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 CLOUD HOSPITAL
Employer identification number
41-0695596
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
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section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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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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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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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..
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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.)
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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
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Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
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Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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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
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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
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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 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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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ST CLOUD HOSPITAL
Employer identification number
41-0695596
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL CONTRIBUTES SIGNIFICANTLY AND DIVERSELY TO ITS COMMUNITY. THE MISSION STATEMENT CHARGES ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL (AS A COLLECTION OF INDIVIDUALS AND AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION) "TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PEOPLE OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA..." ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL RESPONDS TO THIS CHALLENGE BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO THE BROAD COMMUNITY, CHARITY CARE AND OUTREACH SERVICES TO THE POOR AND NEEDY, ASSISTING IN THE EDUCATION OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND TAKING A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN IDENTIFYING AND RESPONDING TO HEALTH AND HEALTH-RELATED PROBLEMS. THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT INVENTORY FOR SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY (CBISA) SOFTWARE DOCUMENTS THE RESOURCES ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL PROVIDES IN FULFILLING THIS MISSION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE. TOO OFTEN THE FOCUS ON PROVIDING COMMUNITY SERVICES RESTS SOLELY ON THE AMOUNT OF CHARITY CARE PROVIDED BY A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL. AS A RESULT, THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE THAT A HOSPITAL PROVIDES GOES UNNOTICED OR, AT BEST, UNDERESTIMATED. THIS CBISA REPORT INCLUDES NOT ONLY CHARITY CARE AND OTHER SERVICES FOR THE POOR, BUT ALSO THE FULL RANGE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES THAT ARE A PART OF ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL'S MISSION OF SERVING THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. AS A HEALTHCARE LEADER IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA, ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL MUST BE INVOLVED, CARING AND RESPONSIVE TO OUR COMMUNITY. WE HAVE STRONG TIES TO OUR REGION AND FEEL AN OBLIGATION TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE. WE BELIEVE THAT PROVIDING QUALITY HEALTH CARE MEANS LOOKING BEYOND OUR OWN WALLS TO ENSURE THAT THE REGION'S HEALTH CARE NEEDS ARE BEING MET. THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO MEET MANY OF THESE NEEDS COST MORE THAN THE HOSPITAL CAN RECLAIM IN FEES. IF ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN IMPLEMENTING SOME OF THESE NEEDS-DRIVEN COMMUNITY SERVICES, OUR REGION WOULD BE LEFT WITH A VOID IN THESE AREAS THAT WOULD HARM THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MANY PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS - UNCOMPENSATED CARE IN FISCAL YEAR 2010-11, THE HOSPITAL PROVIDED UNCOMPENSATED CARE TO THE PEOPLE OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA. THESE SERVICES COST THE HOSPITAL NEARLY $6.5 MILLION TO PROVIDE. - UNPAID COST OF MEDICAID AND OTHER PUBLIC PROGRAMS MEDICAID DOES NOT FULLY REIMBURSE THE HOSPITAL FOR THE COST OF THE CARE PROVIDED. IN FISCAL YEAR 2010-11, THE HOSPITAL LOST AN ESTIMATED $18.8 MILLION. - UNPAID COST OF MEDICARE MEDICARE DOES NOT FULLY REIMBURSE THE HOSPITAL FOR THE COST OF CARE PROVIDED. IN FISCAL YEAR 2010-11, THE HOSPITAL LOST AN ESTIMATED $4.8 MILLION IN UNPAID COSTS IN TREATING MEDICARE PATIENTS. - FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER AND FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY THE FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER OPENED IN SEPTEMBER 1990, TO SERVE THE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE ESTIMATED 19,000 UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PEOPLE WITHIN A 30 MILE RADIUS OF ST. CLOUD. THE CLINIC HAS 8,900 PATIENTS ENROLLED, THE MAJORITY OF WHICH ARE WOMEN AND CHILDREN. THROUGH PROJECT H.E.A.L. (HEALTH EDUCATION ACCESS LINK), ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL AND SEVERAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS OFFER FREE HEALTH SCREENING CLINICS AND BASIC CARE, UTILIZING VOLUNTEER MEDICAL TEAMS, AT COMMUNITY SERVICE SITES IN AND AROUND THE ST. CLOUD AREA. FIFTY-FIVE PROJECT H.E.A.L CLINICS WERE HELD IN FISCAL YEAR 2011. THE SITES INCLUDE: SALVATION ARMY'S OUTREACH MINISTRY TO THE AREA HOMELESS, PLACE OF HOPE MINISTRIES OUTREACH TO THE HOMELESS, CATHOLIC CHARITIES CARITAS EMERGENCY SERVICES FOOD SHELF, ST. MARY'S CHURCH IN THE LONG PRAIRIE AN OUTREACH TO THE UNDERSERVED OF THE COMMUNITY, AND ST. MARY'S IN MELROSE AN OUTREACH MINISTRY TO THE HISPANIC POPULATION IN THAT AREA AND CENTRO HISPANO AN OUTREACH MINISTRY TO THE HISPANIC POPULATION IN THAT AREA. THESE COMMUNITY SERVICE SITES HOST A PROJECT HEAL SCREENING CLINIC ONCE OR TWICE PER MONTH WITH 258 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS SERVING OVER 219 INDIVIDUALS. ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL IN FISCAL YEAR 2010-11, PROVIDED OVER $1.3 MILLION IN COST SUBSIDIES FOR THE FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER AND THE FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM. THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA/ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM WAS INITIATED IN 1996 TO HELP ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIANS IN RURAL MINNESOTA. DESPITE FUNDING FROM THE STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM REQUIRED OPERATING SUBSIDIES FROM THE ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL. - CASH DONATIONS TO THE NEEDY MANY TIMES PATIENTS AND FAMILIES DO NOT HAVE MONEY FOR FOOD OR A RIDE HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL. AT STAFF DISCRETION, HOSPITAL FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SUCH EMERGENCIES. LAST YEAR OVER $10,000 IN CASH CONTRIBUTIONS WERE GIVEN TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WITH AN IMMEDIATE NEED. RIDE HOME DONATIONS ARE TYPICALLY FUNDED BY PETTY CASH WITHDRAWALS AS NEEDED AND ARE NOT TRACKED SEPARATELY. DURING THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY, LOCAL CHURCHES OPEN THEIR FACILITIES FOR SLEEPING SPACE FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE AFTER SHELTERS ARE FULL. BLANKETS ARE PROVIDED TO THEM AND LAUNDERED BY THE ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL'S LAUNDRY SERVICE ONCE PER WEEK. DURING THE COLDEST TIMES OF THE YEAR, THE LOADS CAN TOTAL 250-300 BLANKETS PER WEEK.
- CASH DONATIONS TO MEDICAL MISSIONS
EACH YEAR THE ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL DONATES $500 DOLLARS TO EACH EMPLOYEE WHO PARTICIPATES IN A MEDICAL MISSION SUCH AS HELPS INTERNATIONAL IN GUATEMALA. THE MONEY IS USED FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OR IS DONATED DIRECTLY TO THE MISSION. LAST YEAR, APPROXIMATELY $25,000 WAS DONATED TO SPONSOR EMPLOYEES ON MEDICAL MISSIONS AND SUPPLIES TO COUNTRIES SUCH AS GUATEMALA AND HONDURAS. - FOUNDATION FUNDING: ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE CENTRACARE FOUNDATION. IN FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL SUBSIDIZED THE FOUNDATION MORE THAN $2.5 MILLION. THIS NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE HEALTH STATUS IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA AS WELL AS CONTRIBUTING TO OTHER COMMUNITY PROJECTS. THE COMMUNITY COLLABORATION COMMITTEE, A STANDING COMMITTEE OF CENTRACARE HEALTH FOUNDATION, HAS A MEMBERSHIP OF OVER 30 PERSONS REPRESENTING HEALTHCARE AND COMMUNITY NEEDS ACROSS CENTRAL MINNESOTA. THE CCC MEETS MONTHLY TO DISCUSS WAYS TO ADDRESS TYPICAL HEALTH ISSUES THROUGH AWARENESS BUILDING, EDUCATION AND/OR AN INTERVENTION PROJECT. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH INITIATIVES THAT THE FOUNDATION IS INVOLVED WITH, THESE INITIATES INCLUDE: * BLEND CHILDHOOD OBESITY COALITION OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA (GOAL IS TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY BY 2016) * TAKE HEART - ST. CLOUD (AN INITIATIVE TO INCREASE SURVIVAL RATES RELATED TO SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST) * SMOKE FREE COMMUNITIES (CONTINUED EFFORTS TO CREATE CLEAN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR AIR FOR ALL) * QUITPLAN CLINICS (COLLABORATION WITH CENTRACARE CLINIC TO HELP THOSE TRYING TO QUIT SMOKING) * CENTRACARE CLINIC MEDICAL HOME PILOT NARRATIVE REPORT THE QUANTITATIVE NATURE OF THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT INVENTORY FOR SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY (CBISA) SOFTWARE NECESSITATES A SEPARATE SECTION TO HIGHLIGHT THE HUMAN SIDE OF THE VALUABLE SERVICES THAT THE HOSPITAL AND ITS EMPLOYEES PROVIDE. THERE ARE TWO IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT THE NATURE OF THE ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES' AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS THAT SHOULD BE NOTED HERE. FIRST, IS THAT BEHIND EVERY COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITY LISTED IN THIS REPORT ARE THE PEOPLE WHO MADE THAT ACTIVITY HAPPEN. THESE PEOPLE HAVE REACHED BEYOND THEIR JOB DESCRIPTION, SET ASIDE THEIR IMPORTANT PROJECTS, AND TAKEN TIME AWAY FROM THEIR BUSY SCHEDULES TO SEEK OUT WORTHY USES OF HOSPITAL RESOURCES IN ORDER TO MAKE THEIR COMMUNITY A HEALTHIER, SAFER PLACE TO LIVE. THE SECOND DETAIL IS NOT REFLECTED IN THE NUMBERS ABOVE AT ALL, BUT IS NEVERTHELESS A PARAMOUNT VALIDATION OF THE ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES' DEDICATION TO THE HEALTH OF THEIR COMMUNITY. THIS IS THE SUM OF ALL THE PERSONAL TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES THAT THE ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL'S WORK FORCE HAS INVESTED IN ITS COMMUNITY. QUANTIFYING THE THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEER HOURS GIVEN TO THE HUNDREDS OF VARIOUS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS BY THE HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES IS BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THIS NARRATIVE. EXAMPLES OF THESE VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: * HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS * SKIN CANCER SCREENING AT COBORNS * BOARD MEETINGS TO PLAN FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN HONDURAS * VOLUNTEERING VACATION TIME IN HONDURAS PERFORMING NUMEROUS MEDICAL SERVICES RANGING FROM GENERAL MEDICINE TO KIDNEY DIALYSIS * UNITED WAY VOLUNTEERING (BIG BROTHER/SISTER, ETC.) * AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEART WALK * INSERVICE TO SCHOOL NURSES FOR CHILDREN WITH DIABETES * COACHING CHILDREN IN DIFFERENT SPORTING EVENTS * ASSISTING IN CLASSROOMS WITH CHILDREN ACTIVITIES PROBABLY THE MOST SALIENT COLLECTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE 4,200 ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES PITCHING-IN TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMON ASSETS IS THE DONATION OF OVER $252,000 TO THE UNITED WAY AND MORE THAN $550,000 TO THE CENTRACARE HEALTH FOUNDATION IN FISCAL YEAR 2010-11. THESE PEOPLE, WHO BALANCE THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIVES IN ORDER TO CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO THEIR COMMUNITY, ARE TRULY THE FOUNDATIONS OF A PROSPEROUS COMMUNITY. WHILE THE HOSPITAL CANNOT TAKE CREDIT FOR THE TIME, EFFORT AND DOLLARS ITS EMPLOYEES HAVE GIVEN OUTSIDE OF WORK, IT CANNOT HELP BUT REFLECT THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY. THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT INVENTORY FOR SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY IS A QUANTITATIVE EXERCISE TO DETERMINE HOW THE HOSPITAL BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY. THE HOSPITAL IS LITTLE MORE THAN A BUILDING, SOME EQUIPMENT, AND A COLLECTION OF CARING INDIVIDUALS. AND IT IS CLEARLY THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE SO SELFLESSLY DEDICATED TO THE BETTERMENT OF THEIR COMMUNITY AS WELL AS THEIR CAREERS, WHICH MAKE ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL THE INVALUABLE COMMUNITY ASSET IT IS.
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 12B
ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL IS INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE CENTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEM, WHICH WERE PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GAAP. THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RECEIVED AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION FROM THE ACCOUNTING FIRM. TAX EXEMPT BONDS FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 24A ALL TAX EXEMPT BOND FINANCING IS REPORTED ON THE CENTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEM FORM 990 (FEIN 41-1813221).
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF PERSONS AND THE NATURE OF THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTIONS 6, 7A & 7B
ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL'S MEMBERS CONSIST OF EX-OFFICIO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DIOCESE OF ST. CLOUD AND THE SISTERS OF THE ORDER OF SAINT BENEDICT AND TWO TO FOUR MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THESE EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS. THE MEMBERS APPOINT THE ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL BOARD. IN ADDITION TO APPOINTING THE ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL BOARD, THE MEMBERS APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, APPROVE THE DISSOLUTION OF THE HOSPITAL, AND SUPPORT AND ASSESS THE HOSPITAL'S ROMAN CATHOLIC IDENTIFY AND MISSIONS.
DESCRIBE THE PROCESS USED BY MANAGEMENT &/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW 990
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 11B
MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE 990 TAX RETURN REGULARLY DURING THE PREPARATION PROCESS, THEY FIELD QUESTIONS FROM STAFF AND MANAGE DEADLINES WHICH MUST BE MET. THEY ARE ALSO ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH THE THIRD PARTY FIRM WHO ASSISTS IN THE FINAL COMPILATION OF THE REPORT. ONCE A COMPLETED 990 REPORT HAS BEEN PRODUCED, ANNUALLY AT THE BOARD'S APRIL MEETING, PRIOR TO FILING, THE FULL BOARD HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE IRS FORM 990 WITH THE STAFF, TO ASK QUESTIONS AND SEEK CLARIFICATIONS, AND TO APPROVE THE FINAL DOCUMENT.
DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS TO MONITOR TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 12C
THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE TWICE A YEAR. ALL STAFF SIGN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FORMS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE QUESTIONNAIRES ARE REVIEWED BY THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER AS WELL AS THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE GROUP (A COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE WHICH INCLUDES INTERNAL MEMBERS AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL) THE RESPONSES TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE ARE THEN REVIEWED WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS RELATED TO BOARD AND STAFF AND TO ALERT AFFECTED PARTIES WHEN A CONFLICT ARISES. WHEN AN ACTUAL CONFLICT ARISES, THE AFFECTED PARTY IS ASKED TO RECUSE HIM/HER SELF FROM THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS. THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER ATTENDS BOARD MEETINGS AND SPECIFIED BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS WHERE CONFLICT ISSUES MAY ARISE.
OFFICES & POSITIONS FOR WHICH PROCESS WAS USED, & YEAR PROCESS WAS BEGUN
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15A & 15B
THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE VICE PRESIDENTS (NON-MEDICAL PROVIDERS) ARE SUBJECT TO FULL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS COMPARABILITY STUDIES CONDUCTED BIENNIALLY BY A THIRD PARTY INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. HOWEVER, THE COMPENSATION PORTION OF THE STUDY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE CONSULTANT AND UPDATED FOR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE MOST RECENT FULL REVIEW WAS DONE IN MAY 2010. THE THIRD PARTY INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT IS RETAINED BY ST CLOUD HOSPITAL TO PERFORM THESE SERVICES.
AVAIL OF GOV DOCS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, & FIN STMTS TO GEN PUBLIC
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 19
THE HOSPITAL/CENTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEM DOES NOT GENERALLY MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE HOSPITAL/CENTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEM DOES DO AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH FINANCIAL RESULTS ARE REPORTED TO AND DISCUSSED WITH THE PUBLIC. THIS REPORT IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
HOURS DEVOTED TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
FORM 990, PART VII
GREG KLUGHERZ, TREASURER-CFO OF ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL, ALSO DEVOTES 20 HOURS PER WEEK TO CENTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEM.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
UNREALIZED INTEREST INCOME $37,707,738 CONTRIBUTIONS OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT $ 1,048,033 ADJUSTMENT TO FUNDED STATUS OF PENSION PLAN $19,749,217 NET TRANSFERS TO (FROM) AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS ($14,704,000) OTHER ($3) ---------- TOTAL $43,800,985 ==========
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.