ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S NORTHWEST INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARCELLA DODERER

Phone

4797256800

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S NORTHWEST INC, founded in 2015, is a major nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $143.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $131.3M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

WE CHAMPION CHILDREN BY MAKING THEM BETTER TODAY AND HEALTHIER TOMORROW.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S WILL FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORM HEALTHCARE DELIVERY FOR THE CHILDREN OF ARKANSAS AND BEYOND. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S CORE VALUES ARE THE ORGANIZATIONAL PRINCIPLES THAT HIGHLIGHT OUR REGARD FOR EACH OTHER AND THOSE WE SERVE:SAFETY: WE ARE VIGILANT ABOUT CREATING AN ERROR-FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND TEAM MEMBERS.TEAMWORK: WE DEMONSTRATE ACTIONABLE CARE AND CONCERN FOR PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND TEAM MEMBERS.COMPASSION: WE COORDINATE, COMMUNICATE, COOPERATE, AND COLLABORATE TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR OUR PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND TEAM MEMBERS.EXCELLENCE: WE ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST OF STANDARDS AND SERVE WITH DISTINCTION IN ORDER TO BE THE BEST.SAFETY AND EXCELLENCE FRAME OUR WORK. TEAMWORK AND COMPASSION PLACE PEOPLE AT THE CENTER OF ALL WE DO.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $111,262,879 Revenue: $125,463,453

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S NORTHWEST (ACNW) IS A PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL LOCATED IN SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS THAT OPENED ON FEBRUARY 27, 2018. THE HOSPITAL INCLUDES INPATIENT BEDS, EMERGENCY CARE, DIAGNOSTIC...

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S NORTHWEST (ACNW) IS A PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL LOCATED IN SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS THAT OPENED ON FEBRUARY 27, 2018. THE HOSPITAL INCLUDES INPATIENT BEDS, EMERGENCY CARE, DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES AND CLINIC SPACE. THE 37-ACRE CAMPUS INCLUDES NATURE TRAILS AND GARDENS FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, ACNW'S UTILIZATION WAS AS FOLLOWS: 4,715 ADMISSIONS WITH AN AVERAGE STAY OF 1.97 DAYS; 8,624 PATIENT DAYS; 23.6 AVERAGE DAILY CENSUS; 92,768 OUTPATIENT VISITS, EXCLUDING ER VISITS WHICH WERE 46,164; AND 6,749 SURGERIES. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.ACNW, THE FIRST AND ONLY PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL IN THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGION, IS A LEVEL IV PEDIATRIC TRAUMA CENTER. ACNW OPERATES AN INPATIENT UNIT THAT WILL EXPAND IN 2026; A SURGICAL UNIT WITH FIVE OPERATING ROOMS; OUTPATIENT CLINICS OFFERING OVER 20 SUBSPECIALTIES; DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES; IMAGING CAPABILITIES; OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES; AND NORTHWEST ARKANSAS' ONLY PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,307,126

Program Service Revenue $125,138,920

Investment Income $2,912,304

Other Revenue $1,561,053

TOTAL REVENUE $143,919,403

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $11,253,639

Salaries & Benefits $53,216,560

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $111,262,879

Other Expenses $66,858,205

TOTAL EXPENSES $131,328,404

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$143,919,403	$128,829,755	+0.1%
Expenses	$131,328,404	$118,316,762	+0.1%
Net Income	$12,590,999	$10,512,993	+0.2%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

821

Volunteers

408

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$3,750,564

Total Directors

$3,088,321

Key Employees

$3,963,720

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARCELLA DODERER	PRESIDENT AND CEO	0.42	Officer Director	$0	$318,888	$2,712,312
RON CLARK	TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.13	Director	$0	$0	$0
HARRY C ERWIN	TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR (PART YR)	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY GEORGE	TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.23	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN HINKLE	TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR-CHIEF OF MED STAFF	0.42	Director	$0	$58,983	$376,009
NICK HOBBS	TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.13	Director	$0	$0	$0
SILVIA AZRAI KAWAS	TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.06	Director	$0	$0	$0
AARON MARSHALL	TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.31	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAT MCCLELLAND	TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.38	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES REDFIELD	TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.05	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN SPOLLEN MD	TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.27	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE STAFFORD	TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.22	Director	$0	$0	$0
CELIA SWANSON	TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.42	Director	$0	$0	$0
KC TUCKER	VICE CHAIR	0.41	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA TYSON	TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.05	Director	$0	$0	$0
NOEL WHITE	CHAIR OF THE BOARD	0.24	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GENA WINGFIELD	EVP/CFO	0.04	Officer	$0	$110,158	$1,038,252
FREDERICK BARR	EVP/CHIEF CLIN & ACAD OFCR(PART YR)	6.00	Key Emp	$0	$26,645	$837,104
CINDY MARTIN	VP PRACTICE PLAN-AR CHILDREN'S	5.00	Key Emp	$0	$26,818	$335,161
JAMIE WIGGINS	EVP/COO	0.00	Key Emp	$0	$95,674	$967,991
LE'KITA BROWN	REVENUE CYCLE VP	0.00	Key Emp	$0	$24,692	$425,812
CINDY HILL	FINANCIAL SERVICES VP	0.00	Key Emp	$0	$26,370	$395,542
RUSTIN MORSE	SVP/ACNW CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR	55.00	Key Emp	$314,762	$4,814	$319,576
MICHAEL HOWARD	DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS	45.00	Key Emp	$267,708	$24,649	$292,357
JAMALEE HUNTLEY	PHARMACY DIRECTOR	45.00	Key Emp	$197,776	$18,566	$216,342
MARIA WLEKLINSKI	DIRECTOR PATIENT CARE SERVICES	50.00	Key Emp	$156,682	$17,153	$173,835
SARAH SMITH	AMBULATORY SERVICES DIRECTOR	45.00	Highest	$175,097	$5,768	$180,865
JEFFREY WILLIAMS	PHARMACY COORDINATOR	45.00	Highest	$166,581	$26,856	$193,437
MELISSA BALLARD	RN III	50.00	Highest	$143,193	$23,477	$166,670
DANIEL PRICE	STAFF PHARMACIST	40.00	Highest	$143,055	$14,166	$157,221
NICOLE HUDDLESTON	DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS	45.00	Highest	$141,990	$11,116	$153,106
SHANNON HENDRIX	FORMER ACNW CHIEF ADMIN	0.00		$265,543	$4,300	$269,843

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$143,919,403	$131,328,404	$258,674,305	$12,590,999
2024	$128,829,755	$118,316,762	$248,875,154	$10,512,993
2023	$128,704,242	$117,133,192	$232,631,693	$11,571,050
2022	$106,390,253	$92,045,262	$225,679,663	$14,344,991
2021	$90,632,024	$67,396,878	$211,078,044	$23,235,146
2020	$80,328,935	$63,501,369	$198,332,902	$16,827,566
2019	$73,631,891	$64,550,123	$182,662,874	$9,081,768
2018	$26,130,205	$42,439,854	$166,439,916	$-16,309,649