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
2014
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2014 , and ending 12-31-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
MINNESOTA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2550 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST NO
350-S
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ST PAUL, MN551141900
D Employer identification number

41-0637595
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 12,864,317
F Name and address of principal officer:
LAWRENCE J MASSA
2550 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST NO
350-S
ST PAUL,MN551141900
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Tax-exempt status: ( 6 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.MNHOSPITALS.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: 1917
M State of legal domicile: MN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PROMOTION OF THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 31
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 30
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 0
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 200
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 15,600
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 4,650
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 10,206,716 12,579,539
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 40,032 75,324
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 46,241 19,225
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 10,292,989 12,674,088
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 4,040 484,937
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) 5,166,829 5,456,871
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).... 3,989,800 4,587,118
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 9,160,669 10,528,926
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,132,320 2,145,162
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 10,505,757 12,559,056
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 3,621,523 3,210,216
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 6,884,234 9,348,840
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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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: TO ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF OUR MEMBERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR MISSIONS AND GOALS BY BEING THE STATE'S MOST INFLUENTIAL, TRUSTED AND RESPECTED LEADER IN HEALTH-CARE POLICY AND ADVOCACY, AND BY BEING A VALUED RESOURCE FOR INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE.
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 $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
EDUCATION:PROVIDED 61 EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGH WEBINAR, IN PERSON SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES FOR HEALTH CARE EXECUTIVES, CAREGIVERS, MANAGERS, HOSPITAL TRUSTEES, PHYSICIAN LEADERS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. IN 2014, MHA ALSO PRODUCED EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS ON KEY HEALTH CARE AND GOVERNANCE TOPICS AND MADE THESE VIDEOS AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. MANY PUBLIC AND CHARITABLE HOSPITALS HAVE USED THE VIDEOS FOR BOARD AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
HOSPITAL ENGAGEMENT NETWORK (HEN):MHA HAS SUCCESSFULLY ADMINISTERED A HOSPITAL ENGAGEMENT NETWORK (HEN) THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) BY PREVENTING HARM TO OVER 13,000 PATIENTS AND SAVING OVER $93 MILLION IN HEALTHCARE COSTS. THIS INCLUDES A 94% REDUCTION IN EARLY ELECTIVE DELIVERIES, 54% REDUCTION IN PRESSURE ULCERS, AND 19% REDUCTION IN READMISSIONS. BECAUSE OF MHA'S SUCCESS IN HELPING PARTICIPATING HOSPITALS MAKE MEASURABLE IMPROVEMENTS IN QUALITY, SAFETY AND PATIENT SATISFACTION, CMS AWARDED MHA AN EXTENSION OF THE OPTION YEAR ONE CONTRACT WHICH COMPLETED AT THE END OF 2014. THIS WORK, ALONG WITH THE LEAPT PROJECT, IS ACCELERATING THE DISSEMINATION OF BEST PRACTICES AND PROTOCOLS TO MAKE CARE PROVIDED IN MINNESOTA AND, THROUGH JOINT COLLABORATIVES WITH OTHER HENS AROUND THE COUNTRY, IN OTHER STATES.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
LEADING EDGE ADVANCED PRACTICE TOPICS (LEAPT):BECAUSE OF MHA'S SUCCESSFUL HOSPITAL ENGAGEMENT NETWORK (HEN), THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) AWARDED A CONTRACT TO MHA TO UNDERTAKE AN AMBITIOUS EFFORT TO IMPROVE CARE SAFETY AND QUALITY AT PARTICIPATING HOSPITALS. THE LEADING EDGE ADVANCED TOPICS (LEAPT) WORK WILL FOCUS ON SEVERAL AREAS OF CARE IMPROVEMENT INCLUDING: REDUCING HOSPITAL ACQUIRED CONDITIONS SUCH AS SEPSIS INFECTIONS, C DIFFICILE, DELIRIUM, PRESSURE ULCERS, ADVERSE DRUG EVENTS, AND FALLS ACROSS THE COMMUNITY. RESULTS INCLUDED A 9% REDUCTION IN SEPSIS, 14% DECREASE IN C DIFFICILE, AND 6% REDUCTION IN DELIRIUM. THIS CONTRACT BEGAN IN 2013 AND WAS COMPLETED IN 2014.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
DIRECT SUPERVISION OF OUTPATIENT THERAPEUTIC SERVICES WHITE PAPER:MHA PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED AT NO CHARGE A RESEARCH PAPER ON NEW DIRECT PHYSICIAN SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTPATIENT THERAPEUTIC SERVICES DELIVERED IN A HOSPITAL. THIS RESEARCH WAS PROVIDED TO ALL MHA MEMBER HOSPITALS, AS WELL AS MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE TO OTHERS AROUND THE COUNTRY. IN PARTICULAR, OTHER STATE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONS HAVE USED THE RESEARCH TO HELP SUPPORT THE EDUCATION AND COMPLIANCE NEEDS OF THEIR MEMBERS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS:TO HELP MHA MEMBERS COMPLETE THEIR COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS (CHNAS) AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW, MHA CREATED A WEBSITE WITH TOOLKITS AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR HOSPITALS TO USE, AS WELL AS LINKS TO PUBLICLY AVAILABLE DATA SETS THAT MIGHT BE USEFUL IN ASSESSING THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. MHA THEN COLLECTED APPROXIMATELY 100 CHNAS COMPLETED BY MEMBER HOSPITALS IN PREPARATION FOR EXPANDING ACCESS TO THOSE REPORTS FOR THE PUBLIC, AS WELL AS CONDUCTING INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS ON THE HEALTH NEEDS OF MINNESOTA'S COMMUNITIES AS WELL AS THE STRATEGIES HOSPITALS IDENTIFIED TO ADDRESS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT NEEDS. AS MHA COMPLETES ITS RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, THE RESULTS WILL BE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
MENTAL HEALTH BED TRACKER:ADMINISTER ELECTRONIC MENTAL HEALTH INPATIENT BED TRACKER TO PROVIDE DAILY CLOSE-TO-REAL-TIME INFORMATION FOR HOSPITALS SEEKING TO ADMIT PATIENTS WITH MENTAL OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS. THIS BED TRACKER IS USED FOR PATIENT PLACEMENT BY ALMOST ALL 146 HOSPITALS IN MINNESOTA. MHA ALSO RECENTLY EXPANDED ACCESS TO THE BED TRACKER TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WHO MAY NEED TO REFER A PATIENT FOR INPATIENT CARE FROM TIME TO TIME.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
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Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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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 A........................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
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 II........
4
 
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic 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 or for domestic individuals 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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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
 
 
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
 
 
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 "Yes," 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.............
36
 
 
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
78
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
0
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
 
 
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 FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
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.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring 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
 
 
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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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
31
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
30
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
 
 
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, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletJEFF ANDERSEN

2550 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST 305-S
ST PAUL,MN551141900 (651) 603-3501
Form 990 (2014)
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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) LAWRENCE J MASSA........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
 40.00
.......................1.00 		X   X       694,583 0 61,725
(2) KENNETH PAULUS........................................................................
CHAIR
 0.70
.......................0.70 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) CARL VAAGENES........................................................................
CHAIR-ELECT
 0.70
.......................0.70 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) BRADLEY BEARD........................................................................
SECRETARY/TREASURER/REGION DIRECTOR
 0.70
.......................0.70 		X   X       0 0 0
(5) BEN KOPPELMAN........................................................................
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
 0.70
.......................0.70 		X   X       0 0 0
(6) KATHRYN CORREIA........................................................................
STANDING DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.50 		X           0 0 0
(7) ALAN GOLDBLOOM MD........................................................................
STANDING DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) MARK KOCH........................................................................
STANDING DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) BROCK NELSON........................................................................
STANDING DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.50 		X           0 0 0
(10) PETER PERSON MD........................................................................
STANDING DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) TERENCE PLADSON MD........................................................................
STANDING DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) JON PRYOR MD........................................................................
STANDING DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.50 		X           0 0 0
(13) RULON STACEY PHD........................................................................
STANDING DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) LOREN TAYLOR........................................................................
STANDING DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) SARA CRIGER........................................................................
AT-LARGE DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) MARY MAERTENS........................................................................
AT-LARGE DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.50 		X           0 0 0
(17) H DANIEL ODEGAARD........................................................................
AT-LARGE DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
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) MARY RUYTER........................................................................
AT-LARGE DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) RACHELLE SCHULTZ........................................................................
AT-LARGE DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(20) STEVEN MULDER MD........................................................................
EX OFFICIO DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(21) DAVID ALBRECHT........................................................................
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(22) FRANK LAWATSCH........................................................................
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(23) KEITH OKESON........................................................................
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(24) JOHN SOLHEIM........................................................................
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(25) JEFFRY STAMPOHAR........................................................................
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(26) LARRY ANDERSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(27) RICHARD BERGE PHD........................................................................
TRUSTEE DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(28) DIANE CROSS........................................................................
TRUSTEE DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(29) LOREN MOREY........................................................................
TRUSTEE DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(30) CLAYTON PETERSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(31) JEFF ANDERSEN........................................................................
CONTROLLER
 12.50
.......................0.50 		    X       60,739 0 5,466
(32) MATT ANDERSON........................................................................
VP REGULATORY/STRATEGIC
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   189,934 0 52,166
(33) MARY KRINKIE........................................................................
VP GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   179,846 0 47,113
(34) MARK SONNEBORN........................................................................
VP INFORMATION SERVICES
 36.00
.......................0.00 		        X   144,473 0 6,058
(35) BENJAMIN PELTIER........................................................................
GENERAL COUNSEL
 38.00
.......................0.00 		        X   184,964 0 41,302
(36) WENDY BURT........................................................................
VP COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   131,104 0 23,035
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,585,643 0 236,865
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet15
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
TUNHEIM

1100 RIVERVIEW TOWER 80039 34TH AV
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55425 		PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PHMCC 170,846
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet  
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PROGRAM SERVICE GRANTS/FEES 541900 6,852,494 6,852,494    
b MEMBERSHIP DUES/SERVICES 541900 4,692,147 4,692,147    
c SEMINAR REGISTRATION 541900 697,432 697,432    
d SUBSCRIPTIONS/PUBLICATIONS 541900 337,466 321,866 15,600  
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 12,579,539
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 55,325     55,325
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 210,228  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 190,229  
c Gain or (loss) 19,999  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 19,999     19,999
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 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 19,225     19,225
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 19,225
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 12,674,088 12,563,939 15,600 94,549
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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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 484,937  
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ....    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 822,513      
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 .... 3,363,909      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 485,183      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 785,266      
10 Payroll taxes ...........        
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 223,495      
c Accounting ........... 24,128      
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 29,273      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 1,673,337      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 119,145      
13 Office expenses ....... 245,705      
14 Information technology ...... 105,154      
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 272,193      
17 Travel ............ 121,137      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 585,597      
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 7,290      
23 Insurance .............. 34,315      
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 INCENTIVES - LEAPT & HE 622,177      
b EQUIPMENT RENTAL 116,893      
c DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 114,150      
d MDH STAFFING 99,328      
e All other expenses 193,801      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 10,528,926      
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 ............. 3,431,377 1 4,878,552
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,350,476 2 391,523
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 276,223 3 649,849
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 57,729 4 36,343
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 ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 69,913 9 73,917
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 49,754
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 38,883 18,160 10c 10,871
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 2,041,094 11 3,307,629
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 2,470,152 12 2,488,162
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 790,633 15 722,210
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 10,505,757 16 12,559,056
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 301,215 17 398,301
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 1,303,184 19 1,811,481
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
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.................... 2,017,124 25 1,000,434
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 3,621,523 26 3,210,216
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 .............. 6,884,234 27 9,348,840
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
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 ........... 6,884,234 33 9,348,840
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 10,505,757 34 12,559,056
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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
12,674,088
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
10,528,926
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
2,145,162
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
6,884,234
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
283,850
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
17,584
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
18,010
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
9,348,840
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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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
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 Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
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) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
MINNESOTA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0637595
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
$ 0
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
0

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
$ 0
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$ 0
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).
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) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
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) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -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 separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
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
Yes
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
No
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, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), 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.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNESOTA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0637595
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 value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of 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)
Revenue 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
Revenue 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, for escrow or custodial account liability?
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 ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
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)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
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 .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   49,754 38,883 10,871
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 10,871
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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 2,488,162 F
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 2,488,162
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) INTERCOMPANY RECEIVABLES 722,498
(2) RELATED PARTY RECEIVABLES -288







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 722,210
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  
INTERCOMPANY PAYABLES 704,203
SERP LIABILITY 296,231







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 1,000,434
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 12,975,948
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 283,850
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 18,010
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 301,860
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 12,674,088
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 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 12,674,088
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 10,531,577
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 2,651
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 2,651
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 10,528,926
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 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 10,528,926
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.
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PART X, LINE 2: THE ASSOCIATION FOLLOWS THE GUIDANCE THAT CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ASSOCIATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ASSOCIATION IS NOT AWARE OF ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF YEAR-END. THE ORGANIZATION WILL RECOGNIZE FUTURE ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE, IF INCURRED. THE ASSOCIATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO FEDERAL TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS PRIOR TO 2011 AND STATE EXAMINATIONS FOR YEARS PRIOR TO 2011.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN INVESTMENT VALUE IN MCCA 18,010.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EXPENSES REPORTED ON OTHER RETURNS 2,651.
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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
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNESOTA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number
41-0637595
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 Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. 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 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) CENTRACARE HEALTH FOUNDATION
1406 - 6TH AVENUE NORTH
ST CLOUD,MN563035000 		41-1855173 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A HEN MINI GRANT
(2) CENTRACARE HEALTH ST CLOUD HOSPITAL
1406 - 6TH AVENUE NORTH
ST CLOUD,MN563035000 		41-0695596 501(C)(3) 9,382   N/A N/A HEN PRESSURE ULCER GRANT
(3) DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL
111 - 17TH AVENUE EAST
ALEXANDRIA,MN563083703 		41-1410148 DOUGLAS COUNTY 10,000   N/A N/A HEN SAFETY CULTURE GRANT
(4) DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL
111 - 17TH AVENUE EAST
ALEXANDRIA,MN563083703 		41-1410148 DOUGLAS COUNTY 12,521   N/A N/A SHCIP
(5) ECUMEN DETROIT LAKES
1415 MADISON AVENUE
DETROIT LAKES,MN565017520 		41-0711588 501(C)(3) 6,162   N/A N/A SHCIP
(6) ESSENTIA HEALTH ST MARY'S
1027 WASHINGTON AVENUE
DETROIT LAKES,MN565013409 		41-1620386 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A HEN MINI GRANT
(7) FAIRVIEW RIDGES HOSPITAL
201 EAST NICOLLET BOULEVARD
BURNSVILLE,MN553375799 		41-0991680 501(C)(3) 13,653   N/A N/A SHCIP
(8) FAIRVIEW SOUTHDALE HOSPITAL
6401 FRANCE AVENUE OUTH
EDINA,MN554352104 		41-0991680 501(C)(3) 14,789   N/A N/A SHCIP
(9) FIRSTLIGHT HEALTH SYSTEM
301 HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH
MORA,MN550511899 		41-6005815 KANABEC COUNTY 10,196   N/A N/A SHCIP
(10) FRIESEN & FRIESEN
37762 BLUEWATER ROAD
GRAND RAPIDS,MN557445358 		20-0597012   12,243   N/A N/A SHCIP
(11) GLENCOE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
1805 HENNEPIN AVENUE NORTH
GLENCOE,MN553361416 		41-1949230 501(C)(3) 9,190   N/A N/A HEN SSI MINI GRANT
(12) GRANITE FALLS MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
345 - 10TH AVENUE
GRANITE FALLS,MN562411499 		41-6005203 MUNICIPALITY 10,000   N/A N/A HEN SAFE CARE MINI GRANT
(13) GRANITE FALLS MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
345 - 10TH AVENUE
GRANITE FALLS,MN562411499 		41-6005203 MUNICIPALITY 5,751   N/A N/A SHCIP
(14) GRANITE FALLS MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
345 - 10TH AVENUE
GRANITE FALLS,MN562411499 		41-6005203 MUNICIPALITY 6,831   N/A N/A HEN SAFE FROM FALLS GRANT
(15) HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
701 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554151623 		42-1707837 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A HEN PRESSURE ULCER GRANT
(16) HENNEPIN HEALTH FOUNDATION
701 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554151623 		42-1707837 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A HEN CUSP: STOP CAUTI MINI GRANT
(17) HENNEPIN HEALTH FOUNDATION
701 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554151623 		42-1707837 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A HEN SSI MINI GRANT
(18) HENNEPIN HEALTH FOUNDATION
701 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554151623 		42-1707837 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A HEN CLABSI MINI GRANT
(19) HENNEPIN HEALTH FOUNDATION
701 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554151623 		42-1707837 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A HEN VAE MINI GRANT
(20) JOHNSON MEMORIAL HEALTH SERVICES
1282 WALNUT STREET
DAWSON,MN562322333 		41-0694689 DISTRICT 19,812   N/A N/A SHCIP
(21) LAKE REGION HOME HEALTH
22 CENTRAL AVENUE EAST
NEW LONDON,MN56273 		27-2909162   6,056   N/A N/A SHCIP
(22) LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM
49725 COUNTY 83
STAPLES,MN564795280 		41-0758434 501(C)(3) 9,737   N/A N/A HEN PRESSURE ULCER GRANT
(23) LIFECARE MEDICAL CENTER
715 DELMORE DRIVE
ROSEAU,MN567511534 		41-1804205 501(C)(3) 8,400   N/A N/A HEN SAFE FROM FALLS GRANT
(24) LIFECARE MEDICAL CENTER
715 DELMORE DRIVE
ROSEAU,MN567511534 		41-1804205 501(C)(3) 11,819   N/A N/A SHCIP
(25) MEEKER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
612 SOUTH SIBLEY AVENUE
LITCHFIELD,MN553553340 		41-6005843 MEEKER COUNTY 10,000   N/A N/A HEN SAFE FROM FALLS GRANT
(26) MERCY HOSPITAL & HCC
710 SOUTH KENWOOD AVENUE
MOOSE LAKE,MN557679405 		41-0859808 DISTRICT 9,450   N/A N/A HEN ADE MINI GRANT
(27) MERCY HOSPITAL MOOSE LAKE
710 SOUTH KENWOOD AVENUE
MOOSE LAKE,MN557679405 		41-0859808 DISTRICT 10,000   N/A N/A HEN SAFETY CULTURE GRANT
(28) MILLE LACS HEALTH SYSTEM
200 NORTH ELM STREET PO BOX A
ONAMIA,MN563597901 		41-0785161 501(C)(3) 5,469   N/A N/A SHCIP
(29) MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE FOUNDATION
920 EAST 29TH STREET SUITE 100
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554071139 		41-1426406 501(C)(3) 12,753   N/A N/A SHCIP
(30) NORTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3300 OAKDALE AVENUE NORTH
ROBBINSDALE,MN554222926 		41-0729979 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A HEN SSI MINI GRANT
(31) NORTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3300 OAKDALE AVENUE NORTH
ROBBINSDALE,MN554222926 		41-0729979 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A HEN CLABSI MINI GRANT
(32) NORTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3300 OAKDALE AVENUE NORTH
ROBBINSDALE,MN554222926 		41-0729979 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A HEN CUSP: STOP CAUTI GRANT
(33) NORTHFIELD HOSPITALS & CLINICS
2000 NORTH AVENUE
NORTHFIELD,MN550571498 		41-6007241 CITY OF NORTHFIELD 5,870   N/A N/A SHCIP
(34) RC HOSPITALS & CLINICS
611 EAST FAIRVIEW AVENUE
OLIVIA,MN562774213 		41-6005880 RENVILLE COUNTY 5,000   N/A N/A HEN CUSP: STOP CAUTI MINI GRANT
(35) RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
500 SOUTH MAPLE STREET
WACONIA,MN553871791 		31-1667875 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A HEN SAFE FROM FALLS GRANT
(36) SLEEPY EYE MEDICAL CENTER
400 - 4TH AVENUE NW PO BOX 323
SLEEPY EYE,MN560850323 		41-6005545 CITY OF SLEEPY EYE 8,200   N/A N/A HEN SAFE CARE MINI GRANT
(37) UNIVERSITY OF MN MEDICAL CENTER FAIRVIEW
2450 RIVERSIDE AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554541400 		41-0991680 501(C)(3) 23,002   N/A N/A SHCIP
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
35
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
2
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2014
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. 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 FUNDS ARE MONITORED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARDS DEVELOPED AND REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES. THE FINANCIAL REPORTS ARE PREPARED SEPARATELY AS WELL AS A PART OF THE ORGANIZATION BY EXPERIENCED STAFF. THEY ARE REVIEWED BY THE CONTROLLER ON A DAY TO DAY BASIS AS IS DEEMED NECESSARY. THE MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT AT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS. THE PRESIDENT PRESENTS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON A QUARTERLY BASIS FOR REVIEW. FINALLY, THEY ARE AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
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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 Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNESOTA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0637595
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
 
 
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
 
 
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations 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
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
 
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
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2014
Page 2
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 in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1LAWRENCE J MASSAPRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 483,674
...............................
0 		127,992
...............................
0 		82,917
...............................
0 		39,351
...............................
0 		22,374
...............................
0 		756,308
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
2MATT ANDERSONVP REGULATORY/STRATEGIC (i)
(ii)		 170,434
...............................
0 		19,500
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		26,083
...............................
0 		26,083
...............................
0 		242,100
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
3MARY KRINKIEVP GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (i)
(ii)		 162,846
...............................
0 		17,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		25,791
...............................
0 		21,322
...............................
0 		226,959
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
4MARK SONNEBORNVP INFORMATION SERVICES (i)
(ii)		 131,198
...............................
0 		13,275
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		2,987
...............................
0 		3,071
...............................
0 		150,531
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
5BENJAMIN PELTIERGENERAL COUNSEL (i)
(ii)		 167,626
...............................
0 		17,338
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		21,574
...............................
0 		19,728
...............................
0 		226,266
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
6WENDY BURTVP COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS (i)
(ii)		 116,104
...............................
0 		15,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		16,143
...............................
0 		6,892
...............................
0 		154,139
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2014
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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 4B LAWRENCE J. MASSA, PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, RECEIVED A CONTRIBUTION FROM THE ORGANIZATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,484 UNDER A NON-QUALIFIED 457(F) PLAN.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART II THE ASSOCIATION'S PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER IS COMPENSATED BY A RELATED ORGANIZATION, MCCA. MCCA IS REIMBURSED FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO THE ASSOCIATION. FOR THE PURPOSES OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION, THE ASSOCIATION RELIED ON THE RELATED ORGANIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THE RELATED ORGANIZATION USED THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES FOR ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THIS POSITION: COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY, AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE ASSOCIATION IS REPORTING ALL COMPENSATION UNDER COMMON PAYMASTER RULES IN FORM 990, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J, PART II.
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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 990-EZ 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.
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Name of the organization
MINNESOTA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0637595
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 DURING 2014, MINNESOTA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION COMPLETED WORK ON THE HOSPITAL ENGAGEMENT NETWORK (HEN) AND LEADING EDGE ADVANCED PRACTICE TOPICS (LEAPT) CONTRACTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 THE ASSOCIATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF THE BOARD CHAIR, CHAIR-ELECT, PRESIDENT, SECRETARY/TREASURER AND FIVE OTHER DIRECTORS ELECTED BY THE BOARD AT THE ANNUAL MEETING; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT IF THE IMMEDIATE PAST-CHAIR IS A DIRECTOR, THEN HE OR SHE SHALL ALSO BE A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD WILL ELECT FOUR NON-OFFICER MEMBERS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS IN THE INTERVAL BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS AT ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO THE CONTROL AND DIRECTION OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 VOTING MEMBERS - ORGANIZATIONS OR INSTITUTIONS WHICH ARE ACTIVE IN THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY AND SUPPORT THE WORK OF MHA AND PAY MEMBERSHIP DUES TO MHA CAN BE VOTING MEMBERS WITH APPROVAL FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. REGIONAL MEMBERS - ORGANIZATIONS OR INSTITUTIONS WHICH ARE CONTROLLED BY A VOTING MEMBER. THE SOLE VOTING RIGHT AFFORDED TO REGIONAL MEMBERS IS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTION OF REGIONAL DIRECTORS. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS - ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT THE WORK OF MHA BUT ARE NOT OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE TO BE VOTING MEMBERS OR REGIONAL MEMBERS, AND PAY ASSOCIATE DUES TO MHA CAN BECOME ASSOCIATE MEMBERS WITH APPROVAL FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A VOTING MEMBERS DOMICILED IN MINNESOTA HAVING $100 MILLION IN GROSS REVENUES AS TO WHICH DUES ARE ASSESSED SHALL BE ENTITLED TO DESIGNATE ONE STANDING DIRECTOR, WHO, UPON RATIFICATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE DIRECTORS FOLLOWING SUCH DESIGNATION, SHALL BECOME A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE VOTING MEMBERS AND THE REGIONAL MEMBERS OF EACH REGION SHALL COLLECTIVELY ELECT ONE REGIONAL DIRECTOR. IN VOTING FOR THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, THE VOTING MEMBER AND REGIONAL MEMBERS THAT ARE UNDER COMMON CONTROL SHALL COLLECTIVELY BE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE. VOTING MEMBERS MAY ELECT A MAXIMUM OF FIVE TRUSTEE DIRECTORS. EACH TRUSTEE DIRECTOR SHALL BE A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF A VOTING MEMBER OR REGIONAL MEMBER. VOTING MEMBERS MAY ELECT A MAXIMUM OF FIVE AT-LARGE DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B AMENDMENTS TO THE ASSOCIATION'S BYLAWS MUST BE PROPOSED BY ADOPTING A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT AND DIRECTING THAT IT BE SUBMITTED FOR ADOPTION AT A MEETING OF THE VOTING MEMBERS OR BY WRITTEN PETITION SIGNED BY AT LEAST 50 VOTING MEMBERS OR TEN PERCENT OF THE VOTING MEMBERS, WHICHEVER IS LESS, AND DELIVERED TO THE SECRETARY. EACH PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSIDERED BY THE VOTING MEMBERS, AND AN AMENDMENT SHALL BE ADOPTED UPON THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT AND ENTITLED TO VOTE AT THE MEETING. NOTICE OF THE MEETING SHALL INCLUDE A COPY OR SUMMARY OF EACH PROPOSED AMENDMENT. THE VOTING MEMBERS HAVE NO POWER TO AMEND THE BYLAWS EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE DRAFT FORM 990, ADDRESSING ANY COMMENTS OR CONCERNS. UPON APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 BY THE BOARD, THE FORM IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ASSOCIATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION THAT OCCUPY POSITIONS OF FIDUCIARY TRUST. COVERED INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO UPDATE AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT THAT IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE WILL MEET WITH INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS THAT ARE DETERMINED TO HAVE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO RESOLVE WHETHER AND HOW THE INDIVIDUAL WILL PARTICIPATE IN ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT. IF A COVERED INDIVIDUAL HAS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT ARISES DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, THE MATERIAL FACTS MUST BE FULLY DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHO SHALL DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT EXISTS FOLLOWING THE DISCLOSURE. THE CONFLICTED INDIVIDUAL MAY NOT BE PRESENT FOR THE DISCUSSION, THE VOTE ON THE TRANSACTION, NOR BE COUNTED FOR DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM. THE MEETING MINUTES SHALL DOCUMENT THE DISCLOSURE, ABSTENTION FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE DISCUSSION, AND THE ABSTENTION FROM VOTING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS USED MARKET STUDIES, AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, AND FORM 990S OF OTHER SIMILARY SIZED AND SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, L. MASSA. THE PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN DURING 2014. THE ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS USED MARKET STUDIES TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR THE CONTROLLER, J. ANDERSEN. THE DETERMINATION LAST TOOK PLACE IN 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ASSOCIATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTING 1,041,076. SUBCONTRACTOR - HEN PATIENT 142,920. SUBCONTRACTOR - LEAPT PATIENT 469,341. RECRUITMENT 20,000.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN INVESTMENT VALUE IN MCCA 18,010.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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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.
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Name of the organization
MINNESOTA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0637595
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) MINNESOTA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
2550 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST 350-S

ST PAUL,MN551141900
41-1769025 		PROMOTION OF HEALTH THROUGH EDUCATION MN 501(C)(3) LINE 11A, I MINNESOTA HOSPITAL ASSOCATION
 
Yes
 












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
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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) MINNESOTA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS

2550 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST 350-S
ST PAUL,MN551141900
41-1657120 		CONSULTING/OPERATIONS MN MINNESOTA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
  		C   166,189 100.000 % Yes  
(2) MSHARE INC

2550 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST 350-S
ST PAUL,MN551141900
41-1502557 		CONSULTING/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MN MINNESOTA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
  		C   12,724 100.000 % Yes  
(3) MINNESOTA CONTINUUM OF CARE ASSOCIATION

2550 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST 350-S
ST PAUL,MN551141900
41-1502234 		HUMAN RESOURCES MN MINNESOTA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
  		C   2,569,070 75.000 % Yes  








Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
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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
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
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
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
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) MINNESOTA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

 I 70,595 INVESTMENT FUNDS MOVED TO MHA
(2) MINNESOTA CONTINUUM OF CARE ASSOCIATION

 K 383,639 PER CONTRACT
(3) MINNESOTA CONTINUUM OF CARE ASSOCIATION

 O 5,451,871 DEPARTMENT CODING



Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Page 4
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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Additional Data


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