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.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
St John's Lutheran Ministries Inc
Employer identification number
81-0288768
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
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(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?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(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.") ....
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
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
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
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..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
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..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
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.") .
1,270,816
586,710
66,860
77,735
76,451
2,078,572
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......
17,354,738
18,445,523
21,566,400
23,487,865
24,573,028
105,427,554
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.
18,625,554
19,032,233
21,633,260
23,565,600
24,649,479
107,506,126
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
35,108
35,108
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
35,108
35,108
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
107,471,018
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...
18,625,554
19,032,233
21,633,260
23,565,600
24,649,479
107,506,126
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
312,536
506,789
488,650
305,235
330,937
1,944,147
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
312,536
506,789
488,650
305,235
330,937
1,944,147
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.).
18,938,090
19,539,022
22,121,910
23,870,835
24,980,416
109,450,273
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
98.190 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
98.190 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
1.780 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.810 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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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
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
St John's Lutheran Ministries Inc
Employer identification number
81-0288768
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6
The organization has one class of members, and a member is an incorporated Lutheran church body organized and existing under the laws of Montana.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a
Board members are nominated by the Nominating Committee (made up of Ownership Congregation delegates/Board members) and voted on by Ownership Congregation delegates at Annual Meeting.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
Form 990 will be presented to the Finance Committee who will carry a recommendation to the full Board for approval. Form 990 is presented electronically to the full board prior to filing.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
Compliance with policy is monitored by overall awareness of directors' interests. The Board of Directors and Officers are covered under this policy. All conflicts are reviewed by the board. Voting restrictions are imposed on directors and officers who have a conflict of interest.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: In 2006, the board of directors approved the CEO's salary and that was determined using the MHA annual survey, comparability data, and a review and approval by independent persons. This process was documented. The CEO has not received an increase in salary since that time period. CEO and VP-HR set exempt employee's compensation annually. CEO, VP-HR and select department managers adjust hourly wage ranges annually. The board approves exempt compensation and hourly wage ranges annually as part of budget process.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
The organization will make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon written request.
Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances:
Form 990, Part XI, line 5:
Net unrealized gains on investments: 326,733.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4A, Program Service Accomplishments
The program helps create a nurturing environment through intergenerational activities for our seniors as well. The sharing of a child's smile, laughter, hugs,and listening to a child or holding a frail hand is making life more interesting and fulfilling for all our residents, whether part of either our retirement or skilled nursing community. In 2010 St. John's subsidized $100,120 of direct costs to operate the Center for Generations. St. John's has also partnered with Fannie Mae to help provide housing to low-income staff members through our "Employee Assistance Housing Benefit" program. This program provides counseling on home ownership and a federally guaranteed low interest loan if the employer provides a forgivable $3,000 down payment. Due to a slow local housing market this program was not utilized in 2010. St. John's also provides college scholarship assistance to many of our staff wishing to pursue their education. Through the elder chabar program, as well as career ladder and direct scholarship programs, college scholarships of $18,292 were provided in 2010. Other benefits St. John's supplies to the community include free programs, staff assistance to other 501(c)(3) organizations during the employee's work hours, offering free meeting space to various organizations within the community (Alzheimer's Support Group, Keenagers, King of Glory Lutheran Church, and the Billings Clergy Association). Community education offered free of charge in 2010 included health fairs, seminars on aging issues, and a yearly newsletter informing residents, family members, and staff of new innovations in caring for the frail elderly. Our Pastoral Care staff also administers an employee help fund providing cash to employees for emergency needs, such as payment of rent and utilities, clothing, food, vehicle repairs, and medical care for the employee, spouse or children. The cost of this program in 2010 was $6,442. In partnership with St. Vincent Healthcare, St. John's developed and now manages Mission Ridge, 121 independent living apartments, and The Vista, 62 assisted living apartments. Mission Ridge represents Montana's first and only full continuing care retirement community providing priority access to all levels of the long-term care continuum, combined with case management and a long-term care benefit designed to help seniors maintain financial security. The St. John's 2010 Summer Concert series hosted 6 free community concerts with nearly 10,000 people in attendance. We served 6,282 meals to our residents, families, neighbors and community friends. These community concerts provide important community socialization for our residents. St. John's Lutheran Ministries, Inc. supports and encourages health care services by providing financial and managerial consulting assistance to affiliated not-for-profit organizations. By providing such assistance, St. John's, is carrying out an integral part of the exempt purpose of these affiliated organizations. St. John's provides management services to Sapphire Lutheran Homes located in Hamilton, Montana. Sapphire provides independent living for seniors within 124 apartments. Supportive services including 3 meals daily, housekeeping, and transportation assistance. In 2006 assisted living services were added due to the increased frailty of the residents. The Sapphire Executive Director is an employee of St. John's. After providing management services to Lutheran Social Services of Montana (LSS) since 2001, LSS was merged into St. John's effective January 1, 2008. With offices in Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Kalispell and Missoula, Montana LSS has been serving people in need for over 50 years on behalf of Lutherans in Montana and Northern Wyoming. The work of LSS is summarized in its motto, "Joining Hearts in Hope". In 2010 LSS was involved in bringing hope to the lives of over 200 families. LSS assisted 103 birth-parents and 227 related family members and had a role in the placement of 15 children in forever homes. A special counseling support phone service continues to receive favorable comments from pastors and associates in the ministry it serves. In partnership with St. Vincent Healthcare, LSS offers a statewide network of mental health professionals for referral. During late 2008, LSS, in partnership with the State of Montana and LSA - Colorado, entered the ministry of refugee resettlement. Housing, employment, education and healthcare were found for 12 refugees that had been displaced by war in 2009. Since becoming part of St. John's, LSS has strengthened its ministry of "Joining Hearts in Hope". In 2010 St. John's subsidized $21,032 of direct costs to operate LSS. Operation of St. John's Lutheran Ministries, Inc. contributes to the organization's exempt purpose since it is operated in a manner designed to satisfy the primary needs of aged, handicapped, and disadvantaged persons, providing housing, health care, and financial security. The need for housing is satisfied as the home provides residential facilities that are specifically designed to meet the special needs of the elderly. The need for health care is satisfied as St. John's provides long term health care, rehabilitation, and senior day services in an environment designed to maintain the physical, emotional, and spiritual well being of the residents. The need for financial security is met as St. John's (1) maintains in the residence, any person who becomes unable to pay their regular charges and (2) provides its services at the lowest possible cost to remain a viable provider of services to the elderly. While not an all inclusive dollar amount of all the community benefits provided and without an attempt to measure the high quality of services provided, over $725,000 of direct community benefit, as detailed in this report, was provided by St. John's to the community we are privileged to serve.
Volunteer hours related organization
Form 990, Part VII, Section A
The following individuals each volunteered additional hours at related tax exempt organizations: Kent Burgess, President/CEO: volunteered 5 hours at St. John's Lutheran Ministries Foundation. Greg Peterson, CFO: volunteered 5 hours at St. John's Lutheran Ministries Foundation. Harold Everson, Chairperson: volunteered 2 hours at St. John's Lutheran Ministries Foundation.
Additional CUSIP information
Schedule K, Part I, Line (A), column C
Senior Living Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A Additional CUSIP # 61204KDS7 61204KDT5 61204KDU2 61204KDV0 61204KDW8 61204KDX6 61204KDY4 61204KDZ1 61204KEA5 61204KEB3 61204KEC1
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.