Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 12-31-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1030 15TH STREET NW
Suite 800
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
WASHINGTON, DC20005
D Employer identification number

52-2175544
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 26,448,576
F Name and address of principal officer:
CHRISTINE K CASSEL MD
1030 15th st nw suite 800
washington,DC20005
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.QUALITYFORUM.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1999
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM ADVANCES EFFORTS TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE QUALITY THROUGH PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND PUBLIC REPORTING.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 30
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 29
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 137
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,069
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 25,138,722 25,940,132
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 412,975 257,823
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 102,368 86,401
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 11,827 9,457
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 25,665,892 26,293,813
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 13,700,082 14,488,699
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 10,627,227 9,084,128
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 24,327,309 23,572,827
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,338,583 2,720,986
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 18,458,752 21,343,594
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 9,027,668 9,049,058
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 9,431,084 12,294,536
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,945,191 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 0 )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,682,582 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 0 )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,245,934 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 0 )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 2,679,215 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 257,823 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet18,552,922
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II...
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
15
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
137
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
30
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
29
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletJEFFREY TOMITZ1030 15TH ST NW SUITE 800WASHINGTONDC20005 (202) 783-1300
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) Janet M Corrigan........................................................................
President/CEO
 40.0
.......................   		X   X       259,307 0 26,043
(2) Gerald M Shea........................................................................
Treasurer, Interim CEO
 2.0
.......................   		X   X       84,585 0 535
(3) William L Roper........................................................................
Chair
 2.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) Andrew Webber........................................................................
Vice-Chair
 2.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) Helen Darling........................................................................
Vice-Chair
 2.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(6) Lawrence M Becker........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) JudyAnn Bigby........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) Carolyn M Clancy........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) Jack Cochran........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) Patrick Conway........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) Maureen Corry........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) Leonardo Cuello........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) Joyce Dubow........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) Thomas Frieden........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) Robert Galvin........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) Ardis Hoven........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) Karen Ignagni........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2012)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) Chris Jennings........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) Charles N Kahn III........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) Donald Kemper........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) William Kramer........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) Mark B McClellan........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) Sheri S McCoy........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) Harold D Miller........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) Delores Mitchell........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) Elizabeth Mitchell........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) Mary Naylor........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) Debra L Ness........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) Samuel R Nussbaum........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) J Marc Overhage........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) Bernard M Rosof........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) John C Rother........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) Bruce Siegel........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) Joseph R Swedish........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) John Tooker........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) Richard J Umbdenstock........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) Andrew Weber........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) Mary Wakefield........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) Laura Miller........................................................................
Chief Operating Officer
 40.0
.......................   		    X       329,826 0 21,389
(40) Jeffrey Tomitz........................................................................
CFO
 40.0
.......................   		    X       247,863 0 10,209
(41) Ann Hammersmith........................................................................
Gnrl Counsel & Corp Secr
 40.0
.......................   		    X       236,735 0 19,316
(42) Thomas Valuck........................................................................
Sr. Vp Strategic Partnerships
 40.0
.......................   		      X     392,106 0 19,394
(43) Helen Burstin........................................................................
Sr. VP Peformance Measures
 40.0
.......................   		      X     381,520 0 30,990
(44) Lindsey Spindle........................................................................
Sr. VP Com & External Affairs
 40.0
.......................   		      X     313,369 0 14,920
(45) Floyd P Eisenberg........................................................................
Sr. VP Health Information Tech
 40.0
.......................   		      X     379,480 0 22,754
(46) Nicole Silverman........................................................................
VP Federal Program Mgmt
 40.0
.......................   		      X     240,271 0 22,677
(47) Kyle Vickers........................................................................
Chief Information Officer
 40.0
.......................   		      X     227,358 0 14,570
(48) Lisa Hines........................................................................
VP Member Relations
 40.0
.......................   		      X     149,759 0 21,310
(49) Rosemary Kennedy........................................................................
VP Health Info Tech
 40.0
.......................   		        X   233,979 0 11,015
(50) Heidi Bossley........................................................................
VP Performance Measures
 40.0
.......................   		        X   227,829 0 14,786
(51) Karen Adams........................................................................
VP National Priorities
 40.0
.......................   		        X   217,506 0 20,806
(52) Constance Hwang........................................................................
VP Measures App Ptps
 40.0
.......................   		        X   204,123 0 20,658
(53) Diane Stollenwerk........................................................................
VP Stakeholder Collab
 40.0
.......................   		        X   214,721 0 15,128
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 4,340,337 0 306,500
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet42
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
TELLIGEN, 1776 WEST LAKES PARKWAYWEST DES MOINESIA50266 software development 1,297,638
PANTHEON SOFTWARE, 2020 N 14TH STREET SUITE 700ARLINGTONVA22201 software development 1,294,043
COMM PARTNERS, 7230 LEE DEFOREST DRIVE SUITE 206COLUMBIAMD21046 LONG DIS & WEB COMM 275,341
NEAL R GROSS CO INC, 1323 RHODE ISLAND AVE NWWASHINGTONDC200053701 TRANSCRIPTION SVC 233,360
THE HYATT REGENCY WASHINGTON, 400 NEW JERSEY AVENUE NWWASHINGTONDC20001 LODGING, MEETING SVC 156,011
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet5
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b 4,553,344
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 19,911,038
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		1,475,750
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 25,940,132
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a CONFERENCES 900099 257,823 257,823    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 257,823
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 98,590     98,590
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 141,574 1,000
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 153,193 1,570
c Gain or (loss) -11,619 -570
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -12,189     -12,189
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a HONORARIUM 900099 3,500 3,500    
b PUBLICATION SALES 900099 2,554 2,554    
c ROOM RENTAL 900099 3,403 3,403    
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 9,457
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 26,293,813 267,280   86,401
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,289,446 2,007,575 1,281,871 0
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 9,317,956 7,737,586 1,580,370 0
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 220,592 195,063 25,529 0
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,040,887 805,988 234,899 0
10 Payroll taxes ........... 619,818 510,048 109,770 0
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 84,495 0 84,495 0
c Accounting ........... 63,539 0 63,539 0
d Lobbying ........... 180,000 180,000 0 0
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 12,989   12,989 0
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 1,940,701 1,874,128 66,573 0
12 Advertising and promotion .... 8,361 7,236 1,125 0
13 Office expenses ....... 519,915 519,915 0 0
14 Information technology ...... 698,718 219,741 478,977 0
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 1,599,786 1,284,395 315,391 0
17 Travel ............ 120,772 84,150 36,622 0
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,637,580 1,520,918 116,662 0
20 Interest ........... 539 0 539 0
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,854,309 1,488,739 365,570 0
23 Insurance .............. 66,773 53,609 13,164 0
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT 197,847 0 197,847 0
b PROD & PRINTING OF REPORTS 47,501 47,501 0 0
c PUBLICATIONS AND DUES 26,533 14,334 12,199 0
d MISCELLANEOUS 23,770 1,996 21,774 0
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 23,572,827 18,552,922 5,019,905 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 400 1 400
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 4,201,956 2 9,314,471
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 5,395,226 4 4,180,367
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 895,321 9 356,618
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 9,009,329
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 4,035,258 5,653,861 10c 4,974,071
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 2,021,254 11 2,219,185
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 263,057 12 293,371
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 27,677 15 5,111
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 18,458,752 16 21,343,594
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 2,145,783 17 1,376,367
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 6,642,347 19 7,524,785
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 239,538 25 147,906
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 9,027,668 26 9,049,058
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 9,431,084 27 12,244,536
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 0 28 50,000
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 0 29 0
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 9,431,084 33 12,294,536
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 18,458,752 34 21,343,594
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
26,293,813
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
23,572,827
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
2,720,986
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
9,431,084
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
142,466
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
12,294,536
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
 
Employer identification number

52-2175544
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
f
g
(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 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 monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 11,716,718 14,127,738 20,962,589 25,138,722 25,940,132 97,885,899
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 11,716,718 14,127,738 20,962,589 25,138,722 25,940,132 97,885,899
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)..           7,825,401
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           90,060,498
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 11,716,718 14,127,738 20,962,589 25,138,722 25,940,132 97,885,899
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 174,027 31,430 16,453 133,817 98,590 454,317
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..           0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 3,605 55,059 27,569 11,827 9,457 107,517
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           98,447,733
12
12
1,926,935
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........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
91.480 %
15
15
89.543 %
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
 
Employer identification number

52-2175544
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
  		Employer identification number

52-2175544
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page 3
Name of organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
  		Employer identification number

52-2175544
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
  		Employer identification number

52-2175544
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
 
Employer identification number

52-2175544
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 517,516  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 517,516  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 23,055,311  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 23,572,827  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 914,225 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 3,914,225
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        5,871,338
             
c Total lobbying expenditures 65,619 0 6,451 517,516 589,586
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 228,556 250,000 250,000 250,000 978,556
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		         1,467,834
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures   0 0   0
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
 
Employer identification number

52-2175544
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   2,932,640 409,838 2,522,802
d Equipment ................   655,199 559,592 95,607
e Other .................   5,421,489 3,065,827 2,355,662
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 4,974,071
Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION 147,906








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 147,906
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 26,436,279
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 142,466
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 142,466
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 26,293,813
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 26,293,813
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 23,572,827
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 23,572,827
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 23,572,827
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FIN 48 FOOTNOTE FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 NQF applies a "more-likely than-not" threshold to positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. With few exceptions, NQF is no longer subject to income tax examinations by the U.S. federal, state or local tax authorities for years ended December 31, 2008 and prior. Management has evaluated NQF 's tax positions and has concluded that NQF has taken no material uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements to comply with the provisions of this guidance.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
 
Employer identification number

52-2175544
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)Janet M CorriganPresident/CEO (i)
(ii)		 259,307
0 		0
0 		0
0 		11,379
0 		14,664
0 		285,350
0 		 
 
(2)Laura MillerChief Operating Officer (i)
(ii)		 329,826
0 		0
0 		0
0 		14,799
0 		6,590
0 		351,215
0 		 
 
(3)Jeffrey TomitzCFO (i)
(ii)		 229,863
0 		18,000
0 		0
0 		8,000
0 		2,209
0 		258,072
0 		 
 
(4)Ann HammersmithGnrl Counsel & Corp Secr (i)
(ii)		 219,235
0 		17,500
0 		0
0 		10,260
0 		9,056
0 		256,051
0 		 
 
(5)Thomas ValuckSr. Vp Strategic Partnerships (i)
(ii)		 359,606
0 		32,500
0 		0
0 		12,705
0 		6,689
0 		411,500
0 		 
 
(6)Helen BurstinSr. VP Peformance Measures (i)
(ii)		 348,914
0 		32,606
0 		0
0 		16,212
0 		14,778
0 		412,510
0 		 
 
(7)Lindsey SpindleSr. VP Com & External Affairs (i)
(ii)		 293,369
0 		20,000
0 		0
0 		12,763
0 		2,157
0 		328,289
0 		 
 
(8)Floyd P EisenbergSr. VP Health Information Tech (i)
(ii)		 291,455
0 		0
0 		88,025
0 		8,882
0 		13,872
0 		402,234
0 		 
 
(9)Nicole SilvermanVP Federal Program Mgmt (i)
(ii)		 222,271
0 		18,000
0 		0
0 		9,476
0 		13,201
0 		262,948
0 		 
 
(10)Kyle VickersChief Information Officer (i)
(ii)		 214,858
0 		12,500
0 		0
0 		10,160
0 		4,410
0 		241,928
0 		 
 
(11)Lisa HinesVP Member Relations (i)
(ii)		 142,259
0 		7,500
0 		0
0 		6,997
0 		14,313
0 		171,069
0 		 
 
(12)Rosemary KennedyVP Health Info Tech (i)
(ii)		 218,979
0 		15,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		11,015
0 		244,994
0 		 
 
(13)Heidi BossleyVP Performance Measures (i)
(ii)		 210,329
0 		17,500
0 		0
0 		8,500
0 		6,286
0 		242,615
0 		 
 
(14)Karen AdamsVP National Priorities (i)
(ii)		 205,006
0 		12,500
0 		0
0 		8,540
0 		12,266
0 		238,312
0 		 
 
(15)Constance HwangVP Measures App Ptps (i)
(ii)		 204,123
0 		0
0 		0
0 		10,825
0 		9,833
0 		224,781
0 		 
 
(16)Diane StollenwerkVP Stakeholder Collab (i)
(ii)		 202,221
0 		12,500
0 		0
0 		8,675
0 		6,453
0 		229,849
0 		 
 
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
QUESTIONS REGARDING COMPENSATION FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4A DURING THE YEAR, FLOYD EISENBERG RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF 88,025 BASED ON 16 WEEKS OF SALARY.
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Department of the Treasury
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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM
 
Employer identification number

52-2175544
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, 4A & 4B & 4C LINE 1: THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM (NQF) IS A UNIQUE, MULTI-STAKEHOLDER ORGANIZATION INSTRUMENTAL IN ADVANCING EFFORTS TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE QUALITY THROUGH PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND PUBLIC REPORTING. NQF IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WITH MORE THAN 400 MEMBERS REPRESENTING VIRTUALLY EVERY SECTOR OF THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. NQF OPERATES UNDER A THREE-PART MISSION TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF AMERICAN HEALTHCARE BY SETTING NATIONAL PRIORITIES AND GOALS FOR PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT, ENDORSING NATIONAL CONSENSUS STANDARDS FOR MEASURING AND PUBLICLY REPORTING ON PERFORMANCE, AND PROMOTING THE ATTAINMENT OF NATIONAL GOALS THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS. LINE 4A: STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: NATIONAL PRIORITIES PARTNERSHIP (NPP) - THE NPP IS AN NQF-CONVENED COLLABORATION OF 52 PUBLIC- AND PRIVATE-SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS UNIQUELY QUALIFIED TO REPRESENT THE ARRAY OF STAKEHOLDERS NEEDED TO IMPROVE THE NATION'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. IN 2012, NPP FOCUSED ON HOW TO ADVANCE PATIENT SAFETY BY ALIGNING ITS WORK WITH HHS' "PARTNERSHIP FOR PATIENTS" EFFORT. NPP DEVELOPED ACTION PLANS TO FOCUS NATIONAL AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN DIVERSE SECTORS ON HOW TO ALIGN AROUND TWO GOALS: REDUCING PREVENTABLE READMISSIONS AND IMPROVING MATERNITY CARE BY REDUCING EARLY ELECTIVE DELIVERIES AND CESAREAN SECTION IN LOW-RISK WOMEN. NEARLY 700 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THESE ACTION-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES. NPP ALSO CREATED A WEB-BASED SYSTEM, THE ONLINE ACTION REGISTRY, TO TRACK AND SHARE THESE IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES AND TO ENABLE LEARNING ACROSS PARTICIPANTS. ALSO IN SUPPORT OF HHS' PARTNERSHIP FOR PATIENTS INITIATIVE, THE NPP DEVELOPED AND HOSTED THREE PATIENT-SAFETY ORIENTED WEBINARS IN 2012, AS WELL AS FOUR QUARTERLY IN-PERSON MEETINGS FOR A WIDE RANGE OF PARNERSHIP FOR PATIENTS STAKEHOLDERS. MEASURE APPLICATIONS - CONVENED BY NQF IN THE SPRING OF 2011, THE MEASURE APPLICATIONS PARTNERSHIP (MAP) IS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP MADE UP OF 60 ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING MAJOR STAKEHOLDER GROUPS, 9 FEDERAL AGENCIES, AND 40 SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTS. IT WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE HHS WITH THOUGHTFUL, PRE-RULEMAKING INPUT ABOUT WHICH PERFORMANCE MEASURES TO USE IN PUBLIC REPORTING AND PAYMENT WITHIN AND ACROSS 17 FEDERAL PROGRAMS. SIMULTANEOUSLY, MAP IS INFORMING THE THINKING AND DECISIONS OF PRIVATE-SECTOR LEADERS WITH RESPECT TO THEIR MEASURE-SELECTION STRATEGIES. MAP ENABLES PUBLIC- AND PRIVATE-SECTOR LEADERS TO WORK TOGETHER ON CREATING A MEASUREMENT STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN THAT IS CROSSCUTTING AND COORDINATED ACROSS SETTINGS OF CARE; FEDERAL, STATE, AND PRIVATE PROGRAMS; LEVELS OF MEASUREMENT ANALYSIS; PAYER TYPE; AND POINTS IN TIME. IN FEBRUARY 2012, MAP SUBMITTED ITS FIRST ANNUAL PRE-RULEMAKING REPORT, PROVIDING PUBLIC/PRIVATE ADVICE TO HHS ABOUT USE OF MEASURES IN 17 DIFFERENT FEDERAL PROGRAMS. THE REPORT RECOMMENDED THAT 40 PERCENT OF THE MEASURES THAT CMS PROPOSED AT THE END OF 2011 MOVE INTO FEDERAL PROGRAMS; EXPRESSED CLEAR PREFERENCE FOR BOTH USING NQF-ENDORSED MEASURES AND FOR DEVELOPING MORE ROBUST FEEDBACK LOOPS; CONSIDERED HOW TO FURTHER ALIGN MEASURES ACROSS PROGRAMS AND WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR; AND LAID OUT GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR A THREE- TO FIVE-YEAR MEASUREMENT STRATEGY. THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES LARGELY HEEDED THIS INPUT, WITH CMS' 2012 FINAL RULES IMPLEMENTING MANY OF THE MEASURES RECOMMENDED BY THE MAP (ON A PROGRAM BASIS, THE AGREEMENT OF RECOMMENDATIONS TO ACTUAL USE RANGED FROM 40 TO 100 PERCENT.) ALSO IN OCTOBER 2012, MAP RELEASED ITS FAMILIES OF MEASURES REPORT THAT DEFINES MEASURE FAMILIES IN FOUR KEY AREAS-SAFETY, CARE COORDINATION, CARDIOVASCULAR, AND DIABETES CARE-WITH THE GOALS OF PROMOTING MORE COHESION AND INTEGRATION OF CARE REGARDLESS OF SETTING, PROVIDER, LEVEL OF INTENSITY, OR TIMING, AS WELL AS REDUCING MEASUREMENT AND REPORTING BURDEN FOR HOSPITALS, PHYSICIANS, AND OTHER PROVIDERS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A CONTINUED & 4B LINE 4A CONTINUED: ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION (RWJF) GRANT - THE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TEAM RELEASED THE QUALITY POSITIONING SYSTEM (QPS) VERSION 1.0, IN OCTOBER 2012. ORIGINALLY LAUNCHED IN BETA FORM IN 2011, QPS IS THE MOST RELIABLE AND COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE SOURCE FOR FINDING ALL NQF-ENDORSED MEASURES. QPS VERSION 1.0 ALLOWED USERS TO SEARCH FOR MEASURES; ORGANIZE MEASURES BY CREATING CUSTOMIZED LISTS OF NQF-ENDORSED MEASURES IN PUBLIC OR PRIVATE 'PORTFOLIOS' TO FIT SPECIFIC INTERESTS OR NEEDS; COMPARE MEASURES OR PORTFOLIOS SIDE-BY-SIDE; AND PRIVATELY SHARE PORTFOLIOS OR MEASURES OF INTEREST WITH OTHERS. SINCE THE BETA LAUNCH IN 2011, THOUSANDS OF USERS HAVE TESTED AND USED THE INTERACTIVE FEATURES. ALSO UNDER THE RWJF GRANT, IN FEBRUARY 2012 NQF RELEASED THE ALIGNMENT TOOL, AN EXCEL SPREADSHEET THAT DISPLAYS THE NQF-ENDORSED MEASURES IN USE BY ONE OR MORE OF THE 16 ALIGNING FORCES FOR QUALITY (AF4Q) ALLIANCES. THE TOOL HAS HELPED COMMUNITIES ALIGN THEIR MEASUREMENT STRATEGIES IN MULTIPLE WAYS: TO WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING, TO THE NATIONAL QUALITY STRATEGY PRIORITIES, AND TO NATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT INVOLVE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OR PAYMENT INCENTIVES. THE TOOL LINKS TO QPS, WHERE UP-TO-DATE DETAILED MEASURE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND. LINE 4B: PERFORMANCE MEASURES - THIS PROGRAMMATIC AREA REFERS TO THE TECHNICAL WORK OF EVALUATING PERFORMANCE MEASURES (PM) SUBMITTED FOR NQF-ENDORSEMENT CONSIDERATION. NQF COMPLETED 16 ENDORSEMENT PROJECTS DURING THE COURSE OF 2012, USING BOTH THE NATIONAL QUALITY STRATEGY (NQS) PRIORITIES THAT CROSS CONDITIONS AND LEADING HEALTH CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO PREVALENCE AND COST AS A WAY TO PRIORITIZE ITS EFFORTS. IN TOTAL, NQF COMMITTEES EVALUATED 430 SUBMITTED MEASURES AND ENDORSED 301. THESE ENDORSED MEASURES INCLUDE 81 NEW MEASURES AND 220 MEASURES THAT NQF EXPERT COMMITTEES CONCLUDED COULD MAINTAIN THEIR PREVIOUS ENDORSEMENT AFTER BEING REVIEWED AGAINST NQF'S CRITERIA AND COMPARED TO NEW EVIDENCE OR COMPETING MEASURES. OVERALL, MEASURES UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE WERE ENDORSED AT A RATE OF 55 PERCENT, AND NEW MEASURES SUBMITTED FOR ENDORSEMENT WERE ENDORSED AT A RATE OF 89 PERCENT. IN COMPARISON, NQF COMPLETED 11 PROJECTS AND ENDORSED 170 MEASURES IN 2011. THIS INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO EFFORTS TO MAKE THE REVIEW PROCESS MORE EFFICIENT-THE AVERAGE MEASURE REVIEW TIME DECREASED FROM 12 MONTHS TO 7 MONTHS DURING 2012-AS WELL AS TO OTHER ENHANCEMENTS TO THE ENDORSEMENT PROCESS. SPECIFICALLY, AS PART OF THE CONSENSUS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS PILOT PROGRAM, NQF PROVIDED EARLIER, MORE DETAILED FEEDBACK TO MEASURE DEVELOPERS ABOUT A FIRST-ORDER CRITERION (I.E., IMPORTANCE TO MEASURE) TO FURTHER THE GOAL THAT DEVELOPMENT DOLLARS ARE SPENT ON MEASURES THAT ARE VIEWED AS CONSEQUENTIAL BY THE FIELD. FURTHERMORE, WHEN A MEASURE IS RE-EVALUATED FOR CONTINUED ENDORSEMENT, NQF NOW REQUIRES COMMITTEES TO CONSIDER THE MEASURE'S USE AND WHETHER SUCH USE HAS RESULTED IN IMPROVEMENT OR HAS LED TO UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES, ENSURING THAT COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE INFORMED ABOUT THE MEASURE'S IMPACT. IN THE LAST YEAR, CLINICAL PROJECTS WITH A LARGE NUMBER OF PROCESS MEASURES HAD MARKEDLY LOWER ENDORSEMENT RATES FOR MAINTENANCE MEASURES (E.G., PERINATAL CARE, 44 PERCENT; PULMONARY, 44 PERCENT; AND RENAL DISEASE, 36 PERCENT). NEWER MEASUREMENT AREAS THAT ARE HIGHLY VALUED BY CLINICIANS AND PATIENTS HAD HIGHER ENDORSEMENT RATES, INCLUDING DISPARITIES MEASURES AT 75 PERCENT AND PALLIATIVE CARE AT 64 PERCENT. THE DISPARITIES MEASURES WERE PRIMARILY OUTCOME MEASURES, WHILE THE PALLIATIVE MEASURES WERE PRIMARILY PROCESS MEASURES. MEASURE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE YEAR INCLUDE A FIRST-EVER SET OF RESOURCE USE MEASURES, HARMONIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MEASURES, PATIENT-REPORTED EXPERIENCE MEASURES, READMISSIONS MEASURES THAT CAN HELP THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY BETTER UNDERSTAND AND APPROPRIATELY REDUCE READMISSION RATES, AND A MEASUREMENT FRAMEWORK FOR MULTIPLE CHRONIC CONDITIONS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B CONTINUED & 4C & 4D LINE 4B CONTINUED: IN ADDITION TO THE MEASURES THAT WERE ENDORSED IN 2012, NQF ALSO REMOVED 103 MEASURES FROM ITS PORTFOLIO FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS: MEASURES NO LONGER MET ENDORSEMENT CRITERIA; MEASURES WERE HARMONIZED WITH OTHER SIMILAR, COMPETING MEASURES; OR MEASURE DEVELOPERS CHOSE TO RETIRE MEASURES THEY NO LONGER WISHED TO MAINTAIN. LINE 4C: HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: IN 2012, NQF LAUNCHED A SERIES OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SHARED UNDERSTANDING AMONG THOSE INVOLVED IN ADVANCING ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT AND DATA INFRASTRUCTURE. SEVERAL OF NQF'S PROJECTS SOUGHT TO FACILITATE A UNIFIED UNDERSTANDING OF TERMS AND MEASUREMENT APPROACHES USED IN THE HEALTH IT FIELD, SO THAT MEASURE DEVELOPERS AND IMPLEMENTERS, HEALTH IT VENDORS, STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER USERS OF EMEASURES AND TOOLS WORK WITH A SIMILAR LEXICON. LINE 4C CONTINUED: E-MEASURES - NQF CONVENED THE EMEASURE LEARNING COLLABORATIVE, A NEW ENVIRONMENT FOR PROMOTING BEST PRACTICES RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES APPLIED TO ELECTRONIC DATA SOURCES. EMEASURES ARE AN INNOVATION IN ADVANCING QUALITY MEASUREMENT, BUT SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS HAMPER THEIR WIDER SCALE CREATION, ADOPTION, AND USE. THROUGH TWO IN-PERSON MEETINGS AND OTHER VIRTUAL CONVENINGS, NQF BROUGHT TOGETHER HUNDREDS OF STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES, EHR VENDORS, MEASURE DEVELOPERS, CLINICIANS, AND HOSPITALS-CREATING A UNIQUE FORUM FOR THESE PARTIES TO WORK TOGETHER ON NEW EMEASUREMENT APPROACHES. QUALITY DATA MODEL (QDM) - DEVELOPED BY NQF, THE QUALITY DATA MODEL (QDM) IS AN "INFORMATION MODEL" THAT DEFINES CONCEPTS USED IN QUALITY MEASURES AND CLINICAL CARE IN A WAY THAT ALLOWS THE INFORMATION TO BE COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY FROM DATA ALREADY STORED IN AN EHR. NQF RELEASED AN UPDATED VERSION OF THE QDM IN DECEMBER 2012, WHICH FOCUSED ON SIMPLIFYING AND STANDARDIZING QDM MEASURE LOGIC TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FEDERAL MEANINGFUL USE REGULATIONS. NQF ALSO REGULARLY RECEIVES ONGOING FEEDBACK AND INSIGHTS INTO BEST PRACTICES FROM A USER GROUP OF MEASURE DEVELOPERS, PHYSICIANS, HOSPITALS, AND EHR VENDORS WHO ARE CURRENTLY ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN EMEASURE USE. MEASURE AUTHORING TOOL (MAT) - THIS NON-PROPRIETARY, WEB-BASED TOOL MAKES IT EASIER AND MORE EFFICIENT FOR MEASURE DEVELOPERS TO SPECIFY, SUBMIT, AND MAINTAIN ELECTRONIC MEASURES, OR EMEASURES. AT THE END OF 2012, NQF TRANSITIONED THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATION OF THE MAT TO HHS, GIVING HHS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BETTER POSITION THE MAT AND EMEASURES IN FEDERAL PROGRAMS USING EHR-BASED PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT, AND TO SUPPORT THE MAT'S EVOLUTION. CRITICAL PATHS FOR CREATING DATA PLATFORMS PROJECT - COMPLETED IN 2012, THIS EFFORT HELPED ASSESS THE READINESS OF ELECTRONIC DATA TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE MEASUREMENT CONCEPTS AND RECOMMENDED STEPS TO ADDRESS DATA AND INFRASTRUCTURE GAPS AND BARRIERS IN TWO HIGH-PRIORITY DOMAINS: CARE COORDINATION AND PATIENT SAFETY. THE CARE COORDINATION REPORT FOCUSED ON TRANSITIONS OF CARE AND COMMUNICATION OF THE PATIENT PLAN OF CARE. THE PATIENT SAFETY REPORT FOCUSED ON EFFECTIVE USE OF INFUSION DEVICES (E.G., GIVING MEDICATION THROUGH AN IV) IN ACUTE CARE SETTINGS. THE ABILITY TO CAPTURE DATA ACROSS SETTINGS IS FUNDAMENTAL TO GAUGING, FOR EXAMPLE, THE DEGREE OF CARE COORDINATION IN A HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. THE FINAL REPORTS FROM THESE PROJECTS DELINEATED SPECIFIC STEPS THAT THE GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECTOR CAN TAKE TO ENABLE ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT IN THESE AREAS. LINE 4D: THE OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS HELD BY NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM.
MEMBERS OF ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERS VOTING RESPONSIBILITIES FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6 AND LINE 7A LINE 6 THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM HAS OVER 400 MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. THEY REPRESENT ALL SECTORS IN THE HEALTHCARE QUALITY LANDSCAPE INCLUDING: CONSUMERS; PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PURCHASERS; PHYSICIANS, NURSES, PHARMACISTS, AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS; HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, AND OTHER PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS; ACCREDITING AND CERTIFYING BODIES; SUPPORTING INDUSTRIES; AND HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ORGANIZATIONS. LINE 7A MEMBERS VOTE ON A SLATE OF CANDIDATES TO FILL BOARD OF DIRECTOR VACANCIES.
DECISIONS OF GOVERNING BODY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7B THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A SLATE OF CANDIDATES TO FILL BOARD VACANCIES. THIS RECOMMENDATION GOES TO THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP FOR A VOTE. MEMBERSHIP MUST APPROVE CHANGES TO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11A & 11B THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 UNDERGOES A NUMBER OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL REVIEWS BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS. THE RETURN IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, BDO USA, AND IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE, A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. A FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TO OUTSIDE COUNSEL FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT, BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ARE SENT TO BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF TO COMPLETE. THE GENERAL COUNSEL REVIEWS CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS SUBMITTED BY BOARD MEMBERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ORALLY DISCLOSE ANY RELAVANT INFORMATION ANNUALLY IN A PUBLIC BOARD SESSION. EMPLOYEE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ARE SCREENED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND ANY DISCLOSURES MADE BY EMPLOYEES ARE REFERRED TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL FOR FOLLOW-UP AND RESOLUTION.
DETERMINING COMPENSATION FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A & 15B THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, DETERMINES THE CEO'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE BY USING COMPARABLE DATA APPROVED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD. CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION IS ALSO MAINTAINED. THE CEO DETERMINES THE SALARIES OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEE BASED ON OUTSIDE COMPARABILITY DATA AND THE RESULTS ARE DOCUMENTED IN PERSONNEL FILES.
AVAILABILITY OF OTHER DOCUMENTS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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