Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTH BEND MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
35-0868178
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the 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)
(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
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 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)
(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.") .
429,028
429,028
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......
92,391,025
94,545,973
94,079,057
97,034,819
99,026,282
477,077,156
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
193,765
238,981
195,040
169,918
170,096
967,800
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
92,584,790
94,784,954
94,274,097
97,204,737
99,625,406
478,473,984
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
0
0
0
15,082
15,082
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.
0
0
0
0
0
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
0
0
0
15,082
15,082
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
478,458,902
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
92,584,790
94,784,954
94,274,097
97,204,737
99,625,406
478,473,984
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
60,887
-108,281
-69,086
60,573
123,674
67,767
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
60,887
-108,281
-69,086
60,573
123,674
67,767
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
353,784
334,004
338,675
415,690
497,425
1,939,578
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
92,999,461
95,010,677
94,543,686
97,681,000
100,246,505
480,481,329
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
99.580 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.430 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.010 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.170 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 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
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, DESCRIPTION - CLINICAL PATHOLOGY FEES, COLUMN A - 353784, COLUMN B - 334004, COLUMN C - 338675, COLUMN D - 415690, COLUMN E - 451445, COLUMN F - 1893598; DESCRIPTION - FUNDRAISING GROSS RECEIPTS, COLUMN A - 0, COLUMN B - 0, COLUMN C - 0, COLUMN D - 0, COLUMN E - 45980, COLUMN F - 45980;,
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
Software ID:
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTH BEND MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
35-0868178
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION (CONTINUED FROM PART III)
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
TO FULFILL OUR MISSION WE SHALL: (I) PROVIDE THE HOSPITALS WE SERVICE WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY LABORATORY RESOURCES AND--TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THAT LENGTH OF STAY IS CRUCIAL FOR INPATIENT CARE--WITH THE SHORTEST RESPONSE TIME WHILE ACHIEVING A HIGH DEGREE OF COST EFFECTIVENESS. (II) PROVIDE OUR PHYSICIAN CUSTOMERS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY LABORATORY RESULTS UTILIZING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY AND MAKING AVAILABLE TO THEM READILY ACCESSIBLE CONSULTATIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MEDICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS OF THEIR PRACTICES. (III) CREATE AND MAINTAIN A WORK ENVIRONMENT WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN GROW PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY WITH COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT SYSTEMS THAT ARE COMPETITIVE, EQUITABLE AND COST EFFECTIVE AS WELL AS AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE PROVIDED STABLE EMPLOYMENT AND EACH INDIVIDUAL IS TREATED WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY. (IV) PROVIDE TO THE PATIENT POPULATION IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE READILY ACCESSIBLE, REASONABLY PRICED LABORATORY SERVICES, WITH AS WIDE A SCOPE AND VARIETY AS POSSIBLE TO MEET ALL THEIR NEEDS LOCALLY. (V) RECOGNIZING OUR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDE SERVICES WITHIN OUR MEANS TO THOSE LESS FORTUNATE, AND SUPPORT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EFFORTS DIRECTED TO IMPROVE OUR HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CONTINUED FROM PART III)
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
THE ALTRUISTIC ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE INTENDED TO RELIEVE DISEASE, SUFFERING, AND CONSTRAINT. MANY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AS CHARITY OR PRO BONO. THE AMOUNT OF CHARITY CARE, PROVIDED AT SBMF'S ESTABLISHED RATES, WAS APPROXIMATELY $881,500 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012.
Delegate broad authority to a committee
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a
THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION. SUBJECT TO THE CONTROL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE FULL AUTHORITY TO ACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION AND EXERCISE ALL OF THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT MAY BE LAWFULLY DELEGATED BY SUCH BOARD TO SUCH COMMITTEE EXCEPT, HOWEVER, THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE NO POWER TO DONATE ANY PART OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION. THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIVE STATUS REPORTS ON OTHER COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES AND DISCUSS ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE GROUP AS A WHOLE OR TO INDIVIDUAL OFFICERS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES. THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE SHALL KEEP MINUTES OF ITS MEETINGS.
BOB SUTTON (HUSBAND OF BOBBIE SUTTON) AND FRED BUSSE - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP, ANA CARDENAS (WIFE OF ALFONSO CARDENAS) AND JOHN JACOBS (HUSBAND OF KRISTEN JACOBS) - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP, FREDERICK J. FERLIC, M.D. AND HENRY KIM, M.D. - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 15, 2013, EACH BOARD MEMBER WAS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE RETURN FOR THEIR REVIEW AND INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS TO THE VP OF FINANCE. AFTER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE REVIEWED, THE RETURN WAS COMPLETED AND FILED WITH THE IRS ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 15, 2013.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES ARE COMPLETED BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES. THE ORGANIZATION'S VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND TAX ADVISERS REVIEW ALL RESPONSES TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, PERSONS WITH A CONFLICT ARE RECUSED FROM VOTING ON THE CONFLICTING ISSUE.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, AS WELL AS OTHER OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF, INCLUDING KEY EMPLOYEES. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS CURRENT SALARIES AND PAY STRUCTURES AGAINST VARIOUS SOURCES OF COMPARABILITY DATA, INCLUDING: THE COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGY PATHOLOGISTS COMPENSATION SURVEY; PATHOLOGY COMPENSATION DATA FOR PATHOLOGISTS, WHICH OUTLINES PATHOLOGY AND PHYSICIAN SALARIES BY SPECIALTY, PROVIDED FROM MERRITT HAWKINS AND ASSOCIATES; THE GUIDESTAR NATIONAL COMPENSATION REPORT; AND COMPENSATION REPORTED ON LOCAL AREA HOSPITALS' FORMS 990. AFTER REVIEWING THE COMPARABILITY DATA, THE COMMITTEE DISCUSSES THE CURRENT ECONOMY AND FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE ORGANIZATION TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF ANY COMPENSATION INCREASES AND/OR DECREASES, IF ANY, THAT WILL BE GIVEN. THIS PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S MEETING MINUTES. THE COMPENSATION REVIEW COMMITTEE MET APRIL 26, 2012 AND REPORTED AT THE MAY BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING.
Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b
SEE NARRATIVE FOR FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
WHEN REQUESTS FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE, THE DATA IS PROVIDED ON SITE. WHEN REQUESTS FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE, THE PERSON IS REFERRED TO WWW.IRS.GOV, WHERE COPIES ARE AVAILABLE. THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON SITE.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9
PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT-RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST - -4313414; GALA 2013 RECEIPTS - -103125;
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