EIN 95-2282647

Adventist Health White Memorial (WMMC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2,337
Year formed
1963
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
White Memorial Medical Center (WMMC) is a 353-bed not-for-profit, faith-based, teaching hospital, which provides a full range of inpatient, outpatient, emergency and diagnostic services to communities in and near downtown Los Angeles.
Also known as...
White Memorial Medical Center
Total revenues
$491,607,735
2022
Total expenses
$539,719,512
2022
Total assets
$723,447,345
2022
Num. employees
2,337
2022

Program areas at WMMC

White Memorial Medical Center, dba Adventist Health White Memorial (AHWM), provides quality medical healthcare regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, age, or ability to pay.Although, reimbursement for services rendered is critical to the operation and stability of White Memorial Medical Center, the organization recognizes that not all individuals possess the ability to pay for essential medical services.Adventist Healths vision is to enhance the health of the communities where we live and serve by engaging our communities and our patients in a new definition of and partnership for personal community health. In keeping with this commitment to serve all members of the community, the following coverage will be considered when individuals who need health care cannot afford to pay: Free care and/or subsidized care Care to persons covered by governmental programs at/or below cost Health/wellness activities and community education programsNot only does White Memorial Medical Center provide low-cost care to individuals covered by government programs, and those unable to afford healthcare, it also helps patients find and access private and governmental resources for healthcare benefits.AHWM recognizes below-cost reimbursement as charity and uncompensated care in meeting its mission to the entire community. The unreimbursed cost of providing care to these patients in 2022 was $2,253,916.The following Inpatient services were provided to all our patients:3,937 babies delivered2,597 surgeries performed80,667 patient days The following Outpatient services were provided to all our patients:61,970 emergency department visits4,798 outpatient surgeries performed70,267 outpatient visits 28,195 clinic visitsAHWM recognizes it has an obligation to provide human services above and beyond its role as a healing facility. Schedule H provides more details on the tangible ways in which the organization is fulfilling its mission. The total unreimbursed cost of these community benefits in 2022 was $26,909,985.Adventist Healths mission statement of living Gods love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope is coupled with a vision to transform the health experience of our communities through collaborative programs, community investments and community outreach. We are inspired by the healing ministry, as represented by the life of Jesus Christ, and believe we are called to live out our mission intentionally in the communities we serve. In the small towns, suburbs, and inner cities we serve, we continue our journey to provide quality healthcare until every person made in Gods image has experienced the best health today, hope for tomorrow, and Gods love that endures forever.To illustrate how Adventist Health White Memorial works to connect with the community, we share the following story:Dr. Rosie Avila joined the Obstetrics and Gynecology faculty at Adventist Health White Memorial after completing her Residency in 2022. Her expertise spans obstetrics and gynecology, prenatal care, labor and delivery, primary care and surgical interventions, as needed. However, the seeds of her passion for womens health and medicine were sown much earlier in her life as a young girl living in Highland Park.At the tender age of two, Avila and her family immigrated from Mexico to the United States. As her mother grappled with health issues, young Avila was exposed to the American healthcare system. And without the safety net of health insurance, she witnessed firsthand how challenging it can be for immigrants to navigate the complex American insurance system.During doctor visits with her mother, the absence of Spanish-speaking staff compelled Avila to step in and bridge the language divide for her mother. This formative experience ignited her passion for medicine and informed her decision to specialize in women's health. The invaluable lessons she learned also underscored the significance of culturally competent healthcare. "All my interactions since I was very little definitely guided me to want to do something in healthcare," Avila reminisced. "As I got older, I wanted to be a doctor. And then, I wanted to be a women's health doctor."Latina women frequently grapple with the challenge of securing culturally competent care when addressing pregnancy and other reproductive health concerns. This disparity often leads to the underutilization of preventative health services and exacerbates long-term health issues. Moreover, without a fundamental comprehension of the cultural nuances intrinsic to Latina patient populations encompassing language, religion and customary healthcare practices, clinicians may overlook or dismiss critical information vital to administering appropriate care.Understanding all these realities, Adventist Health White Memorial has committed to providing culturally competent care by hiring personnel proficient in Spanish and familiar with Latino cultural norms. As a result, we can engage more effectively with our patients and create trusted partnerships by ensuring a better understanding of perceptions around womens health in the local communities.Avila is deeply aware of these cultural intricacies. She shared her insights on culturally competent care, saying, "My patients are very grateful to have a native Spanish speaker and someone who understands where they're coming from and all the old cultural wives tales to treat certain things. First, I acknowledge their cultural beliefs, like banana peels on the feet to bring down a fever. Then I try to find ways to incorporate their beliefs and their alternative medicines with western medicine. I grew up with these things, so I understand them and hear them."Adventist Health White Memorial strategies are bearing fruit. By offering culturally competent care specific to the needs of our community, we have seen an increase in overall visits and improved patient outcomes among these populations.Another challenge many Latina women in under-resourced communities Another challenge many Latina women in under-resourced communities face is a lack of healthcare insurance system literacy. However, drawing on her childhood experiences, Avila often goes above and beyond to help her patients. One such patient, Ana, sought Avila's expertise for prenatal care. (The patients name has been changed).Ana yearned for a baby but had already suffered the heartbreak of more than five miscarriages. She sought help from various doctors, leaving her medical records scattered across numerous locations. When Avila learned of Anas plight, she resolved to provide the best care for Ana but needed her complete medical records first. Avila painstakingly collected as much information as possible, persistently asking the right questions and calling around until she managed to track Ana's records. Upon reviewing them, Avila determined that Ana required a cerclage, a procedure designed to strengthen the cervix and help maintain a pregnancy within the uterus, allowing a mother to carry her unborn baby to full term. With Avilas help, Anas cerclage was successfully performed and she finally realized her dream of having a baby.In a world where cultural understanding and empathy are more crucial than ever, Avila and Adventist Health White Memorial are blazing a trail by prioritizing culturally competent care for women. By acknowledging and addressing Latina women's unique challenges, they foster trust, understanding and ultimately create better patient health outcomes.Reflecting on her long-term medical career aspirations, Avila shares, "I see myself being here for a really long time. I hope to become a well-known doctor who cares about her patients in the community. I want them to say, 'I'm going to see Dr. Avila because I know she'll take care of me, she speaks Spanish, and she's Mexican.'"We thank Avila for her dedication to bridging cultural divides and fostering patient trust. Her story is a vivid reminder that when we invest in the well-being and understanding of all members of our diverse communities, we pave the way for a healthier, more inclusive and compassionate future for everyone.Websites for our community benefit information: httpswwwadventisthealthorgaboutus...

Grants made by WMMC

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
California Health Foundation and TrustUninsured/underinsured Patients$493,158
The Baldridge FoundationSponsorship$20,000
Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE)Sponsorship$15,000
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Adventist Health White Memorial (WMMC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Charities Aid Foundation of AmericaCharitable Donation$6,000
Baby2BabyIn-Kind Donations of Program Supplies for Needy Families$0

Personnel at WMMC

NameTitleCompensation
Heinrich KerryDirector and Chief Executive Officer$0
Heinrich Kerry Incoming CeoDirector and Chief Executive Officer 1 and 22$0
Hofheins ToddChief Operating Officer Eff 1 and 22 / Chief Financial Officer As of 8 and 20$0
Beaman JohnChief Financial Officer and Secretary$0
Spenst Brett-Care Div Fin Off ThruSenior Finance Officer and Chief Information Officer$0
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for WMMC

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$15,012,930
Program services$485,283,795
Investment income and dividends$32,389,126
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-41,078,116
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$491,607,735

Form 990s for WMMC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-08990View PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122021-11-16990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
2018-122020-02-06990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsHospitalsHealth organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Health
Characteristics
LobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1720 E Cesar E Chavez Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
adventisthealth.org/white-memorial/ 
Phone
(323) 268-5000
Facebook page
WhiteMemorialLA 
Twitter profile
@whitememorialla 
IRS details
EIN
95-2282647
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1963
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
E21: Community Health Systems
NAICS code, primary
622: Hospitals
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt - Religious
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
EX571845
FTB Entity ID
0461848
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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