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Sentara Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system serving Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. Our mission is to improve health every day.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySentara Health is a registered health nonprofit based in Virginia Beach, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 521271901. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for health charities in United States. The organization reports $1.3B in annual revenue. 141 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Sentara Health has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 93/100.
Sentara Health is located in Virginia Beach, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sentara Health has $1.3B in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Sentara Health is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $1.3B in annual revenue. The organization has 141 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Sentara Health. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Sentara Health has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 86% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 87%. Visit the Sentara Health profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Sentara Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system serving Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. Our mission is to improve health every day. Sentara Health is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.
Among health charities registered in United States: Sentara Health's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $1.3B is well above the peer average of $38M.
Yes, donations to Sentara Health are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 521271901, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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SENTARA HEALTH is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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NeutralSentara Health's Model for In-Home Primary Care Serves Vulnerable Patients - HealthLeaders Media
Sentara prepares for possible hantavirus infections - WAVY.com
Sentara Health embraces virtual nursing and AI - Chief Healthcare Executive
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Celebrates National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week - Prince William Living
Sentara Health and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority partner to provide medical and mental health resources - 13newsnow.com
Presenting Sponsor: Sentara Health - Virginia Business
Virginia family channels grief into mental health advocacy in honor of daughter Alexa - WTKR
Sentara Health to offer ‘Drive-thru Flu’ shot events - MSN
How hospitals are leaning into virtual nursing programs - Modern Healthcare
Ebony Art Walk sheds light on Black maternal health disparities - WTKR
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 141 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Sentara Health
- What is Sentara Health?
- Sentara Health is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Virginia Beach, United States. Sentara Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system serving Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. Our mission is to improve health every day.
- When was Sentara Health founded?
- Sentara Health was founded in 1982.
- Who leads Sentara Health?
- Melinda S Hancock serves as EVP/CFO/Treasurer.
- Where is Sentara Health located?
- Headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, United States.
- What is Sentara Health's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sentara Health trustworthy?
- Sentara Health has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Sentara Health's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 521271901.
- What is Sentara Health's website?
- http://www.sentara.com