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
BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL INC
Employer identification number
57-1067254
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.)
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2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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7
8
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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.)
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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
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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?
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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?
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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
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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)..
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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
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Amounts from line 4..
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Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
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Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
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Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
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Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
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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
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Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
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Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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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.).
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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))
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15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
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18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
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18
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
....
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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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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
BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL INC
Employer identification number
57-1067254
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PROGRAM SERVICE STATEMENT
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B
AT ROPER ST. FRANCIS HEALTHCARE EVERY NUMBER IS A HUMAN STORY COST OF CHARITY CARE: $33,516,340 COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS: $8,539,229 UNREIMBURSED COST OF MEDICAID: $4,777,286 SPONSORSHIPS: $479,905 THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT WE GAVE BACK INCLUDING CHARITY CARE, UNREIMBURSED COST OF MEDICAID, SPONSORSHIPS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS: $47,312,760 PATIENTS WHO RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THEIR HEALTHCARE: 40,200 SPONSORSHIP DOLLARS GIVEN TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUPPORT THE OVERALL HEALTH OF OUR NEIGHBORS: $479,905 DONATED TO THE TRIDENT UNITED WAY BY ROPER ST. FRANCIS EMPLOYEES SHATTERING THE RECORD AMOUNT GIVEN BY EMPLOYEES FROM A LOWCOUNTRY COMPANY: $506,497.84 HOURS OF ROPER ST. FRANCIS EMPLOYEE TIME DEVOTED TO SUPPORTING OUTSIDE COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES: 78,312 FREE COMMUNITY HEALTHFAIRS OFFERING VITAL HEALTH SCREENINGS AND INFORMATION: 36 EVENTS THAT ROPER ST. FRANCIS ATTENDED AND PROVIDED PREVENTIVE SCREENINGS AND SUPPORT: 80+ MEALS PROVIDED BY THE LOWCOUNTRY FOOD BANK FROM ROPER ST. FRANCIS FOOD DRIVES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT: 14,198 HEALTHY BABIES BROUGHT INTO THE WORLD THANKS TO THE GREAT PRENATAL CARE THEIR MOMS RECEIVED AT THE ROPER ST. FRANCIS SUPPORTED OUR LADY OF MERCY COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER: 69 RAISED BY ROPER ST. FRANCIS EMPLOYEES FOR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION: $56,400 VOLUNTEERS SERVED 88,000 HOURS IN 2010 EQUALING THE WORK OF 42 FULL TIME EMPLOYEES: 860 MEALS CREATED IN ROPER ST. FRANCIS KITCHENS AND DISTRIBUTED TO OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH MEALS ON WHEELS: 16,652 PEOPLE WHO RECEIVED THEIR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FROM EAST COOPER COMMUNITY OUTREACH: 523 PATIENT VISITS TO THE BARRIER ISLAND FREE CLINIC: 4,497 REDUCTION IN WATER BORNE ILLNESSES IN CHILDREN SINCE THE EMPLOYEE FUNDED WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WE SENT TO KENYA WAS PUT IN PLACE: 80% PEOPLE ASSISTED WITH NAVIGATING THEIR HEALTHCARE OPTIONS BY OUR MEDICAID NAVIGATOR PROGRAM: 872 LAB TESTS FOR THE HOMELESS WHO STAY AT THE CRISIS MINISTRIES CLINIC: 110 GRANTS RECEIVED BY THE ROPER ST. FRANCIS FOUNDATION TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY: $2,830,108 HIV-POSITIVE RESIDENTS BROUGHT INTO CARE THROUGH FEDERAL AND FOUNDATION GRANTS TO THE ROPER ST. FRANCIS FOUNDATION: 469 COMMUNITY PARTNERS BROUGHT TOGETHER TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE FOR THE TRI-COUNTYS 149,000 UNINSURED THROUGH A GRANT TO THE ROPER ST. FRANCIS FOUNDATION FROM THE DUKE ENDOWMENT: 25 IN COMMUNITY SUPPORT FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND CORPORATIONS TO THE ROPER ST. FRANCIS FOUNDATION: $3,060,411 HARD-WORKING, SUPPORTIVE MEMBERS MADE UP OUR 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 13 JOHN JORDAN, CHAIRPERSON BLOUNT ELLISON, MD, VICE CHAIRPERSON ALISON DILLON, MD KATHERINE DUFFY, PHD DAVID ELLISON, MD JULIUS IVESTER, JR, MD SISTER ANNE LUTZ RICHARD STATUTO MICHAEL TARWATER BRANTLEY THOMAS, PHD ANGRESS WALKER PERRY WARING FREDERICK WORSHAM, MD DEAR FRIENDS, WHEN YOU READ THAT ROPER ST. FRANCIS GAVE OVER $47 MILLION* IN COMMUNITY BENEFIT IN 2010, IT CAN BE HARD TO UNDERSTAND WHAT THAT REALLY MEANS. IN OUR CASE, EACH DOLLAR WE GIVE BACK OR EACH VOLUNTEER HOUR THAT IS SPENT DIRECTLY IMPACTS A LIFE. IN THIS YEARS REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY WE HAVE BROKEN DOWN SOME OF THESE BIG NUMBERS TO REVEAL THEIR IMPORTANCE TO THE PEOPLE WE SERVE. WARM REGARDS, DAVID L. DUNLAP, FACHE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER * ROPER ST. FRANCIS USES THE VOLUNTARY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION /CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATIONS STANDARDIZED COMMUNITY BENEFIT VALUATION METHODOLOGY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (CHS), AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION, PROVIDES THE COMPENSATION OF MR. DAVID L. DUNLAP, CEO, CAREALLIANCE HEALTH SERVICES; MR. BRET D. JOHNSON, CFO, CAREALLIANCE HEALTH SERVICES; AND MR. JOHN SULLIVAN, CEO, ROPER ST. FRANCIS MT. PLEASANT HOSPITAL. MR. DUNLAP AND MR. JOHNSON ARE EMPLOYEES OF CHS AND THEIR COMPENSATION IS PAID BY CAREALLIANCE HEALTH SERVICES, A RELATED ORGANIZATION, THROUGH A MANAGEMENT FEE TO CHS. MR. SULLIVAN IS ALSO AN EMPLOYEE OF CHS, AND HIS COMPENSATION IS PAID THROUGH A MANAGEMENT FEE BY ROPER ST. FRANCIS MT. PLEASANT HOSPITAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION IS CAREALLIANCE HEALTH SERVICES, A SOUTH CAROLINA NONPROFIT, NONSTOCK CORPORATION, D/B/A ROPER ST. FRANCIS HEALTHCARE. CAREALLIANCE HEALTH SERVICES IS IN TURN GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY THE "FOUNDING MEMBERS". PLEASE SEE THE RESPONSE TO LINE 7A BELOW. THE BYLAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION SPECIFY CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS OF THE THIRTEEN MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AT LEAST NINE DIRECTORS MUST HAVE THEIR PRIMARY RESIDENCE IN A COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE SYSTEM. FIVE DIRECTORS MUST BE PHYSICIANS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE FULL TIME PRACTICE OF MEDICINE. FIVE OF THE DIRECTORS ARE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY VIRTUE OF POSITIONS HELD WITHIN MSSC, BSHSI AND CHS (EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS). EACH OF THE FIVE EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS SERVES AS A DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR SO LONG AS SUCH PERSON HOLDS HIS OR HER RESPECTIVE ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICE IN HIS OR HER RESPECTIVE FOUNDING MEMBER ORGANIZATION. DIRECTORS SERVE THREE-YEAR TERMS AND ARE LIMITED TO THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS. AFTER AN ABSENCE OF AT LEAST ONE YEAR, DIRECTORS ARE AGAIN ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE COMPLETE TERMS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE ORGANIZATION IS GOVERNED BY A THIRTEEN MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY THE FOUNDING MEMBERS. SUBJECT TO CERTAIN NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE APPROVALS, SIX DIRECTORS ARE APPOINTED BY THE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH CAROLINA (MSSC), BON SECOURS HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. (BSHSI) AND ONE DIRECTOR IS APPOINTED BY CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS (CHS). IT IS THE FOUNDING MEMBERS' INTENT THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE APPOINTED TO SUCH POSITIONS BECAUSE THEY HAVE A WILLINGNESS TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE AND NOT THE NEEDS OF ANY INDIVIDUAL FOUNDING MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS SHALL REQUIRE THE UNANIMOUS AFFIRMATIVE APPROVAL OF ALL OF THE FOUNDING MEMBERS: (A) TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR THE BY-LAWS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY CHANGE IN THE CORPORATION'S PURPOSES; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT, SUBJECT TO THE PROCEDURES AND VOTING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE ADMISSION OF NON-FOUNDING MEMBERS, SCHEDULE 3.1 MAY BE AMENDED WITH THE APPROVAL OF TWO (2) OF THE FOUNDING MEMBERS TO REFLECT THE ADMISSION OF A NON-FOUNDING MEMBER; (B) TO DISSOLVE OR LIQUIDATE THE CORPORATION AND TO DETERMINE THE DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS UPON DISSOLUTION; (C) TO MERGE OR CONSOLIDATE THE CORPORATION OR TO SELL, CONVEY, TRANSFER, LEASE, OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF ITS ASSETS; (D) TO APPOINT THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION IN A MANNER OTHER THAN THAT ESTABLISHED BY THE BY-LAWS; (E) TO ALTER OR AMEND THE CORPORATION'S ETHICAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (DEFINED BELOW); OR (F) TO ENTER INTO ANY MATERIAL AGREEMENT WHEREBY A THIRD PARTY WILL: (I) BECOME AN EQUITY OWNER IN ANY JOINT VENTURE WITH THE CORPORATION OR ANY SYSTEM PARTICIPANT AND WILL NOT BE LEGALLY OBLIGATED TO SUPPORT THE CORPORATION'S ETHICAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS; OR (II) MANAGE A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF THE FACILITIES, ASSETS, OR OPERATIONS OF THE SYSTEM AND WILL NOT BE LEGALLY OBLIGATED TO COMPLY WITH AND SUPPORT THE CORPORATION'S ETHICAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE 2010 FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM WITH ASSISTANCE AND OVERSIGHT BY MANAGEMENT. REVIEWS WERE THEN CONDUCTED BY THE ASSISTANT CONTROLLER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF CAREALLIANCE HEALTH SERVICES, THE SOLE MEMBER, BEFORE PRESENTATION AND REVIEW WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2010 FORM 990 WERE PRESENTED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON OCTOBER 15, 2011. IN ADDITION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, REPRESENTATIVES OF DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN, LLP PARTICIPATED IN THIS REVIEW WITH BOARD MEMBERS. THE OCTOBER 15 BOARD MEETING WAS HELD PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE FORM 990 WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. A FINAL VERSION OF THE FORM 990 WAS SENT TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE DIRECTORS SHALL COMPLETE AND RETURN TO THE SECRETARY AN ANNUAL STATEMENT THAT EACH OF THEM: (A) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; (B) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; (C) AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY; (D) UNDERSTANDS THAT THE POLICY APPLIES TO ALL COMMITTEES; AND (E) UNDERSTANDS THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND MUST CONTINUOUSLY ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
AN INDEPENDENT COMPANY, TOWERS PERRIN, PROVIDES RESEARCH, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND SENIOR LEADERSHIP TO ENSURE THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION PROGRAMS FOR EXECUTIVES COVERED BY THE "INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS LEGISLATION" (IRC SECTION 4958) ARE ALIGNED WITH ITS STATED PHILOSOPHY: BASE SALARIES ARE TARGETED AT THE 50TH PERCENTILE OF THE ESTABLISHED COMPARATOR MARKET; TOTAL CASH COMPENSATION (BASE SALARY PLUS ANNUAL INCENTIVE PAYMENTS) ARE TARGETED AT THE 75TH PERCENTILE OF THE ESTABLISHED COMPARATOR MARKET; TOTAL DIRECT COMPENSATION (TOTAL CASH COMPENSATION PLUS LONG TERM INCENTIVE PAYMENTS) WILL NOT EXCEED THE 90TH PERCENTILE OF THE ESTABLISHED COMPARATOR MARKET; BENEFITS ARE TARGETED AT MARKET MEDIAN; AND IN AGGREGATE, BASE SALARY, TOTAL CASH COMPENSATION, TOTAL DIRECT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS COMPRISE TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR EXECUTIVES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ENSURES THAT EXECUTIVE TOTAL COMPENSATION IS REFLECTIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S STATED COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. THE COMMITTEE, IN THIS PROCESS, AUTHORIZES AND SUPPORTS AN ANNUAL THREE STEP PROCESS UTILIZING TOWERS PERRIN'S RESOURCES: 1) SALARY LEVELS, ANNUAL BONUS TARGETS/PAYMENTS AND LONG TERM INCENTIVE GRANTS ARE COMPARED RIGOROUSLY EACH YEAR WITH MARKET DATA BASED ON COMPARABLE POSITIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS. A. COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS ARE TYPICALLY NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS WITH SIMILAR OPERATING REVENUES. PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYER DATA, WHEN AVAILABLE, ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE ANALYSIS FOR "TRANSFERABLE SKILLS POSITIONS". B. HISTORICALLY, PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PAYOUTS GENERALLY TRACK WITH A NORMAL BONUS PAYOUT DISTRIBUTION. INCENTIVE GOALS ARE PRIMARILY BASED ON FORMALLY DEFINED QUANTITATIVE GOALS. 2) ALL RECOMMENDED PAY DECISIONS ARE TESTED AGAINST THESE DATA AND THE ORGANIZATION'S STATED COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. 3) A FORMAL OPINION LETTER IS PREPARED BY TOWERS PERRIN, REPRESENTING THAT SENIOR EXECUTIVES ARE COMPENSATED WITHIN THE REASONABLENESS STANDARDS MANDATED BY THE IRS. A SIMILAR PROCESS IS PERFORMED BY WATSON WYATT (COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM) FOR THE CEO AND CFO POSITIONS. THIS LETTER PROVIDES A "SAFE HARBOR" FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S "DIRECTORS" RELATIVE TO THE REASONABLENESS OF TOTAL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CONSISTENT WITH IRC SECTION 4958.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
PHOTOCOPIES OF THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINSITRATIVE OFFICE. IN ADDITION, RECENT FILINGS OF THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PUBLISHED ANNUALLY AND ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT WWW.DACBOND.COM.
GRANTS
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 1
THE MAJORITY OF THE GRANTS EXPENSE SHOWN ON PAGE 10 OF THE 990 IS AN ALLOCATION FROM THE PARENT COMPANY, CAREALLIANCE HEALTH SERVICES. ALL GRANTS MEETING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR 2010 HAVE BEEN LISTED ON CAREALLIANCE HEALTH SERVICE'S FORM 990.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET SUPPORT FROM FOUNDATION 13,253. INDIGENT CARE SUPPORT 3,141. INTERCOMPANY EQUITY TRANSFER -632,147. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -615,753.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
COMPENSATION OF BOARD MEMBERS:
FORM 990, PART VII, LINE 1:
THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS WERE COMPENSATED FOR SERVICES PERFORMED FOR THE ORGANIZATION (OR A RELATED ORGANIZATION) NOT IN THE CAPACITY OF THEIR POSITIONS ON THE BOARD. NO BOARD MEMBER IS COMPENSATED FOR HIS SERVICES AS A BOARD MEMBER. JOHN M. JORDAN WAS COMPENSATED BY THE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR SERVICES AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. DAVID M. ELLISON WAS COMPENSATED FOR MEDICAL SERVICES RENDERED TO A RELATED ORGANIZATION. ALISON E. DILLON WAS COMPENSATED FOR MEDICAL SERVICES RENDERED TO THE ORGANIZATION.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.