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
MERIDIAN PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES PC
Employer identification number
06-1755230
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?
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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
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
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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......
11,560,602
13,488,712
14,674,527
14,805,355
15,616,606
70,145,802
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.
11,560,602
13,488,712
14,674,527
14,805,355
15,616,606
70,145,802
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.)
70,145,802
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...
11,560,602
13,488,712
14,674,527
14,805,355
15,616,606
70,145,802
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.).
11,560,602
13,488,712
14,674,527
14,805,355
15,616,606
70,145,802
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
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
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
....
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
Additional Data
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MERIDIAN PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES PC
Employer identification number
06-1755230
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION A; QUESTIONS 6 & 7
THERE EXISTS A STOCKHOLDER CONTROL AGREEMENT WHEREIN THE SHAREHOLDER OF THE ORGANIZATION HAS DELEGATED CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS TO MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES THIS ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING ELECTING, APPOINTING AND REMOVAL OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE ORGANIZATION.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 11A
THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE IN THE MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"); A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO AND MADE AVAILABLE TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990 WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY IS ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS ASSUMED THE RESPONSIBILITY TO OVERSEE, REVIEW AND APPROVE OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990, INCLUDING THE PREPARATION, REVIEW AND FILING PROCESS. AS PART OF THE TAX RETURN PREPARATION PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION HIRED WITHUMSMITH+BROWN, P.C., A PROFESSIONAL CPA FIRM WITH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN BOTH HEALTHCARE AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT TAX RETURN PREPARATION, TO PREPARE THE FEDERAL FORM 990. THE CPA FIRM'S TAX PROFESSIONALS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND VARIOUS OTHER INDIVIDUALS OF THE ORGANIZATION TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION NEEDED IN ORDER TO PREPARE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TAX RETURN. THE CPA FIRM PREPARED A DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND FURNISHED IT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS REVIEWED THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND DISCUSSED QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITH THE CPA FIRM. REVISIONS WERE MADE TO THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 WHERE NECESSARY AND A FINAL DRAFT WAS FURNISHED BY THE CPA FIRM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND VARIOUS OTHER INDIVIDUALS FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO PRESENTATION OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990 TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 12
MERIDIAN HEALTH HAS ADOPTED A SYSTEM CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH IS APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT THE HEALTH SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED MERIDIAN HEALTH'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AS THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE ORGANIZATIONS REGULARLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THE SYSTEM'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ANNUALLY ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF EACH ORGANIZATION ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE EXISTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE ON APPLICABLE TRANSACTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS. THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE RETURNED TO THE SYSTEM'S SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL FOR REVIEW. THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL THEN PREPARES A SUMMARY OF THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES, AND PRESENTS THE SUMMARY TO THE SYSTEM'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR ITS REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND ACTION (IF NEEDED). ANY ISSUES RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION WOULD BE COMMUNICATED TO AND REVIEWED WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. DURING THE YEAR, THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL ALSO MONITORS ON-GOING TRANSACTIONS IN LIGHT OF THE SUMMARY TO ENSURE THAT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE APPROPRIATELY HANDLED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 15
REASONABLE COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY 1) A REVIEW OF THE PHYSICIAN'S BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE QUALIFICATIONS, RESEARCH PROJECTS, PUBLICATIONS, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES; 2) ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLINICAL WORK VOLUMES INCLUDING OFF-HOURS ON-CALL COVERAGE; 3) THE RESULTS OF THE PHYSICIAN'S ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW, WHICH IS CONDUCTED BY THE CHAIR OF EACH PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION AND WHERE RELEVANT, THE PHYSICIAN'S SUPERVISOR; AND 4) MARKET DEMAND FOR THE PHYSICIANS IN THE PARTICULAR SPECIALTY. THEN, A NATIONAL COMPARISON OF PHYSICIAN COMPENSATION FOR PHYSICIANS IN SIMILAR POSITIONS IS DONE. COMPENSATION IS BENCHMARKED WITH WIDELY USED INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND SURVEYS, INCLUDING THOSE PUBLISHED BY MEDICAL GROUP MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN MEDICAL GROUP ASSOCIATION AND SULLIVAN COTTER AND ASSOCIATES. IF A PHYSICIAN'S RECOMMENDED COMPENSATION FALLS ABOVE THE 75TH PERCENTILE ON THE MERIDIAN PC'S INTERNAL BENCHMARK REVIEW, AN ADDITIONAL LEVEL OF REVIEW IS COMPLETED TO DETERMINE WHAT, IF ANY, ADDITIONAL FACTORS IN PARTICULAR A REVIEW OF CLINICAL PRODUCTIVITY AS MEASURED BY WORK RELATIVE VALUE UNITS, MAY JUSTIFY A HIGHER SALARY. THIS ADDITIONAL REVIEW PROCESS MAY INCLUDE RETAINING SULLIVAN COTTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC., A PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, TO PROVIDE OPINIONS ON THE FAIRNESS AND REASONABLENESS OF SUCH COMPENSATION. EACH PHYSICIAN'S POSITION, THE COMPARABILITY DATA RELATING TO HIS OR HER MEDICAL SPECIALTY, OPINIONS FROM COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION DEEMED RELEVANT IS PROVIDED TO PRESIDENT OF MPI, THE VICE PRESIDENT OF PHYSICIAN SERVICES OF MERIDIAN HEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. ("MHM"), THE CHAIRMAN OF THE RESPECTIVE MERIDIAN PC, AND THE SELECTIVE SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF MH FOR REVIEW AND DETERMINATION OF THE COMPENSATION. EACH PHYSICIAN'S COMPENSATION HAS FINAL APPROVAL BY CARL MARCHETTI, M.D. THE EXEMPT ENTITY, MERIDIAN HEALTH, CONTROLS THE COMPENSATION PAID TO PHYSICIANS PURSUANT TO THIS PROCESS.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION C; QUESTION 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S FILED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND ANY AMENDMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED AND REVIEWED THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J
PART VII AND SCHEDULE J REFLECT CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS RECEIVING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FROM THIS ORGANIZATION OR A RELATED ORGANIZATION. PLEASE NOTE THIS REMUNERATION WAS FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION OR A RELATED ORGANIZATION AND NOT FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS A VOTING MEMBER OR OFFICER OF THIS ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:CARL M MARCHETTI MD TITLE:CHAIRMAN - TRUSTEE HOURS:25
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:STEVEN W KAIRYS MD TITLE:EXECUTIVE DIR./PRES. - TRUSTEE HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:MICHAEL A GRAFF MD TITLE:PHYSICIAN HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:DAVID RAMOS MD TITLE:PHYSICIAN HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:CHARLES DADZIE MD TITLE:PHYSICIAN HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:SAMUEL THOMAS MD TITLE:PHYSICIAN HOURS:
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.