Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY NURSES INC
Employer identification number
25-1623598
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
116,292
259,149
137,270
107,302
62,736
682,749
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......
851,581
1,157,298
1,218,217
1,253,688
1,166,834
5,647,618
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
0
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
967,873
1,416,447
1,355,487
1,360,990
1,229,570
6,330,367
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
5,000
5,000
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
5,000
5,000
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
6,325,367
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
967,873
1,416,447
1,355,487
1,360,990
1,229,570
6,330,367
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
27,429
27,750
44,758
49,828
90,036
239,801
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
5,203
12,000
17,203
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
27,429
27,750
44,758
55,031
102,036
257,004
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
0
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
995,302
1,444,197
1,400,245
1,416,021
1,331,606
6,587,371
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
96.023 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
96.760 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
3.902 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
3.160 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY NURSES INC
Employer identification number
25-1623598
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
MISSION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
THE STAFF OF COMMUNITY NURSES, INC. OVERSEES THE OPERATIONS OF THE HOME HEALTH LICENSED, MEDICARE CERTIFIED ORGANIZATION, COMMUNITY NURSES HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE, INC., WHICH PROVIDES SKILLED NURSING, THERAPY, NUTRITIONIST, SOCIAL WORK, HOME HEALTH AIDE, AND HOSPICE SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED OF HEALTH SERVICES IN ORDER TO REMAIN IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR HOMES. NURSES SPECIALLY TRAINED IN IV, WOUND, AND HOSPICE, ALONG WITH PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPISTS UTILIZE THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN TELEHEALTH, INR, WOUND VACCINATIONS, AND SONOGRAM TO PROVIDE FOR PATIENTS OF ALL AGES. AFTER DISCHARGE, CONTACT IS MAINTAINED WITH THE PATIENT THROUGH POST-DISCHARGE PHONE CALLS AND OUR SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM. OUR HOSPICE STAFF PROVIDES FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE WHETHER THE PATIENT DECIDES TO REMAIN IN THE HOME, HOSPITAL, OR NURSING HOME SETTING. SUPPORT AND BEREAVEMENT SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR THE FAMILY, ALONG WITH GROUP BEREAVEMENT EVENTS, SUCH AS THE BUTTERFLY RELEASE MEMORIAL SERVICE AND CAMP FLUTTERBY, A TWO-DAY GRIEF CAMP FOR CHILDREN. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY DEDICATED STAFF TWENTY-FOUR HOURS PER DAY, AND NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO PAY. THE STAFF OF COMMUNITY NURSES, INC. ALSO PROVIDES MANAGERIAL OVERSIGHT FOR THE HOME HEALTH AND HOME CARE LICENSED, PRIVATE DUTY AGENCY, COMMUNITY NURSES HOME SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. THEY PROVIDE FOR LIMITED HOME HEALTH SERVICES, SUCH AS LAB DRAWS AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO TRAVEL. THEY PROVIDE FOR HOME CARE SERVICES SUCH AS PERSONAL CARE/BATHING, MEAL PREPARATION, HOUSEKEEPING, AND MEDICATION REMINDERS TO ALLOW PATIENTS TO REMAIN COMFORTABLY IN THEIR HOMES. FOR THOSE THAT DESIRE SOCIALIZATION, OUR ADULT DAY SERVICES PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISED CARE AND ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE THE CLIENTS BOTH MENTALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. COMMUNITY NURSES, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES BELIEVE IN PROVIDING SERVICES ALONG THE CONTINUUM OF CARE TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS OF EVERY AGE TO REMAIN IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR HOMES FOR AS LONG AS THEY SO CHOOSE.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN BYLAWS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE BYLAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION WERE AMENDED TO ALIGN WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AFFILIATION THAT TOOK PLACE WITH PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE EFFECTIVE 7/1/13.
MEMBERS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINES 6, 7A, 7B
THE ORGANIZATION'S PARENT ORGANIZATION IS ELK REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM (ERHS). AS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION, ERHS APPOINTS 70% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND HAS FINAL APPROVAL RIGHTS OVER THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS THAT MAY BE TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD: AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION; THE SALE, LEASE OR EXCHANGE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL THE PROPERTY OR ASSETS OF THE ORGANIZATION; MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, OR AFFILIATION WITH ANY OTHER CORPORATION; DISSOLUTION OF THE ORGANIZATION; APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS AND LONG-RANGE PLAN FOR THE ORGANIZATION; ANY TRANSFER OF FUNDS BY GRANT, GIFT OR LOAN FROM THE ORGANIZATION; ADDITION, DELETION OR TRANSFER TO ANOTHER ORGANIZATION OF THE MAJOR SERVICES OF THE ORGANIZATION; AND ANY OTHER MATTER THAT BY LAW REQUIRES THE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERS OF A PENNSYLVANIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. A DRAFT OF THE 990 IS THOROUGHLY REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND CEO AND THE FINAL RETURN IS PRESENTED, IN ITS' ENTIRETY, TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE BEING FILED.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COMPLIANCE
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EVERY YEAR, A QUESTIONNAIRE REGARDING BUSINESS AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS IS GIVEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS. THESE QUESTIONNAIRES ARE THEN REVIEWED AND ANY CONFLICTS ARE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD. ANY BOARD MEMBER WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MUST ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY ISSUES RELATED TO THAT CONFLICT.
COMPENSATION DETERMINATION
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A & 15B
SALARIES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY DURING THE BUDGET PROCESS, COMPARED TO THE HOME CARE SALARY & BENEFITS REPORT PRODUCED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOMECARE FOR REASONABLENESS, AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CEO'S AND CFO'S COMPENSATION ARE SPECIFICALLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
GOVERNING DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE ON THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF STATE'S WEBSITE. ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
TRANSFER TO AFFILIATE $(101,028)
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