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
FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
91-1145592
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?
................
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?
................
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.") ....
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
......................
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
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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) 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.") .
5,162,838
13,176,804
8,417,755
7,458,263
5,040,802
39,256,462
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......
5,816
23,398
29,214
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
0
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
5,162,838
13,176,804
8,423,571
7,481,661
5,040,802
39,285,676
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
4,359,993
0
277,684
64,572
4,702,249
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
4,359,993
0
277,684
64,572
4,702,249
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
34,583,427
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...
5,162,838
13,176,804
8,423,571
7,481,661
5,040,802
39,285,676
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
270,408
373,257
304,170
306,364
321,714
1,575,913
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
270,408
373,257
304,170
306,364
321,714
1,575,913
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
414,452
450,616
498,248
641,339
315,133
2,319,788
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
5,847,698
14,000,677
9,225,989
8,429,364
5,677,649
43,181,377
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
80.090 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
60.740 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
3.650 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
3.430 %
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
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, GROSS INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS: 2006 - $414,452; 2007 - $450,616; 2008 - $498,248; 2009 - $641,339; 2010 - $315,133.,
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
FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
91-1145592
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
INTRODUCTION - MISSION AND VISION THE FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION WAS INCORPORATED AS A 501(C)(3), TAX-EXEMPT, CHARITABLE FOUNDATION IN 1986 TO SERVE AS THE OFFICIAL GIFT-RECEIVING AND GIFT-ADMINISTRATION AGENCY FOR TWO FRANCISCAN HEALTH SYSTEM (FHS) HOSPITALS IN NEIGHBORING WESTERN WASHINGTON COMMUNITIES, ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER OF TACOMA AND ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL OF FEDERAL WAY. ALTHOUGH HEALTH CARE FOUNDATIONS SERVING MULTIPLE HOSPITALS ARE A FAIRLY COMMON WAY OF REDUCING HEALTH CARE COSTS TODAY, THE FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION WAS WASHINGTON'S FIRST REGIONAL HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION SERVING MORE THAN ONE HOSPITAL. IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS, THE FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION ALSO ASSUMED FUND DEVELOPMENT AND GIFT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ST. CLARE HOSPITAL OF LAKEWOOD, ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL OF GIG HARBOR, ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL OF ENUMCLAW, FRANCISCAN HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AND A GROWING NUMBER OF FRANCISCAN MEDICAL GROUP CLINICS IN THE SOUTH PUGET SOUND AREA. THE FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION'S CURRENT 15-MEMBER STAFF AND 17-MEMBER BOARD OF TRUSTEES RAISE FUNDS THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS, ANNUAL GIVING, MAJOR GIFTS, PLANNED GIVING, CORPORATE/FOUNDATION GRANTS AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS TO HELP FUND VIRTUALLY EVERY HEALTH CARE PROGRAM, PROJECT AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICE OFFERED BY THE HOSPITALS, AND CLINICS OF FRANCISCAN HEALTH SYSTEM. IN FY 11 THE FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION RAISED OVER $5 MILLION THROUGH 35,273 GIFTS AND PLEDGES FROM 6,649 DONORS. AT THE SAME TIME, IT DISBURSED $4 MILLION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS SUPPORT OF FRANCISCAN HEALTH SYSTEM'S NONPROFIT HEALTH CARE SERVICES. OVER THE PAST 24 YEARS, THE FOUNDATION HAS GENERATED 430,588 CONTRIBUTIONS FROM 137,518 DONORS TOTALING $80 MILLION. IT HAS DISBURSED $61 MILLION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY, AND IT CURRENTLY MAINTAINS NET ASSETS OF ABOUT $24 MILLION. COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROVIDING QUALITY HEALTH CARE FOR ALL WHO NEED IT, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE FRANCISCAN HEALTH SYSTEM'S MISSION AS WELL AS THAT OF THE FOUNDATION. THE FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION ASSISTS FHS IN PROVIDING SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE POOR BY ENCOURAGING ITS DONORS TO CONTRIBUTE GIFTS FOR CHARITY CARE. FOUNDATION CHARITY CARE GIFTS ALSO ARE USED TO BUY CLOTHING, CANES, CRUTCHES, PROSTHESES, WHEELCHAIRS, TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE HOSPITAL AND A VARIETY OF OTHER SERVICES FOR PATIENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY RESOURCES. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING GIFT FUNDS FOR UNCOMPENSATED PATIENT CARE, THE FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR IMPROVED EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES, WHICH, UNFORTUNATELY, IS WHERE MOST OF THE NATION'S POOR AND UNINSURED GO FOR THEIR HEALTH CARE; BY FUNDING FREE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAMS FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S POOR CHILDREN; BY FUNDING FREE FLU-SHOT PROGRAMS FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S ELDERLY; BY FUNDING FREE PUBLIC HEALTH SCREENING PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, COMMUNITY CENTERS AND PARKING LOTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY FOR THE POOR OF ALL AGES; BY ASSISTING IN FUNDING TWO DENTAL VANS WHICH PROVIDE FREE DENTAL CARE FOR THE POOR IN SEVERAL PUBLIC AREAS IN OUR SERVICE AREA, INCLUDING IN ONE OF OUR HOSPITAL PARKING LOTS; BY ASSISTING IN FUNDING FRANCISCAN WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN) AND MSS (MATERNITY SUPPORT SERVICES) PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE NUTRITION FOR POOR WOMEN AND THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN; BY FUNDING A TEEN BIRTH/PARENTING PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE FEWER AND HEALTHIER BABIES FOR POOR TEENS, AND BY PROVIDING FUNDING TO HELP ALL OF OUR FHS HOSPITALS, CARE CENTERS AND CLINICS IMPROVE HEALTH ACCESS FOR THE POOR. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION FUNDS TWO POPULAR PHYSICIAN LECTURE SERIES WHICH HELP THE COMMUNITY'S PHYSICIANS STAY CURRENT ON THE LATEST HEALTH CARE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENTS AND MEDICAL TECHNIQUES, AND IT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NURSES, TECHNICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO HELP THEM IMPROVE THEMSELVES PROFESSIONALLY AND PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE FOR THEIR PATIENTS. FINALLY, THE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL FUND-RAISING EVENTS FOR FHS HOSPITALS ARE AMONG THE COMMUNITY'S MOST POPULAR SOCIAL EVENTS. BOTH THE ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER BALL AND THE ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL GALA DREW RECORD CROWDS OF MORE THAN 600 AND 400 ATTENDEES, RESPECTIVELY, AND FIVE BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENTS AND LUNCHEONS THAT THE FOUNDATION MANAGES INCLUDING FRANCISCAN HOSPICE "ANGELS ON EARTH" LUNCHEON, ST. FRANCIS AND ST. CLARE HOSPITAL GOLF TOURNAMENTS THAT ARE SOLD OUT ANNUALLY. QUALITATIVE DESCRIPTION OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR PEOPLE IN NEED THE FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES UTILIZES UNRESTRICTED EARNINGS ON THE FOUNDATION'S GIFT ASSETS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR A WIDE RANGE OF OTHER NON-PROFIT AGENCIES IN THE COMMUNITY WHOSE MISSION AND GOALS ARE CONSISTENT WITH FRANCISCAN HEALTH SYSTEM. IN THE PAST 24 YEARS, THE FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION TRUSTEES HAVE AWARDED 170 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TOTALING $2,290,583 TO A VARIETY OF OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, EMERGENCY FOOD NETWORK, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA'S NURSING SCHOLARSHIP FUND, CASCADE REGIONAL BLOOD SERVICES, PIERCE COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION HELPLINE, GOODWILL, TACOMA/PIERCE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD, ARK LEARNING INSTITUTE, REACH MINISTRIES, SPECIAL OLYMPICS, COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS, NEW PHOEBE HOUSE, RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE, YWCA, PIERCE HOUSING AUTHORITY, TACOMA PIERCE COUNTY CHAPLAINCY, GREATER METROPARKS FOUNDATION, PLAYGROUND BY THE SOUND, AND THE YOUNG LIFE MILITARY FAMILY CAMP. ALSO, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO RAISE AND ADMINISTER CHARITABLE GIFTS TO FUND AN ONGOING PROGRAM IN THE GIG HARBOR/KEY PENINSULA AREA FOCUSED ON MEETING THE HEALTH, TRANSPORTATION AND HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS OF LOW INCOME SENIOR CITIZENS IN A RURAL PORTION OF THE COMMUNITY. FINALLY, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EMPLOYEES, TRUSTEES, AND OTHER CONSTITUENTS WITH AN EFFICIENT WAY TO SUPPORT RELIEF EFFORTS DURING TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTERS. IN THE LAST YEAR, DESIGNATED GIFTS TO THE FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION WERE DIRECTED TO CATHOLIC RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS HELPING THE PEOPLE OF JAPAN AFTER ITS MAJOR EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI. THIS FOLLOWS A LONG TRADITION BY THE FOUNDATION OF HELPING TO GENERATE SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF A MAJOR EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI, HURRICANE KATRINA, MAJOR FLOODING IN SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON, AND THE INDONESIAN TSUNAMI.
Classes of members or stockholders
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION IS FRANCISCAN HEALTH SYSTEM, A WASHINGTON NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a
ACCORDING TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, DIRECTORS SHALL BE APPOINTED OR REFUSED BY THE CORPORATE MEMBER. THE CORPORATE MEMBER MAY APPOINT ONE OR MORE INDIVIDUALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND MAY AT ANY TIME REMOVE, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ACCORDING TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE CORPORATE MEMBER NO LATER THAN JUNE 30 OF EACH YEAR. THE NAMES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL ACCEPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE CORPORATE MEMBER, WHO SHALL APPOINT OR REFUSE EACH NOMINEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CORPORATE MEMBER'S BYLAWS AND WITH ENDORSEMENT OF THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS. THE CORPORATE MEMBER MAY UNILATERALLY APPOINT ONE OR MORE INDIVIDUALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHOULD THE BOARD FAIL TO FURNISH THE CORPORATE MEMBER WITH A LIST OF INDIVIDUALS QUALIFIED TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION.
Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b
THE ORGANIZATION'S CORPORATE MEMBER IS FRANCISCAN HEALTH SYSTEMS (FHS). PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.4 OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, BOTH FHS AND CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES ("CHI") (FHS'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 FHS BOARD: *APPROVE MEMBERS OF THE FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION BOARD *AMENDMENT OF THE CORPORATE DOCUMENTS OF THE FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION *APPROVE REMOVAL OF A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION *ADOPTION OF LONG RANGE AND STRATEGIC PLANS FOR FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION 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 FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION *REMOVAL OF A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION *APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF DEBT BY FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION *APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION OF FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION IN A JOINT VENTURE *APPROVAL OF FORMATION OF A NEW CORPORATION BY FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION *APPROVAL OF A MERGER INVOLVING FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION *APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION *TO REQUIRE THE TRANSFER OF ASSETS BY THE FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION TO CHI TO ACCOMPLISH CHI'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, AND TO SATISFY CHI DEBTS. PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.5 OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, FRANCISCAN HEALTH SYSTEMS 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 FORM 990 AND ANY NECESSARY CHANGES ARE INCLUDED IN THE FINAL VERSION THAT IS APPROVED FOR FILING WITH THE IRS. THE CFO ALSO PROVIDES THE RETURN TO THE BOARD VIA ELECTRONIC MEANS PRIOR TO FILING. SUBSEQUENT TO REVIEW, THE 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 RESUBMITTED TO THE BOARD.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
EACH EMPLOYEE IS PROVIDED EDUCATION REGARDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST AT NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION. UPON THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS INITIALED BY EMPLOYEES: CONFLICT OF INTEREST: I WILL COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES CONTAINED IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR RECOGNIZING ANY SITUATION IN WHICH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS PRESENT OR MIGHT ARISE. I WILL IMMEDIATELY REPORT ANY SUCH SITUATION TO MY MANAGER/VICE PRESIDENT AND WILL TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ELIMINATE OR PREVENT A CONFLICT. BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT WITH DETAILS AS TO ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. WHEN A CONFLICT IS DISCLOSED, THE INDIVIDUALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS IN RELATED TRANSACTIONS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AND AT EACH BOARD MEETING THE CHAIRPERSON ASKS IF THERE ARE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS RELATED TO CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS. IN ADDITION, CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE CFO, CEO, LEGAL OR AT THE MOST IMMEDIATELY SENIOR LEVEL OF MANAGEMENT DEPENDING ON THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL, AN EXTERNAL COMPENSATION CONSULTANT IS USED WHO UTILIZES ACTUAL MARKET DATA COMPENSATION FROM SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS WITH COMPARABLE POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION LEVELS, AND CONSIDERING THE ORGANIZATION'S GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE FRANCISCAN HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD (THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER) ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. THE DECISIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ARE KEPT IN THE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES.
Public Disclosure
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. 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.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
FORM 990, PART VI, 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 PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION, 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 & DESTRUCTION POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 14
THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD HAS NOT FORMALLY ADOPTED A WRITTEN DOCUMENT RETENTION & DESTRUCTION POLICY. THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE POLICY AND PROCEDURES OF FRANCISCAN HEALTH SYSTEM, IT'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, BUT THE FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION BOARD HAS NOT OFFICIALLY ADOPTED THE POLICY. IT WILL BE FORMALLY ADOPTED DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012.
COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B
DURING THE TAX YEAR ENDED 6/30/11, NO OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES RECEIVED COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION. ANY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PAID TO OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES BY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS WAS SET BY THE RELATED ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE UTILIZING BOTH AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT AND COMPARABILITY STUDIES TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION. THE FORM INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE WHEN THIS QUESTION IS NOT APPLICABLE IT SHOULD BE ANSWERED "NO".
HOURS DEVOTED TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
FORM 990, PART VII
COMPENSATION REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VII WAS PAID TO THESE INDIVIDUALS BY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN EXCHANGE FOR THE FULFILLMENT OF THEIR DUTIES AS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES. REPORTABLE INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYED BY CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES AND FRANCISCAN HEALTH SYSTEM ARE COMPENSATED IN EXCHANGE FOR 60 AND 40 HOUR WORK WEEKS RESPECTIVELY.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - 1628231; DONATED SERVICES - 45303;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.