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
GWINNETT HOSPITAL SYSTEM FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
58-1828486
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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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.") ....
3,747,705
3,076,270
3,274,994
3,462,530
3,299,756
16,861,255
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..
3,747,705
3,076,270
3,274,994
3,462,530
3,299,756
16,861,255
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)..
1,325,057
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
15,536,198
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..
3,747,705
3,076,270
3,274,994
3,462,530
3,299,756
16,861,255
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
55,151
53,286
30,040
1,629
62,972
203,078
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).
17,064,333
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
221,798
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
91.040 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
91.230 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GWINNETT HOSPITAL SYSTEM FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
58-1828486
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
GWINNETT HOSPITAL SYSTEM FOUNDATION IS A PRIVATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO GWINNETT HOSPITAL SYSTEM, INC. FOR PROJECTS WHICH MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS. FOCUS IS PLACED ON PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE THE QUALITY OF OUR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH IN ORDER TO MAKE GWINNETT A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
SUPPORT OF GWINNETT HOSPITAL - COMMUNITY EDUCATION 43,861 BENEVOLENCE FUND 34,412 PATIENT CARE PROGRAMS 17,206 NURSING HOME SUPPORT 16,497 NURSE PROGRAM SUPPORT 14,367 OTHER PROGRAMS 106,124
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
TOM ANDERSEN ETHEL ANDERSEN FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4
THE BYLAWS OF THE GWINNETT HOSPITAL SYSTEM FOUNDATION, INC. WERE AMENDED DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 TO PROVIDE THAT ONE DIRECTOR SHALL AT ALL TIMES INCLUDE THE PERSON CONCURENTLY SERVING AS THE CHARIMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GWINNETT HOSPITAL SYSTEM, INC. THE BYLAWS DELETED THE REQUIREMENTS THAT THE PERSON CONCURRENTLY SERVING AS THE CHAIRMAN OF GWINNETT HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AND THE PERSON SERVING AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE FOUNDATION SERVE ON THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD. THE BYLAWS DELETED ALL REFERENCES TO THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD WHICH PREVIOUSLY WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION. THE PREVIOUS LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S WAS DELETED FROM BOTH THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND THE BYLAWS. THE BYLAWS WERE AMENDED TO PERMIT THE APPOINTMENT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER WHO IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE INFORMATION FOR THIS RETURN WAS PROVIDED TO AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE RETURN. AFTER THE RETURN WAS PREPARED AND PRIOR TO FILING, THE RETURN WAS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT. THE FOUNDATION MAKES A COPY OF FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS THROUGH A SECURE WEBSITE PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
WHILE THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ITS OWN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, DOCUMENT RETENTION OR WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY, IT ADHERES TO THE AFFILIATED HOSPITAL'S RESPECTIVE POLICIES. A CONFLICTS ON INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE IS DISCUSSED AND DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO EACH BOARD MEMBER. THE HOSPITAL LEGAL DEPARTMENT MONITORS ALL TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH BOARD MEMBERS. BOARD MEMBERS MUST DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS USING A REASONABLE BELIEF STANDARD; PLAY NO DIRECT OR INDIRECT PART IN DELIBERATIONS; AND ABSENT HIMSELF FROM THE MEETING AT WHICH ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS DISCUSSED. ONLY NONCONFLICTED MEMBERS MAY DECIDE TO PURSUE A TRANSACTION INVOLVING A CONFLICT IF A MAJORITY DETERMINES THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST. VIOLATION OF THE COI POLICY IS SUBJECT TO CORRECTIVE ACTION, INCLUDING EXONERATION, CENSURE AND REQUESTING RESIGNATION OF THE MEMBER. IN ADDITION, THE HOSPITAL HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT SENDS OUT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSURE FORM TO OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES EVERY 3-5 YEARS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
GWINNETT HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. (HEALTH SYSTEM) BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ESTABLISHED A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MADE UP OF VARIOUS BOARD MEMBERS WHO REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, TOP MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THE MULTI ENTITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. THIS COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE SALARY OF THE CEO. THE CEO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE SALARIES OF TOP MANAGEMENT WITH OVERSIGHT BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AN INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CONSULTING COMPANY HIRED BY THE BOARD PROVIDES SALARY AND BENEFIT SURVEY INFORMATION AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMPENSTATION COMMITTEE REGARDING COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, TOP MANAGEMENT, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THESE PERIODIC SURVEYS ARE CONDUCTED TO ENSURE THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR GHSI EXECUTIVES AND OTHER DISQUALIFIED PARTIES ARE COMPENSATED APPROPRIATELY AT THEIR FAIR MARKET VALUE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
SEE NARRATIVE AT 15A ABOVE.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE FILED AND AVAILABLE ON THE GEORGIA SECRETARY OF STATE WEBSITE OR THROUGH THAT OFFICE. THESE CAN ALSO BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING GWINNETTT HOSPITAL SYSTEM, INC. LIMITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE THROUGH THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT AS WELL AS THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL REPORT, BOTH OF WHICH ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.GWINNETTMEDICALCENTER.ORG. GWINNETT HOSPITAL'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING GWINNETT HOSPITAL SYSTEM, INC. GWINNETT HOSPITAL SYSTEM, INC. IS UNDER OBLIGATION TO DISCLOSE TO BOND HOLDERS PERTINENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS. CONTACT INFORMATION FOR GHSI CAN BE OBTAINED AT WWW.GWINNETTMEDICALCENTER.ORG.
RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
FORM 990, PAGE 7, PART VII
AVERAGE WEEKLY HOURS DEVOTED TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS LISTED IN PART VII SECTION A: PHILIP WOLFE 61 HOURS WILLIAM MCGANN 4 HOURS MANFRED SANDLER 6 HOURS THOMAS MARTIN 2 HOURS WAYNE SIKES 4 HOURS CAROLYN HILL 2 HOURS KATHRYN WILLIS 2 HOURS CARLTON BUCHANAN 2 HOURS
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.