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
MERCY MEDICAL FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
45-0381803
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
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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?
................
11g(i)
No
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
No
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
(1)
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
450231183
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
380,577
Total
380,577
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
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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
.....................
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
..............................................
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
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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.).
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
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY MEDICAL FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
45-0381803
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, VISION, AND TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE: THE MISSION OF MERCY MEDICAL FOUNDATION (MMF) IS TO NURTURE THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST BY SERVING AS THE FUNDRAISING ARM OF MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, AND COORDINATING GIFTS OF ENERGY, TALENTS, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO HELP BUILD HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE MONDAK REGION. FIDELITY TO THE GOSPEL URGES US TO EMPHASIZE HUMAN DIGNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE AS WE MOVE TOWARD THE CREATION OF HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES. IT IS MMF'S GOAL TO HOLD TRUE TO OUR CORE VALUES OF REVERENCE, INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, AND EXCELLENCE AND TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF MERCY MEDICAL CENTER (A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT HOSPITAL) SO THAT TOGETHER WE CAN BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY. MERCY MEDICAL FOUNDATION HAS A FOUNDATION BOARD WHICH SERVES AS THE GOVERNING BODY FOR THE FOUNDATION. THE MAJORITY OF BOARD MEMBERS ARE INDEPENDENT PERSONS, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMUNITY. MERCY MEDICAL FOUNDATION IS INCORPORATED AS A 501(C)(3), TAX-EXEMPT, CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF MERCY MEDICAL CENTER OF WILLISTON, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT HOSPITAL, BY SOLICITING FUNDS THAT WILL BE USED FOR THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. QUALITATIVE DESCRIPTION OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT: THE MERCY MEDICAL FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS, ANNUAL GIVING, MAJOR GIFTS, PLANNED GIVING, CORPORATE/FOUNDATION GRANTS AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS TO HELP FUND HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICE OFFERED BY MERCY MEDICAL CENTER. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2011, MERCY MEDICAL FOUNDATION RAISED OVER $4.7 MILLION. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER WAS THE PRIMARY RECIPIENT OF THE FUNDS WHICH WERE USED TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION AND MINISTRY.
Classes of members or stockholders
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER IS MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, A NORTH DAKOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a
THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT, REPLACE OR REMOVE THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b
THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER IS MERCY MEDICAL CENTER ("MMC"). PURSUANT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, BOTH MERCY MEDICAL CENTER AND CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES ("CHI") (MMC'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER) HAVE RESERVED POWERS AS OUTLINED IN THE CHI GOVERNANCE MATRIX. PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNANCE MATRIX THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS ARE HELD BY THE MMC BOARD: -APPROVE MEMBERS OF THE MERCY MEDICAL FOUNDATION ("MMF") BOARD -AMENDMENT OF THE CORPORATE DOCUMENTS OF MMF -APPROVE REMOVAL OF A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF MMF -ADOPTION OF LONG RANGE AND STRATEGIC PLANS FOR MMF THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS ARE RESERVED TO THE CHI BOARD DIRECTLY OR THROUGH POWERS DELEGATED TO THE CHI CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: -SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN THE MISSION OR PHILOSOPHY OF MMF -REMOVAL OF A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF MMF -APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF DEBT BY MMF -APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION OF MMF IN A JOINT VENTURE -APPROVAL OF FORMATION OF A NEW CORPORATION BY MMF -APPROVAL OF A MERGER INVOLVING MMF -APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF MMF -TO REQUIRE THE TRANSFER OF ASSETS BY MMF TO CHI TO ACCOMPLISH CHI'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, AND TO SATISFY CHI DEBTS PURSUANT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, MMC OR CHI MAY, IN EXERCISE OF THEIR APPROVAL POWERS, GRANT OR WITHHOLD APPROVAL IN WHOLE OR IN PART, OR MAY, IN ITS COMPLETE DISCRETION, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE BOARD AND ITS PRESIDENT AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION, RECOMMEND SUCH OTHER OR DIFFERENT ACTIONS AS IT DEEMS APPROPRIATE.
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11a
THE CFO REVIEWS THE RETURN AND A COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD. SUBSEQUENT TO THE CFO'S REVIEW AND THE RETURN BEING PROVIDED TO THE BOARD, THE CHI TAX DEPARTMENT FILES THE RETURN WITH THE APPROPRIATE FEDERAL AGENCIES, MAKING ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES NECESSARY TO EFFECT E-FILING. ANY SUCH CHANGES ARE NOT RE-SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OR CFO.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
ALL EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION ON THE CRP PROGRAM AND CHI STANDARDS OF CONDUCT WHICH BOTH ADDRESS CONFLICT OF INTEREST, DISCLOSURE, AND REPORTING. ALL BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE. PRIOR TO EACH BOARD MEETING MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY KNOWN OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ARE EXCLUDED FROM PORTIONS OR ALL OF THE MEETING AS APPROPRIATE. ALL PROJECTS ARE PUT OUT FOR BID WITH EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFORDED TO ALL. ALL EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES HAVE ACCESS TO AND ARE EDUCATED TO REPORT POTENTIAL/ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTERESTS, ANONYMOUSLY IF THEY CHOSE. THESE REPORTS ARE SEEN BY THE CRO AT MMC AND THE REGIONAL CRO. FOLLOW-UP IS MONITORED. AN ANNUAL CRP RISK ASSESSMENT IS DONE AS WELL AS AN ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE CRP PLAN. BOTH ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION IS PAID BY CHI. CHI HAS A DEFINED COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. BOTH THE EXECUTIVE AND NON-EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION STRUCTURES AND RANGES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY IN COMPARISON TO MARKET DATA. CHI USES THE HAY GROUP AS THE INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY TO ASSESS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAMS AND TO ENSURE THE REASONABLENESS OF ACTUAL SALARIES AND TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGES. COMPENSATION OF THE SENIOR MOST EXECUTIVES IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY. THE HAY GROUP REVIEWS BOTH CASH AND TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR OVERALL REASONABLENESS, FOR ADHERENCE TO CHI'S COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY, AND FOR COMPARABILITY TO THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE MARKET. THIS INDEPENDENT REVIEW IS DELIVERED BY HAY GROUP TO THE HR COMMITTEE OF THE CHI BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP TRUSTEES ANNUALLY AT THEIR SEPTEMBER MEETING AND MINUTES ARE SHARED WITH THE FULL BOARD AT THE DECEMBER MEETING. THE LAST REVIEW WAS SEPTEMBER 2011. IN ADDITION, IN DECEMBER 2009, HAY GROUP COMPLETED A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ALL POSITIONS AT THE LEVEL OF VICE PRESIDENT AND ABOVE TO DETERMINE AND VALIDATE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION LEVELS.
Public Disclosure
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES' CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.CATHOLICHEALTHINIT.ORG OR AT WWW.DACBOND.ORG. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT PUBLICLY AVAILABLE.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPOSITION & AUTHORITY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS ONLY OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION AND IS COMPOSED OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD, THE VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD, AND THE FOUNDATION DIRECTOR, SECRETARY, AND TREASURER, EACH OF WHOM SERVE AS EX OFFICIO VOTING MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE POWER TO TRANSACT THE ROUTINE BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION IN THE INTERIM PERIODS BETWEEN REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PROVIDED THAT THEIR ACTIONS ARE CONSISTENT WITH ANY ACTIONS OR POLICIES OF THE BOARD OR THE CORPORATE MEMBER. ALL ACTIONS TAKEN ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED AND REPORTED TO THE BOARD AT THE EARLIEST MEETING.
DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 14
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY THAT IT FOLLOWS; HOWEVER, THE POLICY HAS NOT BEEN FORMALLY ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
PROCESS USED TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS/KEY EMPLOYEES
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B
DURING THE TAX YEAR ENDED 6/30/11, NO OTHER OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES OR KEY EMPLOYEES RECEIVED COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION. ANY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PAID TO OTHER OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES OR KEY EMPLOYEES BY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS WAS SET BY THE RELATED ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE UTILIZING BOTH AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT AND COMPARABILITY STUDIES TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION. THEREFORE, THIS QUESTION IS MORE APPROPRIATELY ANSWERED AS "N/A" BUT HAS BEEN ANSWERED "NO" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS.
ESTIMATE OF HOURS DEVOTED TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A
THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED IN PART VII THAT REPORT COMPENSATION PAID BY A RELATED ORGANIZATION DEVOTE APPROXIMATELY 60 HOURS PER WEEK TO THE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND RECEIVE COMPENSATION IN EXCHANGE FOR THEIR SERVICES PROVIDED.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - 419772; PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS - -4000; CHANGE IN CSV OF LIFE INSURANCE - 15597;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.