NORTHWEST HOSPITAL ALLIANCE Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

NORTHWEST HOSPITAL ALLIANCE

EIN 20-5858771 · Public & Societal Benefit (W050)

What they do

THE ORGANIZATION MISSION: THE NORTHWEST HOSPITAL ALLICANCE EXISTS to PROVIDE A REGIONAL COOPERATIVE APPROACH to THE DELIVERY of RURAL HEALTH CARE IN NORTH IDAHO.ORGANIZATION MISSION or SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES: THE NORTHWEST HOSPITAL ALLIANCE EXISTS to PROVIDE A REGIONAL COOPERATIVE APPROACH to THE DELIVERY of RURAL HEALTHCARE IN NORTH IDAHO. OUR ACTIVITIES FURTHER OUR EXEMPT PURPOSES BY DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS IN UNISON to IMPROVE THE QUALITY of PATIENT CARE IN OUR REGION, IMPROVE THE HEALTH of THE RURAL POPULATION, and REDUCE PER CAPITA COSTS of HEALTH CARE SERVICES. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EDUCATION IN BEST PRACTICES, INTEGRATING THE FLOW of INFORMATION BETWEEN PROVIDERS and DEVELOPING SPECIAL PROJECTS to IMPROVE PERFORMANCE BOTH INDIVIDUALLY and COLLECTIVELY. OUR ACTIVITIES ARE FUNDED THROUGH ASSESSMENTS of MEMBER HOSPITALS or GRANT AWARDS.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $98.90 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders8 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

170.92%of revenue went to mission work98.9% of expenses · Program services

$172.81spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

1.89%of revenue went to management and office costs1.1% of expenses

$0.51in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

14.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $119,160 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $184,302 for CARYL JOHNSTON (EXECUTIVE DIR.). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$163,659

Mission workProgram services$279,729170.92% of revenue98.9% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$3,0901.89% of revenue1.1% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$282,819172.81% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 98.9% mission · 1.1% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 172.81% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 99.5% mission · 0.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 91.31% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 99.7% mission · 0.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 154.85% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 96.2% mission · 3.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 94.16% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 98.5% mission · 1.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.55% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 99.9% mission · 0.1% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 53.50% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 99.5% mission · 0.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 174.24% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 99.7% mission · 0.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 107.22% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$163,659

Expenses$282,819

Annual shortfall $119,160 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$279,729 · 98.9% of expenses

Management and office costs$3,090 · 1.1% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$163,659

Expenses$282,819

Assets$142,918

Income$163,659

Contributions$24,121

Mission work (program services)$279,729

Grants given$614,556

Average grant$68,284

Management and general$3,090

Accounting fees$1,100

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

CARYL JOHNSTONEXECUTIVE DIR. · 50 hrs/week $184,302

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (8)

CARYL JOHNSTONEXECUTIVE DIR.

ABNER KINGBOARD MEMBER

APRIL BENNETTBOARD MEMBER

BURT KELTNERBOARD MEMBER

JAIME SMITHTREASURER

JOHN HENNESSEYBOARD MEMBER

LENNE BONNERBOARD MEMBER

PAUL LEWISBOARD CHAIR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2009
Location: 2003 KOOTENAI HEALTH WAY, COEUR D ALENE, ID 83814-6051
County: Kootenai
In care of: % CRAIG A JOHNSON
Primary officer: CARYL JOHNSTON, Executive Dir.

How to reach them

Phone(208) 625-4138

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: MAGNUSON MCHUGH DOUGHERTY CPAS
NTEE classification: Public & Societal Benefit (W050)
IRS tax category: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Grant-giving organization: Yes