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
SUTTER GOULD MEDICAL FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
94-1682256
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 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..
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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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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) 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
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..
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Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
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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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
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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.
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Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
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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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
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Public support percentage from 2010 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 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
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Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
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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
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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
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2011
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SUTTER GOULD MEDICAL FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
94-1682256
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
MISSION STATEMENT
PART I, LINE 1 AND PART III, LINE 1
THE MISSION OF SUTTER GOULD MEDICAL FOUNDATION IS TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, THROUGH A NON-PROFIT COMMITMENT TO COMPASSION AND EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH CARE SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION CONTRACTS WITH GOULD MEDICAL GROUP, INC., A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION THAT EMPLOYS LICENSED PHYSICIANS AND PROVIDERS. THE MISSION OF THE GROUP IS TO PROVIDE AND MANAGE HIGH QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE, COMPASSIONATE HEALTH CARE FOR THE PATIENTS OF SUTTER GOULD MEDICAL FOUNDATION.
EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS
FORM 990 PART III, LINE 4A
HISTORY GOULD MEDICAL GROUP, INC. WAS FORMED IN 1948 BY DOCTORS J.H. BARR, BROTHERS C.R. AND V.J. MAINO, EVELYN MAYMAN AND HARRY STEWARD. THE CLINIC WAS NAMED IN HONOR OF LONGTIME LOCAL PHYSICIAN NED GOULD. OVER THE YEARS, THE GROUP CONTINUED TO ADD PROVIDERS AND BEGAN TO OUTGROW ITS SMALL CLINIC. IN 1955, THE MAIN CLINIC LOCATED AT 600 COFFEE ROAD WAS BUILT. DURING THE 1980S, GOULD OPENED CARE CENTERS IN MODESTO, CERES AND PATTERSON. THESE CARE CENTERS BRING HIGH QUALITY HEALTHCARE TO WHERE PATIENTS LIVE. IN 1986, THE PHYSICIANS FORMED THE GOULD MEDICAL FOUNDATION, A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY BENEFIT ORGANIZATION. A CLINICAL RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, HEALTH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AND THE HEALTH LIBRARY SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY BENEFIT EFFORTS. IN 1993, GOULD MEDICAL FOUNDATION AFFILIATED WITH SUTTER HEALTH, ONE OF THE LARGEST NON-PROFIT HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. SUTTER GOULD MEDICAL FOUNDATION HAS EXPANDED ITS CARE CENTERS TO TURLOCK, TRACY, STOCKTON AND LODI. TODAY, THE FOUNDATION CONSISTS OF OVER 266 PROVIDERS IN 23 CARE CENTER LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CENTRAL VALLEY. COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND CHARITY CARE BENEFITS SUTTER GOULD MEDICAL FOUNDATION (SGMF) AND SUTTER HEALTH ARE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE TO THE PUBLIC. AS SUCH, THEIR FACILITIES PROVIDE A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY BENEFITS, IN THE FORM OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS, INDIGENT CARE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. IN 2011, FOR EXAMPLE, SGMF PROVIDED OVER $13.2 MILLION DOLLARS IN TOTAL QUANTIFIABLE COMMUNITY BENEFITS. SGMF WILL CONTINUE THIS TRADITION, INCLUDING THE SERVICES DETAILED BELOW. MEDICARE, MEDI-CAL, HEALTHY FAMILIES AND CARING FOR THE UNINSURED FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF PATIENTS, SGMF PARTICIPATES IN MORE THAN 16 MAJOR HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INCLUDING MANAGED CARE PLANS (HMOS), AND CARES FOR MEDICARE, MEDI-CAL AND SELF-PAY PATIENTS. AS THE LOCAL POPULATION AGES AND MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT INCREASINGLY FAILS TO COVER COSTS, MANY SENIOR PERSONS HAVE DIFFICULTY ACCESSING HEALTH CARE SERVICES. SGMF REMAINS COMMITTED TO SERVING THE ENTIRE LOCAL COMMUNITY, AND IS ONE OF A SHRINKING NUMBER OF HEALTH CARE ENTITIES THAT ACCEPTS NEW MEDICARE PATIENTS, THROUGH ARRANGEMENTS WITH HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES SUCH AS UNITED HEALTHCARE (AARP MEDICAL COMPLETE), HEALTH NET (SENIORITY PLUS) AND BLUE CROSS (FREEDOM BLUE). MANY SGMF PATIENTS ARE INSURED THROUGH MEDICARE, MEDI-CAL OR HEALTHY FAMILIES. THIS GROUP ACCOUNTS FOR A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE HEALTH CARE SERVICES WE PROVIDE, IN LARGE PART DUE TO THE INCREASED HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF SENIOR PATIENTS ON MEDICARE. IN 2011, SGMF CARED FOR OVER 20,452 MEDI-CAL PATIENTS, AND GOULD OB/GYNS DELIVERED 454 BABIES OF MEDI-CAL PATIENTS. REIMBURSEMENT FROM MEDI-CAL AND OTHER SERVICES FOR THE POOR AND UNDERSERVED DOES NOT MEET THE ACTUAL COST OF PROVIDING CARE, AND EACH YEAR SGMF SPENDS MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO CARE FOR THESE PATIENTS. IN 2011, FOR EXAMPLE, SGMF PROVIDED OVER $9.2 MILLION DOLLARS IN TOTAL QUANTIFIABLE SERVICES FOR THE POOR AND UNDERSERVED. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING UNPAID CARE TO MEDICALLY INDIGENT PATIENTS AND DISCOUNTED CARE TO QUALIFIED PATIENTS. SGMF ALSO HELPS WORK OUT NO-INTEREST PAYMENT PLANS TO HELP PATIENTS WHO HAVE BECOME UNINSURED DUE TO LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT. THE NUMBER OF PATIENT VISITS IN 2011 WAS 1,304,863.
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF PERSONS AND THE NATURE OF THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTIONS 6 & 7A
THIS CORPORATION IS AN AFFILIATE OF SUTTER HEALTH, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION. SUTTER HEALTH IS THE SOLE MEMBER WITH THE RIGHT TO ELECT AT LEAST A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
DESCR CLASSES OF PERSONS, DECISIONS REQUIRING APPR & TYPE OF VOTING RIGHTS
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 7B
SUTTER HEALTH AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION IS ENTITLED TO EXERCISE FULLY ALL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERS OF NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION LAW, AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS. THE MEMBER HAS THE RIGHTS AND POWERS TO APPOINT (AND REMOVE) MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE BYLAWS. IN ADDITION, THE MEMBER HAS THE RIGHT TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS OF THE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS: A. MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, REORGANIZATION, OR DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ENTITY; B. AMENDMENT OR RESTATEMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ENTITY; C. ADOPTION OF OPERATING BUDGETS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ENTITY, INCLUDING CONSOLIDATED OR COMBINED BUDGETS OF THE CORPORATION AND ALL SUBSIDIARY ORGANIZATIONS OF THE CORPORATION; D. ADOPTION OF CAPITAL BUDGETS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ENTITY; E. AGGREGATE OPERATING OR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS THAT EXCEED APPROVED OPERATING OR CAPITAL BUDGETS BY A SPECIFIED DOLLAR AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE GENERAL MEMBER; F. LONG-TERM OR MATERIAL AGREEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BORROWINGS, EQUITY FINANCINGS, CAPITALIZED LEASES AND INSTALLMENT CONTRACTS; AND PURCHASE, SALE, LEASE, DISPOSITION, HYPOTHECATION, EXCHANGE, GIFT, PLEDGE, OR ENCUMBRANCE OF ANY ASSET, REAL OR PERSONAL, WITH A FAIR MARKET VALUE IN EXCESS OF A DOLLAR AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE DIRECTORS OF THE GENERAL MEMBER, WHICH SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 10% OF THE TOTAL ANNUAL CAPITAL BUDGET OF THE CORPORATION; G. APPOINTMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR AND HIRING OF INDEPENDENT COUNSEL EXCEPT IN CONFLICT SITUATIONS BETWEEN THE GENERAL MEMBER AND THE CORPORATION OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ENTITY; H. THE CREATION OR ACQUISITION OF ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ENTITY; I. CONTRACTING WITH AN UNRELATED THIRD PARTY FOR ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSETS OR OPERATIONS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ENTITY; J. APPROVAL OF MAJOR NEW PROGRAMS AND CLINICAL SERVICES OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ENTITY. THE GENERAL MEMBER SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DEFINE THE TERM "MAJOR" IN THIS CONTEXT; K. APPROVAL OF STRATEGIC PLANS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ENTITY; L. ADOPTION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE POLICIES NOT IN CONFORMITY WITH POLICIES ESTABLISHED BY THE GENERAL MEMBER; M. ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN THE CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE AND A DIRECTOR OF THE CORPORATION OR AN AFFILIATE OF SUCH DIRECTOR. IN ADDITION, THE GENERAL MEMBER SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY (BY A VOTE OF NOT LESS THAN TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF ITS BOARD), TO DECLARE A MAJOR ACTIVITY REQUIRING APPROVAL.
DESCRIBE THE PROCESS USED BY MGMT &/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 11B
SUTTER HEALTH, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, HAS A CENTRALIZED TAX DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE FORM 990. ANNUALLY THE TAX DEPARTMENT PROVIDES TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO AFFILIATE PERSONNEL WHO ASSIST THE TAX DEPARTMENT IN COLLECTING AND REVIEWING DATA TO BE REPORTED ON THE FORM 990. THE PREPARATION MATERIAL IS REVIEWED BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS INCLUDING TAX, FINANCE, LEGAL, AND HUMAN RESOURCES. A NATIONAL ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARES AND/OR REVIEWS THE RETURN. A COMPLETED RETURN IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE TAX DEPARTMENT, THE AFFILIATE, AND THE CFO BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED.
DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS TO MONITOR TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 12
EMPLOYEES ARE EDUCATED ON THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE NEED TO MAKE DISCLOSURE AS PART OF ANNUAL COMPLIANCE EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, ANNUALLY A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS COMPLETED BY ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS THAT INCLUDES AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT THEY HAVE READ THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ON THIS STATEMENT THE INDIVIDUAL WILL LIST A WIDE RANGE OF INFORMATION WHICH INCLUDES BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIPS, PROPERTY INTERESTS, AND THOSE OF RELATED PARTIES. THE CEO AND BOARD CHAIR WILL REVIEW THE STATEMENTS AND MONITOR SITUATIONS THAT MAY POSE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE CEO AND BOARD CHAIR MAY CONSULT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL AS NECESSARY. IF THERE IS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST RELATED TO A PARTICULAR TRANSACTION, THE INTERESTED INDIVIDUAL MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE AND NATURE OF THE RELATIONSHIP. THE BOARD CHAIR MAY APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE CONFLICT. UNTIL THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS RESOLVED, THE BOARD CHAIR MAY REQUEST THE INDIVIDUAL TO NOT PARTICIPATE DURING RELATED PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS. IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVING AN ACTUAL CONFLICT, THE INTERESTED INDIVIDUAL SHALL REFRAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY MATTER RELATED TO THE TRANSACTION.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE SUTTER HEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS RETAINS ULTIMATE DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY OVER ALL ELEMENTS OF COMPENSATION TO ENSURE THAT ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSES ARE APPROPRIATELY BEING SERVED. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE USES CREDIBLE DATA SOURCES AND MAINTAINS AN OBJECTIVE "ARMS LENGTH" DECISION-MAKING PROCESS, ENSURING THE INTEGRITY OF SUTTER'S EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS AND CONSISTENCY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S OVERALL MISSION. IN ORDER TO ENSURE EXTERNAL COMPETITIVENESS, NATIONAL, CALIFORNIA AND LOCAL MARKET AREA COMPENSATION DATA COMPARISONS ARE REVIEWED. COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS INCLUDES: (A) BASE SALARY, (B) TOTAL CASH (BASE SALARY + ANNUAL INCENTIVE) AND (C) TOTAL REMUNERATION (BASE SALARY + ANNUAL INCENTIVE + BENEFITS AND LONG TERM INCENTIVE). THIS ANALYSIS INCLUDES COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND GEOGRAPHIC CONSIDERATIONS. FOR THE MOST SENIOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS, NATIONAL COMPARISONS FOR ORGANIZATIONS SIMILAR IN SIZE, SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY AS SUTTER HEALTH ARE MOST APPROPRIATE SINCE IT IS A NATIONAL MARKETPLACE IN WHICH SUTTER COMPETES FOR EXECUTIVE TALENT. ON THE OTHER HAND, BECAUSE CALIFORNIA'S UNDERLYING COMPENSATION STRUCTURE IS HIGHER THAN NATIONAL DATA (ESPECIALLY IN THE BAY AREA), REGIONAL PAY COMPARISONS AND ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE. OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THIS ORGANIZATION WHO ARE SUTTER HEALTH EMPLOYEES UNDERGO A REVIEW AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE APPROVAL, AND SUCH APPROVAL IS RECORDED IN THE MINUTES.
AVAIL OF GOV DOCS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, & FIN STMTS TO GEN PUBLIC
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 19
THE SUTTER HEALTH SYSTEM POSTS ITS CURRENT AND PAST AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT SUTTERHEALTH.ORG. OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO LOCATED AT THIS WEBSITE INCLUDING THE ANNUAL REPORT, MISSION STATEMENT, HISTORY, AND LINKS TO AFFILIATE WEBSITES. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.
HOURS PER WEEK DEVOTED TO RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990, PART VII
THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES (40 HOURS PER WEEK) OF SUTTER HEALTH AND THEIR SUTTER HEALTH SALARIES ARE REPORTED HEREIN. THESE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICE AS BOARD MEMBERS OF THIS ORGANIZATION. DAVID BENN LARRY DEMPSEY PAT FRY JOE HIRT
GLOBAL DISCLOSURE PART I, COLUMN (E): THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER IS A CONDUIT BORROWER OF TAX-EXEMPT BOND ISSUES THAT ALLOCATES PORTIONS OF EACH ISSUE TO CERTAIN SUBSIDIARY ORGANIZATIONS. THE OUTSTANDING BOND LIABILITY ALLOCATED TO THIS ORGANIZATION IS REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART X, BALANCE SHEET. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PART I(F), THE SCHEDULE K FOR THIS ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING INFORMATION FOR THE ENTIRE BOND ISSUE. PART II, LINE 7: ISSUANCE COSTS WERE FUNDED THROUGH EQUITY CONTRIBUTIONS. SGMF SPECIFIC PART I, COLUMN (E): THE FILING ORGANIZATION RECEIVED BOND PROCEEDS IN THE AMOUNTS OF: $23,105,476 FROM THE 2005A ISSUE, $4,965,040 FROM THE 2005BC ISSUE, $38,236,648 FROM THE 2007A ISSUE AND $89,674,042 FROM THE 2008BC ISSUE. PART I, LINE B, COLUMN (F): THE INITIAL BONDS ISSUED IN 2005 WERE "NEW MONEY" BONDS THAT WERE RETIRED AND REISSUED ON MAY 1, 2007. ACCORDINGLY, WHERE APPROPRIATE, SCHEDULE K REFLECTS THE CURRENT REFUNDING BONDS THAT WERE TREATED AS REISSUED RATHER THAN REFLECTING THE ORIGINAL "NEW MONEY" BONDS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.