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 CENTRAL IOWA
Employer identification number
42-1093718
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?
......................
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.") .
963,858
996,722
1,099,225
1,120,124
1,267,765
5,447,694
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......
19,633,210
20,396,394
19,140,361
17,166,087
14,155,098
90,491,150
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
900
224,169
359,255
216,560
342,149
1,143,033
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.
20,597,968
21,617,285
20,598,841
18,502,771
15,765,012
97,081,877
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.
0
0
0
0
0
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
97,081,877
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...
20,597,968
21,617,285
20,598,841
18,502,771
15,765,012
97,081,877
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
152,787
145,103
136,899
118,904
166,510
720,203
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
152,787
145,103
136,899
118,904
166,510
720,203
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.)
..
26,986
33,737
31,059
175,557
6,825
274,164
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
20,777,741
21,796,125
20,766,799
18,797,232
15,938,347
98,076,244
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
98.980 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.020 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.730 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.720 %
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
Additional Data
Software ID:
13000248
Software Version:
2013v3.1
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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 CENTRAL IOWA
Employer identification number
42-1093718
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FOUNDED IN 1978, HCI CARE SERVICES IS THE STATE'S OLDEST HOSPICE CARE PROVIDER. AN INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION, THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS: "PROMOTING DIGNITY, INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL THROUGH EDUCATION, COMPASSIONATE AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY BASED CARE." THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO GUIDED BY ITS VALUES: WE ACT WITH INTEGRITY AND RESPECT. WE SERVE WITH COMPASSION. WE LEAD THROUGH EXCELLENCE. WE UNITE THROUGH TEAMWORK.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
HCI CARE SERVICES OFFERS THE FOLLOWING SERVICES. HCI HOSPICE CARE SERVICES: - HCI HOSPICE CARE SERVICES IS A NON-PROFIT, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE SERVING 35 COUNTIES. - IN-HOME HOSPICE SERVICES, INCLUDING VISITS FROM NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, HOSPICE AIDES, SPIRITUAL CARE COUNSELORS, BEREAVEMENT COUNSELORS, VOLUNTEERS AND THERAPISTS. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014, HCI HOSPICE CARE SERVICES PROVIDED END OF LIFE CARE TO APPROXIMATELY 1,354 PATIENTS. - ACCESS TO CLINICIANS WHO HAVE RECEIVED SPECIALIZED TRAINING IN END-OF-LIFE CARE; MANY ARE CERTIFIED IN HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE. - TEAM PHYSICIANS AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS ON STAFF. - EXPERT PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT. - INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE TEAMS WHO PROVIDE PERSONALIZED, COORDINATED CARE. - DEDICATED HOSPICE ROOMS WITHIN HOSPITALS AND CARE FACILITIES IN OUR SERVICE AREA. - GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. - ACCESS TO HIGHLY-SKILLED CLINICAL STAFF 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. - MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND MEDICATIONS RELATED TO THE LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS. - TWO RESIDENTIAL HOSPICE CARE FACILITIES IN DES MOINES, IOWA -- KAVANAGH HOUSE ON 56TH STREET OFFERS 15 PRIVATE PATIENTS ROOMS, AND BRIGHT KAVANAGH HOUSE HAS 24 PRIVATE ROOMS. - SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE MILITARY VETERANS AND FOR PATIENTS WHO OWN PETS. -IN 2012 HCI CARE SERVICES RECEIVED A 2012 IOWA'S TOP WORKPLACES AWARD. THE AWARD WAS BASED SOLELY ON EMPLOYEE FEEDBACK THROUGH A SURVEY CONDUCTED BY AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY. EXTRACARE SERVICES: - EXTRACARE SERVICES IS A NON-PROFIT, PRIVATE DUTY SERVICE WHICH SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS' EFFORTS TO CONTINUE LIVING AT THEIR CURRENT PLACE OF RESIDENCE. IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014, HCI EXTRA CARE PROVIDED OVER 11,715 HOURS OF CARE TO PATIENTS. - NURSES, HOME HEALTH AIDES AND TRAINED COMPANIONS OFFER EXPERTISE AND COMPANIONSHIP RANGING FROM ONE HOUR/DAY TO 24-HOUR ASSISTANCE. - EXAMPLES OF SERVICES INCLUDE SKILLED NURSING SERVICES, ASSISTANCE WITH BATHING, GROOMING, DRESSING, TOILETING, LAUNDRY, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING AND CHRONIC DISEASE CASE MANAGEMENT. - EXTRACARE SERVICES IS A PRIVATE PAY SERVICE. CLIENTS PAY ONLY FOR THE SERVICES THEY SELECT. HCI GIVING TREE: - HCI GIVING TREE IS A NON-PROFIT THRIFT STORE, LOCATED AT 3330 100TH ST. IN URBANDALE, IOWA. - THE STORE SELLS AND ACCEPTS DONATIONS OF GENTLY-USED FURNITURE, CLOTHING AND HOME FURNISHINGS. - ALL PROCEEDS FROM STORE SALES SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED TO PATIENTS OF HCI HOSPICE CARE SERVICES, ENSURING CARE IS AVAILABLE TO ALL WHO NEED HOSPICE CARE SERVICES - REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. - WITH THE EXCEPTION OF TWO PAID STAFF, THE STORE IS OPERATED BY A DEDICATED CORE OF UNPAID VOLUNTEERS. - HCI GIVING TREE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 9,534 HOURS OF SERVICE TO THE STORE - A VALUE OF $214,992. HCI CARE SERVICES ALSO OFFERS: - CAREGIVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT; - EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND RESOURCES; - FREE ADVANCE CARE PLANNING RESOURCES; AND - GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS, WHICH ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC STRUCTURE: HCI CARE SERVICES IS COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AND TAKES ADVANTAGE OF EXPERT RESOURCES WITHIN THOSE COMMUNITIES FOR GUIDANCE, ADVOCACY AND ASSISTANCE. HCI CARE SERVICES EMPLOYEES ARE GUIDED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ORGANIZATION'S FUNDRAISING SUPPORT COMES FROM THE HCI FOUNDATION, WHICH RECEIVES OVERSIGHT FROM ITS VOLUNTEER BOARD OF TRUSTEES. IN RURAL IOWA, EACH HCI CARE SERVICES OFFICE SERVES A MULTI-COUNTY AREA AND IS GUIDED BY A VOLUNTEER ADVISORY BOARD. SOURCES OF FUNDING: HCI CARE SERVICES IS SUPPORTED PRIMARILY THROUGH THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENTS. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014, APPROXIMATELY 88 PERCENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S NET PATIENT REVENUE WAS DERIVED FROM MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS. HOWEVER, HCI CARE SERVICES ALSO RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT FROM DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS, BEQUESTS, GRANTS AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED THROUGH THE HCI FOUNDATION. DONORS MAY DESIGNATE THEIR GIFTS TO SPECIFIC AREAS SERVED BY HCI CARE SERVICES, WHICH REFLECTS THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY-BASED CARE. HCI CARE SERVICE'S ADVISORY BOARDS HELP DETERMINE HOW LOCALLY-DESIGNATED DONATIONS ARE SPENT - BENEFITING THE ORGANIZATION AND THE COMMUNITY BY FUNDING, FOR EXAMPLE, BOOK DONATIONS ON END-OF-LIFE CARE TO LOCAL LIBRARIES OR HELPING ESTABLISH HOSPICE ROOMS IN LOCAL HOSPITALS AND NURSING CARE FACILITIES. GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES: THROUGHOUT ITS SERVICE AREA, HCI CARE SERVICES OFFERS BEREAVEMENT CARE FOR PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS ARE OFFERED IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE AT NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS, AND ARE OPEN TO ALL WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE - REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THEY HAVE BEEN SERVED BY HCI CARE SERVICES. GRIEF EDUCATION AND SPECIAL SUPPORT GROUPS ARE ALSO OFFERED TO YOUTHS AND TO NURSING CARE FACILITY STAFF. IN THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014, BEREAVEMENT COUNSELORS HELD 217 SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS, PROVIDED 1,998 HOURS OF BEREAVEMENT SERVICES TO SURVIVORS SERVED BY HCI CARE SERVICES, AND PROVIDED 503 HOURS OF BEREAVEMENT SERVICES TO NON-SERVED SURVIVORS.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1A, FORM 1096 REPORTING - COMMON PAYMASTER
HCI VNS CARE SERVICES (EIN: 45-5189289) IS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION TO AND COMMON PAYMASTER FOR HCI CARE SERVICES, VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF IOWA, AND HCI FOUNDATION; THEREFORE ALL VENDORS, INCLUDING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, ARE PAID AND REPORTED BY HCI VNS CARE SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THESE NAMED ENTITIES.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A, FORM W-3 AND W-2 REPORTING - COMMON PAYMASTER
HCI VNS CARE SERVICES (EIN: 45-5189289) IS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION TO AND COMMON PAYMASTER FOR HCI CARE SERVICES, VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF IOWA, AND HCI FOUNDATION; THEREFORE ALL APPLICABLE IRS TAX COMPLIANCE FILINGS ARE REPORTED BY HCI VNS CARE SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THESE NAMED ENTITIES. HCI CARE SERVICES HAS APPROXIMATELY 206 EMPLOYEES. HCI VNS CARE SERVICES, THE COMMON PAYING AGENT, REPORTED 515 EMPLOYEES ON FORM W-3 FOR 2013.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 1a, Delegate broad authority to a committee
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY ESTABLISH ONE OR MORE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD, INCLUDING AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AND APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD TO SERVE ON THEM. EACH COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES DELEGATED TO IT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE A SEPARATE CHARTER ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIFYING THE SCOPE OF THE COMMITTEE'S AUTHORITY. THE CURRENT COMMITTEES CONSIST OF AN EXECUTIVE, GOVERNANCE, FINANCE, AUDIT, QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 6, Classes of members or stockholders
THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE MEMBER IS HCI VNS CARE SERVICES, AN IOWA NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 7a, Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
ALL CORPORATION DIRECTORS ARE APPOINTED BY HCI VNS CARE SERVICES, THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE MEMBER; ANY DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION MAY BE REMOVED EITHER FOR OR WITHOUT CAUSE BY HCI VNS CARE SERVICES.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 7b, Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders
NONE OF THE CORPORATION'S ASSETS OR ANY OTHER RIGHTS THERETO, WHETHER REAL, PERSONAL OR INTANGIBLE, SHALL BE SOLD, CONVEYED, ASSIGNED, TRANSFERRED, MORTGAGED, ENCUMBERED, EXCHANGED, ALIENATED, OR LEASED WITHOUT THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF HCI VNS CARE SERVICES, THE CORPORATION'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER. THE CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE A PARTY TO ANY MERGER, ACQUISITION, CONSOLIDATION, JOINT VENTURE, REORGANIZATION, RESTRUCTURING OR SIMILAR EVENT, NOR SHALL IT BECOME A MEMBER, PARTNER, SHAREHOLDER, TRUSTEE OR OTHER FIDUCIARY OF ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION OR ENTITY, WITHOUT THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF HCI VNS CARE SERVICES, THE CORPORATION'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER. NO AMENDMENT, ALTERATION OR REPEAL OF ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE CORPORATION'S BYLAWS SHALL BE ADOPTED WITHOUT THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF HCI VNS CARE SERVICES, THE CORPORATION'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 11b, Review of form 990 by governing body
THE FULL FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT AND CEO, CFO, AND AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR INITIAL REVIEW. AFTER ALL QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED AND ANY CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE, THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX ADVISORS PRESENT A FINAL DRAFT OF THE FULL FORM 990 TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 12c, Conflict of interest policy
ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO PROMPTLY REPORT ANY ONGOING OR INCIDENTAL MATERIAL INTERESTS OR AFFILIATIONS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST; MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO SIGN AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ALSO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL AUTOMATED CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE AS PART OF THE 990 COMPLETION PROCESS. THE DECLARATIONS AND QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES ARE REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AND CFO TO DETERMINE IF ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST EXIST. ANY BOARD MEMBER DETERMINED TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS REQUIRED TO ABSTAIN FROM ANY DECISION OR VOTING PROCESS RELATED TO THE CONFLICTING ISSUE.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15, COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL AND OTHER OFFICERS/KEY EMPLOYEES
THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE PAID BY HCI VNS CARE SERVICES (EIN: 45-5189289), A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION; THEREFORE LINES 15A AND 15B HAVE BEEN ANSWERED "NO" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS. BELOW IS THE PROCESS USED BY HCI VNS CARE SERVICES TO REVIEW AND APPROVE COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. EVERY TWO YEARS, THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PERFORM A COMPENSATION SURVEY FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS. VERISIGHT COMPLETED THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION SURVEYS IN 2009, 2011 AND 2013. THE FINDINGS OF THE SURVEYS ARE PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS USE THE SURVEY TO REVIEW AND ESTABLISH THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT & CEO. THE REVIEW PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AND WAS COMPLETED IN OCTOBER 2013. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO USES THE SURVEY TO REVIEW AND ESTABLISH COMPENSATION FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, VICE PRESIDENT & CFO, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & COO, AND THE CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec C, Line 19, Required documents available to the public
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A, COMPENSATION PAID BY RELATED ORGANIZATION
THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS ARE PAID BY HCI VNS CARE SERVICES, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO HCI CARE SERVICES, HCI FOUNDATION, HCI VNS CARE SERVICES, AND VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF IOWA. PER THE FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS, TOTAL COMPENSATION PAID BY HCI VNS CARE SERVICES IS REPORTED IN ITS FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A, COLUMNS (D) AND (F); ADDITIONALLY, TOTAL COMPENSATION PAID BY HCI VNS CARE SERVICES IS ALSO REPORTED IN EACH OF THE THREE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS' FORMS 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A, COLUMNS (E) AND (F) (AS COMPENSATION PAID BY A RELATED ORGANIZATION). THE TIME EACH OFFICER DEVOTES TO EACH RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATION IS SHOWN IN FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A, COLUMN (B).
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION B, LINE 1, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
HCI VNS CARE SERVICES (EIN: 45-5189289) IS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION TO AND COMMON PAYMASTER FOR HCI CARE SERVICES, VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF IOWA, AND HCI FOUNDATION; THEREFORE ALL VENDORS, INCLUDING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, ARE PAID AND REPORTED BY HCI VNS CARE SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THESE NAMED ENTITIES. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR INFORMATION IS ENTERED IN PART VII, SECTION B, AT THE ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL AS THE PAYMENTS RELATE TO EACH ENTITY'S BUSINESS.
Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9, Other changes in net assets or fund balances
CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF HCI FOUNDATION - 2231365; ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS - -371759;
Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line other, Number of contributions or items contributed.
OTHER=DECORATIONS AND SUPPLIES : NUMBER OF DONATIONS
Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line 4, Number of contributions or items contributed.
N/A
Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line 5, Number of contributions or items contributed.
N/A
Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line other, Number of contributions or items contributed.
OTHER=SPECIALTY / MISC. : NUMBER OF ITEMS RECEIVED AND THEN RESOLD IN THE THRIFT STORE
Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line other, Number of contributions or items contributed.
OTHER=MISCELLANEOUS : NUMBER OF ITEMS RECEIVED AND THEN RESOLD IN THE THRIFT STORE
Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line other, Number of contributions or items contributed.
OTHER=DECORATIONS AND SUPPLIES : NUMBER OF DONATIONS
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.