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
CAREGROUP INC
Employer identification number
22-2629185
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)
No
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
No
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
(A)
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
042103881
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
4,527,176
(B)
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL-NEEDHAM
043229679
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
279,930
(C)
MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL
042103606
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
1,924,723
(D)
NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST HOSPITAL
042103612
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
994,045
(E)
HMFP AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTRE
222768204
9
Yes
Yes
Yes
778,394
(F)
MEDICAL CARE OF BOSTON MANAGEMENT CORP DBA AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS GROUP
042810972
9
Yes
Yes
Yes
166,789
(G)
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL-MILTON INC
042103604
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
320,177
(H)
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL-PLYMOUTH INC
222667354
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
118,780
Total
9,110,014
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
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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.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
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...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
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
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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
CAREGROUP INC
Employer identification number
22-2629185
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1
MISSION STATEMENT THE PURPOSE OF CAREGROUP, INC. (CAREGROUP) IS TO OVERSEE THE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AFFILIATED ENTITIES WHICH MAKE UP THE CAREGROUP SYSTEM.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
MISSION STATEMENT CAREGROUP SERVES AS THE SOLE MEMBER AND A SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OF BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER (BIDMC OR MEDICAL CENTER). BIDMC IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - NEEDHAM, INC. (BIDN), MEDICAL CARE OF BOSTON MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, D/B/A AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS GROUP (APG), BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - MILTON, INC. (BID-MILTON), BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - PLYMOUTH (BID-PLYMOUTH) AND JORDAN HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC (JHSI). IN ADDITION, HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYSICIANS AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC. (HMFP) IS THE DEDICATED PHYSICIAN PRACTICE OF THE MEDICAL CENTER AND AN ENTITY INTEGRALLY RELATED TO HELPING THE MEDICAL CENTER ACCOMPLISH ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES. CAREGROUP ALSO SERVES AS THE SOLE MEMBER AND A SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OF NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST HOSPITAL (NEBH) AND MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL (MAH), WHICH IN TURN SERVE AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES (NEBMA) AND MOUNT AUBURN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (MAPS), RESPECTIVELY. EACH OF THE ENTITIES LISTED IN THIS PARAGRAPH MAY, IN TURN, SERVE AS MEMBER OF ADDITIONAL ENTITIES WITHIN THE CAREGROUP NETWORK OF AFFILIATES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A:
EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS AS A SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OVERSEEING THE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING OF ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES FOR THE PERIOD COVERED BY THIS FILING CAREGROUP PROVIDED, AMONG OTHER THINGS, MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP, DEBT STRUCTURING SUPPORT, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FOR THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS, FINANCING OF CAPITAL PROJECTS THROUGH ITS POOLED AND OBLIGATED GROUP DEBT, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING INTERNAL AUDIT AND TAX SERVICES FOR THE CONSOLIDATED NETWORK OF ENTITIES. IN ADDITION, CAREGROUP HAS PARTICIPATED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH RELATED VENTURES AND PARTNERSHIPS AND GENERALLY SUPPORTS THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES, RESEARCH AND TEACHING SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE NETWORK. ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES FURTHER BOTH THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF CAREGROUP AND THE ENTITIES WHICH IT SUPPORTS.
PART IV, QUESTION 24B:
INVESTMENT OF TAX-EXEMPT BOND PROCEEDS BEYOND THE TEMPORARY PERIOD EXCEPTION PROCEEDS IN THE PROJECT FUND WERE UNEXPECTEDLY HELD BEYOND THE THREE-YEAR TEMPORARY PERIOD, BUT WERE YIELD RESTRICTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL TAX REQUIREMENTS.
PART IV, QUESTION 12:
STATEMENT RE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THE BOSTON, MA OFFICE OF KPMG ISSUED AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION ON THE CAREGROUP AND AFFILIATES CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014. THESE STATEMENTS WERE PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (GAAP) AND INCLUDE THE ACCOUNTS OF CAREGROUP, BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES, MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL AND ITS AFFILIATE, AND NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST HOSPITAL AND ITS AFFILIATE.
PART V, QUESTION 2A:
STATEMENT RE PAYROLL BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC. SERVES AS THE COMMON PAY AGENT FOR CAREGROUP, INC. IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE 2013 FORM 990, CAREGROUP IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF FORMS W-2 ISSUED AS IF THEY HAD BEEN ISSUED DIRECTLY BY CAREGROUP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
BUSINESS AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AS NOTED IN VARIOUS NARRATIVE DISCLOSURES WHICH SUPPORT THIS FORM 990 AND RELATED SCHEDULES, CAREGROUP, INC. (CAREGROUP) IS A MASSACHUSETTS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. CAREGROUP'S PURPOSE IS TO OVERSEE THE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AFFILIATED ENTITIES WHICH MAKE UP THE CAREGROUP SYSTEM. CAREGROUP SERVES AS THE SOLE MEMBER AND A SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OF BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER (BIDMC OR MEDICAL CENTER). BIDMC IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - NEEDHAM, INC. (BIDN), MEDICAL CARE OF BOSTON MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, D/B/A AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS GROUP (APG),BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - MILTON, INC. (BID-MILTON), BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - PLYMOUTH (BID-PLYMOUTH) AND JORDAN HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. (JHSI). IN ADDITION, HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYSICIANS AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC. (HMFP) IS THE DEDICATED PHYSICIAN PRACTICE OF THE MEDICAL CENTER AND AN ENTITY INTEGRALLY RELATED TO HELPING THE MEDICAL CENTER ACCOMPLISH ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES. CAREGROUP ALSO SERVES AS THE SOLE MEMBER AND A SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OF NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST HOSPITAL (NEBH) AND MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL (MAH), WHICH IN TURN SERVE AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES (NEBMA) AND MOUNT AUBURN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (MAPS), RESPECTIVELY. EACH OF THE ENTITIES LISTED IN THIS PARAGRAPH MAY, IN TURN, SERVE AS MEMBER OF ADDITIONAL ENTITIES WITHIN THE CAREGROUP NETWORK OF AFFILIATES. TWO OR MORE OF THE PERSONS LISTED IN THIS FORM 990 PART VII HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER BY VIRTUE OF SITTING ON ONE OR MORE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES OR BY SERVING IN EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP ONE OR MORE ENTITIES WITHIN THE CAREGROUP NETWORK OF AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS. ADDITIONAL DETAIL IS PROVIDED IN THE EXPLANATORY NOTES TO THIS FORM 990 SCHEDULE J.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CAREGROUP DIRECTOR, TAXATION AND BOND COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND THE CAREGROUP EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE RETURN IS ALSO REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY DELOITTE TAX, LLP. THE COMPLETE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE CAREGROUP AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION. A COPY OF THE COMPLETE RETURN IS ALSO PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE CAREGROUP BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EXPLANATION OF MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS CAREGROUP, INC. HAS A COMPREHENSIVE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. PURSUANT TO THAT POLICY, ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT DISCLOSURE WHICH IS DESIGNED TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF ANY BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS MAINTAINED BY OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OR KEY EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IN ADDITION, ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO COMMENCES A TERM AS AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR OR KEY EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE ANNUAL CONFLICT DISCLOSURE AT THE TIME SUCH POSITION COMMENCES. THE CAREGROUP CHIEF OF STAFF COLLECTS THE RESPONSES AND PROVIDES THEM TO THE CAREGROUP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH REVIEWS POSITIVE RESPONSES FOR ULTIMATE DETERMINATION OF ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT. ANY ACTIVITY THAT REQUIRES ACTION UNDER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS SUBJECT TO ONGOING REVIEW AND ACTION THROUGH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WORKING WITH THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. PURSUANT TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, CERTAIN ACTIVITIES WHICH COULD CREATE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE PROHIBITED WHILE OTHER TYPES OF RELATIONSHIPS ARE PERMITTED, SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH A PLAN TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURE AND RECUSAL, INCLUDING APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION IN THE MINUTES. A SUMMARY OF THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROCESS IS PROVIDED TO THE CAREGROUP AUDIT COMMITTEE. IN ADDITION TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROCESS OUTLINED ABOVE, THE CAREGROUP TAX DEPARTMENT ISSUES A TAX QUESTIONNAIRE TO ALL CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS OF THE CAREGROUP BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS WELL AS CURRENT AND FORMER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE TAX QUESTIONNAIRE IS DESIGNED TO GATHER THE INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR CAREGROUP TO COMPLETELY AND ACCURATELY PROCESS AND COMPLETE FORM 990 PART VI QUESTION 2, FAMILY AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN OFFICERS, DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES AND FORM 990 SCHEDULE L, TRANSACTIONS WITH INTERESTED PERSONS AND FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 2, FAMILY AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN OFFICERS, DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATIONS CEO AND OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES CAREGROUP HAS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT IS COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL MEMBERS ARE INDEPENDENT. FOR THE PERIOD COVERED BY THIS FILING, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (COMMITTEE) ESTABLISHED THE POLICIES AND THE COMPENSATION STRUCTURE OF THE CAREGROUP EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER. IN SETTING COMPENSATION, THE COMMITTEE RELIED UPON WRITTEN COMPENSATION SURVEYS/STUDIES PRODUCED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM THAT REGULARLY ASSESSES EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMMITTEE MET TO REVIEW THE COMPENSATION STRUCTURE OF THE INDIVIDUALS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND AT THAT TIME REVIEWED THE COMPENSATION SURVEY DATA PREPARED BY THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM. THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THE REVIEWED PACKAGES WHICH WERE SUBMITTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. ALL DELIBERATIONS WERE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN MINUTES. THE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSURING THAT THE TOTAL COMPENSATION PROVIDED IS FAIR AND REASONABLE USING CURRENT AND CREDIBLE MARKET PRACTICE INFORMATION AND THAT IT COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE LEGAL AND REGULATORY GUIDELINES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
OTHER ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: CAREGROUP, INC. 109 BROOKLINE AVENUE, SUITE 300 BOSTON, MA 02215
FORM 990, PART XII, QUESTION 2B, 2C AND 2D
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT AS PREVIOUS REPORTED IN THIS FILING, CAREGROUP, INC. IS A PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. ALSO AS PREVIOUSLY NOTED, THE FINANCIAL RECORDS OF CAREGROUP, INC. ARE AUDITED EACH YEAR AS PART OF THE CAREGROUP, INC. AND AFFILIATES CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT PROCESS, AND FOR THE PERIOD COVERED BY THIS FILING THE BOSTON, MA OFFICE OF KPMG ISSUED AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION ON THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THIS PROCESS IS MONITORED AND REVIEWED INTERNALLY BY THE CAREGROUP, INC. AUDIT COMMITTEE.
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