Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SWOPE HEALTH SERVICES
Employer identification number
43-0957840
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
13,766,050
13,871,892
13,534,131
14,537,027
14,702,371
70,411,471
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
13,766,050
13,871,892
13,534,131
14,537,027
14,702,371
70,411,471
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.
70,411,471
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
13,766,050
13,871,892
13,534,131
14,537,027
14,702,371
70,411,471
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
292,836
366,098
421,182
523,811
658,737
2,262,664
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.)..
1,118,128
443,437
440,940
463,110
280,196
2,745,811
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
75,419,946
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
93.360 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
94.500 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SWOPE HEALTH SERVICES
Employer identification number
43-0957840
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CONTINUED)
INTAKES ARE PROVIDED TO HELP DETERMINE WHAT SERVICES ONE MIGHT NEED AND WHAT SERVICES ONE MIGHT QUALIFY FOR. CASE MANGERS ASSIST THOSE WHO NEED HELP OBTAINING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AS WELL AS HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. CASE MANAGERS ALSO WORK TO FIND PERMANENT HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS SECTION 8, SUPPORTED COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES AND SHELTER PLUS CARE, AS WELL AS LOW INCOME AND OTHER SUBSIDIZED HOUSING. FOR THOSE WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY ARE OFFERED TO ASSIST WITH OBTAINING OVERALL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH GOALS. MEDICAL STAFF INCLUDING DOCTORS AND NURSES HELPS TO ASSESS MEDICAL ISSUES AND OFFER TREATMENT AS NECESSARY, INCLUDING MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND MEDICATION ASSISTANCE. WE ALSO PROVIDE DENTAL SERVICES TO OUR HOMELESS CLIENTS ON A WEEKLY BASIS BY COLLABORATING WITH THE AREA HOMELESS SHELTERS TO IDENTIFY INDIVIDUAL IN NEED OF CHECK-UPS. OUR OUTREACH STAFF TRANSPORTS THESE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS TO WALK-IN APPOINTMENTS TO RECEIVE FREE CHECK-UPS. DENTAL CARE GOOD DENTAL CARE IS A PREREQUISITE TO GOOD HEALTH. IN FACT, STUDIES SHOW THAT CHILDREN WITH POOR ORAL HYGIENE ARE AT INCREASED RISK FOR HEART DISEASE, STROKE AND A NUMBER OF OTHER AILMENTS LATER IN LIFE. UNFORTUNATELY, MOST LOW-INCOME PEOPLE DO NOT RECEIVE ADEQUATE DENTAL CARE, AND PUBLIC INSURANCE PROGRAMS, SUCH AS MEDICAID AND MEDICARE, INCREASINGLY LIMIT THE DENTAL SERVICES THEY WILL COVER, PARTICULARLY FOR ADULTS. IN 2013, SHS PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL CARE (SCREENINGS, EXAMINATIONS, X-RAYS, FILLINGS, EXTRACTIONS, SEALANTS, FLUORIDE VARNISHES, TREATMENT OF GUM DISEASE, AND DENTURES) TO NEARLY 7,500 ADULTS AND CHILDREN. WE ACCEPT EMERGENCY WALK-IN PATIENTS IN PAIN. WE PROVIDE SAME-DAY TREATMENT TO GIVE PATIENTS ANOTHER OPTION BESIDES THE EXPENSIVE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL. WE WORK WITH OB PROVIDERS AND PEDIATRIC PROVIDERS TO SCHEDULE PRIORITY APPOINTMENTS FOR THESE DENTALLY VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCORDING TO A REPORT BY THE GREATER KANSAS CITY HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION ONE IN 10 ADULTS IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA HAS A SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS (SMI)." IT GOES ON TO SAY "ALTHOUGH SERIOUS ILLNESS SUCH AS DEPRESSION, SCHIZOPHRENIA, BIPOLAR DISORDER, AND ANXIETY DISORDERS CAN BE EFFECTIVELY TREATED, ABOUT 40 PERCENT OF CASES ARE UNTREATED." THE STUDY ESTIMATES USING THE FORMULA OF COMBINING CENSUS DATA WITH MENTAL ILLNESS PREVALENCE DATA THAT THERE ARE OVER 94,000 CASES OF UNTREATED MENTAL ILLNESS IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA. IN 2013, SWOPE HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES TO NEARLY 6,000 PATIENTS RESULTING IN OVER 100,000 VISITS. MANY OF THESE CLIENTS HAVE VERY FEW RESOURCES AND HAVE A DESPERATE NEED FOR THE CARE THAT IS PROVIDED BY SHS. THE CARE PROVIDED BY SHS INCLUDES VISITS FOR PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, OUTPATIENT THERAPY, CASE MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT. SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED FOR SERVICES FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING ACUTE CRISES AS WELL PROGRAMMING FOR THOSE WITH A PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESSES. IN 2013, SWOPE HEATH SERVICES JOINED OTHER AREA SERVICE PROVIDERS TO CREATE A HOSPITAL DIVERSION PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP THOSE THAT ARE SEEKING SERVICES VIA THE AREA HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMS TO RECEIVE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND TREATMENT ENGAGEMENT TO HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOSPITALIZATIONS. THESE CLIENTS CAN RECEIVE MUCH MORE COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT BY THE COMMUNITY PROVIDERS WHICH WILL LEAD TO BETTER UTILIZATION OF THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO HELP THOSE IN CRISIS OR NEED. AS ONE OF THE FEW SAFETY NET AGENCIES IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA LOCATED IN THE URBAN CORE, SHS WORKS HARD TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION TO HELP PROVIDE NEEDED MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND PRIMACY CARE SERVICES IN AN INTEGRATED FASHION TO A POPULATION THAT IS AT RISK FOR UNEMPLOYMENT, BEING A VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME AND EXPERIENCING A MUCH SHORTER LIFE EXPECTANCY THAN OTHERS BORN IN ZIP CODES JUST A FEW MILES AWAY. CREATING A ONE-STOP, INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM SHS HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A MODEL FOR A FULLY INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. THE REASON: WHEN PATIENTS MUST TRAVEL TO DIFFERENT SITES ON DIFFERENT DAYS TO GET ALL THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE THEY NEED - THE NORM IN MOST HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS - THEY OFTEN FAIL TO KEEP ONE OR MORE APPOINTMENTS. SHS' NEW INTEGRATED MODEL ALLOWS PATIENTS TO RECEIVE ONE OR MORE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE AT ONE FACILITY DURING A SINGLE VISIT, THEREBY SAVING THEIR TIME AND MAXIMIZING THE USE OF SHS' RESOURCES. SHS CONTINUED TO BUILD UPON THE INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING DISCUSSIONS WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING EXPANDING MEDICAL SERVICES IN DIFFERENT GEOGRAPHIC AREAS AROUND KANSAS CITY. SHS HAS IMPLEMENTED AN INTEGRATED MODEL WITHIN A LOCAL COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER IN THE EASTERN PORTION OF KANSAS CITY. THESE EFFORTS AND THE HEALTH CARE HOME INITIATIVES DESCRIBED EARLIER DEMONSTRATE SHS COMMITMENT TO INTEGRATED CARE. IN 2012, SHS BEGAN EFFORTS TO GAIN NCQA RECOGNITION FOR THE PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL HOME AND ACCREDITATION BY THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATON FACILITIES (CARF) FOR THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE HOME.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
SHS AND SCE COMPLETED A CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING TO END THE AFFILIATION OF THE MISSOURI NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013. SCE RESIGNED AS THE SOLE VOTING MEMBER OF SHS AS OF 11:59 P.M. ON DECEMBER 31, 2013. IN FURTHERANCE OF THE RESTRUCTURING, AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR SHS PROVIDING FOR A SELF-PERPETUATING BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ELIMINATING ANY VOTING MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION WERE FILED WITH THE MISSOURI SECRETARY OF STATE AND EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A SOLE MEMBER WHICH IS SWOPE COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES, A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A SOLE MEMBER WHICH IS SWOPE COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES, A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WHO APPROVES ALL DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A SOLE MEMBER WHICH IS SWOPE COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES, A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WHO APPROVES ALL MATERIAL TRANSACTIONS OF SHS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTS AND DISCUSSES A DRAFT OF ITS FORM 990 WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT, AS WELL AS THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED WITH A COPY FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT, AS WELL. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS OF THE REVIEWING INDIVIDUALS ARE ADDRESSED BY THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR PREPARING THE FORM 990, AND APPROPRIATE MODIFICATIONS ARE MADE TO THE DRAFT BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ANNUALLY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM AND PROVIDE PERIODIC UPDATES TO THE FORM AS MAY BE NECESSARY. ALL COMPLETED FORMS AND PERIOD UPDATES ARE PROVIDED TO GENERAL COUNSEL FOR THE CORPORATION FOR REVIEW AND SUBMISSION TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. CONFLICTS IDENTIFIED THROUGH THIS PROCESS WILL REQUIRE RECUSAL OF THE DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR KEY EMPLOYEE WHERE APPROPRIATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNANCE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO INCLUDES AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF SUCH COMPENSATION BY THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN CARRYING OUT THIS ANNUAL REVIEW, THE BOARD RETAINS INDEPENDENT COUNSEL AND ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO ADVISE AND ASSESS THE REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM, NONE OF WHOM PARTICIPATE IN THIS REVIEW OF HIS/HER OWN COMPENSATION. THE BOARD ALSO CONSIDERS RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SWOPE COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES, WHICH ALSO RETAINS INDEPENDENT COUNSEL AND ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO ADVISE AND ASSESS THE REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION OF VARIOUS MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT ACROSS THE SCE MEMBER COMPANIES, INCLUDING THE SHS PRESIDENT/CEO. THE SCE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MET FIVE TIMES IN 2013 AND CONSIDERED COMPARABILITY DATA RELATED TO THE BASE AND TOTAL COMPENSATION PAID TO SIMILARLY SITUATED EXECUTIVES AT SIMILAR ENTITIES, AS PRESENTED BY ITS INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED ITS DECISIONS AND DELIBERATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C - AUDIT PROCESS
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE INCLUDES A FINANCE COMMITTEE, WHICH IS A SEPARATE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS COMMITTEE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT PROCESS, INCLUDING REVIEWING AND DISCUSSING THE RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT WITH THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT AS WELL AS THE SELECTION AND ENGAGEMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT (IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF SWOPE COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES, PARENT AND SOLE MEMBER OF SWOPE HEALTH SERVICES).
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B - FOREIGN FINANCIAL ACCOUNT
SHS INVESTS IN A PROFESSIONALLY-MANAGED PORTFOLIO SUPERVISED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SHS'S FORMAL INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT CREATES THE FRAMEWORK FOR A WELL-DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO, DESIGNED TO GENERATE LONG TERM RETURNS WITH AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF RISK. THE PORTFOLIO IS ALLOCATED ACROSS VARIOUS TYPES OF INVESTMENTS: EQUITIES, FIXED INCOME SECURITIES, AND ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS. AT CERTAIN TIMES DURING 2013, AS MUCH AS 13% OF THE PORTFOLIO WAS INVESTED IN ALTERNATIVE HEDGE FUND POOLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SHS'S INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT. THESE WERE THE ONLY ASSETS IN CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.