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
TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION
Employer identification number
35-1443425
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)
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)
TRINITY HEALTH - MICHIGAN
382113393
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
140,066
(2)
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL OF SILVER SPRING INC
520738041
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
51,046
(3)
THE HOSPITAL SUBSIDIARIES OF MOUNT CARMEL HEALTH SYSTEM
311439334
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
139,500
(4)
THE HOSPITAL SUBSIDIARIES OF SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
351568821
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(5)
THE HOSPITAL SUBSIDIARIES OF SAINT ALPHONSUS HEALTH SYSTEM INC
271929502
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
174,612
(6)
SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER
941437713
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(7)
MERCY HEALTH SERVICES - IOWA CORP
311373080
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
151,444
(8)
HOSPITAL SUBSIDIARIES OF MERCY HEALTH PARTNERS
382589966
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
225,000
Total
881,668
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.") .
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
Page 4
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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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
TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION
Employer identification number
35-1443425
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
DOING BUSINESS AS
FORM 990, PART I, ITEM C
TRINITY INFORMATION SERVICES HOLY CROSS SHARED SERVICES
EXPLANATION FOR NOT FILING FORM 990-T
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 3B
CONTACT TAXPAYER FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON FORM 990-T.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 5
AN EMPLOYEE OF TRINITY INFORMATION SYSTEMS (TIS, A DIVISION OF TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION) DIVERTED AND RESOLD TO THIRD PARTIES COMPUTER EQUIPMENT THAT WAS PURCHASED BY TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION TO BE LOCATED AT AND USED BY MERCY HEALTH PARTNERS (MHP). MHP IS A SUBSIDIARY OF TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION. THE VALUE OF THE EQUIPMENT WAS $890,000. TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION TERMINATED THE EMPLOYEE IN NOVEMBER 2010. THE RESULTS OF TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION'S INVESTIGATION WERE REFERRED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS. THE FILING OF CRIMINAL CHARGES IS PENDING. TIS CONDUCTED A KAIZEN PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITY DURING FISCAL YEAR 2011. TO PREVENT ANOTHER OCCURRENCE, TIS HAS INITIATED NEW PROCEDURES FOR SEGREGATION OF REQUESTOR AND RECEIVER ROLES ON RECEIVING DOCKS. TIS ALSO STRENGTHENED INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT PURCHASES. THE RE-DESIGNED PROCESSES WERE IMPLEMENTED FOR ALL TIS PURCHASES AT SUBSIDIARY ORGANIZATIONS IN MAY 2011.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED ON A NONSTOCK BASIS AS A CORPORATION GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH ONE CLASS OF DIRECTORS. ALL PERSONS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF CATHOLIC HEALTH MINISTRIES SHALL BE DIRECTORS OF TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION. EACH DIRECTOR SHALL HOLD OFFICE UNTIL HIS OR HER SUCCESSOR IS APPOINTED OR UNTIL HIS OR HER RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
ACTION BY CATHOLIC HEALTH MINISTRIES (CHM) IS REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING MATTERS: - ADOPT AND AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION (THC) - ADOPT AND APPROVE ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF THC - ADOPT AND APPROVE ANY CHANGES TO THE MISSION AND CORE VALUES OF THC, AND THE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES OF CHM AND THC, AND APPROVE MATTERS THAT AFFECT THE CATHOLIC IDENTITY OF THC - APPROVE THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF ANY PROPERTY OF THC, THE ALIENATION OF WHICH WOULD REQUIRE APPROVAL UNDER CANON LAW - APPROVE THE MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, LIQUIDATION, OR DISSOLUTION OF THC - APPROVE THE SALE OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THC - RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF, AND TO REMOVE, THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THC - RATIFY THE ELECTION OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 FOR TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION IS REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT. IN ADDITION, CERTAIN KEY SECTIONS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD RECEIVES A COPY OF THE RETURN IN ITS FINAL FORM BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION HAS ADOPTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH CONTAINS THE ELEMENTS IN THE MODEL CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ISSUED BY THE IRS. IT APPLIES TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS OF TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION, WHICH INCLUDES DIRECTORS, PRINICPAL OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVES, AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH BOARD DESIGNATED POWERS. INTERESTED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO ACT AT ALL TIMES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. INTERESTED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE FULL DISCLOSURE TO TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION OF ANY FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS INTERESTS THAT MIGHT RESULT IN OR HAVE THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. INTERESTED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTING ON MATTERS INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF TRANSACTIONS WITH INTERESTED PERSONS, INCLUDING DETERMINING THAT SUCH TRANSACTIONS ARE FAIR AND REASONABLE TO TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, INTERESTED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND TO AFFIRM THEIR RECEIPT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, COMPLIANCE WITH ITS REQUIREMENTS, AND AGREE TO NOTIFY THE ORGANIZATION OF CHANGES IMPACTING THEIR ANNUAL DISCLOSURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY. THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION FOLLOWS A PROCESS AND POLICY THAT IS INTENDED TO MIRROR THE IRC SECTION 4958 GUIDELINES FOR OBTAINING A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS WITH REGARD TO COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. AS PART OF THAT PROCESS, THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND KEY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS OF TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION ARE REVIEWED AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY THE TRINITY HEALTH BOARD OR THE TRINITY HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (HRCC) OF THE BOARD, AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN COMPENSATION MATTERS. AS PART OF ITS REVIEW PROCESS, THE HRCC RETAINS AN INDEPENDENT FIRM EXPERIENCED IN COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT MATTERS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVISE IT IN THE DETERMINATIONS IT MAKES ON THE REASONABLENESS OF PROPOSED COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ARRANGEMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION MAKES CERTAIN OF ITS KEY DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ITS WEBSITE, WWW.TRINITY-HEALTH.ORG, IN THE "ABOUT US" SECTION. IN THIS SECTION, THE ANNUAL REPORT (WHICH INCLUDES COMMUNITY BENEFIT MINISTRY INFORMATION) AND CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION'S WEBSITE INCLUDES COPIES OF THE MOST RECENTLY FILED SCHEDULE H FORMS FILED BY ALL OF ITS HOSPITAL SUBSIDIARIES.
DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES OR OFFICERS:
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1:
SR. SUZANNE BRENNAN, CSC, IS A MEMBER OF THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS. HAVING TAKEN A VOW OF POVERTY, SR. SUZANNE BRENNAN DID NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR THE SERVICES SHE PROVIDED TO TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION. INSTEAD, A TOTAL OF $25,000 WAS PAID BY TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION DIRECTLY TO THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS FOR SR. SUZANNE BRENNAN'S SERVICES. SR. MARY MOLLISON, CSA, IS A MEMBER OF THE CONGREGATION OF SAINT AGNES. HAVING TAKEN A VOW OF POVERTY, SR. MARY MOLLISON DID NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR THE SERVICES SHE PROVIDED TO TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION. INSTEAD, A TOTAL OF $50,000 WAS PAID BY TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION DIRECTLY TO THE CONGREGATION OF SAINT AGNES FOR SR. MARY MOLLISON'S SERVICES. SR. LINDA WERTHMAN, RSM, IS A MEMBER OF THE RELIGIOUS SISTERS OF MERCY. HAVING TAKEN A VOW OF POVERTY, SR. LINDA WERTHMAN DID NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR THE SERVICES SHE PROVIDED TO TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION. INSTEAD, A TOTAL OF $24,250 WAS PAID BY TRINITY HEALTH CORPORATION DIRECTLY TO THE RELIGIOUS SISTERS OF MERCY FOR SR. LINDA WERTHMAN'S SERVICES.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 104,792,309. EQUITY TRANSFERS FROM AFFILIATES: 162,137,529. CHANGE IN DEFERRED RETIREMENT COST: 202,936,432. NET CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE: -7,823,151. INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: 4,836,210. LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: -1,648,408. EQUITY EARNINGS IN AFFILIATES: 547,798,843. OTHER TRANSACTIONS: -156,575,677. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 856,454,087.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2:
THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRINITY HEALTH INCLUDE THE PARENT ORGANIZATION AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES. THE FY11 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.