Washington Regional Medical Foundation
To support the mission of Washington Regional Medical System by promoting healthcare improvement through philanthropy and outreach services.
Washington Regional Medical Foundation at a glance
In short: Washington Regional Medical Foundation gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.8M), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,791,732
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,791,732
- Median grant
- $1,791,732
- Total assets
- $36,330,530
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Washington Regional Medical Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington Regional Medical Center ($1.8M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $677K (2022) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Regional Medical Center Fayetteville, AR | capital purchases & operating expenses | $1,791,732 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,330,530 | $4,418,245 | $3,594,739 | $1,791,732 | 1 | $1,501,091 |
| 2023 | $34,867,970 | $5,821,908 | $1,633,170 | — | — | $898,981 |
| 2022 | $28,887,547 | $6,000,839 | $2,516,677 | $676,652 | 1 | $463,563 |
| 2021 | $28,377,735 | $3,410,937 | $961,216 | — | — | $915,937 |
| 2020 | $26,487,794 | $7,512,573 | $1,106,492 | — | — | $2,957,815 |
About Washington Regional Medical Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Washington Regional Medical Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Fayetteville, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $36.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Regional Medical Foundation is led by Larry Shackelford, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 26 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry Shackelford
President & CEO
Presdient & CEO → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Russell
Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Cozart
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$141K (2023) → $143K (2024)
Amy Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Ternes Rosso
Board Member
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bo Renner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Collier
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Garner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Head
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane B. Gearhart
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Gemmell
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Missy D. Kincaid
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Creer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Hanby
Board Member
Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Hinds
Vice Chair
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Roberts
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Olmstead
General Counsel
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Bodishbaugh
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Burrows
Treasurer
Incoming Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Hanby
Board Member
Incoming Board Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Yurachek
Board Member
Incoming Board Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Berry
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katy Garner
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marti Sharkey
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Whitehead
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel McGehee
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Barbara Knotts (2020–2023) — Outgoing Board Member
- Former: Jacob Hudson (2020–2023) — Outgoing Secretary & Board Member
- Former: Richard Kley (2020–2023) — Outgoing Board Member
- Former: Daniel Eckels (2022–2023) — Outgoing Treasurer
- Former: Diana Dominguez (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Pendergraft (2023) — Incoming Board Member
- Former: Carolyn H. Allen (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Hannah F. Lee (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Joanie Dyer (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Karen Armstrong (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Larry Armstrong DO (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rey Hernandez (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Roy A. Clinton (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ruth Turner (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Shannon Arcana (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Vickie Mathews (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dan Eckels (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Tom Olmstead (2020–2021) — General Counsel
- Former: Tim Hudson (2020) — Chief Development Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $143K, to Nancy Cozart (Chief Development Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Washington Regional Medical Foundation
How much does Washington Regional Medical Foundation give each year?
Washington Regional Medical Foundation gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Washington Regional Medical Foundation?
Washington Regional Medical Foundation reported $36.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What is Washington Regional Medical Foundation?
Washington Regional Medical Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Fayetteville, AR. It holds $36.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Washington Regional Medical Foundation operate?
Washington Regional Medical Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is Washington Regional Medical Foundation's EIN?
Washington Regional Medical Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0664685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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