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
RUTLAND HEALTH FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
03-0349881
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?
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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.") ....
538,258
898,068
901,548
1,447,977
905,306
4,691,157
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..
538,258
898,068
901,548
1,447,977
905,306
4,691,157
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)..
353,759
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
4,337,398
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..
538,258
898,068
901,548
1,447,977
905,306
4,691,157
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
98,424
150,678
29,161
64,325
40,651
383,239
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).
5,074,396
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
125,800
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
85.476 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
85.538 %
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
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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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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
RUTLAND HEALTH FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
03-0349881
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1
THE RUTLAND HEALTH FOUNDATION EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF THE RUTLAND-AREA COMMUNITY BY BUILDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR RUTLAND HOSPITAL, INC., DBA RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (RRMC), AND THE RUTLAND AREA VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION & HOSPICE. THE RUTLAND HEALTH FOUNDATION WILL ALSO FUND CRUCIAL HEALTH INITIATIVES THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS THAT WILL BENEFIT ALL CITIZENS IN OUR REGION.
TOTAL NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6
THE TOTAL NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS INCLUDES NON-COMPENSATED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. BOARD MEMBERS COMPENSATED THROUGH A RELATED ORGANIZATION ARE CONSIDERED VOLUNTEERS, AS THEIR COMPENSATION IS NOT CONTINGENT ON THEIR BEING A FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A-4C
THE RUTLAND HEALTH FOUNDATION IS AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PARTNERS WITH RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND THE RUTLAND AREA VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION & HOSPICE IN THEIR MISSION TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND HEALTH FOR THE PEOPLE OF OUR AREA. THROUGH A WIDE RANGE OF FUNDRAISING EVENTS, APPEALS AND OPPORTUNITIES, OUR DONORS ARE UNITED BY A SINGLE, SIMPLE PASSION: TO SERVE, CARE FOR, AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE RUTLAND HEALTH FOUNDATION WAS CREATED TO ATTAIN FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE AND OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES. AS NEEDS ARE IDENTIFIED AND PRIORITIZED, THE FOUNDATION STAFF WORK CLOSELY WITH INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS AND GRANTORS TO RAISE THE VITAL SUPPORT NEEDED. GIFTS LARGE OR SMALL HELP US MEET THE GROWING NEEDS OF THE GREATER RUTLAND COMMUNITY. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COMPENSATE ANY EMPLOYEE DIRECTLY; ALL EMPLOYEES ARE COMPENSATED THROUGH RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. THE AUDIT REPORT ALLOCATES SALARIES AND BENEFITS TO THE FOUNDATION TO ACCURATELY PORTRAY THE WORK COMPLETED TO FURTHER THE FOUNDATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. BOARD MEMBERS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS ALLOCATION.
MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINES 6, 7A, & 7B
PER ARTICLE II, SECTION 1, OF THE RUTLAND HEALTH FOUNDATION, INC. BYLAWS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS TWO MEMBERS: RUTLAND REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. AND RUTLAND AREA VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION AND HOSPICE, INC. ARTICLE III, SECTION 1, OF THE BYLAWS STATES THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL CONSIST OF NOT LESS THAT THREE AND NOT MORE THAN EIGHTEEN PERSONS, AND THE MAJORITY OF THESE DIRECTORS WILL BE SELECTED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS. ARTICLE VI DISCUSSES ADDITIONAL POWERS GIVEN TO THE MEMBERS. FIRST, THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL BUDGET IS APPROVED BY THE MEMBER PRIOR TO BECOMING EFFECTIVE. THE MEMBER ALSO HAS THE POWER TO APPROVE ANY SINGLE CAPITAL EXPENDITURE OF THE CORPORATION IN EXCESS OF $100,000 AND APPROVE BYLAWS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. A DRAFT COPY IS THEN REVIEWED BY TOP MANAGEMENT. ONCE A FINAL DRAFT IS COMPLETE, IT IS MAILED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE SYSTEM FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE WILL MEET AND DISCUSS THE RETURN WITH A TAX ADVISOR PRIOR TO PRESENTING THE FINAL DRAFT TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO PROVIDED A COPY OF THE FINAL DRAFT.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY, ALL ORGANIZATION LEADERS REVIEW THE SYSTEM-WIDE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO ENSURE ALL CONFLICTS ARE MADE KNOWN. SEE THE POLICY BELOW. POLICY *DUTY TO DISCLOSE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF HIS OR HER FINANCIAL INTEREST AND MUST BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS, OR OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO, ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION, ARE CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. *DUTY TO VOICE CONCERN IN THE EVENT THAT AN INTERESTED PERSON BECOMES CONCERNED THAT ANOTHER INTERESTED PERSON WHO IS A BOARD MEMBER, PRINCIPAL OFFICER OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS HAS AN UNDISCLOSED FINANCIAL INTEREST OR IS EXERTING INAPPROPRIATE INFLUENCE RELATED TO A FINANCIAL INTEREST, THIS CONCERN SHOULD BE RAISED WITH THE CHAIR OF THE APPROPRIATE BOARD OR COMMITTEE OR, IF INVOLVING A MEMBER OF LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, A DIRECTOR OR MANAGER OR OTHER INTERESTED PERSON, AN APPROPRIATE CORPORATE OFFICER. *DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON BY THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS. HOWEVER, IN NO EVENT SHALL AN INTERESTED PERSON PARTICIPATE IN THE DELIBERATION AND/OR DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION THAT HE/SHE WILL RECEIVE FROM THE CORPORATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE. *DEFINITIONS -INTERESTED PERSON - FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS POLICY, AN INTERESTED PERSON IS ANY BOARD MEMBER, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, MEMBER OF THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, DIRECTOR, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS, WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST. IF AN INDIVIDUAL IS AN INTERESTED PERSON WITH RESPECT TO ANY ENTITY IN THE RRMC/RRHS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, HE OR SHE IS AN INTERESTED PERSON WITH RESPECT TO ALL ENTITIES IN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. *PROCEDURES -PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST .AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER SUCH PRESENTATION, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT RESULTS IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. .THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. .AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, INCLUDING A CONSIDERATION OF INDEPENDENT COMPARABILITY DATA, VALUATIONS OR APPRAISALS, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE CORPORATION CAN OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT WITH REASONABLE EFFORT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. .IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY ATTAINABLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE CORPORATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. -ANNUAL STATEMENTS .AWARENESS/COMPLIANCE WITH POLICY - EACH INTERESTED PERSON SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THIS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND UNDERSTANDS THAT THE CORPORATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST BE ENGAGED PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES THAT ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. .CONFLICT OF INTEREST SURVEY - EACH INTERESTED PERSON SHALL DISCLOSE ON AN ANNUAL SURVEY FORM POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL INTERESTS RELEVANT TO THIS POLICY.
COMPENSATION REVIEW
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A & 15B
ORGANIZATION OFFICERS ARE COMPENSATED THROUGH RELATED ORGANIZATION RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (RRMC). RRMC OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED UNDER THE RUTLAND REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES SYSTEM-WIDE COMPENSATION REVIEW POLICY.
DOCUMENT DISCLOSURE
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ANNUALLY IN THE ANNUAL REPORT, AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. ALL REQUESTS MUST BE FOR A LEGITIMATE BUSINESS PURPOSE (AS DETERMINED BY TOP MANAGEMENT), AND REQUESTED DOCUMENTS WILL BE MAILED. hours worked for related organizations form 990, part vii, column b THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBER Was COMPENSATED BY RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (RRMC), A RELATED ORGANIZATION. COMPENSATION IS RELATED TO his SERVICES AS AN EMPLOYEE OF RRMC AND NOT IN his ROLE AS A BOARD MEMBER. daniel foley 40 hours THOMAS W HUEBNER, CEO & PRESIDENT, AND EDWARD T OGORZALEK, CFO & VP FISCAL SERVICES, ARE COMPENSATED BY RRMC. THEY ACT AS OFFICERS FOR RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, RUTLAND HEALTH FOUNDATION, RUTLAND HEALTH SERVICES, AND VERMONT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC, WHERE THEY BOTH WORK APPROXIMATELY 40 HOURS PER WEEK.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
225,731 TRANSFERS FROM affiliates ( 34,128) NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ----------- 191,603
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.