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
Children's Miracle Network
Employer identification number
87-0387205
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?
......................
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
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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
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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.") .
18,337,821
18,026,950
13,850,008
11,769,926
10,105,406
72,090,111
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......
11,174,177
16,519,854
20,588,628
20,614,897
23,584,422
92,481,978
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.
29,511,998
34,546,804
34,438,636
32,384,823
33,689,828
164,572,089
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
8,184,375
7,597,752
6,969,361
4,730,360
3,350,139
30,831,987
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.
64,441
395,627
557,767
966,825
1,984,660
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8,184,375
7,662,193
7,364,988
5,288,127
4,316,964
32,816,647
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
131,755,442
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...
29,511,998
34,546,804
34,438,636
32,384,823
33,689,828
164,572,089
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
3,080,195
2,981,844
1,200,218
1,051,258
1,122,848
9,436,363
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
3,080,195
2,981,844
1,200,218
1,051,258
1,122,848
9,436,363
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
57,087
26,032
25,371
14,760
16,846
140,096
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.).
32,649,280
37,554,680
35,664,225
33,450,841
34,829,522
174,148,548
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
75.657 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
73.404 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
5.419 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
5.817 %
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
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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
Children's Miracle Network
Employer identification number
87-0387205
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Question 4A
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS Children's Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds for 170 children's hospitals across the United States and Canada, which, in turn, use the money where it's needed the most. When a donation is given it stays in the community, helping local kids. Since 1983, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $4 billion, most of it $1 at a time. These donations have gone to support research and training, purchase equipment, and pay for uncompensated care, all in support of the mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. FUNDRAISING FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS Funds raised through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals programs are unusual for two key reasons: 1. Funds stay in the community where they are donated; and 2. Hospitals receive the funds as unrestricted-they can use them however they see fit, as the hospitals know where help is needed most. Funds are most commonly used for equipment purchases, research, charitable care and education. The Children's Miracle Network Hospitals donation structure provides contributors with the assurance their donations help kids in the local community for the most pressing needs. In 2011, the combined efforts of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and its partners raised more than $264 million to help kids at member hospitals. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals donations are distributed as discretionary funds to each hospital, allowing them to address the most critical children's healthcare needs in their respective communities. Each year, the 170 member hospitals of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals provide medical care to more than 17 million children with cancer, heart problems, birth defects, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, muscular dystrophy and many other serious illnesses and injuries. The list of what Children's Miracle Network Hospitals funds have purchased is exhaustive, but the following examples are just a few ways donations have made an impact in communities throughout North America: Medical Equipment From premature infants to growing teenagers, children's hospitals provide the vast majority of highly specialized care for children with complex and rare conditions, in addition to routine and emergency cases. All equipment must be customized to kids of every age and size, greatly multiplying the expenses at children's hospitals. Equipment that Children's Miracle Network Hospitals funds have purchased includes: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Children's Miracle Network Hospitals donations have funded the Triage Rooms in Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Emergency Department. This high-traffic hospital department treats more than 195,000 patients every year. Additionally, CMN Hospitals funds were used to purchase the much-used ground transport pediatric ambulance. This vehicle is always on the road, transporting children within a 500-mile radius of metro Atlanta and driving more than 350,000 miles each year. Cook Children's Medical Center The Cook Children's Teddy Bear Transport Unit Pediatric Ambulance was purchased with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals funds. This pediatric ambulance features equipment specifically sized for a child including child-sized gurneys, oxygen masks, blood pressure cuffs and much more. This ambulance is available to transport even the smallest of patients; traveling more than 100,000 miles a year in Texas. All Children's Hospital The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida has changed the way they do MRIs on babies. Thanks to a new Medvac immobilization bag, purchased with the help of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, they can make sure the baby stays still. Prior to the Medvac, all babies having to undergo MRIs had to be severely sedated and often needed a breathing tube into their lungs during the procedure. The hospital now feeds the babies and after they fall asleep, the babies lie comfortably in a papoose that simulates the feeling of being cuddled and held. This equipment allows for the testing to be done without an IV, breathing tube or sedation-a big improvement for the children, parents and the hospital staff. Research Research efforts at children's hospitals have led to new discoveries and deeper understanding of pediatric illnesses and injuries, which are swiftly translated into advances in clinical practice and better outcomes for patients. At Shands Children's Hospital at the University of Florida, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals funding provides $1.5 million for research grants. At other Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, funds have helped researchers improve the survival rate of premature infants weighing less than 2 pounds from 10 percent to 96 percent; researchers revealed that a large proportion of several early childhood cancers can be prevented if mothers take a prenatal multivitamin before and during pregnancy; and studies are leading to new discoveries about the causes of neurological disorders like autism-a small sampling of the ways Children's Miracle Network Hospitals are changing pediatric care every day. Form 990, Part III, Question 4B PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS Children's Miracle Network hospitals train 60 percent of the nation's pediatricians and nearly 80 percent of pediatric specialists. At one hospital, about $125,000 of funds donated by Children's Miracle Network paid for educational programs for pediatric doctors and nurses as well as local emergency medical specialists. But beyond training caregivers, more than 90 percent of children's hospitals offer programs such as child safety seat use and continually educate families about other health and safety issues. For example, Ministry St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin spent more than $31,500 in children's illness and injury prevention programs-all funded by Children's Miracle Network. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals has cultivated relationships with a wide range of national corporate and media sponsors to create awareness of the needs of children's hospitals and public education programs. National public awareness is generated through radio and television outreach, often focusing on the stories of children and their families who have experienced serious illnesses or injuries and were cared for at a local children's hospital. Key Children's Miracle Network Hospital public education and awareness campaigns in 2011 include: - Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Telethons; - Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Radiothons; - Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champions program, where one child from each state is selected to serve as an ambassador, meeting with media, congressional representatives and others to share the important work of children's hospitals; - Children's Hospitals Heroes segments produced by FOX Owned & Operated stations; - Community event outreach from the hundreds of Miss America Organization participants who serve as ambassadors for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, the official charity platform of the Organization; and - Thousands of out-of-home advertisements through the Outdoor Advertising Association of America that call attention to charitable needs of children's hospitals.
CHILDREN HELPED
17 million kids are treated at member hospitals every year. A few examples of patients who have benefited from Children's Miracle Network Hospitals funds: In April 2011, 7-year-old Andrew was at his grandmother's home when a tornado struck, killing several of his family members. Andrew was found in a nearby field with major head and other injuries and taken to member hospital, TC Thompson Children's Hospital at Erlanger. Thanks to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals donations, the hospital had just completed a renovation to its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) rooms to allow the sickest patients to be with family members in a time of acute crisis (it's known that having access to family members is crucial for children's recovery). Andrew and his remaining family were able to use a new PICU room as they gathered around and comfort him as they were all experiencing immense grief for the losses of their family members. Today, Andrew is continuing to make a great recovery. When she was 9 years old, Kayla was diagnosed with Ewings sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer that affects 250 American children each year. Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak is a Children's Miracle Network Hospital and provided Kayla with her chemotherapy treatments that saved her life. Kayla spent many days on the 5th floor pediatric unit and enjoyed the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals-funded 'Garden Room' where she was able to recover while playing games, toys and video games in a brightly decorated and cheerful space. Her family's time there was also made more comfortable and less stressful as they had access to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals funded refrigerators and beds, as well as computers allowing them to stay connected with friends and family members. Sydnie is a 10-year-old child in Georgia battling Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, a disease that affects the pancreas, bone marrow and skeletal system, causing vitamin deficiency and malabsorption. Her hospital, Georgia's The Medical Center, used its Children's Miracle Network Hospitals funds to renovate the Pediatric Oncology area, which Sydney visits every six weeks. The room's child-size chairs and television screens help make her treatments less stressful. Sydnie also benefits from the Child Life Specialist program that helps patients with procedure preparation, procedure distraction and education. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals funds are used to purchase the materials for this program. ABOUT THE NETWORK As an umbrella organization for 170 children's hospitals, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals provides comprehensive education, support, information and resources to its Network for raising funds, creating awareness and public education programs for children's healthcare needs and the important work of the hospitals caring for them. To join the Network, a hospital signs a membership agreement and is provided with an annual education conference; regional conferences, monthly national conference calls; online education, information and networking tools; publications, training and program content for radio and television sponsors; and training support for affiliates in national programs as appropriate and necessary to achieve the organization's purposes. Form 990, Part IV, Question 12b The Organization was included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the sixteen-month period ending December 31, 2011, which encompasses the twelve-month period ending August 31, 2011. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 2 Family Relationship Two Board members share a family relationship: Marie Osmond and Jimmy Osmond are siblings. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Question 11b Review of Form 990 Children's Miracle Network's IRS Form 990 is prepared by a professional tax preparer. Once it is complete, the draft is presented by the professional tax preparer to the Audit & Compliance Committee of the Board of Trustees. The Audit & Compliance Committee carefully reviews the document. An electronic copy of the IRS Form 990 is then sent to the full board. At a meeting of the full board, the chair of the Audit & Compliance Committee provides a report and recommendation to the full Board to approve filing with the IRS. The full Board of Trustees approves the form 990 in advance of its filing with the Internal Revenue Service. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Question 12c Conflict of Interest At the beginning of each fiscal year, the Chair of the Audit and Compliance Committee of Children's Miracle Network asks each board member and employee to review the organization's Conflict of Interest policy and then sign a statement confirming that they adhere to the Children's Miracle Network policies and procedures including avoidance of any acts that are contrary to the Children's Miracle Network exempt purposes or any acts that conflict with their responsibilities at Children's Miracle Network. They are also asked to disclose any conflicts that they are aware of or any potential conflicts of interest. Each statement is presented to the Audit & Compliance Committee of the Board of Trustees. Each conflict or potential conflict is then reviewed and resolved by the committee and a report is given to the full Board of Trustees documenting the disposition of the conflict or potential conflict. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTIONS 15A AND 15B Executive Compensation An extensive review and analysis of executive compensation was undertaken by the Executive Committee of the Children's Miracle Network Board of Trustees in 2008 with the assistance of a third party consulting firm. Compensation of paid executives in 2008 was set based on the comparisons and recommendations of the consulting firm and the Board agreed to engage an outside review every five years. The next review is to be conducted in 2012. The financial crisis of 2008 and subsequent economic downturn had an impact on fundraising results in 2009. Management recommended to the Board of Trustees that compensation remain flat in 2009. The Board of Trustees deliberated the effects and adopted the recommendation. Minutes were taken to record the discussion and the conclusions reached. The process is in keeping with the Children's Miracle Network by-laws and the responsibilities of the Executive Committee and is also intended to comport with the rules and regulations to prevent any excess benefit transactions as promulgated by the Department of Treasury. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Question 19 Public Disclosure of Governing Documents, Conflict of Interest Policy and Financial Statements The organization makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available upon request. The organization includes its audited financial statements in its annual report which is made available on its website. Form 990, Part IX, Line 5 The other changes in net assets or fund balance consist of the following: Change in unrealized gain on investments $134,072
NAME:SCOTT BURT TITLE:PRESIDENT & CEO - PART YEAR HOURS:2
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TY 2010 ReasonableCauseExplanation
Name:
Children's Miracle Network
EIN: 87-0387205
Explanation:
Children's Miracle Network ("Taxpayer") made a first attempt to submit their Form 990 for the tax year ended August 31, 2011 electronically on July 13, 2012. The return was rejected (reject code F990-911) as the tax period end date on the e-filed Form 990 did not match the data in the IRS e-file database. August 31 has been Taxpayer's historic year end for many years. Taxpayer changed its accounting period from August 31st to December 31st to be first effective September 1, 2011. An additional (not automatic) 3-month extension for Form 990 for the tax period ended August 31, 2011 was filed around the same time that the automatic 3-month extension for Form 990 for the tax period ended December 31, 2011 was filed, causing a discrepancy in year-end in the IRS database. Multiple calls were made to the IRS e-Help desk to clear the rejection and resubmit the electronic file within the 10-day perfection period. The IRS was unable to process the electronic file within the perfection period due to a backlog at the IRS e-Help Desk. Based on conversations with various IRS e-Help Desk representatives, Taxpayer was instructed to resubmit the electronic file on July 25, 2012 with a reasonable cause statement and informed that no penalties would be assessed as our electronic filing issues were well-documented with the IRS. Please refer to e-Case number 2924972 with the IRS e-Help desk for a brief history of the actions taken to correct the electronic return. Since Taxpayer made every effort to comply with its filing requirements in a timely manner with considerable effort, we respectfully submit that reasonable cause has been shown and that there should be no penalty assessed for late filing of the Form 990 or for the failure to electronically file Form 990 for the year ended August 31, 2011 before the extended due date of July 15, 2012. Taxpayer respectfully requests that the enclosed Form 990 be accepted as timely filed on July 13, 2012 and appropriately filed based upon the reasonable cause shown above. Further, Taxpayer respectfully requests that there be no penalty asserted for late filing or failure to file electronically based upon the reasonable cause and due care and diligence shown above.