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
MHM SUPPORT SERVICES
Employer identification number
20-2553101
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
No
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
No
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
(1)
MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH
710240352
03
Yes
0
(2)
MERCY HOSPITALS EAST COMMUNITIES
430653493
03
Yes
0
(3)
MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD
440552485
03
Yes
0
(4)
MERCY HOSPITAL HOT SPRINGS
710236913
03
Yes
0
(5)
MERCY HEALTH NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITIES
621684203
09
Yes
0
(6)
MERCY HOSPITAL ROGERS
710294390
03
Yes
0
(7)
MERCY HOSPITAL OKLAHOMA CITY
730579285
03
Yes
0
(8)
MERCY HOSPITAL ARDMORE
731500629
03
Yes
0
(9)
MERCY KANSAS COMMUNITIES INC
480956045
03
Yes
0
(10)
MERCY CLINIC EAST COMMUNITIES
431771217
09
No
0
(11)
MERCY CLINIC FORT SMITH COMMUNITIES
261318597
09
No
0
(12)
MERCY CLINIC SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITIES
431560263
09
No
0
(13)
MERCY CLINIC HOT SPRINGS COMMUNITIES
261325131
09
No
0
(14)
MERCY HOSPITAL JOPLIN
270814858
03
No
0
(15)
MERCY MINISTRIES OF LAREDO
200198462
07
No
0
(16)
MERCY HOSPITAL COLUMBUS
270842031
03
No
0
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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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
...................................................
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.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
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
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
* THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE FILED A FORM 1023 WITH THE IRS; THE DETERMINATION IS STILL PENDING.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MHM SUPPORT SERVICES
Employer identification number
20-2553101
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART V, QUESTION 1A
FORM 1096 FILING
VENDORS FOR THE FILING ORGANIZATION ARE PAID BY MERCY HEALTH (EIN 43-1423050). AS SUCH, ALL REQUIRED FORM 1099 AND FORM 1096 REPORTING IS MADE FOR THE ENTIRE HEALTH SYSTEM (WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS) UNDER THE MERCY HEALTH EIN. FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 6, 7A AND 7B DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS THE FILING ORGANIZATION HAS A SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, MERCY HEALTH. THE FOLLOWING CORPORATE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE RESERVED SOLELY TO THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER: -TO APPROVE AND ESTABLISH THE MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY ACCORDING TO WHICH THE CORPORATION AND ALL ORGANIZATIONS CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION SHALL OPERATE; -TO ADOPT OR AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLES IX AND X OF THESE BYLAWS AND TO AMEND THE ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS OF ANY ORGANIZATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION; -TO APPOINT OR REMOVE, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION; -TO APPOINT OR REMOVE, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, THE CEO OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY ORGANIZATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION; -TO APPROVE OR AMEND THE OVERALL STRATEGIC, LONG RANGE, BUSINESS PLANS, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY ORGANIZATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION; -TO APPROVE OR AMEND THE CONSOLIDATED OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS FOR THE CORPORATION OR ANY ORGANIZATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION AND CHANGES IN BUDGETS IN EXCESS OF AN AMOUNT ESTABLISHED FROM TIME TO TIME BY MERCY HEALTH; -TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE THE LEASE OR SALE OF ANY OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY ORGANIZATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION IN EXCESS OF ANY AMOUNT ESTABLISHED FROM TIME TO TIME BY MERCY HEALTH; -TO ENCUMBER ANY OR ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY ORGANIZATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION; -TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE THE INCURRENCE OF DEBT BY THE CORPORATION OR ANY ORGANIZATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION (OTHER THAN DEBT INCURRED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF GOODS IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS) AND TO GRANT ANY SECURITY INTERESTS, PLACE ANY ENCUMBRANCES, ENTER INTO ANY COVENANTS, AND EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS AND TAKE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE IN CONNECTION WITH THE INCURRENCE OF SUCH DEBT; AND -TO MERGE, DISSOLVE, OR ABANDON THE CORPORATION OR ANY ORGANIZATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE BOARD AS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE MISSOURI NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT. FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 11B DSCR THE PROCESS USED BY MANAGEMENT &/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW 990 THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, USING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE FILING ORGANIZATION. A DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S TAX COMPLIANCE TEAM; MEMBERS OF THIS TEAM ARE FROM VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS, INCLUDING FINANCE, LEGAL, AND TAX. AFTER QUESTIONS ARISING FROM THE VARIOUS REVIEWS ARE ADDRESSED AND INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990, A REVISED DRAFT IS PROVIDED TO THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S LEADERSHIP TEAM, INCLUDING THE CEO, CFO, AND GENERAL COUNSEL FOR REVIEW. ONCE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S LEADERSHIP TEAM, THE FORM 990 IS THEN SIGNED AND FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 12C DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS TO MONITOR TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, KEY EMPLOYEES AND OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY AND DID SO IN THE NORMAL COURSE FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012. THIS PROCESS IS ADMINISTERED AT THE MERCY HEALTH LEVEL BY MERCY'S BUSINESS RISK (INTERNAL AUDIT) DEPARTMENT. THE QUESTIONNAIRES ARE REVIEWED WITH LEADERSHIP AT THE LOCAL LEVEL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS DISCUSSED AND RESOLVED. THE CONFLICTS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS ARE SHARED AT THE MERCY LEVEL WITH A TEAM INCLUDING MERCY'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND OTHER MEMBERS OF FINANCE, LEGAL AND HR. SUMMARY RESULTS ARE REVIEWED WITH MERCY'S FINANCE, AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTIONS 15A & 15B OFFICES & POSITIONS FOR WHICH PROCESS WAS USED, & YEAR PROCESS WAS BEGUN FOR THOSE CLASSIFIED AS OFFICERS (AND THUS DISQUALIFIED PERSONS), THE ORGANIZATION RELIES UPON MERCY HEALTH, WHICH USES THE FOLLOWING TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION: EXTERNAL MARKET SALARY SURVEYS, EXTERNAL MARKET SALARY STUDIES, ENGAGEMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, AND REVIEW/APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION BY THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF MERCY HEALTH. FOR THOSE CLASSIFIED AS KEY EMPLOYEES, THE ORGANIZATION USES THE FOLLOWING TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION: EXTERNAL MARKET SALARY SURVEYS, EXTERNAL MARKET SALARY STUDIES, AND REVIEW/APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT. COMPENSATION REVIEWS ARE COMPLETED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, AND A REVIEW WAS COMPLETED DURING THE REPORTING YEAR. FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 19 AVAIL OF GOV DOCS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY & FIN STMT TO GEN PUBLIC Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available upon request but are not published publicly. FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN A AS OF JUNE 30, 2012, THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES WERE NO LONGER EMPLOYED BY MERCY HEALTH: JAMES JAACKS- TREASURER AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (EMPLOYED THROUGH JANUARY 20, 2012) DR. GLENN MITCHELL- CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER (EMPLOYED THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2012) GEORGE FLYNN- SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT- PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT (EMPLOYED THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2012) FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN B AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS LISTED IN PART VII ARE DISCLOSED AS TRUSTEES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ON MULTIPLE FORM 990S OF ENTITIES INCLUDED WITHIN MERCY HEALTH. THE AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK DISCLOSED IN PART VII IS AN ESTIMATE OF THE HOURS PER WEEK THAT THE LISTED INDIVIDUAL SPENDS ON BOTH THE FILING ORGANIZATION AND ALL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS TRANSFERS TO/FROM AFFILIATES ($45,609,533) Nonoperating investment returns - unrealized ($965,553) Transfers from affiliates (MHAP) $829,317 Total other changes in net assets ($45,745,769) FORM 990, PART XII, QUESTION 2C OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESS THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE INCLUDED IN MERCY HEALTH AND SUBSIDIARIES ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT. MERCY HEALTH AND SUBSIDIARIES RECEIVED AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION FROM THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS FOR FISCAL 2012 (THE TAX YEAR CURRENTLY BEING REPORTED). HOWEVER, NO SEPARATE AUDIT OPINION IS ISSUED ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION. THE ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR LIES WITH THE FINANCE, AUDIT, AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE OF THE MERCY HEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AUDIT RESULTS ARE COMMUNICATED TO THIS COMMITTEE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.