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Sentara Health

At sentara, we improve health every day.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About Sentara Health

Sentara Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system serving Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. Our mission is to improve health every day.

Founded
Headquarters
Virginia Beach, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
E210
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1983

Mission

At sentara, we improve health every day.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E210
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 3 SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.45%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.86
Program expenses$0.86 ($382.8 million)
86% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sentara 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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Annual revenue
$1B+
86% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
1,090

Leadership

ME
Melinda S Hancock
EVP/CFO/Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AN
Ann E C H••••
Director
AU
Aubrey L L••••
SECRETARY (THROUGH 12/23)
BE
Becky C S•••••
KE (EVP & CPO)
CA
Carol C T•••••
Director
DE
Dennis A M••••••
PRESIDENT/CEO/EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR
DI
Dian T C••••••••
Director & CHAIR
EA
Earl J B••••• I•
SECRETARY (EFFECTIVE 12/23)
ED
Edward G••••• M•
Director
ED
Edward L T•••••
VP, CHIEF MANAGED CARE OFFICER
E
E R•• M•••••
Director
GI
Gilbert B••••
Director
GR
Grace R H••••
CVP, SYSTEM INTERGRATION
HE
Henry U H••••• I••
Director
HO
Howard P K•••
PRES/CEO/EX-EFFICIO DIRECTOR
JE
Jeffery O S•••• E• D
Director
JE
Jennifer B•••••
SVP/CFO CARE DELIVERY
J
J L•• H•••
Director
JO
John A••••
Director
JO
Jordan R A•••• M•
KE (EVP & CHIEF PHYSICIAN EXEC)
JO
Joseph K F••••••••• I•
Director
L
L A•••• P•••••• J•
Director & CHAIR
LA
Lance T•••••
SVP & CHIEF MANAGED CARE OFFICER
LA
Latisha O•••• T••••••
Director
LO
Louis P••••••• I•
SECRETARY (THROUGH 9/25/2021)
LT
Lt G•• F•••••• C W••••• E••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Sentara Health's Model for In-Home Primary Care Serves Vulnerable Patients - HealthLeaders Media
May 2026
www.healthleadersmedia.com
Sentara prepares for possible hantavirus infections - WAVY.com
May 2026
www.wavy.com
Sentara Health embraces virtual nursing and AI - Chief Healthcare Executive
May 2026
www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Celebrates National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week - Prince William Liv
May 2026
princewilliamliving.com
Sentara Health and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority partner to provide medical and mental health resources - 13newsnow.com
May 2026
www.13newsnow.com
Presenting Sponsor: Sentara Health - Virginia Business
May 2026
virginiabusiness.com
Virginia family channels grief into mental health advocacy in honor of daughter Alexa - WTKR
May 2026
www.wtkr.com
Sentara Health to offer ‘Drive-thru Flu’ shot events - MSN
May 2026
www.msn.com
How hospitals are leaning into virtual nursing programs - Modern Healthcare
Apr 2026
www.modernhealthcare.com
Ebony Art Walk sheds light on Black maternal health disparities - WTKR
Apr 2026
www.wtkr.com
Form filed
$1261.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$485.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$401.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1030.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$471.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Peer charities

Other health in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Sentara Health This page 83 $1.3 billion 86%
Community Blood Bank of Erie County 93 $8.1 million 81%
Good Shepherd Manor Inc 93 $12.5 million 95%
Health and Social Services Consortium Inc 93 $24.4 million 93%
Center for Pranic Healing Inc 93 $1.8 million 95%
Rheumatology Research Foundation 93 $19.8 million 85%
Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital 93 $655.8 million 82%
Brain Injury Services Inc 93 $3.9 million 89%
United Medical Centers 93 $38.9 million 81%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 141 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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