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
ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM
Employer identification number
36-3197915
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?
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11g(i)
No
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
No
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
(A)
ROCKFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
362167847
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(B)
ROCKFORD HEALTH PHYSICIANS
363097436
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(C)
VISITING NURSES ASSN OF THE ROCKFORD AREA
362167945
9
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
Total
0
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)
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12
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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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14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
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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
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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..
8
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
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
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
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM
Employer identification number
36-3197915
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 5, AVERAGE COMPENSATION PER EMPLOYEE
PART I OF THE FORM 990, LINE 5 REPORTS 355 TOTAL EMPLOYEES OF ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM. TOTAL SALARIES AND OTHER COMPENSATION REPORTED ON THE FORM 990, PART I, LINE 15 IS $4,463,240. THE AVERAGE COMPENSATION FOR ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM IS HIGHER THAN THIS DATA PRESENTS; THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS REPORTED DO NOT INCLUDE THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS THAT WERE ALLOCATED TO ROCKFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ROCKFORD MEMORIAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION OF THE ROCKFORD AREA, AND ROCKFORD HEALTH PHYSICIANS, FOUR RELATED ENTITIES OF WHICH ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 1a, Delegate broad authority to a committee
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF SEVEN INDIVIDUALS, EACH OF WHOM SHALL HAVE A VOTE, INCLUDING: THE RHS CEO, THE CHAIRMAN, VICE-CHAIRMAN, IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN, TREASURER, AND 2 ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD. AT LEAST ONE MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE A PHYSICIAN. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL IN ALL INSTANCES BE COMPRISED OF AT LEAST 51% COMMUNITY MEMBERS. IN THE EVENT THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED VOTING MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS UNABLE TO SERVE IN SUCH CAPACITY, THEN THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CORPORATION SHALL DESIGNATE A REPLACEMENT FROM AMONG THE BOARD MEMBERS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL MEET AS NEEDED. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL REVIEW REPORTS FROM THE RHS CEO REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OF EXECUTIVES OF THE CORPORATION AND AFFILIATED CORPORATIONS, MONITOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE RHS CEO OF THE CORPORATION AGAINST ANNUAL OBJECTIVES, AND DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION LEVEL OF THE RHS CEO. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS NOT IN SESSION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE ALL THE POWERS, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD, EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 11b, Review of form 990 by governing body
THE DATA WAS GATHERED BY THE ACCOUNTING STAFF WITH INPUT FROM THE EXECUTIVE STAFF. THE DATA WAS REVIEWED AND THE FORM 990 PREPARED BY THE RHS STAFF. ONCE THE FORM 990 WAS COMPLETED, IT WAS REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS ON A SECURE INTRACOMPANY WEBSITE BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 12c, Conflict of interest policy
BY WRITTEN POLICY, RHS SENDS OUT, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE CORPORATE CONFLICT AND DUALITY OF INTEREST POLICY TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, CORPORATE OFFICERS AND OTHER KEY INDIVIDUALS (THOSE HAVING RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY TO MAKE FINAL DECISIONS REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES). EACH RECIPIENT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A FINANCIAL INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, WHICH IS SUBMITTED TO THE VICE PRESIDENT, LEGAL SERVICES/GENERAL COUNSEL FOR REVIEW. WITH RESPECT TO PHYSICIANS AND MANAGERS WHO ARE KEY INDIVIDUALS, ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS REVIEWED WITH THE APPROPRIATE EXECUTIVE STAFF MEMBER FOR FOLLOW UP WITH THE DISCLOSING PARTY IN ORDER TO REVIEW THE MATTER IN MORE DETAIL. THIS INCLUDES EMPHASIZING THAT THE DISCLOSING PARTY IS NOT PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES WHERE THE CONFLICT IS DEEMED MATERIAL, OR AUTHORIZE THE SUBSEQUENT PURCHASE OF RELATED GOODS AND SERVICES. THE DISCLOSING PARTY IS ALSO REQUIRED TO IDENTIFY EACH AND EVERY INSTANCE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT AS THEY MAY ARISE IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS. A SIMILAR PROCESS IS FOLLOWED FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXCEPT THAT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD'S GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. BOARD MEMBERS MAY COMMENT ON TRANSACTIONS WHERE THERE IS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, BUT CANNOT VOTE ON THE RELATED MATTER AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO LEAVE ANY MEETING WHERE THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OR WHERE THE BOARD TAKES ACTION TO EITHER APPROVE OR NOT APPROVE THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. A BOARD MEMBER ALSO HAS A CONTINUING DUTY TO REPORT ANY CONFLICTS AS THEY MAY ARISE IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS. IN THE EVENT THAT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS REPORTED OR DISCOVERED OUTSIDE THE ESTABLISHED PROCESS, APPROPRIATE REVIEW AND ACTION WOULD BE TAKEN. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2014, WHEN THE QUESTIONNAIRES WERE SENT TO ADDRESS ANY 2013 CONFLICTS IDENTIFIED. THE RHS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15a, Process to establish compensation of top management official
COMPENSATION FOR THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL IS GOVERNED BY THE RHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND OVERSEEN BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE RHS BOARD HAS ESTABLISHED A TOTAL COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY THAT DIRECTS THE COMPENSATION PRACTICES FOR ALL EXECUTIVES. THIS BOARD HAS ESTABLISHED A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO ESTABLISH AND REVIEW ALL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ANNUALLY BASED ON THE ESTABLISHED PHILOSOPHY. AN EXTERNAL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FIRM PROVIDES CONSULTING ON RHS SALARY RANGES AND COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. THE APPROPRIATE PEER GROUP FOR COMPENSATION COMPARISON PURPOSES IS OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS SIMILAR IN SIZE AND COMPLEXITY. RHS GENERALLY CONDUCTS AN ANALYSIS OF TOTAL COMPENSATION EVERY THREE YEARS BUT MAY CHOOSE TO VARY FROM THIS SCHEDULE AS DETERMINED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THIS PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED, AND WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2013.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15b, Process to establish compensation of other employees
COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS GOVERNED BY THE RHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE RHS BOARD HAS ESTABLISHED A TOTAL COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY THAT DIRECTS THE COMPENSATION PRACTICES FOR ALL EXECUTIVES. THIS BOARD HAS ESTABLISHED A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO ESTABLISH AND REVIEW ALL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ANNUALLY BASED ON THE ESTABLISHED PHILOSOPHY. AN EXTERNAL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FIRM PROVIDES CONSULTING ON RHS SALARY RANGES AND COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. THE APPROPRIATE PEER GROUP FOR COMPENSATION COMPARISON PURPOSES IS OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS SIMILAR IN SIZE AND COMPLEXITY. RHS GENERALLY CONDUCTS AN ANALYSIS OF TOTAL COMPENSATION EVERY THREE YEARS BUT MAY CHOOSE TO VARY FROM THIS SCHEDULE AS DETERMINED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THIS PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED, AND WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2013.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec C, Line 19, Required documents available to the public
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST FROM BOARD SECRETARY. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS NOT PUBLISHED BUT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, NONEMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
CURTIS WORDEN IS NOT COMPENSATED AS A BOARD MEMBER; HE RECEIVED TAXABLE NONEMPLOYEE COMPENSATION ON A FORM 1099 FOR 2013 LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE SYSTEM.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g, Other Expenses
AFFILIATION EXPENSES - TOTAL EXPENSE: 2375936, PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: , MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES: 2375936, FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: ; CONSULTING FEES - TOTAL EXPENSE: 2120034, PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 1557028, MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES: 563006, FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: ;
Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9, Other changes in net assets or fund balances
NET TRANSFERS FROM AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS - 671485; ROCKFORD HEALTH PLAN ASSESSMENT REFUND - 553982;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.