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
SAINT MARY'S HOME OF ERIE
Employer identification number
25-1073144
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.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
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
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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
.....................................................
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.") .
302,948
224,809
251,643
244,075
1,097,484
2,120,959
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......
26,698,186
27,396,936
28,965,898
29,247,057
29,913,799
142,221,876
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.
27,001,134
27,621,745
29,217,541
29,491,132
31,011,283
144,342,835
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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..
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
144,342,835
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...
27,001,134
27,621,745
29,217,541
29,491,132
31,011,283
144,342,835
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
724,668
1,449,627
1,065,050
1,030,016
1,171,996
5,441,357
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
724,668
1,449,627
1,065,050
1,030,016
1,171,996
5,441,357
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.)
..
137,202
122,652
154,002
119,837
124,854
658,547
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
27,863,004
29,194,024
30,436,593
30,640,985
32,308,133
150,442,739
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
95.950 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.460 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
3.620 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
3.920 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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
Software ID:
Software Version:
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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
SAINT MARY'S HOME OF ERIE
Employer identification number
25-1073144
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE MEMBERS OF SAINT MARY'S HOME OF ERIE SHALL BE PERSONS WHO, AT ANY GIVEN TIME, ARE THE PRESIDENT AND COUNCIL OF THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE PRESIDENT OF THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, OR HER DESIGNEE, THE PRESIDENT OF SAINT MARY'S HOME AND A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BISHOP OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ERIE SHALL BE NON-ELECTED VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE CORPORATION SHALL NOT PURCHASE, LEASE, SELL, OR ENCUMBER REAL ESTATE IN EXCESS OF $5,000,000 WITHOUT THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. THE CORPORATION SHALL NOT HAVE THE POWER TO MERGE, IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER, INTO ANOTHER CORPORATION OR TO DISSOLVE ITSELF WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
SAINT MARY'S HOME OF ERIE HAS A CPA FIRM PREPARE ITS FORM 990. THE RETURN IS COMPLETED IN DRAFT FORM AND REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE RETURN IS THEN FINALIZED AND THE BOARD IS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO REVIEW BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
SAINT MARY'S HOME OF ERIE ANNUALLY REQUIRES ITS BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO FILL OUT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. DURING BOARD MEETINGS, IF AN INTERESTED PARTY HAS A CONFLICT, HE OR SHE RECUSES THEMSELVES FROM VOTING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
SAINT MARY'S HOME OF ERIE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS PERIODICALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF THEIR ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT AND KEY EMPLOYEES. IN 2008, SAINT MARY'S HOME OF ERIE HIRED AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO REVIEW THEIR TOP MANAGEMENT AND KEY EMPLOYEE'S COMPENSATION. THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT COMPARED THE COMPENSATION OF SAINT MARY'S EXECUTIVES TO EXECUTIVES IN OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO ENSURE REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
SAINT MARY'S HOME OF ERIE MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING UPON REQUEST, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST, AND SOME FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS DISCLOSED IN THE ANNUAL REPORT. AT THIS TIME, SAINT MARY'S DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
UNREALIZED LOSS ON SWAP 1,066,651. UNREALIZED GAINS ON BENEFICIAL INTEREST ON PERPETUAL TRUSTS 25,046.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THE PROCESS OF ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT REMAINS CONSISTENT WITH PRIOR YEARS.
FORM 990, PAGE 1
DOING BUSINESS AS: SAINT MARY'S EAST SAINT MARY'S AT ASBURY RIDGE
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 16B
WHEN SAINT MARY'S HOME OF ERIE CONTEMPLATES ENTERING INTO A JOINT VENTURE WITH FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, IT ENGAGES LEGAL COUNSEL AND TAX COUNSEL TO ENSURE THAT THE TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF SAINT MARY'S HOME OF ERIE IS SAFEGUARDED. SAINT MARY'S HOME OF ERIE ADOPTED A WRITTEN POLICY ON JOINT VENTURES IN MAY 2010.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A
COMPENSATION TO SISTER PHYLLIS MCCRACKEN IS CONTRIBUTED DIRECTLY TO THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF NORTHWESTERN PA (SSJ) FOR THE SERVICES SHE PROVIDES. NO COMPENSATION IS PAID DIRECTLY TO SISTER PHYLLIS MCCRACKEN FROM SAINT MARY'S HOME OF ERIE. JANE KELSEY AND COLLEEN STUMPF ARE ADDITIONAL NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBERS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.