Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
601 13TH STREET NW
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
WASHINGTON, DC20005
D Employer identification number

52-2175544
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 21,247,421
F Name and address of principal officer:
JANET CORRIGAN
601 13TH STREET NW STE 500N
WASHINGTON,DC20005
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.QUALITYFORUM.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1999
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM ADVANCES EFFORTS TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE QUALITY THROUGH PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND PUBLIC REPORTING.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 31
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 30
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 119
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 450
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 14,127,738 20,962,589
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 272,189 240,810
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 31,430 16,453
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 55,059 27,569
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 14,486,416 21,247,421
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 7,460,112 11,748,549
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 7,824,378 8,723,609
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 15,284,490 20,472,158
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -798,074 775,263
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 12,473,593 13,648,990
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 5,066,788 5,466,922
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 7,406,805 8,182,068
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,740,759 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,480,877 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,790,298 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 2,534,328 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 264,417 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 16,546,262
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
Page 4
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
25
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
119
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
31
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
30
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
LAURA MILLER
601 13TH STREET NW STE 500N
WASHINGTON,DC20005
(202) 559-9430
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) JANET M CORRIGAN
PRESIDENT/CEO
 40.0 X   X       488,614 0 23,036
(2) WILLIAM L ROPER
CHAIR
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(3) JOHN C ROTHER
VICE-CHAIR
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(4) GERALD M SHEA
TREASURER
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(5) RICHARD BARON
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(6) LAWRENCE M BECKER
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(7) DONALD M BERWICK
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(8) JUDYANN BIGBY
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(9) CAROLYN M CLANCY
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(10) FRANCIS S COLLINS
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(11) MAUREEN CORRY
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(12) HELEN DARLING
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(13) ROBERT GALVIN
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(14) WADE HENDERSON
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(15) KAREN IGNAGNI
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(16) CHRIS JENNINGS
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(17) CHARLES N KAHN III
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) PETER V LEE
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(19) ARTHUR LEVIN
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(20) MARK B MCCLELLAN
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(21) SHERI S MCCOY
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(22) HAROLD D MILLER
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(23) MARY NAYLOR
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(24) DEBRA L NESS
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(25) NANCY H NIELSEN
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(26) SAMUEL R NUSSBAUM
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(27) J MARC OVERHAGE
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(28) BERNARD M ROSOF
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(29) CURL SELQUIST
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(30) JOSEPH R SWEDISH
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(31) JOHN TOOKER
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(32) RICHARD J UMBDENSTOCK
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(33) ANDREW WEBBER
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(34) Thomas Frieden
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(35) Mary Wakefield
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(36) Paul Tang
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(37) ANN HAMMERSMITH
GNRL COUNSEL & CORP SECRETARY
 40.0     X       176,070 0 13,659
(38) BRUCE F PELLEU
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 40.0     X       168,314 0 13,753
(39) LAURA MILLER
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 40.0       X     326,818 0 16,502
(40) HELEN BURSTIN
SENIOR VP PERFORMANCE MEASURES
 40.0       X     324,274 0 30,243
(41) FLOYD P EISENBERG
SR. VP, HEALTH INFO TECHNOLOGY
 40.0       X     285,773 0 23,423
(42) THOMAS VALUCK
SR. VP, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPs
 40.0       X     335,201 0 27,350
(43) MARYBETH A FAQUHAR
VP, PERFORMANCE MEASURES
 40.0       X     174,968 0 8,430
(44) KAREN ADAMS
VP-NATIONAL PRIORITIES
 40.0         X   178,614 0 20,282
(45) PETER ANGOOD
SR. ADVISOR PATIENT SAFETY
 32.0         X   197,298 0 21,875
(46) Bonnie Zell
SR. Prog Director Clinical
 40.0         X   198,089 0 22,236
(47) Sheera Rosenfeld
SR. HIT Director
 40.0         X   187,724 0 21,755
(48) DANIEL ROSENTHAL
SENIOR ADVISOR
 36.0         X   186,010 0 25,223
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 3,227,767 0 267,767
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet28
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
PANTHEON SOFTWARE
2020 N 14TH STREET SUITE 700
ARLINGTON,VA22201 		SOFTWARE 912,452
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON
13200 WOODLAND PARK ROAD
HERNDON,VA20171 		CONSULTING 309,419
MATHEMATICA
PO BOX 2393
PRINCETON,NJ08543 		CONSULTING 430,158
IOWA FOUNDATION
1776 WEST LAKES PARKWAY
WEST DES MOINES,IA50266 		SOFTWARE 331,807
ALSCHULER ASSOCIATES LLC
PO BOX 177
E THEFTFORD,VT05043 		CONSULTING 315,836
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet12
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b 4,306,557
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 13,850,436
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		2,805,596
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 20,962,589
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a CONFERENCES 900,099 240,810 240,810    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 240,810
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 16,453     16,453
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 0      
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a HONORARIUM 900,099 8,000 8,000    
b PUBLICATION SALES 900,099 15,607 15,607    
c OTHER REVENUE 900,099 3,962     3,962
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 27,569
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 21,247,421 264,417   20,415
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,395,135 1,499,541 895,594 0
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 7,602,587 6,305,448 1,297,139 0
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 181,651 146,869 34,782 0
9 Other employee benefits ....... 897,020 699,497 197,523 0
10 Payroll taxes ........... 672,156 527,969 144,187 0
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 29,965 0 29,965 0
c Accounting ........... 45,437 0 45,437 0
d Lobbying ........... 5,472 0 5,472 0
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other .......... 3,891,626 3,564,984 326,642 0
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0      
13 Office expenses ....... 159,993 157,191 2,802 0
14 Information technology ...... 126,067 60,827 65,240 0
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 1,809,648 1,430,180 379,468 0
17 Travel ............ 65,415 56,124 9,291 0
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,355,317 1,242,380 112,937 0
20 Interest ........... 5,423 0 5,423 0
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 783,902 621,989 161,913 0
23 Insurance .............. 83,117 65,737 17,380 0
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT 152,017 0 152,017 0
b EMPLOYEE TRAINING 94,279 92,030 2,249 0
c PRODUCTION & PRINTING REPORTS 57,162 57,078 84 0
d BANK/PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES 21,827 0 21,827 0
e PUBLICATIONS AND DUES 18,191 0 18,191 0
f All other expenses 18,751 18,418 333 0
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 20,472,158 16,546,262 3,925,896 0
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
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Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 400 1 400
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 6,826,585 2 7,497,621
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 3,794,293 4 3,965,323
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 231,653 9 260,405
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 3,278,529
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 1,379,465 1,594,485 10c 1,899,064
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 26,177 15 26,177
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 12,473,593 16 13,648,990
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 1,563,071 17 1,946,730
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 3,256,316 19 3,386,767
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 247,401 25 133,425
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 5,066,788 26 5,466,922
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 7,406,805 27 8,182,068
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 7,406,805 33 8,182,068
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 12,473,593 34 13,648,990
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
21,247,421
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
20,472,158
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
775,263
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
7,406,805
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
 
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
8,182,068
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
Yes
 
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Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
 
Employer identification number

52-2175544
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 5,395,855 8,667,714 11,716,718 14,127,738 20,962,589 60,870,614
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 5,395,855 8,667,714 11,716,718 14,127,738 20,962,589 60,870,614
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..           6,138,540
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           54,732,074
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 5,395,855 8,667,714 11,716,718 14,127,738 20,962,589 60,870,614
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 221,690 237,418 174,027 31,430 16,453 681,018
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets.. 0 55,206 3,605 55,059 27,569 141,439
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           61,693,071
12
12
2,126,952
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
88.717 %
15
15
79.947 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
 
Employer identification number

52-2175544
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
  		Employer identification number

52-2175544
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
  		Employer identification number

52-2175544
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
  		Employer identification number

52-2175544
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
 
Employer identification number

52-2175544
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...... 0  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 0  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 0  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 0  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 0  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 0  
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 0  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount 564,129 596,814 914,225 0 2,075,168
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        3,112,752
             
c Total lobbying expenditures 18,530 5,370 65,619 0 89,519
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount 141,032 149,204 228,556 0 518,792
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		         778,188
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 0 0 0 0 0
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2010

Additional Data


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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
 
Employer identification number

52-2175544
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....      
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ................. 0 0 0
b Buildings ................ 0 0 0 0
c Leasehold improvements ............ 0 246,566 246,566 0
d Equipment ................ 0 483,486 245,358 238,128
e Other ................. 0 2,548,477 887,541 1,660,936
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 1,899,064
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes 0
DEFERRED RENT ABATEMENT 95,490
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION 37,935







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 133,425
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 21,247,421
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 20,472,158
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 775,263
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 775,263
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 21,281,791
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 34,370
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 34,370
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 21,247,421
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 21,247,421
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 20,506,528
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 34,370
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 34,370
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 20,472,158
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 20,472,158
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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FIN 48 FOOTNOTE FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 In accordance with authoritative guidance issued by the FASB, NQF recognizes tax liabilities when, despite the management's belief that tax return positions are supportable, NQF believes that certain positions may not be fully sustained upon review by tax authorities. Benefits from tax positions are measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. To the extent that the final tax outcome of these matters is different than the amounts recorded, such differences impact income tax expense in the period in which such determination is made. Interest and penalties, if any, related to accrued liabilities for potential tax assessments are included in income tax expense. With few exceptions, NQF is no longer subject to income tax examinations by the U.S. federal, state or local tax authorities for years ended December 31, 2006 and prior. Management has evaluated NQF's tax positions and has concluded that NQF has taken no material uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements to comply with the provisions of this guidance.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
 
Employer identification number

52-2175544
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) JANET M CORRIGAN (i)
(ii)		 405,009
0 		80,000
0 		3,605
0 		19,834
0 		3,202
0 		511,650
0 		 
 
(2) ANN HAMMERSMITH (i)
(ii)		 175,816
0 		254
0 		0
0 		7,500
0 		6,159
0 		189,729
0 		 
 
(3) LAURA MILLER (i)
(ii)		 305,269
0 		21,549
0 		0
0 		13,770
0 		2,732
0 		343,320
0 		 
 
(4) HELEN BURSTIN (i)
(ii)		 302,600
0 		21,674
0 		0
0 		15,288
0 		14,955
0 		354,517
0 		 
 
(5) FLOYD P EISENBERG (i)
(ii)		 271,769
0 		14,004
0 		0
0 		13,023
0 		10,400
0 		309,196
0 		 
 
(6) THOMAS VALUCK (i)
(ii)		 309,104
0 		26,097
0 		0
0 		15,194
0 		12,156
0 		362,551
0 		 
 
(7) KAREN ADAMS (i)
(ii)		 168,361
0 		10,253
0 		0
0 		8,306
0 		11,976
0 		198,896
0 		 
 
(8) MARYBETH A FAQUHAR (i)
(ii)		 174,717
0 		251
0 		0
0 		6,902
0 		1,528
0 		183,398
0 		 
 
(9) BRUCE F PELLEU (i)
(ii)		 168,314
0 		0
0 		0
0 		7,861
0 		5,892
0 		182,067
0 		 
 
(10) PETER ANGOOD (i)
(ii)		 197,044
0 		254
0 		0
0 		8,333
0 		13,542
0 		219,173
0 		 
 
(11) Bonnie Zell (i)
(ii)		 197,835
0 		254
0 		0
0 		10,073
0 		12,163
0 		220,325
0 		 
 
(12) Sheera Rosenfeld (i)
(ii)		 182,470
0 		5,254
0 		0
0 		7,137
0 		14,618
0 		209,479
0 		 
 
(13) DANIEL ROSENTHAL (i)
(ii)		 185,756
0 		254
0 		0
0 		9,438
0 		15,785
0 		211,233
0 		 
 



Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
 
Employer identification number

52-2175544
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 AND 4A - 4B LINE 1: THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM (NQF) IS A UNIQUE, MULTI-STAKEHOLDER ORGANIZATION INSTRUMENTAL IN ADVANCING EFFORTS TO IMPROVE QUALITY THROUGH PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND PUBLIC REPORTING. NQF IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WITH MORE THAN 400 MEMBERS REPRESENTING VIRTUALLY EVERY SECTOR OF THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. NQF OPERATES UNDER A THREE-PART MISSION TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF AMERICAN HEALTHCARE BY SETTING NATIONAL PRIORITIES AND GOALS FOR PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT, ENDORSING NATIONAL CONSENSUS STANDARDS FOR MEASURING AND PUBLICLY REPORTING ON PERFORMANCE AND PROMOTING THE ATTAINMENT OF NATIONAL GOALS AND THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS. LINE 4A: PERFORMANCE MEASURES: OUR PERFORMANCE MEASURES PROGRAMMATIC AREA IS WHERE WE DO THE IMPORTANT, HIGHLY TECHNICAL WORK OF EVALUATING PERFORMANCE MEASURES SUBMITTED FOR NQF-ENDORSEMENT CONSIDERATION - A MARK THAT CARRIES MUCH WEIGHT IN THE MARKETPLACE AS WE STRIVE TO CREATE A MORE STANDARDIZED WAY TO EVALUATE IF OUR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IS PERFORMING AT ITS BEST TO GENERATE HIGH QUALITY, SAFE CARE. IN 2010, OUR PERFORMANCE MEASURES GROUP - WORKING WITH COUNTLESS NATIONAL SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS, NQF MEMBER VOLUNTEERS, AND OTHER CONTRIBUTORS - UNDERTOOK A NUMBER OF DIVERSE, COMPLEX PROJECTS, FREQUENTLY UNDER TIGHT TIMELINES, AS WELL AS ADDRESSED SOME FOUNDATIONAL WORK IN SUPPORT OF ENSURING A RIGOROUS AND EFFICIENT CONSENSUS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS (CDP). CONSENSUS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS NQF TAKES VERY SERIOUSLY THE RIGOR OF OUR ENDORSEMENT PROCESS. IN 2010, WE CONVENED TWO TASK FORCES TO UPDATE CRITICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR MEASURES' EVIDENCE AND THEIR TESTING REQUIREMENTS. WE ALSO CREATED AND PUT IN PLACE A NEW 'ENDORSEMENT MAINTENANCE' PROCESS, WHICH WILL HELP LEAD US TO A PLACE WHERE WE CAN COMPARE SIMILAR MEASURES AND ATTEMPT TO HARMONIZE MULTIPLE MEASURES OF SELECTING "BEST IN CLASS" MEASURES. NQF ALSO EXPANDED ITS COMMUNICATION WITH THE MEASURE DEVELOPER COMMUNITY AND ITS SET OF PLANNING TOOLS DEVELOPED TO ASSIST MEASURE DEVELOPERS IN THEIR QUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT. FINALLY, WE DEVELOPED AN EXPEDITED REVIEW PROCESS FOR NEW MEASURES REQUIRED UNDER A LEGISLATIVE MANDATE, SO THAT NQF IS POISED TO BE AS RESPONSIVE AS POSSIBLE TO NEW PERFORMANCE MEASURE NEEDS CREATED AS A BY-PRODUCT OF NEWLY ENACTED LEGISLATION. ENDORSEMENT OF PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN 2010, NQF ACCOMPLISHED SIGNIFICANT WORK ON SEVERAL ENDORSEMENT PROJECTS. IMPORTANTLY, THIS WORK ADDRESSES CERTAIN VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, SUCH AS CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY; ISSUES THAT HARM PEOPLE OR DRIVE WASTE IN THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, SUCH AS PATIENT SAFETY, OVERUSE, AND CARE COORDINATION ("HAND OFFS" BETWEEN ONE SETTING OF CARE TO ANOTHER); AND COSTLY AND PREVALENT CONDITIONS SUCH AS MENTAL HEALTH AND CARDIAC CARE. 1) PROJECTS IN RADIOLOGY AND CARDIAC IMAGING FILLED GAPS FOR PERFORMANCE MEASURES RELATED TO NATIONAL PRIORITIES AND GOALS IN CARE COORDINATION, PATIENT SAFETY, AND OVERUSE. 2) WE COMPLETED A MULTI-PHASE PROJECT THAT FOCUSED ON CONDITION-SPECIFIC AND CROSS-CUTTING OUTCOMES FOR ADULTS, CHILD HEALTH, AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES AND GAP AREAS IN CONDITION-SPECIFIC OUTCOMES. 3) WE COMPLETED THE NECESSARY FOUNDATIONAL WORK TO SUPPORT SUBMISSION OF RESOURCE USE MEASURES IN 2011. 4) WE UPDATED OUR PATIENT SAFETY PORTFOLIO INCLUDING AN UPDATED PUBLICATION OF ENDORSED SAFETY SAFE PRACTICES, DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENDORSED FRAMEWORK FOR SAFETY REPORTING, AND ONGOING REASSESSMENT OF THE LIST OF SERIOUS REPORTABLE EVENTS. 5) WE EXPANDED THE PORTFOLIO OF CULTURAL COMPETENCY PRACTICES AND WE BEGAN THE WORK TO DEVELOP AN ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR CULTURAL COMPETENCY PRACTICES. LINE 4B: STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: NATIONAL PRIORITIES PARTNERSHIP - THE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMMATIC AREA, IN RESPONSE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DELIVERED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL PRIORITIES PARTNERSHIP (NPP) PROVIDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PRIORITIES AND GOALS FOR THE SECRETARY'S NATIONAL QUALITY STRATEGY. IN ADDITION, OVER 200 STAKEHOLDERS REPRESENTING MULTIPLE ASPECTS OF THE HEALTHCARE ENTERPRISE ENGAGED IN DEVELOPING ACTION PLANS FOR THE ORIGINAL SIX NPP PRIORITY AREAS: PATIENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, POPULATION HEALTH, SAFETY, CARE COORDINATION, PALLIATIVE CARE/END OF LIFE CARE, AND OVERUSE. THIS REPORT PROVED TO BE AN EXTREMELY FORMATIVE DOCUMENT RELATIVE TO SHAPING OUR FIRST EVER NATIONAL QUALITY STRATEGY, RELEASED IN MARCH 2011. MEASURE GAP ANALYSIS - AS THE FIELD OF PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT ADVANCES TO ADDRESS CHANGES IN HEALTHCARE, NQF IS ALWAYS EVALUATING TO SEE WHERE THERE MIGHT BE GAPS - THUS INFORMING NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW MEASURE DEVELOPMENT. TO ASSIST IN FUTURE MEASUREMENT REQUIREMENTS, NQF CONSTRUCTED A CONSENSUS MEASURE DEVELOPMENT AND ENDORSEMENT AGENDA THAT IDENTIFIES HIGH-LEVERAGE MEASURE GAP AREAS THAT MAP TO THE NPP PRIORITIES, ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF DIVERSE POPULATIONS, AND PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR PLANNING AND ONGOING MONITORING OF PROGRESS. MEASURE APPLICATIONS - IN ANTICIPATION OF REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACCOUNTABLE CARE ACT, NQF NEARLY COMPLETED THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR THE MEASURE APPLICATIONS PARTNERSHIP (MAP), A NEW ENTITY BEING FORMED IN RESPONSE TO STATUTORY DEVELOPMENTS. BY LAUNCHING THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS IN 2010, NQF STANDS POISED TO QUICKLY ACTIVATE THE PARTNERSHIP UPON REQUEST OF HHS FOR INPUT ON THE SELECTION OF MEASURES FOR FEDERAL PUBLIC REPORTING AND PAYMENT PROGRAMS. TO INFORM THE WORK OF THE MAP, WHICH WILL START IN 2011, WE COMPLETED A FOUNDATIONAL REPORT THAT CATALOGS PAYMENT REFORM MODELS AND ANALYZES THE MEASURE IMPLICATIONS. COMMUNITY ALLIANCES - NQF IS VERY COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH STATES, LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND REGIONAL GROUPS HOW TO ON SELECT AND APPLY PERFORMANCE MEASURES TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE. THESE COMMUNITIES ARE WHERE THE RUBBER OFTEN MEETS THE ROAD, AND WHERE THERE IS MUCH ENERGY AND CREATIVITY BEING APPLIED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF CARE. NQF LAUNCHED A NEW INITIATIVE TO HELP THESE COMMUNITIES -- COMMUNITY ALLIANCES - AND STARTED WORK ON DEVELOPING NEW WEB-BASED TOOLS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HELP MEET THESE COMMUNITIES' NEEDS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C - 4D LINE 4C: HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: AS OUR COUNTRY MOVES CLOSER TO ACHIEVING THE GOAL OF A MORE ELECTRONICALLY-DRIVEN HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT, SUCH AS ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS, NQF HAS INVESTED CONSIDERABLE RESOURCES IN OUR HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WORK. IN THE CURRENT WORLD, PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT RELIES ON PAPER RECORDS SUCH AS MEDICAL CLAIMS AND PATIENT CHARTS. IN THE FUTURE, AS MORE PROVIDERS AND PATIENTS ADAPT TO AN ELECTRONIC PLATFORM, WE MUST MOVE THE WORLD OF PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT INTO THAT ELECTRONIC PLATFORM. OUR WORK IN 2010 WAS FOUNDATIONAL TOWARD ACHIEVING THAT GOAL. QUALITY DATA MODEL - THE LACK OF A SET OF PRECISELY DEFINED, UNIVERSALLY ADOPTED ELECTRONIC QUALITY MEASURES IS AN OBSTACLE TO AUTOMATING MEASUREMENT AND TO COMPARING AND IMPROVING QUALITY USING ELECTRONIC HEALTH INFORMATION. THE QUALITY DATA MODEL (QDM) IS AN "INFORMATION MODEL" THAT DEFINES AND DESCRIBES CLINICAL CONCEPTS IN A STANDARDIZED FORMAT SO INDIVIDUALS MONITORING CLINICAL PERFORMANCE AND OUTCOMES CAN COMMUNICATE NECESSARY INFORMATION CLEARLY AND CONCISELY. IN RESPONSE TO EVOLVING QUALITY MEASUREMENT, ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD (EHR), AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT NEEDS, NQF MADE SIGNIFICANT ENHANCEMENTS TO THE QDM AND SOUGHT PUBLIC COMMENTS. BI-ANNUAL UPDATES ARE PLANNED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. EMEASURE DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW - NQF DEVELOPED THE HEALTH QUALITY MEASURE FORMAT, A STANDARDIZED FORMAT AND METHOD OF DEVELOPING ESPECIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE MEASURES THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE QDM INFORMATION MODEL. USING THIS NEW STANDARDIZED FORMAT, EXISTING PAPER-BASED MEASURES CAN BE CONVERTED INTO AN ELECTRONIC FORMAT-REFERRED TO AS AN "EMEASURE"-FOR AUTOMATIC USE IN EHRS. AT THE DIRECTION OF THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, NQF IS WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH MEASURE STEWARDS TO RETOOL A LARGE SET OF MEASURES THAT WERE PUBLISHED IN THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES' NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE MAKING REGARDING MEANINGFUL USE. THE FIRST 44 MEASURES WERE COMPLETED IN JUNE AND REFERENCED IN THE CMS FINAL RULE FOR MEANINGFUL USE PUBLISHED IN JULY. A SECOND GROUP OF 69 MEASURES (FOR A TOTAL OF 113 RETOOLED MEASURES) WERE COMPLETED IN DECEMBER 2010. NQF ALSO ESTABLISHED A PROCESS AND CONVENED THE EMEASURE FORMAT REVIEW PANEL TO EVALUATE THE SPECIFICATIONS (STRUCTURE) AND INTENT (CONTENT) OF RETOOLED MEASURES. THIS EVALUATION ENSURES THAT A MEASURE'S INTENT REMAINS INTACT FOR CONTINUED NQF ENDORSEMENT. IN THE FUTURE, EMEASURES WILL BE PART OF NQF'S MEASURE SUBMISSION, ENDORSEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. MEASURE AUTHORING TOOL - THE DEVELOPMENT OF EMEASURES REQUIRES A USER-FRIENDLY METHOD FOR MEASURE DEVELOPERS TO PRODUCE THEIR MEASURE IN A HIGHLY STRUCTURED FORMAT. NQF IS SPONSORING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOFTWARE TOOL THAT MEASURE DEVELOPERS WILL USE TO CREATE THE EMEASURE. THE TOOL WILL CREATE A COMPUTER READABLE VERSION OF A MEASURE IN XML AND A HUMAN READABLE VERSION. NQF ADVANCED THIS PROJECT IN 2010 BY HIRING A DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTOR AND DEVELOPING THE REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO BUILD THE TOOL. HEALTH IT UTILIZATION - HEALTH IT ALSO CAN HAVE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES AND INTRODUCE SAFETY HAZARDS. NQF CONVENED THE HEALTH IT UTILIZATION EXPERT PANEL TO ESTABLISH A MODEL OF DATA TYPES IN PERFORMANCE MEASURES THAT MIGHT BE DEVELOPED TO ASSESS WHETHER CLINICIANS AND OTHERS ARE USING HEALTH IT PROPERLY, INCLUDING ASSESSING WHETHER DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS AND METHODS OF DETECTING HAZARDS ARE BEING USED EFFECTIVELY. CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT - TO IMPROVE QUALITY, CLINICIANS MUST RECEIVE FEEDBACK IN REAL TIME AT THE POINT OF CARE. USING THE QDM AS A FOUNDATION, NQF CONVENED A PANEL OF CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT (CDS) EXPERTS AND DEVELOPED A CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO ENSURE "CRITICAL EVENTS" (E.G., REQUISITE SCREENINGS, CONTRAINDICATIONS) ARE TRACKED AND ACTED UPON BY THE PROVIDER. THE CDS TAXONOMY ALSO WILL SERVE AS A FRAMEWORK OF REQUIREMENTS FOR CDS TO FUNCTION EFFECTIVELY WITHIN AN EHR OR OTHER ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS. LINE 4D: THE OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS HELD BY NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM.
MEMBERS OF ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERS VOTING RESPONSIBILITIES FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6 AND LINE 7A LINE 6 THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM HAS OVER 400 MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. THEY REPRESENT ALL SECTORS IN THE HEALTHCARE QUALITY LANDSCAPE INCLUDING: CONSUMERS; PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PURCHASERS; PHYSICIANS, NURSES, PHARMACISTS, AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS; HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, AND OTHER PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS; ACCREDITING AND CERTIFYING BODIES; SUPPORTING INDUSTRIES; AND HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ORGANIZATIONS. LINE 7A MEMBERS VOTE ON A SLATE OF CANDIDATES TO FILL BOARD OF DIRECTOR VACANCIES.
DECISIONS OF GOVERNING BODY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7B THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A SLATE OF CANDIDATES TO FILL BOARD VACANCIES. THIS RECOMMENDATION GOES TO THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP FOR A VOTE. MEMBERSHIP MUST APPROVE CHANGES TO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11A THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE, A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 990 AFTER WHICH IT IS SENT TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ALL PRIOR TO FILING.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ARE SENT TO BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF TO COMPLETE. THE SUBMISSIONS ARE REVIEWED.
DETERMINING COMPENSATION FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, DETERMINES THE CEO'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE BY USING COMPARABLE DATA APPROVED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD. THERE WAS CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION. THE CEO DETERMINES THE SALARIES OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEE BASED ON OUTSIDE COMPARABILITY DATA. THE RESULTS ARE DOCUMENTED IN PERSONNEL FILES.
AVAILABILITY OF OTHER DOCUMENTS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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