Wellmont Health System is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare organization established in 1996 and based in Johnson City, Tennessee. The organization operates hospital facilities and serves as a premier provider of healthcare services for Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The system is also known by several facility names, including Bristol Regional Medical Center, Mountain View Regional Medical Center, Holston Valley Medical Center, Norton Community Hospital, Hancock County Hospital, and Lonesome Pine Hospital.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$469.6M
+6.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+42.7% YoY
Grant Count
16
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$84K
+78.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Wellmont Health System's stated purpose is to "honor those we serve by delivering the best possible care." The organization is dedicated to improving the health of the 29-county Appalachian Highlands region through comprehensive healthcare and wellness services.
The organization's primary focus area is community health systems, with a particular emphasis on healthcare delivery and related health services in rural and underserved Appalachian communities.
Grantmaking
Wellmont Health System makes grants to support healthcare education and community health initiatives. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Wellmont Health System funds nationally, with particular emphasis on the 29-county Appalachian Highlands region spanning Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total Revenue: $857 million
- Total Expenses: $827 million
- Total Assets: $470 million
- Total Liabilities: $163 million
- Number of Employees: 4,015
As of June 2023:
- Assets: $442.2 million (ledger value)
- Income: $842.4 million
The organization maintains a strong financial position and is ranked 1,987 among the top U.S. foundations by assets and 25th among Tennessee foundations by assets.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $469,564,946 | $442,212,331 | $438,048,848 |
| Revenue | $856,912,729 | $840,443,933 | $845,523,767 |
| Expenses | $827,340,861 | $813,767,456 | $797,824,334 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,366,593 | $382,294 | $1,497,464 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Milligan University ($972,950), Southwest Va Higher Education Fndtn ($100,000), Southwest Virginia Comm College Fndtn ($54,648).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barter Theatre Abingdon, VA | Program Support | $9,550 |
| Bristol Tennessee City Schools Bristol, TN | Sponsor Power of Play 5K | $10,000 |
| Crossroads Medical Mission Bristol, VA | Healthcare for underinsured & uninsured | $9,400 |
| Emory & Henry College Emory, VA | Program Support-College of Nursing | $16,882 |
| Healing Hands Health Center Bristol, TN | Program Support | $8,350 |
| Josie King Foundation Baltimore, MD | Patient safety tools education | $20,000 |
| Kingsport Chamber Foundation Kingsport, TN | Program Support-Healthy Kingsport | $10,000 |
| Milligan University Milligan College, TN | Sponsor health sciences simulation lab | $972,950 |
| Netvets Group Kingsport, TN | Program Sponsor-veterans support | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Gray, TN | Program Support | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Levine BH PresCEO | Director/Chair | 1 | — |
| Marvin Eichorn BH EVPCAO | Director | 1 | — |
| Eric Deaton BH EVPCOO | Director | 1 | — |
| Julie Bennett CLOGovnc Offcr | Director/Secretary | 1 | — |
| Lynn Krutak end June 2024 | BH EVP/CFO | 1 | — |
| Shane Hilton begin Jan 2024 | BH EVP/CFO | 1 | — |
| Chris Miller | COO BRMC | 45 | $312,807 |
| Robert Kennedy | COO HVMC | 45 | $269,410 |
| Chad Couch | Pres/CEO NE Mkt | 45 | $670,212 |
| Shannon Showalter | CEO Wise County | 24 | — |
| Rebecca Beck | CEO HVMC | 45 | $478,955 |
| Robert Bender | CFO BRMC | 36 | — |
| Stephen Sawyer end Dec 2023 | CFO | 23 | — |
| Bobbie Murphy | Regional CNO | 45 | $325,674 |
| John Jeter | CEO BRMC/JMH | 23 | — |
| James Price MD | Physician | 40 | $524,878 |
| Christopher Yeary MD | Physician | 40 | $503,814 |
| Elie Nader MD | Physician | 40 | $420,525 |
| John Morehead MD | Physician | 40 | $425,074 |
| Brian Newberry MD | Physician | 40 | $364,935 |
| Andrew Wampler BH Gen Cnsl | Former Officer | 1 | — |
| Tim Belisle | Former Officer | — | — |
| Dale Clark CEO SCCH | Former CEO Wise County | — | — |
| Lisa Smithgall | Former Key Employee/CNE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grant activity demonstrates the organization's commitment to healthcare workforce development and community support. The organization has made significant investments in simulation lab infrastructure for nursing and allied health education, supporting workforce development in the region. Additionally, the organization has received external funding support, including a $20,000 grant from the Easterseals Foundation for Greene County initiatives.
Healing Hands Health Receives $13,500 Hope Grant from Wellspring Foundation\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wellmont Health System fund?
Wellmont Health System's stated purpose is to "honor those we serve by delivering the best possible care." The organization is dedicated to improving the health of the 29-county Appalachian Highlands region through comprehensive healthcare and wellness services. The organization's primary focus area is community health systems, with a particular emphasis on healthcare delivery and related health services in rural and underserved Appalachian communities.
How do I apply for a grant from Wellmont Health System?
Wellmont Health System makes grants to support healthcare education and community health initiatives. Recent grants include: • **Milligan University** - $972,950 for sponsoring a Health Sciences Simulation Lab (2024) • **Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Foundation** - $100,000 for a Southwest Virginia Regional Simulation Lab for Nursing & Allied Health (2024) • **Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee** - $25,000 for program support (2024) The organization also received a $20…
Where does Wellmont Health System make grants?
Wellmont Health System funds nationally, with particular emphasis on the 29-county Appalachian Highlands region spanning Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
What size grants does Wellmont Health System award?
In 2024, Wellmont Health System awarded 16 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $84K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wellmont Health System's EIN?
Wellmont Health System's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1636465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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