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
LUTHERAN RETIREMENT CENTER SALISBURY INC
Employer identification number
56-1540214
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)
(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.") ....
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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—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
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 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.") .
60,964
371,800
24,583
8,699
30,643
496,689
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......
5,396,613
4,828,252
4,556,559
4,429,566
4,615,943
23,826,933
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.
5,457,577
5,200,052
4,581,142
4,438,265
4,646,586
24,323,622
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.)
24,323,622
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...
5,457,577
5,200,052
4,581,142
4,438,265
4,646,586
24,323,622
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
136,931
250,381
148,924
144,641
53,746
734,623
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
136,931
250,381
148,924
144,641
53,746
734,623
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.).
5,594,508
5,450,433
4,730,066
4,582,906
4,700,332
25,058,245
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
97.070 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
96.060 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
3.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
4.000 %
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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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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LUTHERAN RETIREMENT CENTER SALISBURY INC
Employer identification number
56-1540214
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
LUTHERAN RETIREMENT CENTER - SALISBURY, INC. PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES TO RETIREES IN SUPPORT OF THE LUTHERAN SERVICES FOR THE AGING, INC. (LSA), A MINISTRY OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO EXPRESS GOD'S LOVE IN CHRIST TO THOSE WE SERVE BY: PROVIDING MULTIPLE SERVICES FOR SENIORS INCLUDING NURSING CARE, ADULT DAY CARE, AND RETIREMENT LIVING; MINISTERING TO THEIR NEEDS IN TRADITIONAL AND INNOVATIVE WAYS; AND DEMONSTRATING RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP. THE PEOPLE OF LSA ARE COMPASSIONATE PEOPLE, WITH LOVING SPIRITS AND GENEROUS HEARTS. RESIDENTS, STAFF, CLIENTS, PARTICIPANTS, FAMILIES, AND VOLUNTEERS ALL STRIVE TO BE OF SERVICE TO GOD AND THE COMMUNITY. MANY OF THE THOSE SERVED BY LSA HAVE BEEN SERVICE ORIENTED AND PHILANTHROPICALLY INCLINED THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES AND CONTINUE TO SEEK OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE IN THEIR OLDER YEARS. FOR THE YOUNG-ELDERS OF THE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES THOSE OPPORTUNITIES ARE ABUNDANT. RESIDENTS THERE LOG IN HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR LOCAL CHURCHES, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, THE STATE VETERANS HOSPITAL, FUNDRAISING FOR CANCER RESEARCH, LITERACY COUNCILS, LOCAL HOSPITALS, FOOD PANTRIES, HOMELESS SHELTERS, THE UNITED WAY, AND MENTORING PROJECTS FOR LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THEY HAVE PACKED BOXES FOR SAMARITAN'S PURSE, GATHERED COATS FOR KIDS, AND COLLECTED CANNED GOODS FOR FOOD PANTRIES. THEY HAVE SEWN, KNITTED, CROCHETED, AND QUILTED COUNTLESS ITEMS FOR CAUSES THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND BEYOND. THE MORE FRAIL ELDERS OF THE LUTHERAN NURSING HOMES AND ADULT DAY SERVICES MAY BE LESS VISIBLE, BUT ARE EQUALLY COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY SERVICE. SUPPORTED BY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, THEY HAVE HELD BLOOD DRIVES, BAKE SALES, AND CRAFT SALES. THEY HAVE HOSTED BREAKFASTS FOR FIRE, POLICE, AND EMERGENCY SERVICE PERSONNEL, COLLECTED SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR KIDS, AND ADOPTED NEEDY FAMILIES AT CHRISTMAS. THEY HAVE LOGGED IN HUNDREDS OF HOURS IN PROJECTS FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS, THE ARC, THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, MADD (MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING), MEAL-ON-WHEELS, THE HUMANE SOCIETY, THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, THE UNITED WAY, AND MORE. LSA ALSO SERVES ITS COMMUNITIES BY WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THROUGHOUT NORTH CAROLINA INCLUDING CATAWBA, LIVINGSTONE, AND LENOIR-RHYNE COLLEGES; CATAWBA VALLEY, GASTON, ROWAN-CABARRUS, STANLY, CALDWELL AND FORSYTH COMMUNITY COLLEGES; APPALACHIAN STATE, WINSTON-SALEM STATE, AND DUKE UNIVERSITIES; THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, AND HOOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. THESE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS ENHANCE COOPERATION, FOSTER GROWTH AND COOPERATION, AND ULTIMATELY IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE INSTITUTIONS AND THE COMMUNITIES. LSA ALSO ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SEEK VOLUNTEER, EDUCATIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ITS MINISTRIES. THE MINISTRIES OF LSA ARE ACTIVE, BUSY PLACES WHERE MULTIPLE GENERATIONS MEET IN A SPIRIT OF FUN, FELLOWSHIP AND COOPERATION. RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY ADDRESSING A BROAD RANGE OF AGING ISSUES SUCH AS HEALTHY AGING, NURSING HOME CARE, ADULT DAY CARE, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, MEDICAID AND MEDICARE, AND HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART VI
WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY LUTHERAN SERVICES FOR THE AGING, INC. & AFFILIATES ARE COMMITTED TO THEIR ROLE IN PREVENTING HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND ABUSE AND COMPLYING WITH APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS RELATED TO HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND ABUSE. THE CIVIL FALSE CLAIMS ACT PROVIDES FOR PROTECTION FOR EMPLOYEES FROM RETALIATION. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO IS DISCHARGED, DEMOTED, SUSPENDED, THREATENED, HARASSED, OR DISCRIMINATED AGAINST IN TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BECAUSE OF LAWFUL ACTS CONDUCTED IN FURTHERANCE OF AN ACTION UNDER THE FCA MAY BRING AN ACTION IN FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT SEEKING REINSTATEMENT, TWO TIMES THE AMOUNT OF BACK PAY PLUS INTEREST, AND OTHER ENUMERATED COSTS, DAMAGES, AND FEES. DOCUMENTATION RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY EACH ENTITY WITHIN THE LUTHERAN SERVICES FOR THE AGING, INC. & AFFILIATES GROUP WILL ENSURE THAT RECORDS ARE RETAINED FOR THE REQUIRED TIME PERIODS ESTABLISHED BY STATE LAWS, FEDERAL REGULATIONS, AND PAYOR REQUIREMENTS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LEGITIMATE USERS. AT THE END OF THE RETENTION PERIOD, EACH ENTITY WILL ENSURE THAT DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS IS PERFORMED ACCORDING TO SPECIFIC PROCEDURE AND AUTHORIZATION WITH APPROPRIATE SUPERVISION OF DESTRUCTION. THE PROPER METHOD OF DESTRUCTION FOR ANY PAPER RECORD IS BY SHREDDING OR INCINERATION ONLY. PRIOR TO THE DESTRUCTION OF ANY FACILITY RECORDS, WHETHER ORIGINAL OR COMPUTER MEDIA, A CHECK WILL BE MADE TO ENSURE THE RETENTION PERIOD HAS EXPIRED AS DEFINED BY STATE LAWS AND FACILITY POLICIES. ANY RECORDS IN OPEN INVESTIGATION, AUDIT, OR LITIGATION WILL NOT BE DESTROYED. FOR FACILITIES USING ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS, RECORDS WILL BE STORED IN THE SYSTEM INDEFINITELY AND THE DESTRUCTION PROCESS WILL NOT APPLY.
MANAGEMENT DELEGATED
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 3
LSA MANAGEMENT, INC. PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ALL LSA AFFILIATES, INCLUDING THIS ORGANIZATION.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. ANY MATTERS ARE RAISED TO THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS FOR COLLABORATION AND ULTIMATE RESOLUTION.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVE A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE POLICY IS REVIEWED AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING. EACH MEMBER SIGNS A STATEMENT INDICATING THIS COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. WHEN NEW MEMBERS JOIN THE BOARD MID-TERM, THEY ALSO RECEIVE THIS INFORMATION AND COMPLETE THE SAME STATEMENT INDICATING THEIR COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
ALL COMPENSATION LIMITS ARE COMPARED TO STATE AND NATIONAL RANGES BASED ON FACILITY SIZE AND EXPERIENCE OF STAFF. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT WHICH IS PAID BY THE MANAGING ORGANIZATION OF THE CONTROL GROUP.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
ALL COMPENSATION LIMITS ARE COMPARED TO STATE AND NATIONAL RANGES BASED ON FACILITY SIZE AND EXPERIENCE OF STAFF. THE PRESIDENT APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. OFFICERS OF THE CONTROLLED GROUP ARE PAID BY THE MANAGING ORGANIZATION AND CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE CONTROL GROUP ALSO COMPENSATE KEY EMPLOYEES DIRECTLY.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
FORMS 990 ARE POSTED ON GUIDESTAR AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE LSA OFFICE LOCATED IN SALISBURY, NC.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART VII
FORMER OFFICERS KIRBY NICKERSON TOOK THE POSITION OF TREASURER/CFO IN JUNE OF 2012 AND THEREFORE DID NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION IN CALENDAR YEAR 2011 OR A CORRESPONDING 2011 FORM W-2. ANNETTE CONRAD SERVED AS TREASURER FROM 10/1/11 TO 2/10/12. DEBORAH MATHIS SERVED AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER UNTIL 6/4/11. SHE DID NOT RECEIVE ANY FISCAL YEAR COMPENSATION BUT HER 2011 W-2 INCOME IS PROPERLY REPORTED ON PART VII. PATRICK FOLEY SERVED AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER FROM 9/26/11 TO 10/12/12 AND HIS 2011 W-2 INCOME IS PROPERLY REPORTED ON PART VII.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS RELATE TO A RECONCILING ADJUSTMENT AND UNREALIZED GAINS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE D, PART XII. RECONCILING ADJUSTMENT (4,206,350) UNREALIZED GAIN 330,335 TOTAL CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (3,876,015) THE RECONCILING ADJUSTMENT IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ACCURATELY PERMIT CROSS REFERENCE BETWEEN THE BEGINNING OF YEAR NET ASSETS, AS RESTATED PER THE CURRENT YEAR AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE END-OF-YEAR ASSETS AS REPORTED ON THE PRIOR YEAR FORM 990.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.