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
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CARE INC
Employer identification number
61-1325905
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
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)..
6
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
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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
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
.......................
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
.....................
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
.....................................................
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
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 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......
908,519,074
914,945,061
932,430,945
798,189,387
687,029,938
4,241,114,405
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.
908,519,074
914,945,061
932,430,945
798,189,387
687,029,938
4,241,114,405
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
4,241,114,405
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
908,519,074
914,945,061
932,430,945
798,189,387
687,029,938
4,241,114,405
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
3,949,528
4,061,543
4,012,877
3,308,340
3,105,177
18,437,465
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
3,949,528
4,061,543
4,012,877
3,308,340
3,105,177
18,437,465
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.)..
912,468,602
919,006,604
936,443,822
801,497,727
690,135,115
4,259,551,870
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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
99.570 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.530 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.430 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.470 %
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
.....
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
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
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CARE INC
Employer identification number
61-1325905
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
SIGNFICANT CHANGES TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION: ARTICLE II, SECTION 2.B (I) - TO CREATE, ACT AS AND OPERATE A MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION, HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION, ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION, HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, OR OTHER ENTITY WHICH IS QUALIFIED AND CAPABLE OF PROVIDING HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE MEDICAID RECIPIENTS UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY'S DEPARTMENT FOR MEDICAID SERVICES ("DMS") OR ITS SUCCESSOR; (III) TO CREATE, ACT AS AND OPERATE A MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION, HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION, ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION, HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OR OTHER ENTITY WHICH IS QUALIFIED AND CAPABLE OF CONTRACTING WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY OR ANY OTHER FEDERAL OR STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCY OR ANY PRIVATE ENTITY TO PROVIDE MANAGED CARE CONTRACTS, HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND/OR HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY OR ANY OTHER STATE COVERING ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THE MEDICAID POPULATION, INCLUDING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER MEDICAID; (2) THE LOW INCOME, UNINSURED POPULATION; AND (3) THE MEDICARE POPULATION; (IV) TO PROVIDE OR ARRANGE FOR THE PROVISION OF ANY OTHER TYPES OF HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS, POLICIES OR PLANS PURSUANT TO ONE OR MORE CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORITY OR LICENSES ISSUED BY THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR ANY OTHER STATE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, AND TO MARKET SUCH HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS, POLICIES OR PLANS TO RESIDENTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY OR ANY OTHER STATE THROUGH THE KENTUCKY HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE OR THE HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE OF ANY OTHER STATE, OR BY ANY OTHER LAWFUL METHOD OF MARKETING; AND (V) TO ORGANIZE, PROMOTE, FOSTER, ASSIST (WHETHER FINANCIALLY OR OTHERWISE), AND CONDUCT SUCH CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, RELIGIOUS, OR EDUCATIONAL ENTERPRISES, ACTIVITIES AND INSTITUTIONS AS FROM TIME TO TIME MAY BE DETERMINED, SELECTED, OR DECIDED UPON BY THE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSES STATED ABOVE; PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT ANY SUCH ENTERPRISE, ACTIVITY OR PROJECT DOES NOT CAUSE THE CORPORATION TO CEASE TO BE AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE. ARTICLE II, SECTION 2.C (VIII)- TO BECOME A SHAREHOLDER OR EQUITY INTEREST OWNER OF ANY FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OR OTHER ENTITY ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE, OR TO BECOME AFFILIATED WITH ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION OF LIKE CHARACTER EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE, PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT SUCH INVESTMENT DOES NOT CAUSE THE CORPORATION TO CEASE TO BE AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE; (IX) TO ENTER INTO A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT, JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT, OR ANY OTHER CONTRACT OR BUSINESS ARRANGEMENT OR AFFILIATION WITH ANY OTHER NONSTOCK OR NONPROFIT CORPORATION OR ANY FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OR OTHER ENTITY ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE, PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT SUCH AGREEMENT, CONTRACT, ARRANGEMENT OR AFFILIATION DOES NOT CAUSE THE CORPORATION TO CEASE TO BE AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE; ARTICLE IV - MEMBERS: 1) THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE FIVE (5) INITIAL MEMBERS (THE "INITIAL MEMBERS"), WHO SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS: NORTON HEALTHCARE INC. - REPLACED ALLIANT HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. 4967 U.S. HIGHWAY 42 SUITE 100 LOUISVILLE, KY 40222 JEWISH HERITAGE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE, INC. - REPLACED JEWISH HOSPITAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC. 200 S. FIFTH STREET LOUISVILLE, KY 40202 LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS, INC. 2215 PORTLAND AVENUE LOUISVILLE, KY 40212 UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, INC. 530 S. JACKSON STREET LOUISVILLE, KY 40202 UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE MEDICAL SCHOOL PRACTICE ASSOCIATION 550 S. JACKSON STREET LOUISVILLE, KY 40202 (2) EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE STATED IN THE CORPORATION'S BYLAWS (THE "BYLAWS"), THE INITIAL MEMBERS OR THEIR RESPECTIVE SUCCESSORS SHALL HAVE THE SOLE RIGHT TO APPOINT THE DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION AS FOLLOWS: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE MEDICAL SCHOOL PRACTICE ASSOCIATION SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPOINT FIVE (5) DIRECTORS; AND NORTON HEALTHCARE, INC., JEWISH HERITAGE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE, INC., UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, INC. AND LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION SHALL EACH HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPOINT ONE (1) DIRECTOR OF THE CORPORATION. (3) THERE MAY BE MEMBERS OTHER THAN THE INITIAL MEMBERS, PROVIDED THAT SUCH OTHER MEMBERS ARE EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE OR ARE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170(C)(L) OF THE CODE AND AS MAY BE PROVIDED IN THE BYLAWS. SUCH OTHER MEMBERS MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPOINT DIRECTORS OR VOTE ON ANY OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION FOR CONSIDERATION, AS MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE BYLAWS. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY PROVIDE IN THE BYLAWS THAT THE CORPORATION MAY HAVE A SEPARATE CLASS OF MEMBERS THAT ARE ENTITIES THAT ARE NOT EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE OR ARE NOT DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170(C)(1) OF THE CODE, SUBJECT TO SUCH PROVISIONS REGARDING THE CREATION AND THE RIGHTS OF SUCH A SEPARATE CLASS OF MEMBERS AS MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE BYLAWS, PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT THE CREATION OR EXISTENCE OF SUCH A SEPARATE CLASS OF MEMBERS DOES NOT CAUSE THE CORPORATION TO CEASE TO BE AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE. ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENT; BYLAWS (1) THE CORPORATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION MAY BE AMENDED UPON THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION BY THE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS SETTING FORTH THE AMENDMENT AND THE SUBSEQUENT AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF AT LEAST SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT (75%) OF THE VOTES HELD BY THE MEMBERS ENTITLED TO VOTE, UNLESS A GREATER PERCENTAGE IS REQUIRED BY THE MEMBER AGREEMENT OR THE BYLAWS. (2) THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, UPON AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF AT LEAST SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT (75%) OF THE DIRECTORS, MAY ADOPT OR AMEND THE BYLAWS, SUBJECT, HOWEVER, TO THE APPROVAL OF SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT (75%) OF THE VOTES HELD BY THE MEMBERS ENTITLED TO VOTE, UNLESS A GREATER PERCENTAGE IS REQUIRED BY THE MEMBER AGREEMENT OR THE BYLAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION HAS FIVE (5) INITIAL MEMBERS (ALSO KNOWN AS SPONSORS). IN ADDITION, UPON AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF SEVENTY-FIVE (75%) OF THE VOTES HELD BY THE MEMBERS ENTITLED TO VOTE, THE MEMBERS MAY PROVIDE THAT THERE SHALL BE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE OTHER MEMBERS MUST BE EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE OR ARE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170(C)(1) OF THE CODE; PROVIDED, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY PROVIDE IN THE BYLAWS FOR A SEPARATE CLASS OF MEMBERS THAT ARE NOT EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OR ARE NOT DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170(C)(1), BUT THE CREATION OR EXISTENCE OF ANY SUCH SEPARATE CLASS OF MEMBERS MUST NOT CAUSE THE CORPORATION TO CEASE TO BE AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3). EACH INITIAL MEMBER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO APPOINT A CERTAIN NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. ONE MEMBER MAY APPOINT 5 DIRECTORS AND 4 MEMBERS MAY APPOINT 1 DIRECTOR. OTHER MEMBERS (OTHER THAN THE INITIAL MEMBERS) MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPOINT DIRECTORS. CURRENTLY THERE ARE NO OTHER MEMBERS. MEMBERS, THROUGH THEIR BOARD OF DIRECTOR APPOINTMENTS, APPROVE SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. UPON DISSOLUTION OF THE ORGANIZATION, ASSETS THAT HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND ARE HELD BY THE ORGANIZATION SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS PERMITTING THEIR USE ONLY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SIMILAR PURPOSES, AND THAT ARE NOT HELD UPON A CONDITION REQUIRING RETURN, TRANSFER, OR CONVEYANCE BY REASON OF DISSOLUTION, SHALL BE TRANSFERRED OR CONVEYED TO EACH MEMBER PURSUANT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THEIR MEMBER AGREEMENT. IN ADDITION, OTHER ASSETS, IF ANY, SHALL BE TRANSFERRED OR CONVEYED TO THE MEMBERS FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE, PURSUANT TO A PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION ADOPTED AS PROVIDED BY LAW. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH REGION 3 PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL, INC. (PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL) UNDER WHICH THE PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL PROVIDES SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO THE ORGANIZATION TO AID THE ORGANIZATION IN ITS ROLE AS THE PROVIDER OF MEDICAID SERVICES IN DESIGNATED REGIONS OF KENTUCKY UNDER A PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY. THE PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL HAS THE RIGHT TO APPOINT THREE MEMBERS TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF PASSPORT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
ONE INITIAL MEMBER MAY APPOINT 5 DIRECTORS. THE OTHER FOUR INITIAL MEMBERS MAY EACH APPOINT ONE DIRECTOR. THE PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPOINT 3 DIRECTORS. SUCH APPOINTED DIRECTORS HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPOINT 3 COMMUNITY AT-LARGE DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A COPY HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. THE FINAL RETURN WILL BE POSTED ON THE COMPANY'S WEBSITE. THE TAX RETURN IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE COMPANY'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. PERTINENT DATA IS COMPARED TO AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO ENSURE ACCURACY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
PASSPORT HAS TWO CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES -- ONE FOR ITS BOARD MEMBERS AND EXECUTIVES; AND ONE FOR ALL OTHER ASSOCIATES. WE HAVE TWO CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES TO ACCOUNT FOR THE HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY WE BELIEVE WE SHOULD GIVE TO THE ACTIVITIES AND FINANCIAL INTERESTS OF OUR BOARD MEMBERS AND EXECUTIVES. WE HAVE DEVELOPED A PROCESS FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST TRAINING AND FOR MONITORING AND ENFORCING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES. WE REQUIRE BOARD MEMBERS, EXECUTIVES AND ALL OTHER ASSOCIATES TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SITUATIONS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. ASSOCIATES INCLUDING EXECUTIVES PARTICIPATE IN CONFLICT OF INTEREST TRAINING ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE ANNUAL TRAINING INCLUDES HAVING ASSOCIATES AND EXECUTIVES DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST SITUATIONS. THE KEY TO OUR PLAN IS TO IDENTIFY ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST SITUATIONS AND THEN HAVE THE VP, HUMAN RESOURCES AND VP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER REVIEW THE DISCLOSURES TO DETERMINE WHETHER ANY ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN. THE PASSPORT BOARD HAS DEVELOPED ITS PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES. THE BOARD HAS FORMED A COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE AND DIRECT THAT PASSPORT CONDUCTS A THOROUGH AND PROMPT INVESTIGATION OF ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THAT EACH BOARD MEMBER COMPLETES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST WHILE THE COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE DECIDES IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
PASSPORT'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS FORMED AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO FULFILL THE BOARD'S OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES THROUGH (1) THE ESTABLISHED REQUISITE PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES TO INSURE THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, (2) USE OF AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE MARKET DATA BASED ON NATIONALLY PUBLISHED SURVEY DATA FOR ORGANIZATIONS OF LIKE SIZE AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMPLEXITY IN THE BENCHMARKING OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FOR THE REVIEW PROCESS, AND (3) DOCUMENTATION OF ALL DELIBERATIONS, DETERMINATIONS AND ACTIONS REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IN THE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES. PASSPORT IS COMPLYING WITH ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE COMPENSATION FOR ITS EXECUTIVES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
PASSPORT'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS FORMED AN AUDIT COMMITTEE TO ASSIST THE BOARD IN FULFILLING ITS OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES BY REVIEWING THE INTEGRITY OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL REPORTING PROCESS, REVIEWING THE QUALIFICATIONS AND INDEPENDENCE OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF PASSPORT'S INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION, REVIEWING AND APPROVING REPORTS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE RULES PROMULGATED BY VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AND REGULATORY AGENCIES, AND REVIEWING ANY OTHER MATTERS DIRECTED BY THE BOARD OR THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.