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
Healthwise Incorporated
Employer identification number
23-7455145
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
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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) 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.") .
225
225
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......
28,146,995
27,224,776
28,484,153
30,522,297
30,341,850
144,720,071
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.
28,146,995
27,225,001
28,484,153
30,522,297
30,341,850
144,720,296
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
12,367,159
12,423,914
10,921,113
11,867,040
9,744,392
57,323,618
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
12,367,159
12,423,914
10,921,113
11,867,040
9,744,392
57,323,618
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
87,396,678
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...
28,146,995
27,225,001
28,484,153
30,522,297
30,341,850
144,720,296
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
103,223
21,223
23,531
51,801
54,221
253,999
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
103,223
21,223
23,531
51,801
54,221
253,999
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.)
..
2,227
858
623
1,009
4,717
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
28,252,445
27,246,224
28,508,542
30,574,721
30,397,080
144,979,012
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
60.280 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
57.980 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.180 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.310 %
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
Schedule A, Part IV, Supplemental Information: Form 990, Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 - Explanation for Other Income: Customer Finance Charges
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
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Software Version:
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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
Healthwise Incorporated
Employer identification number
23-7455145
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part I, Question 1:
The greatest untapped resource in health care is the consumer. Healthwise is helping to tap it over 160 million times a year. We are systematically expanding the role of the patient in health care to do more for themselves and to share with their doctors in developing care plans and making medical decisions. Founded in 1975 with the simple mission "to help people make better health decisions," Healthwise has become the world's most widely used source of unbiased, evidence-based consumer health information. The premise for Healthwise's mission is even more applicable today than it was in 1975. Healthwise has stood true to its objectives and purposes stated in its formation documents, including: To plan, develop, evaluate and promote practical health education programs that can play an important role in helping the individual: 1. To understand his/her health and how to preserve it. 2. To understand the nature of various diseases. 3. To make intelligent use of available health services. 4. To improve his/her behavior regarding health-affecting practices and activities. In 2012 people turned to Healthwise information and tools over 160 million times. Through the use of its books and other print materials, point-of-care patient education, online Healthwise knowledgebase, interactive multimedia virtual-coaching conversations, ongoing behavior change programs, and other materials, Healthwise helps people take a more active role in their health and health care. Healthwise information and tools help people self-manage chronic disease, provide self-care for minor and acute problems, and participate in shared decision-making with their health care providers for critical treatment options. Healthwise works with a broad network of organizations throughout the U.S., Canada and the world. Hospitals, health plans, consumer health portals, disease management companies, clinics, electronic medical records companies, and government agencies provide Healthwise information to their patients, members and the general public. Historically, Healthwise's funding has come from government contracts, foundation grants, donations, and largely, license fees charged to its distribution network of hospitals, clinics, health plans and health websites. All funds are reapplied to the pursuit of the Healthwise health education-focused mission. Nearly all people who access Healthwise information are provided the materials free of charge by the sponsoring organization. Healthwise is a not-for-profit organization based in Boise, Idaho. Healthwise has been nationally recognized not only for the quality of its content, but also for the quality of its workplace culture. Those interested in learning more about Healthwise are invited to visit its web site at www.healthwise.org
Form 990, Part III, Question 4a:
Everything Healthwise does is in support of our mission to help people make better health decisions. Our focus is on getting the right information and tools to the right person at the right time to help them do three things critical to the improvement of health care in America: 1. To help them provide as much care for themselves as they can do. This includes medical self-care and wellness activities along with navigating the health care system. 2. To help them ask for the care they need. We give the patient plain-language guidelines for when medications, treatments and tests are recommended for specific medical conditions. 3. To help them say "no" to care that is not right for them. It is often up to the patient to determine when the risks of a treatment outweigh the benefits. In the past year Healthwise information and tools were used over 160 million times by people hoping to take an informed role in their own health care and wellness. Our purpose is achieved every time an individual uses our information and tools to make better health and health care decisions.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2
Donald Kemper, Chairman of the Board and CEO, is married to Molly Mettler, Senior Vice President. Dr. Martin Gabica, CMO, and Dr. Steven Schneider, Director, are both partners in Idaho Wellness Partners, a real estate partnership. Ruth Prince (a current Director of Healthwise) works in the Admissions office of Boise State University. Dr. Ted Epperly and Dr. Steven Schneider are Directors of Healthwise. Dr. Ted Epperly is the Program Director and CEO of the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho (FMRI) and Dr. Steven Schneider occasionally works in the FMRI clinic teaching medical residents and supervising their care.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4
On March 25, 2013, the Board of Directors approved an amendment to the Bylaws that created a staggered Board consisting of three (3) classes and also changed the terms of the Directors from a two (2) year term to an initial phased in term of 1-3 years depending upon the initial class of the Director. After the initial terms for each class, Directors will serve a three (3) year term.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
Prior to filing the Form 990, each member of the Board of Directors is provided a copy of the Form 990 to review. The directors are encouraged to ask any questions regarding the filing and are given the opportunity to contact the CEO, CFO and/or General Counsel. If a regular board meeting is not scheduled prior to the filing, then at the discretion of the board, if they deem it advisable, a special meeting may be called to discuss the Form 990.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
All board members, officers and key employees are required to annually review the conflict of interest policy and sign a disclosure form.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
The following procedures are in place for setting and reviewing CEO, officers and key employees' compensation (no director compensation is paid): 1. Compensation is reviewed and approved by the Board-established Audit, Finance and Compensation Committee (AFC Committee) consisting of disinterested persons. Persons with conflicts of interest are not involved in this review or approval for any position that may involve such conflict. 2. Compensation is reviewed and approved using comparable compensation data for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations. The source data used is based on multiple compensation surveys. 3. There is contemporaneous documentation and record keeping with respect to the deliberations and decisions regarding the compensation arrangements. The documentation includes terms of compensation, members of the committee/board present for the decision and discussion, comparable data used and the basis for the decision made. 4. The Board of Directors has access to all AFC Committee decisions regarding the results of this process and, in addition, the Board directly handles the setting of the compensation for the CEO, Donald Kemper, and his spouse, Molly Mettler, who currently holds the position of Senior Vice President. 5. Additionally, the AFC Committee, under the direction of the Board of Directors, engaged an independent compensation consultant in 2011 to review total compensation for the positions of CEO and COO/President. The AFC Committee received a comprehensive executive compensation study based on competitive review and analysis of current total compensation for the CEO and COO/President positions as compared to published survey data and peer group data. The independent compensation consultant also provided an opinion on the reasonableness of the total compensation packages for the CEO and COO/President.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
All documents, such as the Form 990 and Articles of Incorporation, are available upon request from the CEO, General Counsel or the CFO's office.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.