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
FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
Employer identification number
25-1529649
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
1,514,381
748,994
672,952
705,383
700,287
4,341,997
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..
1,514,381
748,994
672,952
705,383
700,287
4,341,997
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)..
518,880
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
3,823,117
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..
1,514,381
748,994
672,952
705,383
700,287
4,341,997
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
32,436
10,676
5,996
5,323
1,625
56,056
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
162,573
442,271
119,895
160,949
147,383
1,033,071
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
5,431,124
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
16,594,998
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
70.390 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
69.700 %
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
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, DESCRIPTION - GROSS INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS, COLUMN A - 100612, COLUMN B - 103541, COLUMN C - 27197, COLUMN D - 82310, COLUMN E - 89086, COLUMN F - 970053; DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 61961, COLUMN B - 338730, COLUMN C - 92698, COLUMN D - 78639, COLUMN E - 58297, COLUMN F - 630325;,
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
Employer identification number
25-1529649
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C
(CONTINUED FROM PART III) QUALITY OF LIFE: EDUCATION AND INSIGHT INTO THE INVALUABLE IMPACT THE NON-TRADITIONAL INTERVENTIONS CAN OFFER TO PATIENTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES. HIGHLIGHTING THE VALUE OF STORY TELLING AS A GIFT OF LEGACY AND REFLECT ON THE VALUE OF ART, MUSIC AND MASSAGE. THE AUDIENCE IS THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. THERE WERE 98 PARTICIPANTS. THE COST OF QUALITY OF LIFE EDUCATION $53,981. HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA END OF LIFE ETHICS: EDUCATION FORUM UTILIZING CASE STUDY, EXAMINING ETHICAL ISSUES AND DILEMMAS THAT EMERGE AT THE END OF LIFE. LIFE PANEL DISCUSSION FOLLOWING 2.5 HR SESSION. ATTENDED BY 25 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. NAMASTE: A HOLISTIC APPROACH EMBRACING HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, PROVIDED TO 61 PARTICIPANTS. SICK GIRL SPEAKS' COMMUNITY PROGRAM AT THE CENTER FOR COMPASSIONATE CARE: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE HOSTED AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR TIFFANY CHRISTENSE, TWICE A RECIPIENT OF A DOUBLE LUNG TRANSPLANT, WHO SHARED LESSONS AND PONDERINGS ALONG THE ROAD TO ACCEPTANCE. GROWING THRU GRIEF: THE "GROWING THRU GRIEF" PROGRAM IS A SIX WEEK EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 308 ATTENDEES WERE PRESENTED WITH AN ADULT LEARNING MODEL TO EXPLORE THE IMPACT OF THEIR LOSS ON LIFE AND DEVELOP COPING MECHANISMS. REGIONALLY OFFERED AND HOSTED AT CHURCHES, LIBRARIES, COMMUNITY CENTERS. MONTHLY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS: THESE GROUPS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. WALK-INS ARE WELCOME. FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE STAFF OR VOLUNTEERS FACILITATE AND EXPLORE THE ISSUES PRESENTED AND OFFERS COPING/ADJUSTMENT CONSIDERATIONS. THE GROUPS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF THOSE WHO ARE COPING WITH THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE. THE GROUPS WERE ATTENDED BY 402 PEOPLE. CAMP HEALING HEARTS: ONE DAY CAMP OUTREACH FOR CHILDREN, AGES 6-12 WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOSS, AND THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN. THE CAMP IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND HOSTED AT THE CENTER FOR COMPASSIONATE CARE. THERE WERE 42 ATTENDEES. GRIEF AND THE HOLIDAYS: THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE. ATTENDEES ARE PRESENTED WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN COPING WITH SEASONS THAT REFLECT CELEBRATION HOWEVER NOW ACCENTUATE EMOTIONAL UPHEAVAL RELATED TO THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE. THE PROGRAM IS HOSTED AT CHURCHES, LIBRARIES, LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES, FUNERAL HOMES, AND SENIOR CENTERS (WHEREVER REQUESTED). THERE WERE 82 ATTENDEES. LIFE'S LAST CHAPTER: THIS PROGRAM OFFERS INSIGHT INTO THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES WHEN THE COURSE OF LIFE TAKES A DETOUR THAT INCLUDES A LIFE LIMITING, LIFE THREATENTING ILLNESS. THERE WERE 53 ATTENDEES DURING THE YEAR, INCLUDING HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS. WHEN TO MAKE A REFERRAL - TRADITIONAL VS. PALLIATIVE HOME CARE: OBJECTIVES OF THIS PROGRAM WERE TO DEFINE AND DIFFERENTIATE PALLIATIVE HOME CARE AND HOSPICE SERVICES, DESCRIBE THE BENEFITS AND REQUIREMENTS, AND TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO INTRODUCE APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS TO THEIR BENEFICIARIES. THIS PROGRAM IS PRESENTED TO INSURERS, CASE MANAGERS, AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. THERE WERE 190 ATTENDEES. COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVER TRAINING: EDUCATIONAL TUTORIALS WERE OFFERED TO CAREGIVERS OF PATIENTS REFERRED TO FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE'S PALLIATIVE HOME CARE OR HOSPICE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES NURSE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERACTION INTENDED TO INCREASE CAREGIVER CONFIDENCE, INCREASE PATIENT SAFETY AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF PATIENT EXPERIENCE. THERE WERE 178 ATTENDEES. MEMORIAL SERVICE: THE MEMORIAL SERVICE AND RECEPTION WAS HELD FOR SURVIVORS OF PATIENTS ON BOTH PALLIATIVE HOME CARE AND HOSPICE. THE PROGRAM ENGAGES ATTENDEES IN A CELEBRATION AND ENCOURAGES REMEMBERING THEIR LOVED ONES WHO HAVE DIED IN THE PAST 6-12 MONTHS (DEPENDENT ON REGION). THERE WERE 723 ATTENDEES. "NOT ALL HOSPICES ARE CREATED EQUAL": PROGRAM LOOKS AT THE CORE SERVICES OF A HOSPICE PROGRAM IN ADDITION TO EXPLORING MODELS THAT INCLUDE INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES TO END OF LIFE CARE. THERE WERE 90 ATTENDEES. HOSPICE AND LEVELS OF CARE: EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION FOR ALL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN THE HOSPITAL SETTING, LONG TERM CARE AND THE COMMUNITY RELATED TO THE COMPONENTS OF HOSPICE AND THE 4 LEVELS OF CARE. THERE WERE 13 ATTENDEES. "BEYOND BEDSIDE PRAYERS": THIS PROGRAM IS AN EDUCATION CEU PROGRAM THAT HIGHLIGHTED SPIRITUAL CHALLENGES AND POTENTIAL INTERVENTIONS RELATIVE TO THE END OF LIFE JOURNEY. THE PROGRAM WAS PRESENTED TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN ALL VENUES. THERE WERE 40 ATTENDEES. DEATH AND DYING: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INSIGHT AND EDUCATION INTO THE UNIQUE NEEDS, CHALLENGES AND CARE OPTIONS AS A PERSON ENTERS AN END OF LIFE EXPERIENCE. SEPARATE PRESENTATION OFFERED RELATED TO THE DEMENTIA PATIENT. THERE WERE 54 ATTENDEES. PALLIATIVE SEDATION: THIS PROGRAM COVERS PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RELATED TO PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT FOR THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL. THERE WERE 153 ATTENDEES. NATIONAL DAY OF CONVERSATION: THE NATIONAL DAY OF CONVERSATION IS AN EDUCATIONAL FORUM THAT PROVIDED INSIGHT AND OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE LEGAL DOCUMENT OF ADVANCE DIRECTIVES, LIVING WILLS AND UNIQUE ASPECTS OF THE PHYSICIAN ORDERS FOR LIFE-SUSTAINING TREATMENT (POLST). THERE WERE 19 ATTENDEES. IN-PATIENT LEVEL OF CARE IN THE ACUTE CARE ENVIRONMENT: THIS PROGRAM DEFINES THE COORDINATION OF CARE AND COMMUNICATION FOR A HOSPICE PATIENT RECEIVING HOSPICE SERVICES IN THE HOSPITAL; ALSO DISCUSSED IS THE ENVIRONMENT FOR A GENERAL INPATIENT LEVEL OF CARE AS DEFINED BY THE HOSPICE BENEFIT. THERE WERE 126 ATTENDEES. MY RESIDENT DIED: THIS PROGRAM COVERS THE IMPACT TO PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS RELATED TO GRIEF AND HEALTHY COPING. THERE WERE 3 ATTENDEES. TRANSITIONS: EDUCATION AND INFORMATION PROVIDED TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS RELATED TO FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE'S PILOT PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEED OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY FOLLOWING A LIFE LIMITING ILLNESS. THERE WERE 757 ATTENDEES. MISPERCEPTIONS (MYTHS) OF HOSPICE: EDUCATION TAILORED TO MEET THE UNIQUE INQUIRIES OF PHYSICIANS AS THEY CONSIDER HOSPICE AND A PALLIATIVE APPROACH FOR THEIR PATIENTS. THERE WERE 21 ATTENDEES. COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES AND HOSPICE: THESE PROGRAMS EXPLORE AND DELINEATE THE VALUE OF A HOLISTIC APPROACH UTILIZING ART, MUSIC AND MASSAGE AS A COMPONENT OF THE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE MODEL. THERE WERE 4 ATTENDEES. THE PROGRAM TITLED "HOSPICE, MEDICATIONS AND UTILIZATION OF DRUGS RELATED TO SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY" HAD 7 ATTENDEES. HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN THE ACUTE CARE AND LONG TERM CARE CONTINUUM RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE THE VETERAN FACING A DIFFERENT 'BATTLE' - THIS PROGRAM HAD 308 ATTENDEES. SOCIAL WORK: KEY TO THE PATIENT AND FAMILY EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION, INSIGHT AND AWARENESS TO THOSE IN HEALTHCARE AND IN THE ACADEMIC ARENA TRAINING FOR THE PROFESSION OF SOCIAL WORK, KEY AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKER INTERVENTION WITH PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. THERE WERE 48 ATTENDEES. CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER - RUNNING ON EMPTY: HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN ALL SETTINGS IDENTIFYING THE NATURE OF AND IMPACT OF STRESS, CUMULATIVE LOSS. THE PROGRAM DEFINES OPPORTUNITIES TO AVERT COMPASSION FATIGUE. THERE WERE 39 ATTENDEES. UNDERSTANDING MEMORY LOSS: THIS PROGRAM WAS PRESENTED TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, PROVIDING INSIGHT INTO THE PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL DYNAMICS THAT OCCUR AS MEMORY IS COMPROMISED. THERE WERE 36 ATTENDEES. PEDIATRICS: HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE APPROACH TO THE PLAN OF CARE: THIS PROGRAM DEFINES THE BENEFITS OF A PALLIATIVE APPROACH WITH CHILDREN AS PARENTS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND INSURERS PROVIDE AND INSURE CARE, TREATMENT AND SERVICE. THERE WERE 12 ATTENDEES. TEENS AND GRIEF: EXPLORING THE NATURE OF LOSS: PRESENTATION OF THE UNIQUE DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES OF ADOLESCENTS & TEENS AND THE IMPACT OF GRIEF. THE PROGRAM HELPS TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORT AND DIRECTION. THERE WERE 23 ATTENDEES.
Delegate broad authority to a committee
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED IN THE RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SHALL HAVE AND MAY EXERCISE ALL OF THE POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE HOSPICE IN THE INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD.
Classes of members or stockholders
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD SHALL BE ELECTED AT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE BOARD. THE SLATE OF POTENTIAL DIRECTORS SHALL BE PREPARED BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THESE BYLAWS. THE CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS ARE ST. CLAIR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ("ST. CLAIR"), JEFFERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ("JRMC"), UPMC HEALTH SYSTEM ("UPMC"), PRESBYTERIAN SENIORCARE ("PRESBYTERIAN") AND GROVE CITY MEDICAL CENTER ("GCMC") AND ANY OTHER ENTITY WHICH THE BOARD MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DESIGNATE. THE BOARD SHALL ELECT AND MAINTAIN A BOARD THAT REFLECTS DIVERSE SKILLS, INFLUENCES AND DEMOGRAPHICS AND MEETS THE FOLLOWING COMPOSITION: -ONE (1) MEMBER FROM THOSE NAMES SUBMITTED BY ST. CLAIR; -ONE (1) MEMBER FROM THOSE NAMES SUBMITTED BY JRMC; -ONE (1) MEMBER FROM THOSE NAMES SUBMITTED BY UPMC; -ONE (1) MEMBER FROM THOSE NAMES SUBMITTED BY PRESBYTERIAN; -ONE (1) MEMBER FROM THOSE NAMES SUBMITTED BY GCMC; -ONE (1) MEMBER FROM THOSE NAMES PRESENTED BY ANY ENTITY THAT IS A CORPORATE PARTICIPANT TO THE EXTENT NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ABOVE; -THE PRESIDENT OF THE HOSPICE, WHO SHALL SERVE AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER WITH VOTE; -THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT (THE "BIA") WHO SHALL SERVE AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER WITH VOTE; AND -THE REMAINDER OF THE BOARD SHALL BE COMPRISED OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT LARGE.
Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a
THE CORPORATE MEMBERS HAVE THE CONTRACTUAL RIGHT TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH MUST BE APPROVED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE FINAL FORM 990 ON JANUARY 8, 2013 AND RECOMMENDED APPROVAL TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED THE FINAL VERSION ON JANUARY 28, 2013.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE REQUIRES ITS INTERESTED PERSONS (WHICH INCLUDES ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BOARD OF OFFICERS, BOARD-DELEGATED COMMITTEE MEMBERS, PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, VICE PRESIDENTS, DIRECTORS, OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL WHO MAY EITHER INFLUENCE OR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE), TO DISCLOSE ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHENEVER SUCH FINANCIAL INTEREST ARISES. ALSO, SUCH INTERESTED PERSONS MUST, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF A COPY OF FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND CONFIRM THE EXISTENCE AND NATURE OF ANY FINANCIAL INTERESTS. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF A FINANCIAL INTEREST, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF ITS DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN COMFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT A PERSON HAS VIOLATED ITS CONFICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY FAILING TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL INFORM THE PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD SUCH PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF AFTER HEARING THE PERSON'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THAT THE PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.
COMPENSATION OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHES ANNUAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO. AFTER COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE EXTENT OF COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO BASED ON ACHIEVEMENT OF THOSE PREDETERMINED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALSO CONSIDERS THE SCOPE OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S RESPONSIBILITIES. THE MINUTES OF ALL RELEVANT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENT THE DISCUSSION, REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS FOR COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2011.
COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE PRESIDENT/CEO EVALUATES ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES USING THE SAME PROCESS, BASED ON ANNUAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, THE KEY EMPLOYEE'S SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PAID BY OTHER COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN EACH EMPLOYEE'S FILE. THE PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2011.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - 3641;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.