Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ST JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM
Employer identification number
38-1443395
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.)
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2
3
4
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section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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7
8
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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.)
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11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
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Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
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Amounts from line 4..
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Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
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Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
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Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
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Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
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Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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.).
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First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
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Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
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Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
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Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ST JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM
Employer identification number
38-1443395
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
AS A CATHOLIC HEALTH MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH, ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM'S MISSION IS TO "PROVIDE SPIRITUALLY CENTERED, HOLISTIC CARE WHICH SUSTAINS AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES." THIS INCLUDES ACTING AS ADVOCATES FOR A COMPASSIONATE AND JUST SOCIETY THROUGH OUR ACTIONS AND WORDS. A UNIVERSAL TENET OF CATHOLIC HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS' MISSION STATEMENTS IS CARE FOR ALL PERSONS, ESPECIALLY THE POOR AND VULNERABLE. THE CALL TO BRING GOD'S HEALING TO PERSONS IN NEED IS WHAT COMPELLED THE FOUNDERS OF VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TO VENTURE OUT INTO PARTS OF THIS NATION THAT, UNTIL THEIR ARRIVAL, HAD BEEN SORELY UNDERSERVED. FOR MORE THAN 250 YEARS, (58 FOR ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM) CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE IN THE UNITED STATES HAS BEEN DRIVEN BY THAT SAME CALL AND HAS GROWN IN WAYS THAT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN IMAGINED.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990
PART IV, LINE 20B - THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM FALL UNDER THE SPECIFIC SCOPE AUDIT. THE ACTIVITY OF ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM AND OTHER MEMBERS OF ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM ARE REPORTED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ASCENSION HEALTH ALLIANCE. NO INDIVIDUAL AUDIT OF ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM IS COMPLETED. THEREFORE, THE ATTACHED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE OF ASCENSION HEALTH ALLIANCE AND AFFILIATES (WHICH INCLUDE THE ACTIVITY OF ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM). PART IV, LINE 17 & 18 - ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM INCURS FUNDRAISING EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH FUNDRAISING EVENTS UNDERTAKEN BY ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART VI
LINE 2 - MANY OF THE PERSONS LISTED ON PART VII HAVE A "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP" WITH EACH OTHER BY VIRTUE OF SITTING ON RELATED ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM ENTITY BOARDS.
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM HAS A SINGLE CORPORATE MEMBER, ASCENSION HEALTH.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
THE ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM HAS A SINGLE CORPORATE MEMBER, ASCENSION HEALTH, WHO HAS THE ABILITY TO ELECT MEMBERS TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM.
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
ASCENSION HEALTH HAS DESIGNED A SYSTEM AUTHORITY MATRIX WHICH ASSIGNS AUTHORITY FOR KEY DECISIONS THAT ARE NECESSARY IN THE OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM. SPECIFIC AREAS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED IN THE AUTHORITY MATRIX ARE: NEW ORGANIZATIONS & MAJOR TRANSACTIONS; GOVERNING DOCUMENTS; APPOINTMENTS/REMOVALS; EVALUATION; DEBT LIMITS; STRATEGIC & FINANCIAL PLANS; ASSETS; SYSTEM POLICIES & PROCEDURES. THESE AREAS ARE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LEVELS OF APPROVAL BY ASCENSION PER THE SYSTEM AUTHORITY MATRIX.
OFFICERS WHO CANNOT BE REACHED
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 9
NEELIMADEVI RYALI, M.D. 1251 MONUMENT RD TAWAS CITY, MI 48763 LINDA STANCILL 2329 WEST MILLER ROAD TAWAS CITY, MI 487633
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING CERTAIN OFFICERS, WORKS DILIGENTLY TO COMPLETE THE FORM 990 AND ATTACHED SCHEDULES IN A THOROUGH MANNER. PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN, ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED THE FORM 990 AND MANAGEMENT TEAM MEMBERS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER ANY BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN THAT ANY DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS, WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST, MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. THE REMAINING INDIVIDUALS ON THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WILL DECIDE IF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST EXIST. EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS ANNUALLY SIGNS A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND UNDERSTANDS THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO THE PROCESS INCLUDED A REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION. IN THE REVIEW OF THE COMPENSATION,THE CEO WAS COMPARED TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREA THAT HOLD THE SAME TITLE. DURING THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION, DOCUMENTATION OF THE DECISION WAS RECORDED IN THE BOARD MINUTES. THE INNDIVIDUAL WAS NOT PRESENT WHEN THEIR COMPENSATION WAS DECIDED.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE PROCESS INCLUDED A REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION. IN THE REVIEW OF THE COMPENSATIONS, THE OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION WERE COMPARED TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS' EMPLOYEES IN THE AREA THAT HOLD THE SAME TITLE. DURING THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION, DOCUMENTATION OF THE DECISION WAS RECORDED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE ANY DOCUMENTS OPEN TO PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART VII
SEC. A, LINE 1A - DONALD R. ELLIS III, M.D. COMPENSATION REPORTED IS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE HOSPITAL IN HIS ROLE AS A PHYSICIAN NOT FOR HIS ROLE AS A TRUSTEE.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS RELATES TO THE FOLLOWING: DONATIONS FROM RESTRICTION 111,076 RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTIONS USED FOR PROPERTY 310,697 CA DEFERRED PENSION COST 638,338 TOTAL INCREASES 1,060,111 NET ASSETS FROM AFFILIATES ( 75,021) UNREALIZED LOSSES FROM INVESTMENT (UNRESTRICTED) (1,539,871) OTHER PENSION NET ASSET ADJUSTEMENT (3,447,026) TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND ( 351,252) TEMPORARY RESTRICTED UNREALIZED ( 25,871) TOTAL DECREASES (5,439,041) TOTAL OTHER CHANGES (4,378,930)
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.