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
TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
Employer identification number
39-0704510
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
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section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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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.)
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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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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
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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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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
....
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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
TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
Employer identification number
39-0704510
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
AS AN AFFILIATE OF GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., TRI-COUNTY WILL ROUTINELY DELEGATE VARIOUS MANAGEMENT OR SUPPORT FUNCTIONS TO RELATED ENTITIES. FOR EXAMPLE, THE CEO AND CFO OF TRI-COUNTY ARE EMPLOYED BY THE HOME OFFICE OF THE PARENT ORGANIZATION, GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ALSO EMPLOYEES OF GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE ALSO TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. PROVIDE FOR TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE CORPORATION. THE FIRST CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP IS A CORPORATE MEMBER CLASS, AND THE SOLE MEMBER OF THIS CLASS IS GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. THE SECOND CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP IS A PUBLIC MEMBERSHIP, WHICH IS MADE UP OF PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 18 WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PROMOTING AIMS, PURPOSES, AND WELFARE OF TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. PROVIDE FOR TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP. ONE CLASS IS HELD BY A SOLE MEMBER, GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., WHICH MAY APPOINT SEVEN OF THE TWELVE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN ALSO HAS THE RESERVE RIGHT TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE OF THE OTHER FIVE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
APPROVAL OF THE HOSPITAL'S OPERATING BUDGET AND PLAN, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES GREATER THAN $10,000, ADDITIONAL INDEBTEDNESS OVER $10,000, DISAFFILIATION, AND AMENDMENTS OR CHANGES TO TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ITS MEMBER, GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A COPY OF FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO TRI-COUNTY'S MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW BEFORE IT WAS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL REQUIRES EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON ITS ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE. THIS QUESTIONNAIRE IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE BOARD FOR ANY RELATIONSHIPS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CREATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND LOOKS FOR WAYS TO MINIMIZE POTENTIAL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE CONFLICTS. ANY MEMBERS WITH NOTED CONFLICTS ARE ASKED TO OBSTAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY POTENTIALLY CONFLICTED MATTERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF TRI-COUNTY HAS AN ESTABLISHED PROCESS WITH RESPECT TO REVIEW EXECUTIVE AND KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND TO DEFINE COMPENSATION PRACTICES. COMPARATIVE DATA FROM WAGE SURVEYS, AREA LABOR ADJUSTMENTS, AND MARKET RATES IN OTHER AREA FACILITIES ARE USED IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION AT THE EXECUTIVE AND TOP MANAGEMENT LEVELS. COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO IS JOINTLY DETERMINED BY EXECUTIVE LEVEL LEADERSHIP AT THE HOME OFFICE, GUNDERSON LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., AND THROUGH CONSULTATION WITH THE LOCAL BOARD OF TRI-COUNTY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT ITS BUSINESS LOCATION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C, OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT:
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO GIVES THE FINAL APPROVAL OF THE AUDIT FIRM AND AUDIT REPORTS. INDEPENDENT AUDITORS ARE SELECTED VIA A BID PROCESS EVERY THREE TO FIVE YEARS. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE 2009 FORM 990.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, RELATED PARTY DIRECTORS:
SEVEN OF THE MEMBERS OF TRI-COUNTY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE EMPLOYED BY GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN. IN ADDITION TO THE HOURS WORKED AS A DIRECTOR ON TRI-COUNTY'S BOARD, THEY ALSO WORK AT A MINIMUM OF 40 HOURS PER WEEK PERFORMING OTHER SERVICES FOR GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN. THE HOURS LISTED ON THE FORM 990 RELATE TO THEIR ROLE AS A DIRECTOR, WHILE THE COMPENSATION LISTED RELATES TO ALL THE SERVICES THEY PERFORM AS AN EMPLOYEE OF GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.