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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTH COAST HEALTH MINISTRY
Employer identification number
34-1536257
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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—2011.
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—2010.
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—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
58,380
2,409,719
3,229,380
4,296,161
5,264,340
15,257,980
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......
3,082
4,379
3,948
6,621
18,030
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.
58,380
2,412,801
3,233,759
4,300,109
5,270,961
15,276,010
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.
19,986
19,986
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
19,986
19,986
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
15,256,024
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
58,380
2,412,801
3,233,759
4,300,109
5,270,961
15,276,010
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
28
430
105
940
1,352
2,855
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
28
430
105
940
1,352
2,855
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
20,125
7,575
27,700
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.).
58,408
2,413,231
3,253,989
4,308,624
5,272,313
15,306,565
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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
99.670 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.540 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 4
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) 2011
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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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTH COAST HEALTH MINISTRY
Employer identification number
34-1536257
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
NORTH COAST HEALTH MINISTRY (NCHM) IS A FAITH-BASED FREE CLINIC SERVING LOW-INCOME UNINSURED MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN ON GREATER CLEVELAND'S WEST SIDE. WITH THE SUPPORT OF A NETWORK OF VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS, NURSES AND OTHER VOLUNTEER CAREGIVERS, NCHM IS ABLE TO PROVIDE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, SPECIALTY REFERRALS, PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING TO THE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED. WE ARE OUR PATIENTS' MEDICAL HOME, PROVIDING A PATIENT-CENTERED SOURCE FOR PREVENTIVE CARE AND CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT FOR A PATIENT BASE THAT HAS MORE THAN DOUBLED IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
SUMMARY OF SERVICES IN 2011, NORTH COAST HEALTH MINISTRY: SERVED 2,740 INDIVIDUALS, FOR A 9% INCREASE COMPARED TO 2010 REGISTERED 1,123 NEW PATIENTS. PROVIDED 26,355 SERVICES, A 5% INCREASE OVER 2010, WHICH INCLUDED: 6,180 PRIMARY CARE VISITS ONSITE 819 PRIMARY CARE VISITS OFFSITE 964 MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND SOCIAL WORK VISITS 1,425 SPECIALIST REFERRALS AN ADDITIONAL 16,987 SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDES HELP WITH PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE FORMS, SPECIALTY REFERRALS, MEDICATION PICK-UP, NURSE VISITS AND LAB TESTING DISPENSED 3.9 MILLION IN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, A 25% INCREASE OVER 2010; INCLUDING: 51,317 IN DRUG REPOSITORY MEDICATIONS 2.6 MILLION IN MEDICATIONS ACQUIRED THROUGH PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURER PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS 1.1 MILLION IN MEDICATIONS THROUGH THE ASTRA-ZENECA INSTITUTIONAL PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (IPAP) 132,759 IN MEDICATIONS PROVIDED BY MEDICATION SAMPLES THE VOLUME OF PATIENTS WE SERVE AND THE NUMBER OF SERVICES WE PROVIDE HAS GROWN SUBSTANTIALLY OVER THE PAST SIX YEARS: IN 2011: THE VALUE OF SERVICES PROVIDED TO OUR PATIENTS BY OUR THREE PARTNER HOSPITALS (FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, LAKEWOOD HOSPITAL AND ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER) WAS 5.9 MILLION. OVER 140 VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS, NURSES AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED SERVICES VALUED AT OVER 184,000. NCHM IS THE ONLY ENTITY IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY OFFERING A DRUG REPOSITORY PROGRAM, MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH PMG OF OHIO. THE VALUE OF CARE WE DELIVERED WAS 11.7 MILLION. NORTH COAST HEALTH MINISTRY IS ABLE TO DELIVER 8 WORTH OF CARE FOR EVERY DOLLAR RAISED. HEALTH STATUS: 70 - 75% OF OUR PATIENTS HAVE CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. 45 - 50% HAVE MULTIPLE CHRONIC CONDITIONS. PATIENT SURVEY RESULTS: PATIENT SELF-REPORTED OUTCOMES ON OUR MOST RECENT PATIENT SURVEY: 97 PERCENT OF PATIENTS REPORTED THAT THEIR HEALTH HAS IMPROVED OR STABILIZED AS A RESULT OF OUR CARE 46 PERCENT REPORTED THAT THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE HAS IMPROVED 29 PERCENT OF PATIENTS THAT USED THE ER IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS REPORTED LESS FREQUENT ER USE 15 PERCENT OF PATIENTS THAT HAD BEEN HOSPITALIZED IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS REPORTED FEWER HOSPITALIZATIONS 14 PERCENT REPORT BEING ABLE TO RETURN TO WORK AS A RESULT OF OUR CARE 82 PERCENT REPORT THEY HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET THE MEDICATIONS THEY NEED PATIENT SATISFACTION: ON OUR MOST RECENT SURVEY, 98 PERCENT OR MORE PATIENTS AGREED OR STRONGLY AGREED WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS: THE MEDICAL CARE I RECEIVE IS EXCELLENT. DURING MEDICAL VISITS, I AM ALWAYS ALLOWED TO SAY EVERYTHING I THINK IS IMPORTANT. STAFF CONSISTENTLY EXPLAINS MEDICAL TERMS SO THAT I CAN UNDERSTAND THEM. THE STAFF WHO TREAT ME HAVE AN INTEREST IN ME AS A PERSON. I AM TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT AT NCHM. STAFF CONSISTENTLY PAYS ATTENTION TO MY PRIVACY. I WOULD RECOMMEND NCHM TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR MEDICAL CARE. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FUTURE PLANS 2011: EXPANDED CHRONIC ILLNESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM INCREASED HOURS TO INCLUDE MONDAY EVENING CLINICS TRANSITIONED TO A NEW ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD, EPIC, FOR GREATER ALIGNMENT WITH OUR PARTNER HOSPITALS AND ENHANCED DATA REPORTING CAPABILITIES LAUNCHED OHIO BENEFIT BANK TO ASSIST PATIENTS WITH APPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THEY QUALIFY EXPANDED CLINIC SPACE BY MOVING ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL OFF-SITE INCREASED DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES BY 90 PERCENT OVER 2010 FOR ENHANCED SUSTAINABILITY. INCREASED FUNDS FROM FOUNDATION GRANTS BY MORE THAN 20 PERCENT OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR. OUR PROGRAMS INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF LOW-INCOME, UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN WESTERN GREATER CLEVELAND. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRIMARY CARE WALK-IN CLINIC: OFFERED FIVE MORNINGS PER WEEK CHRONIC ILLNESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: GEARED TOWARD PATIENTS WITH COMMONLY DIAGNOSED CHRONIC CONDITIONS AND MANAGED BY A COORDINATED TEAM OF NCHM CAREGIVERS, WITH THE GOALS OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED TO THOSE WITH CHRONIC ILLNESSES AND PREVENTING AND MINIMIZING COMPLICATIONS RELATED TO CHRONIC ILLNESS WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM: INCLUDES PREVENTIVE BREAST HEALTH AND GYNECOLOGICAL SCREENINGS AND CARE PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: ENABLES OUR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC ILLNESSES TO RECEIVE FREE OR LOW-COST MEDICATIONS TO MANAGE THEIR DISEASES AND PREVENT COMPLICATIONS; ALSO ENABLES THE PROVISION OF AGE-APPROPRIATE IMMUNIZATIONS AND HOME HEALTH SUPPLIES TO PATIENTS SPECIALTY REFERRAL PROGRAM: ALLOWS OUR PATIENTS TO ACCESS SPECIALTY CARE DONATED BY OUR VOLUNTEER REFERRAL PHYSICIAN NETWORK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM: CONSISTS OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPY PROVIDED TO PATIENTS WITH DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES SOCIAL SERVICE ASSESSMENT/REFERRAL PROGRAM: LINKS PATIENTS WITH SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS TO RESOURCES AND OUTSIDE AGENCIES THAT CAN HELP NCHM SERVES UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS UP TO 250 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL IN 17 ZIP CODES. APPROXIMATELY 75 PERCENT HAVE CHRONIC DISEASES, SUCH AS DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION. HALF HAVE MULTIPLE CHRONIC DISEASES. FORTY PERCENT OF OUR PATIENTS SUFFER FROM MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS. IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 AND 3, WHERE THE MAJORITY OF OUR PATIENTS RESIDE, THE PERCENTAGE OF ADULTS WITHOUT INSURANCE IS 18.7 PERCENT AND 27.8 PERCENT RESPECTIVELY, VERSUS 17.6 PERCENT COUNTY-WIDE. ALMOST 13 PERCENT OF RESIDENTS REPORT THAT THEY HAVE NO USUAL SOURCE FOR HEALTH CARE, VERSUS 8.7 PERCENT COUNTY-WIDE. "IMAGINATION IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN KNOWLEDGE. KNOWLEDGE IS LIMITED. IMAGINATION ENCIRCLES THE WORLD." - ALBERT EINSTEIN CHANGE IS LIFE AND IT IS VITAL THAT WE CONTINUE OUR WORK TO DOCUMENT OUR CARE AND HOW IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THOSE WE SERVE. WE ARE THE WESTSIDE FREE CLINIC AND OUR CARE IS SAVING LIVES. WE CAN "IMAGINE" HOW WE WILL CONTINUE TO FULFILL OUR MISSION AS WE MOVE INTO AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE BECAUSE WE ARE BLESSED BEYOND OUR IMAGINATION.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
COPIES OF COMPLETE RETURN ARE E-MAILED TO TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO EACH BOARD MEMBER FOR SIGNATURE. THE STATEMENTS ARE KEPT ON FILE AT THE OFFICES OF NORTH COAST HEALTH MINISTRY.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DURING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD. SALARY COMPARABILITY DATA IS COLLECTED FROM APPROPRIATE SOURCES FOR THE BOARD'S REVIEW.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
ANNUAL STAFF REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED BY IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUBMITS STAFF SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.