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 HEALTH FOUNDATION ST LOUIS F/K/A ST JOHN'S MERCY FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
56-2410020
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)
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 HOSPITALS EAST COMMUNITIES ST LOUIS
430653493
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
3,236,119
Total
3,236,119
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
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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) 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.)
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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
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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
Additional Data
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Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
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
MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION ST LOUIS F/K/A ST JOHN'S MERCY FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
56-2410020
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE MEMBER OF MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION ST. LOUIS IS MERCY HEALTH EAST COMMUNITIES, A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(3). THE MEMBER OF MERCY HEALTH EAST COMMUNITIES IS MERCY HEALTH.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
MERCY HEALTH EAST COMMUNITIES HAS RESERVE POWERS TO APPOINT AND REMOVE ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS FOR MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION ST. LOUIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
MERCY HEALTH EAST COMMUNITIES RESERVES THE FOLLOWING POWERS AND RESPONSIBILIES: -TO APPROVE AND ESTABLISH THE MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY ACCORDING TO WHICH THE CORPORATION AND ALL ORGANIZATIONS CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION SHALL OPERATE; -TO ADOPT OR AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND THESE BYLAWS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLES IX AND X OF THESE BYLAWS AND TO AMEND THE ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS OF ANY ORGANIZATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION; -TO APPOINT OR REMOVE, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY ORGANIZATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION; -TO APPROVE OR AMEND THE OVERALL STRATEGIC, LONG RANGE, BUSINESS PLANS, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY ORGANIZATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION; -TO APPROVE OR AMEND THE CONSOLIDATED OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS FOR THE CORPORATION OR ANY ORGANIZATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION AND CHANGES IN BUDGETS IN EXCESS OF AN AMOUNT ESTABLISHED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE CORPORATE MEMBER; -TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE THE LEASE OR SALE OF ANY OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY ORGANIZATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION IN EXCESS OF AN AMOUNT ESTABLISHED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE CORPORATE MEMBER; -TO ENCUMBER ANY OR ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY ORGANIZATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION; -TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE THE INCURRENCE OF DEBT BY THE CORPORATION OR ANY ORGANIZATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION (OTHER THAN DEBT INCURRED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF GOODS IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS) AND TO GRANT ANY SECURITY INTERESTS, PLACE ANY ENCUMBRANCES, ENTER INTO ANY COVENANTS, AND EXECUTY ANY DOCUMENTS AND TAKE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE IN CONNECTION WITH THE INCURRENCE OF SUCH DEBT; -TO MERGE, DISSOLVE, OR ABANDON THE CORPORATION OR ANY ORGANIZATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE BOARD AS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE MISSOURI NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT; -TO MANAGE AND DIRECT THE INVESTMENT OF GIFTS AND GRANTS THAT ARE MADE TO THE CORPORATION; -TO RESOLVE ANY IMPASSE OR DEADLOCK THAT OCCURS WITH ANY ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN OR CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD OR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; -TO DETERMINE HOW TO EXPEND THE UNRESTRICTED FUNDS IN THE EVENT THAT THE CORPORATE MEMBER MAKES A RECOMMENDATION FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF UNRESTRUCTED FUNDS AND SUCH RECOMMENDATION IS NOT APPROVED BY THE BOARD; AND, -TO APPROVE OF THE CORPORATION'S RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS AND GRANTS OF RESTRICTED FUNDS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, USING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE FILING ORGANIZATION. A DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S LEADERSHIP. THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS ALSO REVIEWED BY THE MERCY HEALTH'S TAX DEPARTMENT, TO ENSURE ACCURACY AND CONSISTENCY WITH OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS' FORM 990S. AFTER QUESTIONS ARISING FROM THE VARIOUS REVIEWS ARE ADDRESSED AND INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990, A REVISED DRAFT IS PROVIDED TO THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S LEADERSHIP TEAM FOR REVIEW. ONCE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S LEADERSHIP TEAM, IT IS THEN SIGNED AND FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY, THE BUSINESS RISK ASSESSMENT AND COMPLIANCE TEAM DISTRIBUTES A LINK TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SURVEY, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED BY ALL COVERED INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR AND EXECUTIVE LEADERS AND PERSONS WITH SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE BY TITLE (SUPERVISORS AND ABOVE) OR FUNCTION. ALL DISCLOSURES OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST REPORTED BY CO-WORKERS ARE REVIEWED BY BUSINESS RISK AND THE DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE COMPLIANCE. IF NECESSARY, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, GENERAL COUNSEL, AND/OR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER MAY BE INVOLVED IN THE REVIEW. CORPORATE COMPLIANCE COORDINATES THE REVIEW AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION WITH THE APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND WITH THE ADVICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL. ALL REPORTED DISCLOSURES OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE SCREENED BY THE GENERAL COUNSEL AND REVIEWED BY THE BOARD CHAIRPERSON AND THE CEO OF MERCY HEALTH EAST COMMUNITIES (PARENT COMPANY). ALL MATERIAL CONFLICTS REQUIRING CONFLICT RESOLUTION ARE REPORTED AT LEAST ANNUALLY TO THE FINANCE, AUDIT, AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE OF THE MERCY HEALTH EAST COMMUNITIES BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
FOR THOSE CLASSIFIED AS OFFICERS (AND THUS DISQUALIFIED PERSONS), MERCY HEALTH (ULTIMATE PARENT COMPANY) USES THE FOLLOWING TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION: EXTERNAL MARKET SALARY SURVEYS, EXTERNAL MARKET SALARY STUDIES, ENGAGEMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, AND ANNUAL REVIEW/APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION BY THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE MERCY HEALTH BOARD. FOR THOSE CLASSIFIED AS KEY EMPLOYEES, THE FOLLOWING ARE USED TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION: EXTERNAL MARKET SALARY SURVEYS, EXTERNAL MARKET SALARY STUDIES, AND REVIEW/APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT. COMPENSATION REVIEWS ARE COMPLETED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, AND A REVIEW WAS COMPLETED DURING THE REPORTING YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE FROM TIME TO TIME BUT ARE NOT PUBLISHED PUBLICLY; WE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE THESE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. FINANCIAL RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE VIA REQUEST OF COPY OF FORM 990.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET ASSETS TRANSFERRED FROM MERCY HOSPITALS EAST COMMUNITIES ST. LOUIS 15,000. TRANFER TO MERCY HOSPITALS EAST COMMUNITIES WASHINGTON -4,113. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 10,887.
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PART XI, LINE 2
THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE INCLUDED IN THE MERCY HEALTH AND SUBSIDIARIES ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT. THE MERCY HEALTH AND SUBSIDIARIES RECEIVED AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION FROM THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS FOR FISCAL 2011 (THE TAX YEAR CURRENTLY BEING REPORTED). HOWEVER, NO SEPARATE AUDIT OPINION IS ISSUED ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION. THE ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR LIES WITH THE FINANCE, AUDIT, AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE OF THE MERCY HEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AUDIT RESULTS ARE COMMUNICATED TO THIS COMMITTEE.
SINGLE AUDIT ACT AND OMB CIRCULAR A-133
PART XI, LINE 3
THE CONSOLIDATED GROUP OF MERCY HEALTH IS REQUIRED TO UNDERGO AN AUDIT AS SET FORTH IN THE SINGLE AUDIT ACT AND OMB CIRCULAR A-133. THE SINGLE AUDIT WAS CONDUCTED ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS.
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
FORM 990, SCHEDULE R, PART V
LAWSON ERP SOFTWARE IS THE PRIMARY ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE USED BY MERCY HEALTH AND SUBSIDIARIES. THE MAJORITY OF THE INTERCOMPANY/RELATED ORGANIZATION TRANSACTIONS ARE PROCESSED THROUGH LAWSON VIA INTERCOMPANY JOURNAL ENTRIES. WITH THE CURRENT DESIGN OF THE ERP SYSTEM, THERE ARE VARIOUS LIMITATIONS ON THE RELATED ORGANIZATION INFORMATION THAT CAN BE EXTRACTED FROM LAWSON. DUE TO THESE LIMITATIONS, MOST OF THE RELATED ORGANIZATION ACTIVITY FOR THE FILING ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED ON SCHEDULE R,PART V, IN LINES O & P.
SCHEDULE O DISCLOSURE FORM 990, HEADING, BOX B
DURING THE TAX YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012, SISTERS OF MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM ("MERCY HEALTH") BEGAN A SYSTEM-WIDE REBRANDING INITIATIVE TO HELP PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS, CO-WORKERS, AND THE PUBLIC BETTER UNDERSTAND THE FULL SCOPE AND LOCATIONS OF MERCY HEALTH'S SERVICES. SEVERAL OF THE MERCY HEALTH AFFILIATES HAVE CHANGED OR ARE IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING LEGAL NAMES. PRIOR TO FILING THE 2010 FORMS 990 (DUE MAY 15, 2012), MERCY HEALTH NOTIFIED THE IRS OF THESE NAME CHANGES, THEREFORE BOX B "NAME CHANGE" HAS NOT BEEN CHECKED ON THIS FORM 990. REFER TO SCHEDULE R, PART VII FOR A LIST OF THE NAME CHANGES.
HOURS PER WEEK
PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN B
SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS ARE DISCLOSED AS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ON MULTIPLE FORM 990S THAT ARE FILED BY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED IN THE MERCY HEALTH EAST COMMUNITIES SYSTEM. THE AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK REPORTED INCLUDES HOURS WORKED FOR ALL OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
FORM 990, PART V, QUESTION 1A
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS FOR THE FILING ORGANIZATION ARE PAID BY MERCY HEALTH (EIN 43-1423050). AS SUCH, ALL REQUIRED FORM 1099 AND FORM 1096 REPORTING IS MADE FOR THE ENTIRE MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM (WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS) UNDER THE MERCY HEALTH EIN.
SALARIES AND WAGES
FORM 990, PART V, QUESTION 2A
THE SALARIES AND WAGES REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 7 REPRESENT AN ALLOCATION OF SALARIES AND WAGES FROM A RELATED ORGANIZATION. EMPLOYEES ARE PAID BY A RELATED ORGANIZATION. AS SUCH, ALL REQUIRED PAYROLL FILING (INCLUDING W-2 AND W-3'S) WAS REPORTED UNDER THE RELATED ORGANIZATION'S EIN.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.