General Health System is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (E21) the organization is classified as: Community Health Systems, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 09/2023, General Health System employed 4,236 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. General Health System is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2021, General Health System generated $106.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $96.6m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, General Health System has awarded 67 individual grants totaling $2,822,685. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TAXPAYER'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE EFFICIENT HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY PROVIDING CENTRALIZED MANAGEMENT, GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO ITS RELATED TAX-EXEMPT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING ITS 501C3 SUBSIDIARY, BATON ROUGE MEDICAL CENTER #72-1025017.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM PROVIDES CENTRALIZED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO ALL GHS AFFILIATES. SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE SUPPORT AS WELL AS WELL-TRAINED SUPPORT PERSONNEL ARE PROVIDED TO, BUT NOT LIMITED TO BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER (BRGMC). BRGMC IS A 588 BED, 3 CAMPUS HOSPITAL SYSTEM AND IS AN IRC SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, ITS ID # IS 72-1025017.
GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM ALSO PROVIDES ALL HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES AND RECRUITING SERVICES AND ADMINISTERS ALL EMPLOYEES' BENEFITS PROGRAMS FOR ALL OF ITS AFFILIATES IN AN EFFICIENT, COST EFFECTIVE MANNER.
GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM PROVIDES CENTRALIZED MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BANKING, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/BILLING, PAYROLL, ACCOUNTING/TAX, INTERNAL AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE, HUMAN RESOURCE, RISK MANAGEMENT, INSURANCE AND LEGAL SERVICES TO ITS NOT-FOR-PROFIT AFFILIATES (BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER # 72-1025017 AND GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION #74-0801335) AND ITS FOR-PROFIT AFFILIATES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Edgardo Tenreiro Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 48 | $1,383,279 |
Andrew Olinde MD Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jacques DE La Bretonne MD Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Gwen Hamilton Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brad Gaspard MD Brg Physicians Brd Mbr | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
S Raju Vatsavai MD Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Gjerset And Lorenz Legal Services | 9/29/23 | $2,881,127 |
Diane Allen & Associates Marketing Services | 9/29/23 | $2,333,800 |
Transfromyx It Consulting | 9/29/23 | $1,065,348 |
Eclinicalworks Software Services | 9/29/23 | $1,060,423 |
Teksystems It Services | 9/29/23 | $882,781 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Investment income | $2,484,108 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $4,581,587 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $140,621 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $106,144,251 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,191,919 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $11,726,073 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,368,303 |
Other employee benefits | $24,705,430 |
Payroll taxes | $1,018,435 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $207,834 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $189,379 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $738,810 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,945,059 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,914,199 |
Office expenses | $1,098,933 |
Information technology | $30,633,941 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $727,901 |
Travel | $31,570 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,740 |
Interest | $805,118 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,404,284 |
Insurance | $5,111,450 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $96,615,917 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,162,161 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $157,945,925 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $21,171,309 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,416,063 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,657,944 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,533,576 |
Total assets | $259,516,746 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,158,018 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $969,732 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $23,717,957 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,832,690 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $48,880,916 |
Total liabilities | $115,559,313 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $143,957,433 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $143,957,433 |
Over the last fiscal year, General Health System has awarded $291,500 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PURPOSE: CHARITY EFFORTS | $11,500 |
PENNINGTON BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH PURPOSE: CHARITY EFFORTS | $10,000 |
BATON ROUGE HEALTH DISTRICT PURPOSE: CHARITY EFFORTS | $165,000 |
BATON ROUGE AREA CHAMBER PURPOSE: CHARITY EFFORTS | $50,000 |
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: CHARITY EFFORTS | $10,000 |
BIG BUDDY PROGRAM PURPOSE: CHARITY EFFORTS | $10,000 |