Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Hospice of Frederick County Inc
Employer identification number
52-1164513
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
503,618
602,502
1,511,719
710,342
979,996
4,308,177
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
111,543
226,491
266,420
237,820
202,260
1,044,534
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
207,015
49,689
250,326
47,655
46,650
601,335
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
822,176
878,682
2,028,465
995,817
1,228,906
5,954,046
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
0
0
0
0
0
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
181,863
2,482
1,024,044
46,936
229,797
1,485,122
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
181,863
2,482
1,024,044
46,936
229,797
1,485,122
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
4,468,924
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
822,176
878,682
2,028,465
995,817
1,228,906
5,954,046
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
41,010
38,581
67,173
100,816
112,306
359,886
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
41,010
38,581
67,173
100,816
112,306
359,886
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
0
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
863,186
917,263
2,095,638
1,096,633
1,341,212
6,313,932
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
70.779 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
64.409 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
5.700 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
5.314 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Hospice of Frederick County Inc
Employer identification number
52-1164513
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS FREDERICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7A & 7B
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF PERSON AND THE NATURE OF THEIR RIGHTS THE MEMBER (FMH, INC.) SHALL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION: -APPOINT, AND, AS NECESSARY, REMOVE THE PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE CORPORATION; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE MEMBER SHALL TAKE NO SUCH ACTION WITHOUT PRIOR CONSULTATION WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS -FORMULATE, COMMUNICATE AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT -SELECT A FISCAL AUDITOR THE CORPORATION MAY TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS ONLY WITH THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE MEMBER. -EXPEND OR DIVEST ITS CAPITAL ASSETS, IF THE VALUE OF SUCH EXPENDITURE OR DIVESTITURE IS IN EXCESS OF AN AMOUNT TO BE DESIGNATED BY THE MEMBER FROM TIME TO TIME -INCUR DEBT OR GUARANTEE DEBT, IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF SUCH DEBT DURING ANY TWELVE MONTH PERIOD IS IN EXCESS OF AN AMOUNT TO BE DESIGNATED BY THE MEMBER FROM TIME TO TIME -EXPEND AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF THE CORPORATION'S APPROVED ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET IF SUCH AMOUNTS EXCEED AN AMOUNT TO BE DESIGNATED BY THE MEMBER FROM TIME TO TIME -DISSOLVE OR LIQUIDATE -CREATE, DISSOLVE OR DIVEST ANY SUBSIDIARY, PARTNERSHIP OR LLC -AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND/OR BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION THE FOLLOWING SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO HAVE TAKEN PLACE ABSENT SUBSEQUENT RATIFICATION BY THE MEMBER: -THE ADOPTION BY THE CORPORATION OF ITS ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET OR CAPITAL BUDGET -ELECTION OR REPLACEMENT OF A DIRECTOR OR THE FILLING OF A VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS -AT SUCH TIMES AS THE MEMBER DEEMS NECESSARY, AND PURSUANT TO THE VOTE OF AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBER'S DIRECTORS, REMOVE A DIRECTOR OF THE CORPORATION -CHANGE THE MISSION OF THE CORPORATION
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B
PROCESS USED BY MANAGEMENT AND/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW 990 THE 990 IS PREPARED IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUTSIDE TAX ACCOUNTANTS AND IS REVIEWED BY UPPER MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO PROVIDING A COPY TO THE BOARD. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS TO MONITOR TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THE HOSPICE OF FREDERICK COUNTY, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMMITTED TO MEETING ITS FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAINTAINING ITS DUTY OF LOYALTY TO THE HOSPITAL AND THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES. TO THIS END, THE BOARD WILL EXERCISE VIGILANCE IN IDENTIFYING ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE BOARD WILL ALSO MAINTAIN TRANSPARENCY AND OBJECTIVITY IN MAKING DECISIONS ABOUT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST SO THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS ALWAYS THE FIRST PRIORITY. THE CHAIRPERSON (OR VICE CHAIRPERSON IF THE CHAIR IS INVOLVED) WILL NOTIFY ALL DIRECTORS OF A REPORTED CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND WILL DECIDE WHETHER TO TAKE THE MATTER TO THE FULL BOARD TO DECIDE WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND, IF SO, TO DECIDE WHAT ACTION TO TAKE. ALTERNATIVELY, THE CHAIR PERSON WILL REFER THE MATTER TO THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE FOR AN IN-DEPTH EXAMINATION, SUMMARY, AND RECOMMENDATION PRIOR TO A FULL BOARD DISCUSSION AND DECISION. IF TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE, THE CHAIRPERSON WILL TAKE THE MATTER TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AND THE CHAIRPERSON WILL NOTIFY THE FULL BOARD OF SUCH ACTION. WHERE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED THE BOARD MEMBER SHALL NOT VOTE OR BE PRESENT FOR THE DISCUSSION OR THE VOTE REGARDING THE TRANSACTION AT EITHER THE FULL BOARD, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, OR GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS EXCEPT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS THAT MAY BE ASKED OF HIM OR HER. TO PREVENT ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED INFLUENCE ON THE BOARD'S DECISION, THE CONFLICTED MEMBER IS PROHIBITED, AFTER INITIAL DISCLOSURE, FROM DISCUSSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST EITHER FORMALLY OR INFORMALLY WITH FELLOW DIRECTORS OR WITH MEMBERS OF THE MANAGEMENT. THERE WILL BE AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS' AND OFFICERS' TRANSACTIONS PREPARED BY THE ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEWED BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AT THAT TIME, ALL DIRECTORS WILL BE REMINDED OF THE IRS INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS REGULATION THAT ESTABLISHES EXCISE TAXES AS A SANCTION AGAINST ADMINISTRATORS AND DIRECTORS OF TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHO PARTICIPATE IN 'EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTIONS' (E.G., UNREASONABLE HIGH EMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION OR BUSINESS DEALS).
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
PROCESS FOR MAKING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FREDERICK REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INC'S CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.FMH.ORG.
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