Robert Schmitt, Director u0026 Hospital CEO | Gibson Area Hospital Foundation
Robert Schmitt, Director u0026 Hospital CEO | Gibson Area Hospital Foundation
The listed appropriations included grants of $700,000 and $100,000 if two, each designated for programs or services funded by the State of Illinois.
These appropriations represent state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.
Founded in 1999, Gibson Area Hospital states that its mission is: “To ensure that Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services has the charitable and community resources to create excellence in health care programs and services, in support of a healthy community.”
You can learn more about the organization at its website.
In its most recent IRS Form 990 filing filing for tax year 2024, the organization reported $2,275,260 in total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $285,186 in contributions overall. It also reported $188,448 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
In terms of staffing, the organization spent $934,074 on salaries and reportable employee compensation in 2024, along with $66,300 in additional non-salary compensation such as retirement benefits, housing allowances, or travel stipends.
Combined, these totaled $1,000,374 in staff-related costs, which equates to 44% of total reported revenue.
At the beginning of 2024, Gibson Area Hospital had $9,133,170 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $10,766,300, indicating a 17.9% growth in overall holdings.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Gibson Area Hospital is one of hundreds of nonprofits across Illinois that receive substantial support from state taxpayers while also fundraising privately.
In 2025, Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 1266, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Act. The proposal would create a new oversight body within the Office of the Auditor General tasked with identifying cost-saving measures, reviewing agency performance, and advising on audit priorities. If passed, DOGE could bring additional scrutiny and performance evaluation to taxpayer-funded organizations.
According to ProPublica, Illinois has more than 78,000 active tax-exempt organizations, including nearly 60,000 classified as charitable nonprofits. In their most recent IRS filings, these groups reported a combined revenue exceeding $156 billion.
| Fiscal Year | Total Grants/Contracts | Total Taxpayer $$ |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | $800,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Brad Cosgrove | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Brenda S Timm | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Carissa Chandler | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Cherie Magenheimer | Director |
| 2024-2024 | ELLEN RAE HANKES | First Vice Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Eric D Tjarks | Foundation Board Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Fred Kroner | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Greg E Kurtenbach | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Janelle Hoffman | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jeff Austman | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jeremy D Darnell | Second Vice Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Laurelyn Cropek | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Martin A Nuss | Director & Hospital Presid |
| 2024-2024 | Omar A Geada | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Patricia Wilson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Rick Bowen | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Robert Richardson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Robert C Schmitt Ii | Director & Hospital Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Tammi Sue Fanson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Theresa Rueck | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Omar A Geada | Director | $423,253 |
| 2024 | Robert C Schmitt Ii | Director & Hospital Ceo | $510,821 |
| 2024 | Stephanie Gail Coile | Nurse | - |
| 2016 | Nick Hamilton | - | |
| 2014 | Donna D Cathey | - | |
| 2014 | Laura L Kirby | - | |
| 2014 | Rebecca L Wainwright | - | |
| 2014 | Stephen M Gerber | - | |
| 2012 | Denise Pauli Hester | - | |
| 2012 | Kristine Elliott | - | |
| 2012 | Laura K M Peverelle | - | |
| 2012 | Mark S Lefkowitz | - | |
| 2008 | Lisa Renee Miller | - | |
| 2008 | Sandra Weisenbarn | - | |
| 2007 | Kimberly A Brown | - | |
| 2007 | Robert M Janson | - | |
| 2006 | Allison Mays | - | |
| 2005 | Laura L Monical | - | |
| 2004 | Debra E Roesch | - | |
| 2004 | Emma Catherine Moore | Chief Nursing Officer | - |
| 2002 | Brooke Studebaker | - | |
| 2002 | Evanna Trevino | - | |
| 2002 | Janet Mae Olsen | - | |
| 2001 | Anise Geane Bertram | - | |
| 2001 | Janet S Hobbs | - |
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