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
BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1441 NORTH 12TH STREET
Suite
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
PHOENIX, AZ85006
D Employer identification number

94-2545356
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 13,976,299
F Name and address of principal officer:
ANDREA KRAMER PETERSEN
1441 N 12TH STREET
PHOENIX,AZ85006
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
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: 1978
M State of legal domicile: AZ
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION SECURES AND STEWARDS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO ADVANCE BANNER HEALTH'S MISSION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH EXCELLENT PATIENT CARE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 25
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 24
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 28
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 225
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) ......... 9,522,696 11,043,325
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,716,217 2,532,580
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -649,850 -283,670
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 11,589,063 13,292,235
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 12,982,329 4,971,662
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) 2,230,268 2,407,407
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 481,582 353,291
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet529,468    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 729,682 998,840
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 16,423,861 8,731,200
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -4,834,798 4,561,035
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 67,042,665 82,092,403
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,799,165 4,253,466
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 65,243,500 77,838,937
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: BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION SECURES AND STEWARDS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO ADVANCE BANNER HEALTH'S MISSION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH EXCELLENT PATIENT CARE.
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 $ 7,499,972 including grants of $ 4,971,662 ) (Revenue $   )
THE BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION FOSTERS A SPIRIT OF GIVING BY MAKING HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS A REALITY FOR OUR COMMUNITY. CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO THE FOUNDATION ARE INVESTED LOCALLY IN BANNER HEALTH'S NOT-FOR-PROFIT FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS TO ADVANCE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. CARING FOR THE FUTURE OF ARIZONA SINCE 1978, BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION IS SUPPORTED BY THE GENEROSITY OF INDIVIDUAL DONORS, THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS, AND HUNDREDS OF ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet7,499,972
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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 I..........
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 II........
4
 
No
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 III............................
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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).... Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
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............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
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................... Click to see attachment
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... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
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..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
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........ Click to see attachment
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........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
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... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
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............. Click to see attachment
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 VIClick to see attachment
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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Form 990 (2012)
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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
41
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
Yes
 
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
28
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
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
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
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
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
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
No
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
 
No
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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
25
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
24
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
 
No
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
 
No
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
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
AZ
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:
MediumBulletPAUL NOLDE-MORRISSEY1441 N 12TH STREETPHOENIXAZ85006 (602) 747-4483
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Form 990 (2012)
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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) ANDREA KRAMER PETERSEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/CEO
 36.0
.......................5.0 		X   X       300,370 0 31,472
(2) KEN VAN WINKLE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(3) DAVID BERRY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(4) HARRY J CAVANAGH JR MD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(5) CRAIG R COPPOLA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(6) DOUGLAS A DUCEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) SHARON HARPER........................................................................
CHAIR - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 6.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(8) ANTHONY J JANETTI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) ALFREDO J MOLINA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) TED NORTHROP JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) RICHARD W CAMPBELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) JEFFREY C STONE........................................................................
DIRECTOR/SECRETARY/TREASURER
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(13) JOHN GRAHAM........................................................................
VICE CHAIR -BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(14) JOHN ZIDICH........................................................................
VICE CHAIR -BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(15) LAURA PALMER NOONE........................................................................
VICE CHAIR -BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(16) CHIP CARMER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) J STEPHEN RIZLEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
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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) PAULINA VAZQUEZ-MORRIS PT YR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) WILLIAM PEPICELLO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) MICHAEL J BENDER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) MICHAEL P DIMINO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) GARRETT MCKNIGHT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) JOHN STRITTMATTER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) MORRIS STEIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) STEVEN MOAK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(26) LYNN HERNDON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) KIMBERLY BEHRENS........................................................................
VP DEVELOPMENT
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       157,693 0 13,897
(28) STEFANI LAWRENCE........................................................................
FOUNDATIONS OPS DIRECTOR
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   125,513 0 14,685
(29) HAZEL RICHARDS........................................................................
FUND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
 36.0
.......................4.0 		        X   148,015 0 26,657
(30) PATRICIA ELDER........................................................................
FUND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DIR.
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   112,325 0 23,964
(31) JASON CRAIG........................................................................
FUND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DIR.
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   100,906 0 23,245
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 944,822 0 133,920
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet6
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
BENTZ WHALEY FLESSNER INC, 7251 OHMS LANEMINNEAPOLISMN55439 CONSULTING 187,379
PURSUANT, 515 BELT LINE ROAD SUITE 900DALLASTX75254 CONSULTING 124,978
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet2
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 177,640
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 579,178
d Related organizations...1d 796,016
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		9,490,491
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		316,210
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 11,043,325
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 0
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 1,564,758     1,564,758
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 967,822  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss) 967,822  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 967,822     967,822
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 579,178
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 398,665
b Less: direct expenses ...b 684,064
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -285,399   -285,399
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 HAVASU MANAGEMENT FEE   350     350
b SUN HEALTH FOUNDATION   100     100
c SHULTZ DAF ADMINISTRATION FEE   1,279     1,279
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,729
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 13,292,235   0 2,248,910
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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 4,873,830 4,873,830
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 97,832 97,832
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 .... 300,370   300,370  
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 1,752,792 1,595,096 157,696  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 23,450 18,567 4,883  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 199,567 155,092 44,475  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 131,228 101,426 29,802  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 37,802 30,242 7,560  
c Accounting ........... 0      
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 353,291 353,291
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 58,787 46,953 11,739 95
12 Advertising and promotion .... 26,160 20,497 5,123 540
13 Office expenses ....... 99,665 81,790 20,449 -2,574
14 Information technology ...... 0      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 118,080 94,464 23,616  
17 Travel ............ 21,222 16,977 4,245  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,141 913 228  
20 Interest ........... 232,460 66,958 16,739 148,763
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 15,239 12,191 3,048  
23 Insurance .............. 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 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 99,517 79,614 19,903  
b LICENSES & TAXES 51,919 41,535 10,384  
c SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 42,428 33,156 8,288 984
d DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 8,460 6,768 1,692  
e All other expenses 185,960 126,071 31,520 28,369
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 8,731,200 7,499,972 701,760 529,468
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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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 ............. 156,414 1 1,126,682
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 469,015 2 451,682
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 12,346,918 3 15,472,602
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 193,058 4 0
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 .............. 181,616 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 0 9 0
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 896,905
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 701,990 210,154 10c 194,915
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 36,070,724 11 64,398,754
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 12 0
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 ........... 17,414,766 15 447,768
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 67,042,665 16 82,092,403
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 321,804 17 224,171
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 0 19 0
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.................... 1,477,361 25 4,029,295
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 1,799,165 26 4,253,466
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 .............. 18,010,308 27 23,117,417
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 43,813,192 28 51,276,520
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 3,420,000 29 3,445,000
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 ........... 65,243,500 33 77,838,937
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 67,042,665 34 82,092,403
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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
13,292,235
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
8,731,200
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
4,561,035
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
65,243,500
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
4,595,344
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
3,439,058
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
77,838,937
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
 
No
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
 
 
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
BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

94-2545356
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.") .... 26,024,247 13,964,534 5,458,608 9,272,696 11,043,325 65,763,410
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 26,024,247 13,964,534 5,458,608 9,272,696 11,043,325 65,763,410
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)..           24,017,710
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           41,745,700
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.. 26,024,247 13,964,534 5,458,608 9,272,696 11,043,325 65,763,410
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 517,137 2,153,037 1,303,337 1,305,619 1,564,758 6,843,888
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 693,183 33,763 2,101 251,202 1,729 981,978
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           73,589,276
12
12
1,194,675
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
56.728 %
15
15
62.658 %
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.
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Name of the organization
BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

94-2545356
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)

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Name of organization
BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

94-2545356
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.)
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Name of organization
BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

94-2545356
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
 
$    
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Name of organization
BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

94-2545356
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 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
BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

94-2545356
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 ......... 1  
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........ 129,785  
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
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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 .... 7,091,124 7,081,640 6,347,337 5,138,337 7,059,246
b Contributions ........ 33,167 61,850 19,190 13,000 52,545
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 860,804 11,878 729,613 1,210,000 -1,936,469
d Grants or scholarships ..... 146,494 64,244 14,500    
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		        36,985
f Administrative expenses ....       14,000  
g End of year balance ...... 7,838,601 7,091,124 7,081,640 6,347,337 5,138,337
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet19.217 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet43.958 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet36.825 %
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)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
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 ................. 160,991 0 160,991
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   85,592 85,592 0
d Equipment ................   650,322 616,398 33,924
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 194,915
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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
ANNUITIES PAYABLE 1,399,292
DUE TO AFFILIATES 2,502,786
OTHER LIABILITIES 127,217






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 4,029,295
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  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
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  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
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  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
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  
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  
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
DESCRIBE THE INTENDED USES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS SCH D PART V BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS CONSIST OF NINE INDIVIDUAL DONOR-RESTRICTED FUNDS AND ONE BOARD-DESIGNATED FUND ESTABLISHED FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES INCLUDING EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS, SCHOOL-BASED CLINIC OPERATIONS, AND OTHER HEALTHCARE-RELATED ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

94-2545356
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
PURSUANT CONSULTING GIVING PRG   No   124,978 -124,978
BENTZ WHALEY FLESSNER INC CAMPAIGN COUNSEL   No   187,379 -187,379
POWERS YOUNG AND COMPANY DEVELOPMENT WRITING   No   69,158 -69,158
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow   381,515 -381,515
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AZ
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

STARS OF SEASON
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

CANDLELIGHT
(event type) 		(c) Other events

1
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 537,677 318,790 121,376 977,843
2 Less: Contributions . . 342,544 176,840 59,794 579,178
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		195,133 141,950 61,582 398,665
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . . 0 0 0 0
5 Noncash prizes . . 141,810 28,090 8,926 178,826
6 Rent/facility costs . . 93,331 10,160 39,304 142,795
7 Food and beverages . 15,232 98,115 160 113,507
8 Entertainment . . . 300 4,150 0 4,450
9 Other direct expenses . 157,131 75,441 11,914 244,486
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 684,064
11 Net income summary. Combine line 3, column (d), and line 10. .......... right arrow -285,399
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FEES PAID TO FUNDRAISER FORM 990, SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION RETAINED THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF POWERS YOUNG & COMPANY LLC TO MANAGE ITS MD ANDERSON CAMPAIGN AT A RATE OF $1,500 PER DAY. $64,658 OF MANAGEMENT FEES EXPENSE WAS ACCRUED IN 2012 AND $69,158 WAS PAID IN 2012. BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION RETAINED THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF BENTZ WHALEY FLESSNER INC TO PROVIDE CAMPAIGN COUNSEL FOR THE BANNER ALZHEIMER INSTITUTE $40,000,000 CAMPAIGN. $162,746 OF CONSULTING FEES EXPENSE WAS ACCRUED IN 2012 AND $187,379 WAS PAID IN 2012. BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION RETAINED THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF PURSUANT TO PROVIDE EXPERTISE, PRODUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL GIVING PROGRAM. $125,888 OF CONSULTING FEES EXPENSE WAS ACCRUED IN 2012 AND $124,978 WAS PAID IN 2012.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
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2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
94-2545356
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) BANNER HEALTH
1441 N 12TH STREET
PHOENIX,AZ85006 		45-0233470 501(C)(3) 4,873,830       GENERAL SUPPORT






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) JANETTI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 9 14,500      
(2) BANNER HEALTH EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 122 22,332      
(3) JENNIFER KRESSATY SCHOLARSHIP 1 3,000      
(4) OTHER NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS 58 58,000      






Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, SCHEDULE I DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION'S PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANTS GRANTS ARE AWARDED BY A COMMITTEE WHICH REVIEWS APPLICATIONS AND MAKES AWARDS BASED ON MERIT AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. FUNDS WHICH ARE RESTRICTED ARE AWARDED TO PROJECTS MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIFIC REQUEST. ALL FUNDS ARE UTILIZED FOR PROJECTS WHICH ARE MEDICAL IN NATURE.
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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
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Name of the organization
BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

94-2545356
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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.
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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)ANDREA KRAMER PETERSENDIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/CEO (i)
(ii)		 232,449
0 		51,295
0 		16,626
0 		7,474
0 		23,998
0 		331,842
0 		0
0
(2)HAZEL RICHARDSFUND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 116,448
0 		31,081
0 		486
0 		4,834
0 		21,823
0 		174,672
0 		0
0
(3)KIMBERLY BEHRENSVP DEVELOPMENT (i)
(ii)		 130,385
0 		15,600
0 		11,708
0 		3,733
0 		10,164
0 		171,590
0 		0
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
SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 3 THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO IS DETERMINED BY A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 15A AND 15B FOR THE PROCESS USED BY THE RELATED ORGANIZATION TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION.
SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION - INCENTIVE PLAN - NONFIXED   BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION'S INCENTIVE PLAN IS BASED ON TWO THINGS. FIRST, BANNER HEALTH (A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION) AS A WHOLE MUST ACHIEVE ITS NET OPERATING INCOME THRESHOLD. SECOND, THE FOUNDATION MUST ACHIEVE ITS PRODUCTION REVENUE GOAL AND MUST ACHIEVE A TARGETED OPERATION NET GOAL. AWARDS ARE GRANTED AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE PARTICIPANTS BASE SALARY AND VARY WITH THE POSITION LEVEL OF THE PARTICIPATING EMPLOYEE, RANGING FROM 24% TO 80% OF BASE SALARY. INCENTIVE PLAN PAYMENTS ARE REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COL B(II).
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

94-2545356
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art .... X 10 19,030 OPINIONS OF EXPERTS
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		X 16,274 COST/SELLING PRICE
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles ..... X 18 10,260 OPINIONS OF EXPERTS
19 Food inventory ... X 3 41,883 COST/SELLING PRICE
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( ADVERTISING TIME ) X 1 95,500 COST/SELLING PRICE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGES ) X 85 56,649 COST/SELLING PRICE
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( VACATION PACKAGES ) X 25 27,693 COST/SELLING PRICE
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( JEWELRY AND OTHER SERVICES ) X 46 48,921 COST/SELLING PRICE
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
1
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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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.
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Name of the organization
BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

94-2545356
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
EXPLANATION OF VOLUNTEER HOURS AND SERVICES FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6 APPROXIMATELY 225 DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS HELP ADVANCE THE WORK OF BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION EACH YEAR. THESE INDIVIDUALS EMBODY OUR BELIEF THAT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY IS A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY. BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION VOLUNTEERS INCLUDE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, BACKGROUNDS AND SKILL SETS, WHICH TRULY REPRESENT THE DIVERSITY OF THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE. WHETHER WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES OR FRONT AND CENTER, BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION VOLUNTEERS ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING OTHERS. INDIVIDUALS DONATE THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY SERVING AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEMBERS OF VARIOUS OTHER BOARDS, CAMPAIGN CABINETS, ADVISORY COUNCILS, EVENT PLANNING COMMITTEES AND MORE. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT, DONOR CULTIVATION, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, EVENT PLANNING, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING. BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION VOLUNTEERS ASSIST IN A VARIETY OF CAPACITIES AND ARE CRITICAL TO OUR SUCCESS.
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF MEMBERS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6 THE SOLE VOTING MEMBER OF BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION IS BANNER HEALTH, AN ARIZONA NONPROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM TAX AS AN ENTITY DESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF MEMBERS AND THE NATURE OF THEIR RIGHTS FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 7A and 7B THE MEMBER'S VOTE SHALL BE REQUIRED ON: (A) ELECTION AND REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS AS SET FORTH HEREIN; (B) ELECTION AND REMOVAL OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS SET FORTH HEREIN; (C) THE ADOPTION OF ANY PLAN OF MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION; (D) THE ADOPTION OF ANY PLAN OF DISSOLUTION; (E) THE SALE OR ENCUMBRANCE OF ANY ASSET AS SET FORTH HEREIN; (F) AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION; (G) THOSE ISSUES OR MATTERS UPON WHICH THE MEMBER IS GRANTED VOTING RIGHTS AS SET FORTH IN THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, THESE BYLAWS, OR THE ARIZONA NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT. THE CORPORATION MAY HAVE SUCH NONVOTING MEMBERS AS THE MEMBER SHALL CREATE AND AUTHORIZE. AT SUCH TIME AS THE MEMBER CREATES A CLASS OR CLASSES OF NONVOTING MEMBERSHIP FOR THE CORPORATION, IT SHALL AMEND THE BYLAWS ACCORDINGLY. CREATION OF ANY CLASS OF NONVOTING MEMBER SHALL BE EFFECTIVE ONLY UPON AMENDMENT OF THE BYLAWS. POWERS OF THE VOTING MEMBER - THE VOTING MEMBER SHALL HAVE AND EXERCISE THOSE POWERS HEREAFTER DESCRIBED AS WELL AS THOSE SPECIFIC POWERS SET FORTH IN OTHER SECTIONS OF THESE BYLAWS. THE VOTING MEMBER SHALL: (A) APPOINT OR REMOVE THE PRESIDENT AND EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT; (B) APPOINT ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOLLOWING NOMINATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION; (C) REVIEW AND APPROVE MISSION STATEMENTS AND STRATEGIC PLANS; (D) APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ALL NEW CORPORATE OR PARTNERSHIP ENTITIES CREATED OR JOINED BY THE CORPORATION; (E) REVIEW AND APPROVE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS OF THE CORPORATION; (F) APPROVE ALL UNBUDGETED EXPENDITURES OVER THRESHOLDS AND SIGNATURE AUTHORITY AS ESTABLISHED BY POLICY OF THE VOTING MEMBER; (G) APPROVE THE SALE OF ANY ASSET OVER THRESHOLDS AND SIGNATURE AUTHORITY AS ESTABLISHED BY POLICY OF THE VOTING MEMBER; (H) APPROVE MAJOR CONTRACTS OF A NATURE AND SIZE AS DETERMINED BY POLICY AND SIGNATURE AUTHORITY OF THE VOTING MEMBER; AND (I) APPROVE ALL DEBT OF THE CORPORATION OF TYPES AND LIMITS OVER THRESHOLDS AND SIGNATURE AUTHORITY AS ESTABLISHED BY POLICY OF THE VOTING MEMBER.
DESCRIBE THE PROCESS USED BY MANAGEMENT &/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW 990 FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY BANNER HEALTH'S LEGAL DEPARTMENT, TAX DEPARTMENT, INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT AND CERTAIN BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION OFFICERS. A MEETING IS HELD WITH THE TAX PREPARER AND A LINE-BY-LINE REVIEW IS DONE PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE RETURN. THE FORM 990 WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GOVERNING BODY AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING AFTER FILING.
DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS TO MONITOR TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12c THE BANNER HEALTH INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT PROVIDES EACH PARTY WITH A DISCLOSURE QUESTIONNAIRE. THE INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT PREPARES A SUMMARY FOR THE TAX DEPARTMENT. THIS SUMMARY IS ALSO PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE TAX DEPARTMENT PREPARES THE FORM 990 DISCLOSURE. THIS DISCLOSURE IS PRESENTED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT FOR REVIEW. PURSUANT TO BANNER'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND THE DIRECTOR OF AUDIT SERVICES MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST THAT MAY GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF CEO, OTHER OFFICERS, & KEY EMP. FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 15a and 15b THE COMPENSATION OF THE BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION CEO IS DETERMINED BY THE BANNER HEALTH CEO AND IS SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT BY THE BANNER HEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN THE SAME MANNER AS SUCH OVERSIGHT IS EXERCISED OVER OTHER VICE PRESIDENTS AND HIGHER EXECUTIVES OF BANNER HEALTH. THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS OF THE BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION IS ESTABLISHED BY THE BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION CEO, IF THEY ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION, OR BY BANNER HEALTH, IF THEY ARE EMPLOYEES OF BANNER HEALTH, IN EACH CASE WITHIN COMPENSATION RANGES SET BY THE BANNER HEALTH COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS DEPARTMENT BASED ON MARKET DATA. BANNER HEALTH'S PROCESS TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION IS AS FOLLOWS: BANNER HEALTH UTILIZES A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT EXERCISES OVERSIGHT OVER ALL ASPECTS OF THE COMPENSATION PAID TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CEO AND ALL OTHER SENIOR EXECUTIVES OF BANNER HEALTH AND ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, INCLUDING THE BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION CEO, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WHO CONSTITUTE "DISQUALIFIED PERSONS" WITH RESPECT TO BANNER HEALTH UNDER CODE SECTION 4958. THE COMMITTEE ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND DETERMINES THE EXECUTIVE TOTAL COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY OF BANNER HEALTH; ESTABLISHES THE PERMISSIBLE RANGES OF COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND DISQUALIFIED PERSONS, INCLUDING THE BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION CEO; REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE DESIGN OF THE COMPONENTS OF COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND ANY OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS; MONITORS COMPLIANCE OF BANNER HEALTH AND AFFILIATES WITH THE PHILOSOPHY AND DESIGN COMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION; RECEIVES THE BANNER HEALTH CEO'S REPORT CONCERNING THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT OF THE SENIOR EXECUTIVES, INCLUDING THE BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION CEO; ACTS FOR THE BOARD IN THE APPOINTMENT, ESTABLISHMENT OF COMPENSATION AND DIRECT OVERSIGHT OF EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS ENGAGED TO PROVIDE ADVICE AND INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO THE REASONABLENESS AND COMPETITIVENESS OF THE COMPENSATION PAID TO THE CEO, SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND ANY OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS, WHICH CONSULTANT REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE COMMITTEE; AND PERFORMS SUCH OTHER DUTIES AND DELEGATED RESPONSIBILITIES AS THE BOARD MAY ASSIGN TO THE COMMITTEE FROM TIME TO TIME. IN ADDITION, THE COMMITTEE HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING BEST PRACTICES WITH RESPECT TO ITS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OVERSIGHT FUNCTION: RECEIVES THE REPORT OF THE VICE PRESIDENT, TOTAL COMPENSATION, REGARDING ALL MATERIAL INCENTIVE PLANS, BENEFIT PLANS AND PROGRAMS THAT APPLY TO EMPLOYEES AND PHYSICIANS GENERALLY; APPROVES THE BANNER HEALTH CEO'S RECOMMENDATIONS AS TO THE COMPENSATION OF SENIOR EXECUTIVES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MAY RETAIN EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS TO THE EXTENT THE COMMITTEE DEEMS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CARRY OUT ITS RESPONSIBILITIES. IF SO ENGAGED, THE COMMITTEE HAS RESPONSIBILITY FOR APPROVING THE FEES AND THE TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT FOR THE CONSULTANTS, AS WELL AS TERMINATION OF SUCH ENGAGEMENT. TYPICALLY, THE COMMITTEE HAS ENGAGED A CONSULTANT ANNUALLY TO REVIEW AND OPINE AS TO THE REASONABLENESS OF THE CEO'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE AND HAS ENGAGED A CONSULTANT APPROXIMATELY ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS TO REVIEW AND OPINE AS TO THE REASONABLENESS OF SENIOR EXECUTIVE AND OTHER EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION, INCLUDING THAT OF THE BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION CEO. THE COMMITTEE PERIODICALLY REVIEWS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BANNER HEALTH AND EACH CONSULTANT TO ENSURE THE CONSULTANT'S INDEPENDENCE. IN CONNECTION WITH EACH SUCH EVALUATION, THE COMMITTEE REQUESTS A WRITTEN CERTIFICATION FROM EACH CONSULTANT THAT: INCLUDES AN INDEPENDENCE ATTESTATION AFFIRMING THAT THE CONSULTANT HAS CONDUCTED ITS OWN INTERNAL ASSESSMENT AND, BASED ON SUCH ASSESSMENT AND ITS INTERNAL CONTROLS, CONCLUDED THAT IT HAS PERFORMED ITS SERVICES FOR THE COMMITTEE IN AN INDEPENDENT MANNER AND IS INDEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN THE INTERMEDIATE SANCTION REGULATIONS UNDER CODE SECTION 4958; CONFIRMS THAT THE CONSULTANT REPORTS TO THE COMMITTEE THROUGH THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE AND THAT ALL CONSULTING ACTIVITY FOR BANNER HEALTH CONDUCTED BY SUCH CONSULTANT DURING THE PRECEDING YEAR WAS CONDUCTED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND CONSENT OF THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE; AND DETAILS THE AMOUNTS PAID BY BANNER HEALTH TO THE CONSULTANT IN ITS CAPACITY AS AN EXTERNAL COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO THE COMMITTEE, AND THE AMOUNTS PAID BY BANNER HEALTH, IF ANY, TO THE CONSULTANT AND ITS AFFILIATES FOR ANY OTHER ENGAGEMENTS. THE COMMITTEE MAY ALSO REQUIRE THE CONSULTANT TO VERIFY THAT IT MEETS THE DEFINITION OF "INDEPENDENCE" AS DESCRIBED IN THE FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS. COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND STUDIES ARE UTILIZED BY INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS THAT THE COMMITTEE MAY ENGAGE FROM TIME TO TIME.
AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND TAX RETURNS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. COPIES ARE MAINTAINED AT EACH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND IN THE LEGAL AND TAX DEPARTMENTS.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 NET EQUITY TRANSFERS - BANNER HEALTH $3,439,058
DELEGATION OF BROAD AUTHORITY PART VI, LINE 1A THE BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION (BHF) BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS PRIMARILY A FUNDRAISING BOARD WITHOUT FISCAL OVERSIGHT. THE BANNER HEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THE BROADER AUTHORITY OVER BHF AS DESCRIBED IN THE NARRATIVE FOR PART VI, LINES 7A/B. IN MANY, IF NOT ALL, SITUATIONS, THE BHF BOARD DELEGATES AUTHORITY DIRECTLY TO THE BANNER HEALTH CEO.
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Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
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Name of the organization
BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

94-2545356
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) BANNER ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION

1441 N 12TH STREET

PHOENIX,AZ85006
20-4862361 		SUPPORT AZ 501(C)(3) 7 BANNER HLTH
 
Yes
 
(2) BANNER HEALTH

1441 N 12TH STREET

PHOENIX,AZ85006
45-0211470 		HOSPITAL AZ 501(C)(3) 3 NA
 
 
No
(3) GOOD SAMARITAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

1441 N 12TH STREET

PHOENIX,AZ85006
86-6306490 		SUPPORT AZ 501(C)(3) 509(a)(3)I BANNER HLTH
 
Yes
 
(4) BANNER RESEARCH INSTITUTE

13950 W MEEKER BLVD

SUN CITY WEST,AZ85375
86-0768795 		MEDICAL RES. AZ 501(C)(3) 4 BANNER HLTH
 
Yes
 
(5) BANNER MEDICAL GROUP

1441 N 12TH STREET

PHOENIX,AZ85006
90-0532830 		MEDICAL SVS AZ 501(C)(3) 3 BANNER HLTH
 
Yes
 
(6) BANNER MEDICAL GROUP COLORADO

1441 N 12TH STREET

PHOENIX,AZ85006
90-0532831 		MEDICAL SVS CO 501(C)(3) 3 BANNER HLTH
 
Yes
 
(7) ALZHEIMER RESEARCH FORUM FOUNDATION

11 KEEWAYDIN DRIVE SUITE 100

SALEM,NH03079
04-3382717 		SUPPORT DE 501(C)(3) PF BANNER HLTH
 
Yes
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) PARTNER'S IN INTEGRATIVE HEALTH LLC

1441 NORTH 12TH STREET
PHOENIX,AZ850062837
61-1700965 		INACTIVE AZ NA
  		                 












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) BANNER ARIZONA MEDICAL CLINIC LTD

525 W BROWN ROAD 7TH FLOOR
MESA,AZ85201
86-0277198 		MEDICAL SERVICES AZ NA
  		C-CORP       Yes  
(2) BANNER PLAN ADMINISTRATION INC

525 W BROWN RD 7TH FLOOR
MESA,AZ85201
86-0800246 		THIRD PARTY ADMIN AZ NA
  		C-CORP       Yes  
(3) BIG THOMPSON MEDICAL GROUP INC

1627 E 18TH ST
LOVELAND,CO80538
84-1287602 		MEDICAL SERVICES CO NA
  		C-CORP       Yes  
(4) MEDISUN INC (FKA BANNER MEDICUN INC)

1441 N 12TH STREET
PHOENIX,AZ85006
86-0522728 		PSO-INSURANCE AZ NA
  		C-CORP       Yes  
(5) BANNER HEALTH TANANA VALLEY MEDICAL-SUR

1001 NOBLE STREET
FAIRBANKS,AK99701
92-0049930 		MEDICAL SERVICES AK NA
  		C-CORP       Yes  
(6) BANNER INDEMNITY LTD (FKA SIFL)

PO BOX 1051
GRAND CAYMAN BWI    
CJ
45-0233470 		INVESTMENTS CJ NA
  		FOREIGN CORP.       Yes  
(7) BANNER HEALTH NETWORK

1441 N 12TH ST
PHOENIX,AZ85006
90-0750689 		ACCTBLE CARE ORG AZ NA
  		C-CORP       Yes  
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) BANNER ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION

 N, O 601,245 ACTUAL COST





Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under section 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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