Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 12-31-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
8511 WEST DODGE ROAD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
OMAHA, NE68114
D Employer identification number

47-0639839
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 54,729,617
F Name and address of principal officer:
JOHN FRASER
8511 WEST DODGE ROAD
OMAHA,NE68114
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.BESTCARE.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1981
M State of legal domicile: NE
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL & ITS RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 19
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 14
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 647
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 882,745
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 10,000 50,000
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 40,619,848 40,970,461
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 11,452 248,204
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 925,306 1,047,290
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 41,566,606 42,315,955
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 259,222 152,254
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 32,105,538 33,533,622
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 9,530,510 10,807,959
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 41,895,270 44,493,835
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -328,664 -2,177,880
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 50,969,780 138,193,471
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 78,853,476 18,590,197
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... -27,883,696 119,603,274
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE MISSION OF NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM IS TO CARE FOR PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THE SPIRITUAL, HUMAN, FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCE BASE NEEDED TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE HEALTH CARE SERVICES. THE PRIMARY WAY IN WHICH NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM PURSUES THIS MISSION IS THROUGH THE MONITORING AND COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES AND BY REMAINING ALERT TO THE PHILOSOPHIES OF HEALING MINISTRIES AS REPRESENTED BY THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN ITS ECUMENICAL RELATIONSHIPS AND CONCERNS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 36,941,844 including grants of $ 152,254 ) (Revenue $ 39,169,925 )
NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF CARING FOR PEOPLE THROUGH THE COORDINATION OF THE METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM FAMILY OF RELATED CORPORATIONS.TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST QUALITY HEALTHCARE AT THE LOWEST COST, THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM HAS CONSOLIDATED SEVERAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, AND, IN TURN, PROVIDES THESE SERVICES FROM A CENTRALIZED SOURCE FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY TO ALL AFFILIATED PROVIDERS. THE SERVICES INCLUDE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, FINANCE, OPERATIONS ANALYSIS, DATA PROCESSING AND HUMAN RESOURCES FUNCTIONS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,053,772 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 2,024,801 )
BEST CARE EAP IS A PREMIER PROVIDER OF CUSTOMIZED EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION, EMPLOYEE AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, PERFORMANCE COACHING AND WORK/LIFE SERVICES. BEST CARE EAP PARTNERS WITH ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO FACILITATE A HEALTHIER, MORE PRODUCTIVE WORKFORCE.THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) CONDUCTS CRITICAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR TRAUMATIC EVENTS SUCH AS THE DEATH OF AN EMPLOYEE, WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS, NATURAL DISASTERS AND VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE. TRAUMA RESPONSE INCLUDES IMMEDIATE PHONE CONSULTATION, THE GOAL OF TRAUMA RESPONSE IS TO MINIMIZE THE DAMAGE CREATED BY THE ORDEAL AND TO SPEED THE RECOVERY PROCESS FOR PERSONNEL AND THE ORGANIZATION. EAP ALSO ASSISTS MANAGERS IN RECOGNIZING POST-TRAUMA SYMPTOMS AND PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON HOW TO REFER THE EMPLOYEE TO EAP. DURING AND AFTER, COUNSELORS WILL IDENTIFY AND REFER THOSE EMPLOYEES NEEDING FURTHER COUNSELING ASSISTANCE. SPECIALLY TRAINED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS CONDUCT SHORT TERM COUNSELING SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OFFERING AN UNBIASED, INFORMAL AND CONFIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT TO WORK THROUGH PERSONAL PROBLEMS AND FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES.DURING 2013, THE EAP ALSO FACILITATED EMPLOYEE AND SUPERVISORY TRAINING IN SUCH AREAS AS MANAGEMENT, WELLNESS, ATTITUDE/MOTIVATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES TOPICS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet38,995,616
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II....................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
91
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
647
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
19
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
14
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletLINDA K BURT8511 W DODGE ROADOMAHANE68114 (402) 354-4840
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) SPENCER STEVENS........................................................................
CHAIRMAN
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) LARRY V PEARSON........................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) ART N BURTSCHER........................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) ADAM YALE........................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(5) JOHN FRASER........................................................................
PRESIDENT/CEO
 16.00
.......................24.00 		X   X       665,343 0 195,369
(6) LARRY DE ROIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) KATHLEEN DODGE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) RICHARD C HAHN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) KRISTEN HOFFMAN MD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................39.00 		X           0 361,883 64,800
(10) DAN KINNEY PHD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) C L LANDEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) JOHN LOHRBERG MD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................39.00 		X           0 206,720 56,272
(13) DIANNE SEEMAN LOZIER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) DANIEL D LYDIATT MD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................39.00 		X           0 252,868 23,890
(15) JOHN NELSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) SCOTT ROSE MD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................39.00 		X           0 684,430 66,422
(17) LB RED THOMAS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) SID DINSDALE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) MICHAEL LEBENS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(20) LINDA K BURT........................................................................
VICE PRES FINANCE/CFO
 5.00
.......................35.00 		    X       481,614 0 91,351
(21) MARK BURMESTER........................................................................
EXECUTIVE
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     316,061 0 70,165
(22) TOM EISERMAN........................................................................
EXECUTIVE
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     170,205 0 40,257
(23) JERRY ELLWANGER........................................................................
EXECUTIVE
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     224,901 0 76,988
(24) TODD GRAGES........................................................................
EXECUTIVE
 1.00
.......................39.00 		      X     404,665 0 87,096
(25) ROGER HERTZ........................................................................
EXECUTIVE
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     237,849 0 57,330
(26) HOLLY HUERTER MORGAN........................................................................
EXECUTIVE
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     274,848 0 75,914
(27) CYNTHIA PEACOCK........................................................................
EXECUTIVE
 1.00
.......................39.00 		      X     373,382 0 70,414
(28) ANTON PISKAC........................................................................
EXECUTIVE
 39.00
.......................1.00 		      X     272,355 0 67,612
(29) STEVE BAUMERT........................................................................
EXECUTIVE
 1.00
.......................39.00 		      X     293,431 0 79,976
(30) MICHAEL KLEMENZ........................................................................
DIR - BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   176,776 0 27,813
(31) STEPHEN ZUBROD........................................................................
EXECUTIVE
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   158,638 0 34,453
(32) TERI LARSEN........................................................................
DIR - FINANCE REVENUE ANALYTICS
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   156,357 0 22,542
(33) KAY RICHTER........................................................................
DIR - ACCOUNTING
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   167,026 0 19,884
(34) STEVEN ZUBER........................................................................
CHIEF MEDICAL INFO OFFICER
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   348,527 0 90,046
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 4,721,978 1,505,901 1,318,594
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet39
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
ADVISORY BOARDP O BOX 79461BALTIMOREMD21279 CONSULTING SERVICE 1,188,724
CORP 3 DESIGN1005 SOUTH 76 STREET 104OMAHANE68114 MEDIA CONSULTANTS 486,746
STRATA DECISION TECHNOLOGYP O BOX 150497HARTFORDCT06115 CONSULTING SERVICE 457,222
ANDERSON PARTNERS6919 DODGE STREETOMAHANE68132 ADVERTISING SERVICES 424,638
KPMG LLPP O BOX 120001DALLASTX75312 TAX AND AUDITING SERVICE 404,540
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet18
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 50,000
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 50,000
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MGMT SERVICE-AFFILIATES 541900 38,923,128 38,923,128    
b EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE 624100 2,024,801 2,024,801    
c MISC HEALTH SERVICES 624100 22,532 22,532    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 40,970,461
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 121,953     121,953
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 751,999  
b Less: rental expenses 811,719  
c Rental income or (loss) -59,720  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet -59,720     -59,720
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 11,728,194  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 11,601,943  
c Gain or (loss) 126,251  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 126,251     126,251
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MGMT TO TAXABLE SUB. 541610 800,232   800,232  
b CAFETERIA INCOME 722100 306,778 224,265 82,513  
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,107,010
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 42,315,955 41,194,726 882,745 188,484
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 152,254 152,254
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,714,654   3,714,654  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 21,974,345 21,974,345    
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,812,209 1,765,054 47,155  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 4,026,426 3,147,018 879,408  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,005,988 1,874,588 131,400  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 230,116   230,116  
c Accounting ........... 426,743   426,743  
d Lobbying ........... 48,000   48,000  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 10,217   10,217  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 4,513,031 4,513,031    
12 Advertising and promotion .... 928,579 928,579    
13 Office expenses ....... 871,693 871,693    
14 Information technology ...... 84,820 84,820    
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 927,566 927,566    
17 Travel ............ 111,209 111,209    
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ........... 262,390 262,390    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,228,410 1,228,410    
23 Insurance .............. 18,808 8,282 10,526  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a DUES, LICENSES, SUBSCRI 337,013 337,013    
b CREDIT CARD FEES 296,389 296,389    
c POSTAGE 159,888 159,888    
d STAFF EDUCATION 138,106 138,106    
e All other expenses 214,981 214,981    
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 44,493,835 38,995,616 5,498,219 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 28,082,764 1 14,193,247
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 790,766 4 805,245
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 5,655 8 6,609
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 445,352 9 436,711
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 35,867,137
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 21,543,285 14,881,418 10c 14,323,852
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 260,822 11 8,201,615
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 100,000 13 100,000
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 6,403,003 15 100,126,192
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 50,969,780 16 138,193,471
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 9,556,409 17 9,747,038
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 3,797,000 20 3,797,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 65,500,067 25 5,046,159
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 78,853,476 26 18,590,197
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. -27,883,696 27 30,337,681
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28 88,886,763
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29 378,830
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... -27,883,696 33 119,603,274
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 50,969,780 34 138,193,471
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
42,315,955
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
44,493,835
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-2,177,880
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
-27,883,696
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
199,567
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
149,465,283
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
119,603,274
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Special Condition Description
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow 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
NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

47-0639839
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
f
g
(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)
 
No
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
No
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
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) JENNIE EDMUNDSON HOSP
  		420680355 3   No Yes   Yes   0
(B) PHYSICIANS CLINIC INC
  		470687317 9   No Yes   Yes   3,653,717
(C) NEBR METH HOSP FNDN
  		470595345 7   No Yes   Yes   2,130,884
(D) NEBR METH HOSPITAL
  		470376604 3 Yes   Yes   Yes   0
Total 5,784,601

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
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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) right arrow (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) right arrow (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
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.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
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) right arrow (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) right arrow (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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

47-0639839
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
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Name of organization
NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC
  		Employer identification number

47-0639839
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

   
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC
  		Employer identification number

47-0639839
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC
  		Employer identification number

47-0639839
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.SchCMd Bullet Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

47-0639839
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).Click to see attachment
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 48,000 71,245
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 48,000 71,245
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 44,445,835 473,111,863
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 44,493,835 473,183,108
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000 1,000,000
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 250,000 250,000
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0 0
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0 0
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 60,419 62,733 64,334 71,245 258,731
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions. SchDMd Bullet Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

47-0639839
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........ 479,065        
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 96,457        
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		5,463        
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 570,059        
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet66.450 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet33.550 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
Yes
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
Yes
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   7,888,233 7,888,233
b Buildings ................   16,222,160 12,693,438 3,528,722
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   11,756,744 8,849,847 2,906,897
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 14,323,852
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) DEFERRED FINANCE CHARGES 147,139
(2) CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS 360,275
(3) DEFERRED COMP 3,918,426
(4) DUE TO AFFILIATES 3,368,857
(5) PREPAID PENSION ASSETS 3,065,902
(6) BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF FDN 89,265,593



Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 100,126,192
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
OTHER LONG TERM LIABILITIES 4,105,045
COND. ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION 941,114







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 5,046,159
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: FUNDS ARE DESIGNATED FOR CHARITABLE CARE.
PART X, LINE 2: THE HEALTH SYSTEM RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED. RECOGNIZED INCOME TAX POSITIONS ARE MEASURED AT THE LARGEST AMOUNT THAT IS GREATER THAN 50% LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED. CHANGES IN RECOGNITION OR MEASUREMENT ARE REFLECTED IN THE PERIOD IN WHICH THE CHANGE IN JUDGMENT OCCURS. THERE WERE NO CHANGES MADE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DUE TO FIN48.
PART IX, LINE 6 IN 2013, NET ASSETS WERE ADJUSTED TO REFLECT THE BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN FOUNDATION NET ASSETS, AN INCREASE OF $89,265,593.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number
47-0639839
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER FOUNDATION
1301 HARNEY STREET
OMAHA,NE68102 		47-0633685 501(C)(3) 30,000       SUPPORT OF GREATER OMAHA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
(2) JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
933 EAST PIERCE STREET
COUNCIL BLUFFS,IA51503 		42-1439454 501(C)(3) 20,205       COMMUNITY HEALTH ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS
(3) NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
8511 WEST DODGE ROAD
OMAHA,NE68114 		47-0595345 501(C)(3) 56,143       SUPPORT OF NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL
(4) KNIGHTS OF AK-SAR-BEN FOUNDATION
8707 WEST CENTER ROAD STE 101
OMAHA,NE68124 		47-0447496 501(C)(3) 12,250       SCHOLARSHIPS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
(5) WOMEN'S FUND OF GREATER OMAHA
7602 PACIFIC STREET STE 300
OMAHA,NE68114 		47-0840885 501(C)(3) 10,000       PROMOTES ECONOMIC, HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR METROPOLITAN WOMEN
(6) OMAHA SYMPHONY
1605 HOWARD STREET
OMAHA,NE68102 		47-6039304 501(C)(3) 14,154       PROMOTES CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL FINE ARTS PROGRAMS












2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
6
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance












Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM GENERALLY DOES NOT GIVE GRANTS. WHEN IT DOES DO SO, IT MAKES THE GRANT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COMMUNITY AND INSURES THAT THE DONEE ORGANIZATION IS A 501(C)(3).
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

47-0639839
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
No
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)JOHN FRASERPRESIDENT/CEO (i)
(ii)		 629,586
0 		0
0 		35,757
0 		183,567
0 		12,791
0 		861,701
0 		0
0
(2)KRISTEN HOFFMAN MDDIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 0
294,441 		0
64,214 		0
3,228 		0
50,662 		0
14,397 		0
426,942 		0
0
(3)JOHN LOHRBERG MDDIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 0
156,271 		0
32,175 		0
18,274 		0
40,549 		0
17,429 		0
264,698 		0
0
(4)DANIEL D LYDIATT MDDIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 0
250,009 		0
0 		0
2,859 		0
23,890 		0
259 		0
277,017 		0
0
(5)SCOTT ROSE MDDIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 0
380,309 		0
42,190 		0
261,931 		0
54,620 		0
12,061 		0
751,111 		0
240,196
(6)LINDA K BURTVICE PRES FINANCE/CFO (i)
(ii)		 363,574
0 		25,000
0 		93,040
0 		77,913
0 		14,427
0 		573,954
0 		69,490
0
(7)MARK BURMESTEREXECUTIVE (i)
(ii)		 288,087
0 		25,000
0 		2,974
0 		54,519
0 		16,591
0 		387,171
0 		0
0
(8)TOM EISERMANEXECUTIVE (i)
(ii)		 155,509
0 		0
0 		14,696
0 		22,034
0 		19,624
0 		211,863
0 		5,841
0
(9)JERRY ELLWANGEREXECUTIVE (i)
(ii)		 198,496
0 		0
0 		26,405
0 		64,272
0 		13,680
0 		302,853
0 		0
0
(10)TODD GRAGESEXECUTIVE (i)
(ii)		 323,459
0 		0
0 		81,206
0 		71,450
0 		16,635
0 		492,750
0 		33,614
0
(11)ROGER HERTZEXECUTIVE (i)
(ii)		 233,636
0 		0
0 		4,213
0 		44,328
0 		13,947
0 		296,124
0 		0
0
(12)HOLLY HUERTER MORGANEXECUTIVE (i)
(ii)		 219,250
0 		0
0 		55,598
0 		60,432
0 		16,471
0 		351,751
0 		29,066
0
(13)CYNTHIA PEACOCKEXECUTIVE (i)
(ii)		 264,855
0 		30,000
0 		78,527
0 		62,560
0 		10,849
0 		446,791
0 		51,282
0
(14)ANTON PISKACEXECUTIVE (i)
(ii)		 251,087
0 		0
0 		21,268
0 		55,491
0 		14,013
0 		341,859
0 		0
0
(15)STEVE BAUMERTEXECUTIVE (i)
(ii)		 253,760
0 		0
0 		39,671
0 		61,753
0 		19,212
0 		374,396
0 		0
0
(16)MICHAEL KLEMENZDIR - BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE (i)
(ii)		 175,731
0 		0
0 		1,045
0 		12,433
0 		16,204
0 		205,413
0 		0
0
(17)STEPHEN ZUBRODEXECUTIVE (i)
(ii)		 156,759
0 		0
0 		1,879
0 		18,730
0 		16,439
0 		193,807
0 		0
0
(18)TERI LARSENDIR - FINANCE REVENUE ANALYTICS (i)
(ii)		 139,440
0 		0
0 		16,917
0 		10,123
0 		13,190
0 		179,670
0 		0
0
(19)KAY RICHTERDIR - ACCOUNTING (i)
(ii)		 156,838
0 		10,000
0 		188
0 		11,289
0 		9,384
0 		187,699
0 		0
0
(20)STEVEN ZUBERCHIEF MEDICAL INFO OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 323,767
0 		11,556
0 		13,204
0 		74,564
0 		17,587
0 		440,678
0 		0
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A SOCIAL CLUB EXPENSES ARE REIMBURSED FOR THE BUSINESS PORTION ONLY. INTERNAL POLICY REQUIRES SUBSTANTIATION OF ALL BUSINESS USE EXPENSES.
PART I, LINE 1B A WRITTEN POLICY DOES NOT EXIST, HOWEVER INTERNAL POLICY AND COMMUNICATION DICTATE SUBSTANTIATION OF ALL BUSINESS USE EXPENSES RELATED TO SOCIAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP.
PART I, LINE 4B THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN A NONQUALIFIED PLAN DURING 2013 AND RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS, PLAN ACCRUALS OR PLAN DISTRIBUTIONS IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS: JOHN LOHRBERG, MD $7,097 ACCRUAL JOHN FRASER $127,936 ACCRUAL STEVEN ZUBER, $41,733 ACCRUAL LINDA BURT $59,332 ACCRUAL; $69,490 PLAN DISTRIBUTION STEVEN BAUMERT $28,136 ACCRUAL MARK BURMESTER $38,507 ACCRUAL TOM EISERMAN $4,440 ACCRUAL; $5,841 PLAN DISTRIBUTION JERRY ELLWANGER $11,660 ACCRUAL TODD GRAGES $46,962 ACCRUAL; $33,614 PLAN DISTRIBUTION ROGER HERTZ $22,678 ACCRUAL HOLLY HUERTER-MORGAN $11,375 ACCRUAL; $29,066 PLAN DISTRIBUTION CYNTHIA PEACOCK $26,479 ACCRUAL; $51,282 PLAN DISTRIBUTION ANTON PISKAC, $25,049 ACCRUAL SCOTT ROSE MD, $4,657 ACCRUAL; $240,196 PLAN DISTRIBUTION STEPHEN ZUBROD,$8,693 ACCRUAL
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(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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet 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
NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

47-0639839
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2B NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC. IS A COMMON PAYMASTER FOR ITSELF AND CERTAIN RELATED AFFILIATES. ALL W-2 FORMS FOR THESE AFFILIATES ARE ISSUED UNDER THE TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM. ALL REQUIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT TAX RETURNS WERE FILED BY NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC. WAGES AND BENEFITS SHOWN IN THIS FORM 990 ARE ACTUAL WAGES ASSOCIATED WITH ONLY NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990, A COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM. THE COMMITTEE IS GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS OR REQUEST MORE INFORMATION AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING. THE FORM 990 IS ALSO POSTED ON A SECURE BOARD PORTAL; BOARD MEMBERS ARE GIVEN NOTICE OF THE DOCUMENT IN THE PORTAL SO THEY MAY REVIEW AND ASK QUESTIONS PRIOR TO FILING. INFORMATION FOR THE FORM 990 IS GATHERED FROM APPROPRIATE RESPONSIBLE PARTIES THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING THE ORGANIZATION'S HUMAN RESOURCES, FINANCE AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS. THE RETURN GETS A DETAIL TIE-OUT AND DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING REVIEW. IT IS REVIEWED BY EXTERNAL TAX ADVISORS AND HAS A FINAL REVIEW BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM AND THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C AN ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS SENT TO ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES PURSUANT TO THE METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH REQUIRES THE DISCLOSURE OF RELATIONSHIPS, NOT JUST FINANCIAL, THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS WITH THE ORGANIZATION. A BOARD COMMITTEE MEETS ANNUALLY TO REVIEW ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE SURVEYS. SHOULD A DECISION COME TO THE BOARD WITH AN IDENTIFIED CONFLICT, THE OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR KEY EMPLOYEE IS NOT PERMITTED TO VOTE OR USE PERSONAL INFLUENCE ON THE MATTER AND IS NOT COUNTED IN DETERMINING A QUORUM FOR A MEETING AT WHICH THE MATTER IS DISCUSSED. A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, ONCE IDENTIFIED, MUST BE EVALUATED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. IN ORDER TO APPROVE THE TRANSACTION WHICH INVOLVES A DIRECT CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD MUST FIRST FIND, BY MAJORITY VOTE OF DIRECTORS FOR WHOM NO CONFLICT EXISTS, AT A MEETING AT WHICH A QUORUM IS PRESENT, THAT THE ARRANGEMENT OR TRANSACTION IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES, IS FAIR AND REASONABLE, AND AFTER INVESTIGATION, THE DIRECTORS HAVE DETERMINED THAT A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT CANNOT BE OBTAINED WITH REASONABLE EFFORT UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM RETAINS AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO REVIEW ALL OFFICER COMPENSATION FOR EACH AFFILIATE. UNDER THIS PROCESS, MARKET DATA ON COMPENSATION IS GATHERED AND ANALYZED, AND COMPENSATION RANGES ARE SET. THE INFORMATION IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM, A NEBRASKA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. ALL OFFICER COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED, EVALUATED AND APPROVED BY THIS COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 THE FORM 1023 WAS FILED PRIOR TO 7/15/87 AND NEED NOT BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE. A COPY OF THE IRS LETTER 947 WILL BE PROVIDED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE THESE DOCUMENTS SEPARATELY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. HOWEVER, THE AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE NEBRASKA SECRETARY OF STATE'S WEBSITE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES. FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE IRS FORM 990 AND FORM 990-T. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONTRIBUTES INFORMATION REGARDING COMMUNITY BENEFITS IT PROVIDES AS PART OF THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT. THIS REPORT IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE WEBSITE WWW.METHODISTCHART.ORG.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A TODD GRAGES, CYNTHIA PEACOCK AND STEVE BAUMERT ARE KEY EMPLOYEES FOR THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM. THESE INDIVIDUALS HAVE ASSIGNED LEADERSHIP ROLES WITH PHYSICIANS CLINIC, NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION AND JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL RESPECTIVELY. THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE PAID BY NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM THROUGH A COMMON PAYMASTER ARRANGEMENT AND REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM. FOR THIS REASON, THEY ARE REPORTED ON THE NEBRASKA HEALTH SYSTEM FORM 990 AS KEY EMPLOYEES. LINDA BURT IS THE CFO FOR THE ENTIRE GROUP OF NEBRASKA HEALTH SYSTEM ENTITIES. HER HOURS HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,241,980. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,241,980. BILLING SERVICE FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 238,674. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 238,674. MEDICAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 32,377. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 32,377.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT 62,337,048. TRANSFERS TO AFFILIATES -2,137,358. BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF THE FOUNDATION 89,265,593.
FORM 990, PART X, LINE 20 BOND LIABILITIES SHOWN ON THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM BOOKS AND RECORDS WERE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE REFUNDING PORTION OF THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY NO. 3 OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA ISSUE DATED 5/20/2008. THIS BOND ISSUE IS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE K OF THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL FORM 990.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

47-0639839
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL

8303 DODGE STREET

OMAHA,NE68114
47-0376604 		LICENSED HOSPITAL NE 501(C)(3) L3 NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM
 
Yes
 
(2) NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

8511 W DODGE ROAD

OMAHA,NE68114
47-0595345 		SUPPORT OF NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL NE 501(C)(3) L7 NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM
 
Yes
 
(3) NEBRASKA METHODIST COLLEGE OF NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH

8511 W DODGE ROAD

OMAHA,NE68114
47-0724387 		NURSING AND HEALTH EDUCATION FACILITY NE 501(C)(3) L2 NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL
 
 
No
(4) JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

933 E PIERCE STREET

COUNCIL BLUFFS,IA51503
42-0680355 		LICENSED HOSPITAL IA 501(C)(3) L3 NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM
 
Yes
 
(5) JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

933 E PIERCE STREET

COUNCIL BLUFFS,IA51503
42-1439454 		SUPPORT OF JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IA 501(C)(3) L7 JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
 
 
No
(6) PHYSICIANS CLINIC INC

8511 W DODGE ROAD

OMAHA,NE68114
47-0687317 		CLINICAL HEALTH CARE NE 501(C)(3) L9 NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM
 
Yes
 
(7) NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM SELF INSURANCE TRUST

8511 W DODGE ROAD

OMAHA,NE68114
36-3699672 		INSURANCE NE 501(C)(3) L11: III-FI NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM
 
Yes
 
(8) REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS

8511 W DODGE ROAD

OMAHA,NE68114
47-0649790 		PROPERTY MANAGEMENT NE 501(C)(2) N/A NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM
 
Yes
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) SHARED SERVICE SYSTEMS INC

8511 W DODGE ROAD
OMAHA,NE68114
47-0649534 		MEDICAL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION & LAUNDRY NE NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM
  		C 11,342,983 15,609,837 100.000 % Yes  
(2) METHODIST HEALTH PARTNERS

8511 W DODGE ROAD
OMAHA,NE68114
47-0797563 		MANAGED CARE CONTRACTING NE NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM
  		C 652,373 3,751,047 100.000 % Yes  










Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
Yes
 
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) METHODIST HEALTH PARTNERS

 O 617,005 CASH
(2) METHODIST HEALTH PARTNERS

 A 23,731 FMV
(3) SHARED SERVICE SYSTEMS

 L 800,232 BOOK
(4) PHYSICIANS CLINIC INC

 A 148,875 FMV
(5) PHYSICIANS CLINIC INC

 O 2,920,035 BOOK
(6) PHYSICIANS CLINIC INC

 L 6,357,456 BOOK
(7) PHYSICIANS CLINIC INC

 R 3,653,717 BOOK
(8) NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL

 L 23,585,512 BOOK
(9) NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL

 A 299,015 BOOK
(10) NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL

 S 5,476,968 BOOK
(11) NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

 L 550,236 BOOK
(12) NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

 P 2,130,884 BOOK
(13) JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

 L 7,158,384 BOOK
(14) NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL

 H 28,546 BOOK
(15) NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

 C 50,000 CASH
(16) NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

 B 56,143 CASH
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V?UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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TY 2013 AffiliatedGroupSchedule
Name:
NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC
EIN: 47-0639839
Affiliated Group Business Name:
NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL
 
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
8511 W DODGE ROAD


OMAHA,
NE
68114



 
 
EIN:
47-0376604
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
23,245
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
23,245
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
428,666,028
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
428,689,273
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM
 
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
8511 W DODGE ROAD


OMAHA,
NE
68114



 
 
EIN:
47-0639839
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
48,000
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
48,000
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
44,445,835
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
44,493,835
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0