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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER INC
Employer identification number
34-1893439
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.)
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2
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section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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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.)
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e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of 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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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)..
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Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
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Amounts from line 4..
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Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
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Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
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Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
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Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
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
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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..
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Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
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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.)
..
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Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
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Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
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Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
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Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
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19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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
.....
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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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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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.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER INC
Employer identification number
34-1893439
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE SISTERS OF CHARITY HEALTH SYSTEM IS THE SOLE MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
UNDER MERCY MEDICAL CENTER'S ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS, SISTERS OF CHARITY HEALTH SYSTEM'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTS ALL MEMBERS OF MERCY MEDICAL CENTER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
CERTAIN DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY MUST BE APPROVED BY THE SISTERS OF CHARITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. EXAMPLES OF SOME OF THESE DECISIONS WOULD BE APPROVALS OF ANNUAL BUDGET, PURCHASE OF LAND, UNBUDGETED CAPITAL OVER A CERTAIN THRESHOLD AND LONG TERM LEASES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
AFTER FORM 990 IS COMPLETED AND REVIEWED INTERNALLY, IT IS SUBMITTED TO OUR AUDITORS FOR THEIR REVIEW. THEY REVIEW IT FOR COMPLETENESS AS WELL AS ANY CONCERNS THAT THEY IDENTIFY WITHIN THE DOCUMENTS AND WORKSHEETS OF THE TAX SOFTWARE. IF THEY IDENTIFY ITEMS THAT NEED ATTENTION, THE STAFF WOULD REVIEW THE APPROPRIATE ITEMS AND MAKE THE NEEDED CORRECTIONS. THE REPORT IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE CFO FOR HIS REVIEW AND APPROVAL. IT IS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER HAS 17 COMPLIANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT ESTABLISH BRIGHT-LINE RULES TO HELP EMPLOYEES CARRY OUT THEIR JOB FUNCTIONS IN A MANNER THAT ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND FURTHERS MERCY'S MISSION. WRITTEN COMPLIANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED THROUGHOUT MERCY, INCLUDING LEGAL, BILLING, CLINICAL AREAS, FINANCE, ETC. THERE ARE ROUTINE AUDITS TO VALIDATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THESE INTERNAL POLICIES. OUR ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF LABORATORIES IS OUR CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER. IT IS HER RESPONSIBILITY TO MONITOR OUR COMPLIANCE PROGRAM. SHE REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE WHO WHO REPORTS TO THE BOARD. TWO COMPLIANCE COMMITTES (OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION) SUPPORT THIS POSITION. A COMPLETE SET OF OUR COMPLIANCE POLICIES CAN BE FOUND ON MERCY'S INTRANET WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES. YEARLY TRAINING IS DONE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND QUARTERLY UPDATES GIVEN TO THE BOARD THROUGH THE BOARD'S JOINT AUDIT & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE. HANDBOOKS WERE DEVELOPED TO AID IN THE COMMUNICATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF OUR COMPLIANCE POLICIES. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER SET UP EFFECTIVE LINES OF COMMUNICATION TO REPORT A SUSPECTED COMPLIANCE VIOLATION, SUCH AS A HOTLINE. THE HOTLINE RECEIVES COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS WHILE PROTECTING WHISTLEBLOWERS FROM RETAILIATION. THE HOTLINE NUMBER IS POSTED AT ALL TIME CLOCKS AND IN THE MONTHLY EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER. A SYSTEM WIDE STANDARDIZED "CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR" BOOKLET IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL SYSTEM HOSPITALS. THIS BOOKLET IS REVIEWED AND REVISED BY THE SISTERS OF CHARITY HEALTH SYSTEM. THIS BOOKLET IS AVAILABLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES THROUGH THE INTRANET AT EACH FACILITY. EDUCATION IS ALSO PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY OUR IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL. AS PART OF THIS TRAINING, EACH BOARD MEMBER RECEIVED A COPY OF THE REVISED CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR BOOKLET THAT IS HANDED OUT TO OUR EMPLOYEES. YEARLY, THE MEMBERS COMPLETE CONFLICT AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS THAT ARE REVIEWED BY OUR LEGAL DEPARTMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SERVES AS THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. IT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE CEO AND ALL VICE PRESIDENTS. THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SALARY CHANGES ARE BASED ON THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS OF EACH EXECUTIVE. BONUS CONSIDERATIONS REFLECT INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE ON THE JOB AS WELL AS HOW THE HOSPITAL DID IN MEETING QUALITY, MISSION AND FINANCIAL GOALS. ALL SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR OFFICERS ARE EVALUATED ANNUALLY BY MERCER CONSULTING AND ANY CHANGES ARE SUBJECT TO BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES WHETHER IT WISHES TO ACCEPT THE CEO'S RECOMMENDATIONS OR OFFER ITS OWN SUGGESTIONS. THE COMMITTEE VOTES TO APPROVE ANY CHANGES WHICH ARE THEN IMPLEMENTED BY THE HOSPITAL. THAT SAME COMMITTEE ALSO DETERMINES THE CEO'S COMPENSATION AND BONUS. THEY MEET WITH THE CEO TO REVIEW HIS PERFORMANCE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THEY THEN MEET WITHOUT THE CEO PRESENT TO FURTHER DISCUSS AND OPENLY CRITIQUE HIS PERFORMANCE. IT IS DURING THEIR EXECUTIVE SESSIONS THAT THEY DETERMINE WHETHER ANY ADJUSTMENT IN COMPENSATION WILL BE MADE THAT YEAR AND ALSO DETERMINES THE AWARDING OF ANY BONUS. IN THE EVALUATION OF THE CEO, THE COMMITTEE USES THE SAME INDEPENDENT AGENCY, MERCER CONSULTING, TO EVALUATE THE CEO'S TOTAL COMPENSATION RANGE AS WELL AS ALL BENEFITS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
FORM 990, 990T & FORM 1023 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
TRANSFER OF ENDOWMENT & RESTRICTED FUNDS TO MERCY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION -140,766. CASH TRANSFER TO MERCY PROFESSIONAL CARE CORP -6,639,891. ASSET TRANSFER FROM MERCY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION 1,335,000.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
PART III LINE 4A
CONTINUATION OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT BOARD MEMBERS, LEADERS, CAREGIVERS, EMPLOYEES AND FRIENDS OF THE HEALTH SYSTEM AND OUR MINISTRIES PARTICIPATED IN A SERIES OF MEETINGS. THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT ENCOMPASSES OUR: *COSTS FOR ASSISTING PATIENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO FULLY PAY FOR THEIR CARE; *COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES; *CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; *COVERING THE GAP BETWEEN THE EXPENSE OF PROVIDING CARE TO MEDICAID PATIENTS AND THE REIMBURSEMENT WE RECEIVE. OUR COLLECTIVE MISSION RESPONDS TO THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE IN WAYS LIKE NO ONE ELSE. WE HAVE A BOLD VISION TO BE A BEACON OF HOPE DEVOTED TO HEALING AND ADDRESSING THE UNMET NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH A NETWORK OF INNOVATIVE SERVICES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.