019–2024, Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc grew revenue from $1.5B to $1.6B (+3.6%) while maintaining a program expense ratio of 82%. During this period, the organization reduced from 8,178 to 8,133 employees.

Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc holds $3.2B in total assets against $182.5M in liabilities (debt-to-asset ratio of 6%). The organization has 23.0 months of operating reserves. Cash and equivalents of $191K cover approximately 0.0 months of expenses.

Revenue

YearTotal RevenueContributionsGov't GrantsProgram RevenueInvestment
2024$1.6B$3.4M$1.9M$1.5B$598K
2023$1.4B$2.4M$403K$1.4B$514K
2022$1.4B$22.3M$19.9M$1.3B$946K
2021$1.7B$14.0M$8.0M$1.6B$599K
2020$1.6B$49.3M$46.6M$1.5B$410K
2019$1.5B$1.8M$0$1.5B$-360K

Expenses

YearTotal ExpensesProgramManagementFundraisingGrants Paid
2024$1.6B$1.3B$282.9M$0$2.8M
2023$1.4B$1.2B$58.3M$0$3.5M
2022$1.4B$1.1B$279.5M$0$2.1M
2021$1.5B$1.3B$258.5M$0$1.9M
2020$1.4B$1.2B$271.9M$0$2.8M
2019$1.4B$1.1B$260.9M$0$1.1M

Program Expense Ratio

81.9%

Admin Expense Ratio

18.1%

Fundraising Efficiency

Operating Reserve

23.0 mo

People & Compensation(Tax Year 2024)

32 records

Compensation Summary

Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc reported compensation for 32 officers and key employees. Total officer compensation was $21.1M, representing 1.3% of total expenses. 14 individuals received total compensation exceeding $500,000.

Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc's highest-compensated individual received $8.2M in total compensation. Total officer compensation of $21.1M represents 1.3% of total expenses. 7 individuals received total compensation exceeding $1,000,000.

NameTitleTypeHours/wkComp from OrgRelated OrgsTotal
CARL ARMATOTRUSTEE/ PRES/CEO NH
Director
0.20$0$6,943,831$8,150,937
JOHN MANN MDFMR PRES/COO, SVP NH INST
Former
$0$1,279,821$1,467,084
GEOFFREY GARDNERCFO (TO 4/28/24)
Officer
0.20$0$1,254,252$1,299,330
ROLAND FRIEDMAN MDUROLOGIST
Highest Comp
45.00$1,158,267$0$1,217,953
MICHAEL SETLIFFPRES NHFMC/GWM (TO 10/28/24)
Officer
50.00$1,148,502$0$1,199,989
STANLEY FULLER MDSVP CH CLIN OFFICER
Highest Comp
45.00$831,999$201,679$1,189,501
ALICE POPEEVP/CFO (FR 4/29/24)
Officer
0.20$0$991,687$1,175,156
PAUL MCCLAIN MDUROLOGIST
Highest Comp
45.00$834,849$0$892,430
HASSAN ALHOSAINI MDCARDIOLOGIST
Highest Comp
45.00$830,636$0$888,257
KIRSTEN ROYSTERFMR KE
Former
50.00$750,331$17,798$872,704
OLIVER BENTON MDUROLOGIST
Highest Comp
45.00$757,485$0$812,217
FRANKLIN CHEN MDTRUSTEE/ONCOLOGIST
Director
0.20$0$669,178$726,162
ASHLEY PERROTT MDTRUSTEE/SR PHYSICIAN EXECUTIVE
Director
0.20$446,684$129,599$619,203
ALISHA HUTCHENSPRES, COO (FR 10/29/24)
Officer
50.00$551,840$0$610,179
ROBERT LANDRYTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
SAMUEL BAREFOOTTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
TRACEY MARTINTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
ANNETTE KNIGHTTRUSTEE (FR 1/1/24)
Director
0.20$0$0$0
WILLIAM HALLTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
AVERY HALLCHAIR
OfficerDirector
0.50$0$0$0
BRIAN SMITH MDTRUSTEE (FR 5/1/24)
Director
0.20$0$0$0
CHARLES HAUSERTRUSTEE (TO 12/31/24)
Director
0.20$0$0$0
CHARLES WELTONTRUSTEE (TO 12/31/24)
Director
0.20$0$0$0
LINDA LATHAMVICE CHAIR
OfficerDirector
0.50$0$0$0
MIKE HORNSECRETARY/TREASURER
OfficerDirector
0.50$0$0$0
RANDELL CAINTRUSTEE (FR 1/1/24)
Director
0.20$0$0$0
STEPHEN WILLIAMSTRUSTEE (FR 1/1/24)
Director
0.20$0$0$0
SUMMER MCGEETRUSTEE (FR 1/1/24)
Director
0.20$0$0$0
KRISTINE SIMSTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
LARI HARDINGTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
MARK OWENSTRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0
PHYLLIS CALDWELL-GEORGETRUSTEE
Director
0.20$0$0$0

Compensation Breakdown

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

CARL ARMATO

Base Salary

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

JOHN MANN MD

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

ROLAND FRIEDMAN MD

Base Salary

$321,255

Bonus

$762,544

Other Reportable

$74,468

Retirement/Deferred

$20,415

Nontaxable Benefits

$39,271

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

MICHAEL SETLIFF

Base Salary

$556,947

Bonus

$469,015

Other Reportable

$122,540

Retirement/Deferred

$20,700

Nontaxable Benefits

$30,787

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

STANLEY FULLER MD

Base Salary

$378,577

Bonus

$413,046

Other Reportable

$40,376

Retirement/Deferred

$107,260

Nontaxable Benefits

$36,211

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

PAUL MCCLAIN MD

Base Salary

$442,421

Bonus

$357,984

Other Reportable

$34,444

Retirement/Deferred

$20,700

Nontaxable Benefits

$36,881

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

HASSAN ALHOSAINI MD

Base Salary

$787,158

Bonus

$18,860

Other Reportable

$24,618

Retirement/Deferred

$20,700

Nontaxable Benefits

$36,921

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

KIRSTEN ROYSTER

Base Salary

$409,075

Bonus

$297,942

Other Reportable

$43,314

Retirement/Deferred

$88,694

Nontaxable Benefits

$15,470

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

OLIVER BENTON MD

Base Salary

$424,957

Bonus

$287,597

Other Reportable

$44,931

Retirement/Deferred

$20,700

Nontaxable Benefits

$34,032

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

FRANKLIN CHEN MD

Base Salary

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

ASHLEY PERROTT MD

Base Salary

$333,198

Bonus

$102,336

Other Reportable

$11,150

Retirement/Deferred

$20,284

Nontaxable Benefits

$17,118

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

ALISHA HUTCHENS

Base Salary

$400,201

Bonus

$129,632

Other Reportable

$22,007

Retirement/Deferred

$20,700

Nontaxable Benefits

$37,639

Executive Perks

First-class travelCompanion travelHousing allowanceDiscretionary spending

Top Contractors(Tax Year 2024)

5 records

Contractor Summary

Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc reported 5 contractors receiving over $100,000, with total contractor payments of $158.4M.

NameServiceCompensation
VANNOY CONSTRUCTIONCONSTRUCTION SERVICES$63,361,985
AYA HEALTHCARE INCSTAFFING SERVICES$43,732,974
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINLAB SERVICES$19,634,508
MORRISON HEALTHCAREFOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES$18,731,049
TRIMEDX INCCLINICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES$12,931,203

Governance & Compliance(Tax Year 2024)

Governance Snapshot

Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc has 4 of 6 recommended governance policies in place, including conflict of interest, whistleblower, document retention. Its board has 21 members, 18 of whom are independent.

Forsyth Memorial Hospital 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 members21
Independent members18

Audit & Financial Oversight

Financial statements audited
Independent audit
Audit committee
Federal grant audit required

Grants Awarded(Tax Year 2024)

26 records

Grantmaking Summary

Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc awarded $2.1M across 22 grants to organizations. Top recipients include YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA (WINSTONSALEM, NC) — $948K for support access to care; THE SCIENCE CENTER AND ENVIRONMENTAL PARK OF FORSYTH COUNTY DBA SCIWORKS (WINSTONSALEM, NC) — $400K for support maternal and infant health; SENIOR SERVICES INC (WINSTONSALEM, NC) — $150K for support access to care. The organization also provided grants to individuals (5,414 recipients) totaling $35K, including medication for indigent patients, patient transportation, scholarships, patient assistance.

Organization Grants

RecipientLocationAmountPurpose
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA560530015WINSTONSALEM, NC$948KSUPPORT ACCESS TO CARE
THE SCIENCE CENTER AND ENVIRONMENTAL PARK OF FORSYTH COUNTY DBA SCIWORKS560815746WINSTONSALEM, NC$400KSUPPORT MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH
SENIOR SERVICES INC561085968WINSTONSALEM, NC$150KSUPPORT ACCESS TO CARE
FORSYTH HEALTHCARE INC320097975WINSTONSALEM, NC$150KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC135613797DALLAS, TX$130KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY INC135644916RYE BROOK, NY$62KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
PIEDMONT TRIAD PARTNERSHIP561750279HIGH POINT, NC$45KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
GREATER WINSTON-SALEM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC560459820WINSTONSALEM, NC$40KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE CENTRAL CAROLINAS INC560532139CHARLOTTE, NC$40KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHWEST NC INC581457912WINSTONSALEM, NC$25KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
CROSBY SCHOLARS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP311523230WINSTONSALEM, NC$25KSUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF HIGH POINT NC INC560579600HIGH POINT, NC$20KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
GO FAR INC262059189COLFAX, NC$18KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
LEAD GIRLS OF NC INC820984711WINSTONSALEM, NC$10KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
GREENSBORO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE560245040GREENSBORO, NC$10KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
DAVIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC581850531MOCKSVILLE, NC$10KSUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
FINANCIAL PATHWAYS OF THE PIEDMONT561015074WINSTONSALEM, NC$10KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
RED HEARRT811464795CLEMMONS, NC$10KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
LEADERSHIP WINSTON-SALEM581574887WINSTONSALEM, NC$8KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH
HISPANIC LEAGUE561791215WINSTONSALEM, NC$7KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH

Showing 20 of 22 grants.

Grants to Individuals

TypeRecipientsAmount
MEDICATION FOR INDIGENT PATIENTS61
PATIENT TRANSPORTATION4,995
SCHOLARSHIPS24$29K
PATIENT ASSISTANCE334$5K

Supplemental Financial Data(Tax Year 2024)

Schedule D Highlights

The endowment stands at $450.

Filing History(Tax Years 1969–2024)

6 records

Showing the 6 Form 990 filings currently in our system.

Tax YearFormPeriodRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024
990
2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31$1.6B$1.6B$3.0B
2023
990
2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31$1.4B$1.4B$1.9B
2022
990
2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31$1.4B$1.4B$1.9B
2021
990
2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31$1.7B$1.5B$1.9B
2020
990
2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31$1.6B$1.4B$1.8B
2019
990
2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31$1.5B$1.4B$1.7B
1969–2018No filings acquired yet

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc do?

SEE SCHEDULE O

How much revenue does Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc have?

Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc reported $1,560,678,254 in total revenue for tax year 2024, up 8.2% from the prior year.

Who is the highest-paid executive at Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc?

CARL ARMATO, TRUSTEE/ PRES/CEO NH, received $8,150,937 in total compensation as of tax year 2024.

Is Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc a 501(c)(3)?

Yes, Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc is classified as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Where is Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc located?

Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc is headquartered in WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103.

How many employees does Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc have?

Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc has 8,133 employees and 580 volunteers as of tax year 2024.

Is Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc audited?

Yes, Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc's financial statements are audited, and the organization has an audit committee.

Does Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc give grants?

Yes, Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc distributed $2,770,634 in grants to other organizations and individuals in tax year 2024. Top recipients include YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA, THE SCIENCE CENTER AND ENVIRONMENTAL PARK OF FORSYTH COUNTY DBA SCIWORKS, SENIOR SERVICES 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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