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
COLUMBUS HOSPICE INC
Employer identification number
58-1385395
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?
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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.") ....
568,576
407,080
437,502
322,014
268,156
2,003,328
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..
568,576
407,080
437,502
322,014
268,156
2,003,328
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)..
362,710
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
1,640,618
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..
568,576
407,080
437,502
322,014
268,156
2,003,328
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
114,082
55,147
77,274
-44,824
99,607
301,286
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
69,147
69,147
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).
2,373,761
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
97,247,267
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
69.110 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
70.750 %
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
..............................................
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) 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..
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
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
....
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) 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
COLUMBUS HOSPICE INC
Employer identification number
58-1385395
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERS EXIST, VOTING AND NONVOTING. MEMBERS ARE APPROVED, AND SUBJECT TO REMOVAL, BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ALL CORPORATE MEETINGS AND TO THE RECEIPT OF PUBLICATIONS AND PERIODICALS DISTRIBUTED BY THE CORPORATION. MEMBERS EARN THE RIGHT TO VOTE WITH A TIME AND WORK COMMITMENT OF ONE HOUR PER MONTH FOR SIX MONTHS, INCLUSIVE OF ATTENDANCE AT ANY AND ALL MEETINGS OF THE CORPORATION.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
VOTING MEMBER RIGHTS ENTITLE THE MEMBER TO ELECT THE CORPORATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ADDITION TO THOSE PRIVILEGES AFFORDED THE NONVOTING MEMBERS.
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
VOTING MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ADDITIONALLY, THE BYLAWS MAY BE ALTERED, AMENDED, OR REPEALED, AND NEW BYLAWS ADOPTED BY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CEO, CFO AND THE ACCOUNTING MANAGER OF THE ORGANIZATION BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO ASCERTAIN THE FACTS AND RENDER A DECISION SHOULD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISE. FOR CONFLICTS THAT INVOLVE A BOARD MEMBER, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD WILL REVIEW THE ISSUES AND MAKE A DETERMINATION. GENERALLY, THE BOARD MEMBERS WILL EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTING ON ISSUES FOR WHICH A PERSONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
IN JANUARY OF EACH YEAR THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE COLUMBUS HOSPICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS TO REVIEW AND SET THE SALARY FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF COLUMBUS HOSPICE, INC. THIS PROCESS INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING: "A REVIEW OF THE OPERATIONAL STATISTICS OF THE ORGANIZATION; "ALL ORGANIZATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THE PAST YEAR; "THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR JUST COMPLETED; "THE OVERALL SIZE OF THE EMPLOYEE AND PATIENT POPULATION ARE REVIEWED; "THE TOTAL ANNUAL REVENUE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS REVIEWED IN TERMS OF ANNUAL PERCENTAGE GROWTH AS WELL; "ALL BANK ACCOUNT AND BROKERAGE ACCOUNT BALANCES ARE REVIEWED FOR OVERALL GROWTH AND PERFORMANCE FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR; IN ADDITION A SALARY COMPARISON IS COMPLETED BY USING A MINIMUM OF TWO SALARY SURVEYS CONDUCTED BY DIFFERENT FIRMS. IN THE PAST FEW YEARS THESE HAVE BEEN: "A SURVEY BY MULTI-VIEW, INC. A FINANCIAL BENCHMARKING COMPANY THAT CONSULTS WITH ABOUT 500 HOSPICES NATIONALLY; AND BY "A SALARY SURVEY CONDUCTED BY THE HOSPITAL AND HEALTHCARE COMPENSATION SERVICE, A FIRM THAT CONDUCTS SURVEYS FOR THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY; "IN PAST YEARS LOCAL SALARY SURVEYS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED OF THE EXECUTIVES OF BOTH NON-PROFIT AGENCIES AND LOCAL FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES; "ALSO, IN THE PAST, SPECIFIC, FOCUSED SALARY SURVEYS WERE CONDUCTED TO REVIEW THE SALARIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS / CEO'S OF SIMILAR SIZED HOSPICE ORGANIZATIONS IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO REVIEWS SEVERAL HOSPICE INDUSTRY COMPENSATION SURVEYS TO DETERMINE IF AN INCREASE IN THE CFO COMPENSATION IS WARRANTED. HE THEN MEETS WITH THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND RELAYS THE INFORMATION TO THEM.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE COPIES OF ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S MAIN OFFICE.
RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
FORM 990, PAGE 7, PART VII
AVERAGE WEEKLY HOURS DEVOTED TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AS FOLLOWS: MIKE SMAJD, CEO 1 HOUR BOB TOMPKINS, CFO 1 HOUR SHARI EVANS 1 HOUR JAMES WEATHERS 1 HOUR
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS - 54,069
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