named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency and Acute Care
24-bed acute care facility offering emergency medicine and inpatient treatment for urgent and critical conditions.
Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home
80-bed long-term care facility providing skilled nursing and medical services for elderly and chronically ill patients, attached to the hospital campus.
Primary and Specialty Care
Outpatient services including family medicine, gynecology, rheumatology, and pathology provided by active and allied health staff.
Surgical Services
Inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures including orthopedic surgery, managed by surgical specialists and hospitalist staff.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Ensures accessibility and accommodations for individuals with disabilitiesProvides Section 504 grievance procedures in alternative formats such as Braille, large print, and audiotape, and offers reasonable modifications including sign language interpreters, taped materials, and barrier-free facilities to ensure participation by individuals with disabilities.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Funds facility improvements, equipment upgrades, and employee scholarshipsAllocates funding for equipment purchases and upgrades, building improvements for both the hospital and nursing home, and provides scholarships for employees.
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Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities 1 activity
- Operates acute care hospital and nursing homeOperates a 24-bed general, short-term, acute care hospital and the Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home as part of its healthcare complex, serving a rural population across a 525-square-mile area with approximately 78,000 patient visits annually.
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Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
- Organizes fundraising events and operates gift shop to support hospital and nursing homeCoordinates annual fundraising events such as a fall fashion show featuring local businesses, theme basket auctions, baked good sales, and hot dog roasts, and operates a daily gift shop offering retail items to patients, visitors, and staff, all to benefit Bertrand Chaffee Hospital and Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home.
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Outpatient and Emergency Care Services 1 activity
- Provides medical care across multiple specialtiesDelivers medical care for acute injuries and illnesses—including sports injuries, lacerations, respiratory infections, and fractures—through an active medical staff of physicians in specialties such as emergency medicine, family medicine, surgery, radiology, and long-term care, supported by physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and consulting physicians including teleradiology services.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Maintains visitation policies and medical staff servicesManages in-person visitation on the Medical Floor under controlled conditions—limiting visitors to one per patient during designated hours with age and movement restrictions—and provides online access to hospital verification letters for medical staff affiliations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$36.40M
Contributions & grants$57K0%
Program service revenue$35.05M96%
Investment income$4940%
Other revenue$1.29M
expenses
Total expenses$32.23M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$19.30M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$24.61M
Cash$1.84M
Investments$148K
Liabilities$5.19M
Net assets$19.41M
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +27.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAVIN DAVISON | GENERAL SURGEON | 40 | $541K |
| DR WILLIAM WNUK | MD AND DIRECTOR OF PRIMARY | 40 | $358K |
| EDWIN HEIDELBERGER | PHYSICIAN AND VPMA | 40 | $277K |
| SYDNEY DOMANOWSKI | MD | 40 | $265K |
| TERESA DONOHUE | CEO | 40 | $215K |
| TRACEY FABIAN | MD | 40 | $168K |
| CAROLE M FRANCIS | CFO | 30 | $150K |
board members · 12
- ALLISON DUWE — BOARD MEMBER
- ASHLEY LOWRY — BOARD MEMBER
- CLAUDIA MILLER — BOARD MEMBER
- GARY EPPOLITO — BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT
- JOHANNA HEALY — BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY
- JOSEPH PILLITTERE — BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER (BEGAN 6/1/24)
- LIZ MELOCK — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL BOZA — BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER (TO 5/31/2024)
- PETER SWALES — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBBIN HANSEN — BOARD MEMBER/VICE PRESIDENT
- ROBERT ROGGIE — BOARD MEMBER
- STAN HANDZLIK — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Foundation Network — Primary fundraising affiliate supporting Bertrand Chaffee Hospital.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — Source of public health guidance informing hospital policies on infection control and visitation.
- HANYS (Healthcare Association of New York State) Government — Provides annual Economic and Community Benefit Report documenting the hospital's community and economic impact.
- Intellisoft Group Partner — Technology partner providing online platform for hospital verification letters.
- Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home Partner — Recipient of joint fundraising and improvement efforts by the Women’s Association alongside Bertrand Chaffee Hospital.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Source of regulatory guidance on hospital visitation policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Office for Civil Rights, Region II Government — Federal office with which individuals may file discrimination complaints related to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital’s programs.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Government — Recipient of federal financial assistance and subject to federal civil rights regulations including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
- United Way of Buffalo and Erie County Funder — Enables donors to direct contributions to the BCH Foundation through its annual campaign.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Health Funding and Unrestricted Support Strategymethodology: unrestricted_funding_for_critical_needsBy leveraging charitable donations and unrestricted funding, the hospital addresses critical needs and expands services not covered by operating budgets, because flexible financial resources enable responsive improvements in infrastructure, equipment, and care delivery.
- Patient-Centered, Community-Governed Care Modelmethodology: patient_centered_community_careBy integrating patient-focused care with community governance and local relationships, the hospital delivers high-quality, high-value healthcare services in a rural setting, because trust, respect, and clinical expertise improve patient engagement and outcomes.