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
GULF HEALTH HOSPITALS INC DBA THOMAS HOSPITAL NORTH BALDWIN
Employer identification number
63-0891904
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.)
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2
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section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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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.)
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e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(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..
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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)..
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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
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Amounts from line 4..
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Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
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Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
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Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
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Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 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
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..
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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..
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Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
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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.)
..
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Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
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First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
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Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
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Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
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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
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
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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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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GULF HEALTH HOSPITALS INC DBA THOMAS HOSPITAL NORTH BALDWIN
Employer identification number
63-0891904
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
DAYS OF CARE, DELIVERED 246 BABIES, PERFORMED ALMOST 3000 SURGERIES & TREATED OVER 14,000 EMERGENCY CASES IN ITS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. NORTH BALDWIN INFIRMARY PARTICIPATES IN THE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS. THOMAS HOSPITAL IS THE LARGEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IN BALDWIN COUNTY, ALABAMA, ONE OF THE FASTEST-GROWING COUNTIES IN ALABAMA. THE ABILITY TO KEEP UP WITH THE EVER-INCREASING DEMAND FOR HEALTH SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY IS CRITICAL TO THE LONG-TERM WELFARE OF THE PATIENTS THOMAS HOSPITAL SERVES IN THE COMMUNITY. GHHI LEASED THOMAS HOSPITAL IN AUGUST 2005 FROM A PUBLIC HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY AND IMMEDIATELY INITIATED EFFORTS TO ASSIST THOMAS HOSPITAL IN OBTAINING FUNDING FOR HOSPITAL EXPANSION AND RENOVATIONS. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,2013 THOMAS HOSPITAL PROVIDED OVER 34,700 PATIENT DAYS OF CARE, DELIVERED ALMOST 1,200 BABIES, TREATED OVER 29,500 EMERGENCY CASES IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, AND PERFORMED ALMOST 6,800 SURGERIES. THOMAS HOSPITAL PARTICIPATES IN THE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MANY MONTHLY, QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SUPPORT GROUPS, HEALTH FAIRS, WALKS AND VARIOUS SCREENINGS TO BENEFIT AREA CITIZENS. SOME OF THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE SKIN CANCER, BLOOD PRESSURE, BLOOD SUGAR, ASTHMA AND BONE DENSITY SCREENINGS; LUNCH & LEARN PROGRAMS WITH PHYSICIAN SPEAKERS; BLOOD DRIVES; AN AARP DRIVING COURSE FOR SENIORS; AND AN AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAM FOR WOMEN UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT. IN ADDITION, MORE THAN A DOZEN HEALTH FAIRS WERE HELD AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY A DOZEN MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS AND ANNUALLY ORGANIZES AT LEAST EIGHT HEALTH RELATED WALKS SPONSORED BY NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION AND THE MARCH OF DIMES. THESE PROGRAMS BENEFIT THOUSANDS OF AREA CITIZENS ANNUALLY. BASED ON ESTABLISHED RATES, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED OVER 5,517,000 IN CHARITY CARE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2013.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ACCOUNTANTS OF AN AFFILIATED COMPANY WITH ASSISTANCE FROM SEVERAL KNOWLEDGEABLE EMPLOYEES OF THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION. THE RETURN WAS REVIEWED BEFORE FILING BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM OF ERNST AND YOUNG, LLP.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GULF HEALTH HOSPITALS, INC. HAS NOT APPROVED INDIVIDUAL POLICIES FOR THE ORGANIZATION. HOWEVER, THE AFFILIATED CORPORATIONS OF INFIRMARY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. HAVE AGREED TO ABIDE BY THE POLICIES APPROVED BY INFIRMARY HEALTH SYSTEM. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED ANNUALLY TO REVIEW A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR INFIRMARY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. WHICH DEFINES CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ADVISES THAT ALL SUCH CONFLICTS SHOULD BE AVOIDED IF POSSIBLE. ALL OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS THEY BECOME AWARE. DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AND RETURN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY. DIRECTORS SHALL DISCLOSE AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANY EXISTING OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL THEN ASK ANY CONFLICTED MEMBER TO LEAVE THE MEETING DURING DELIBERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER THAT GIVES RISE TO THE EXISTING OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTING INTEREST.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE OFFICERS, AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES ARE PARTICIPANTS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. EACH SUCH EMPLOYEE HAS AN INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN AND ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY FOR MERIT INCREASES. THE AMOUNT OF INDIVIDUAL MERIT/SALARY INCREASES ARE DETERMINED BASED ON THE COMPA-RATIO (HOURLY RATE RELATIVE TO SALARY RANGE MIDPOINT), THE NUMBER OF MONTHS SINCE THEIR LAST INCREASE AND PERFORMANCE SCORE (RATING) AND THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL MERIT GUIDELINES. EACH POSITION IS ASSIGNED A SALARY RANGE BASED IN THE HAY METHODOLOGY OF ACCOUNTABILITY, KNOW HOW AND PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY. SALARY RANGE MIDPOINTS (THE MIDPOINT REPRESENTS 100% OF THE MARKET)INCREASE EACH YEAR BASED ON EXTERNAL MARKET DATA. THE INFIRMARY PARTICIPATES IN NUMEROUS SALARY SURVEYS. DEPENDING ON THE POSITION, THE SURVEY DATA MAY BE INDUSTRY SPECIFIC (E.G. HEALTHCARE) OR FROM OTHER INDUSTRIES. CURRENTLY, EXECUTIVE POSITION MARKET DATA COMES FROM WATSON WYATT, INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE STRATEGIES, SULLIVAN COTTER AND HAY CONSULTING. THE ANNUAL MERIT GUIDELINES ARE DETERMINED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S ABILITY TO PAY (BUDGET). THE ANNUAL MERIT GUIDELINES PROVIDE A MERIT INCREASE PERCENTAGE RANGE BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE RATING AND COMPA-RATIO. FOR EXECUTIVES, THE CEO AND VP, HUMAN RESOURCES REVIEW THE SUGGESTED MERIT INCREASE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF DIRECTORS. THE FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ORGANIZATION HAD AN EXTERNAL REVIEW OF COMPENSATION PRACTICES PERFORMED BY WATSON WYATT IN 2008 AND BY HEWITT & ASSOCIATES IN 2010.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE CORPORATE CHARTER OF GULF HEALTH HOSPITALS, INC. IS A MATTER OF PUBLIC RECORD IN THE PROBATE COURT OF MOBILE COUNTY, AL. THE ORGANIZATION'S FORMS 990 AND 990T ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM THE ORGANIZATION AND FOR INSPECTION AT THE CORPORATE OFFICES LOCATED ON THE MOBILE INFIRMARY CAMPUS. THE CORPORATE BY-LAWS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT ROUTINELY MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
RENTAL EXPENSE 860,414 BAD DEBT EXPENSE -23,836,702 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 23,836,702 RENTAL EXPENSE -860,414
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
INTEREST IN THOMAS FND-PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED 68,369 INTERCOMPANY TRANSFERS 30,286 UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION 573,488 TRANSFERS FROM RESTRICTED FUNDS 1,506,712 CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TH FND 268,634 FAS 158 PENSION CHANGE 188,067 TEMP RESTRICTED NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICT 2,077,713
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.