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
THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF CINCINNATI OHIO
Employer identification number
31-0537486
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.)
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2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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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.)
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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
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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?
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11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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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
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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
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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
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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
...............
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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
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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
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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 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
THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF CINCINNATI OHIO
Employer identification number
31-0537486
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO NURTURE THE HEALING MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH BY BRINGING IT NEW LIFE, ENERGY AND VIABILITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY. FIDELITY TO THE GOSPEL URGES US TO EMPHASIZE HUMAN DIGNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE AS WE MOVE TOWARD THE CREATION OF HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF CINCINNATI, OHIO LISTED IN PART VII, SECTION A HAVE A "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP" WITH EACH OTHER BY VIRTUE OF SITTING ON THE BOARDS OF BETHESDA HOSPITAL, INC., TRIHEALTH, INC. AND TRIHEALTH HOSPITAL, INC., ALL RELATED/AFFILIATED ENTITIES. WAYNE SHIRCLIFF, STUART DONOVAN, MD, ALAN ALTMAN, MD, ROBERT L. WALKER, MICHAEL HAVERKAMP, CRAIG EISENTROUT, MD AND MYRTIS POWELL HAVE A "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP" WITH EACH OTHER BY VIRTUE OF SITTING ON THE BOARD OF BETHESDA, INC., THE SINGLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF BETHESDA HOSPITAL, INC., AN AFFILIATED ENTITY. JOHN PROUT AND MYRTIS POWELL HAVE A "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP" WITH EACH OTHER BY VIRTUE OF SITTING ON THE BOARD OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCE, A RELATED ENTITY. JOHN PROUT, DONNA NIENABER, ESQ., CRAIG RUCKER, WILLIAM GRONEMAN, GERALD OLIPHANT, GEORGES FEGHALI, MD, STUART DONOVAN, MD, STEPHEN BLATT, MD, JOHN ROBINSON, MD, JAMIE EASTERLING, JOANN LOHR, MD AND ALAN ALTMAN, MD HAVE A "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP" WITH EACH OTHER BY VIRTUE OF SITTING ON RELATED ENTITY BOARDS OF TRIHEALTH, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES AS WELL AS BEING EMPLOYED BY TRIHEALTH, INC. OR ITS AFFILIATES/SUBSIDIARIES. SR. SALLY DUFFY AND MICHAEL MCGRAW HAVE A "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP" WITH EACH OTHER VIA AN UNRELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF CINCINNATI, OHIO HAS TWO (2) CORPORATE MEMBERS. CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES, A COLORADO NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, IS THE SOLE VOTING MEMBER AND TRIHEALTH, INC., AN OHIO NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, IS THE SOLE NON-VOTING MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CORPORATE BYLAWS OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF CINCINNATI, OHIO ("HOSPITAL"), THE TRUSTEES OF THE HOSPITAL (OTHER THAN THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THE PRESIDENTS OF THE MEDICAL STAFFS OF GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL AND BETHESDA NORTH HOSPITAL WHO SERVE BY VIRTUE OF THEIR OFFICES) SHALL BE NOMINATED AND ELECTED BY THE VOTING MEMBER NO LATER THAN JUNE 30 OF EACH YEAR IN THE MANNER PROVIDED IN THE NETWORK AFFILIATION AGREEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES ("CHI") IS THE SOLE CORPORATE VOTING MEMBER OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF CINCINNATI, OHIO ("HOSPITAL"). PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.4.2 OF THE HOSPITAL'S BYLAWS AND THE NETWORK AFFILIATION AGREEMENT, THE VOTING MEMBER SHALL HAVE THE SPECIFIC RIGHTS SET FORTH IN THE GOVERANCE MATRIX. PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNANCE MATRIX, THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS ARE RESERVED TO THE CHI BOARD DIRECTLY OR THROUGH POWERS DELEGATED TO THE CHI CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: * SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN THE MISSION OR PHILOSOPHY OF THE HOSPITAL, * AMENDMENT OF THE CORPORATE DOCUMENTS OF THE HOSPITAL, * APPROVAL OF MEMBERS OF THE HOSPITAL'S BOARD, * REMOVAL OF A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE HOSPITAL, * APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF DEBT BY THE HOSPITAL, * APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION OF THE HOSPITAL IN A JOINT VENTURE, * APPROVAL OF FORMATION OF A NEW CORPORATION BY THE HOSPITAL, * APPROVAL OF A MERGER INVOLVING THE HOSPITAL, * APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE HOSPITAL, * AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE THE TRANSFER OF ASSETS BY THE HOSPITAL TO CHI TO ACCOMPLISH CHI'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, AND TO SATISFY CHI DEBTS, AND * ADOPTION OF LONG RANGE AND STRATEGIC PLANS FOR THE HOSPITAL. PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.5.2 OF THE HOSPITAL'S BYLAWS AND THE NETWORK AFFILATION AGREEMENT, CHI MAY, IN EXERCISE OF ITS APPROVAL POWERS, GRANT OR WITHHOLD APPROVAL IN WHOLE OR IN PART, OR MAY, IN ITS COMPLETE DISCRETION, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE BOARD AND THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE HOSPITAL, RECOMMEND SUCH OTHER OR DIFFERENT ACTIONS AS IT DEEMS APPROPRIATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE PROVIDED AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THIS FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. HOWEVER, FOR THE PROTECTION OF DONOR PRIVACY, SCHEDULE B - SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTORS WAS REMOVED FROM THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE BOARD. SUBSEQUENT TO PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD, THE ORGANIZATION FILES THE RETURN MAKING ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES NECESSARY TO EFFECT E-FILING. ANY SUCH CHANGES ARE NOT RE-SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE CERTAIN FINANCIAL INTERESTS AND FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIPS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND CORPORATE COUNSEL REVIEW RESPONSES, CONDUCT FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IF NECESSARY, AND DETERMINE WHEN A CONFLICT EXISTS WITH RESPECT TO A CERTAIN TRANSACTION. IF A CONFLICT EXISTS, THE TRANSACTION IS NOT TO BE ENTERED INTO UNLESS ALTERNATIVES ARE FULLY INVESTIGATED AND, IN THEIR ABSENCE, THE BOARD, WITHOUT PARTICIPATION OF THE INTERESTED MEMBER(S), DETERMINES THAT THE TRANSACTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION. PLANS TO MANAGE THE CONFLICT DURING THE RELATIONSHIP ARE IMPLEMENTED. ALL DISCUSSIONS ARE APPROPRIATELY DOCUMENTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF CINCINNATI, OHIO'S OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, THE ANNUAL PROCESS PERFORMED BY TRIHEALTH, INC. (A RELATED ORGANIZATION WHO PAID THE INDIVIDUALS) INCLUDED: * COMPENSATION COMMITTEE; * INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT; * COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY; AND * APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. ADDITIONALLY, ALL DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF CINCINNATI, OHIO'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF CINCINNATI, OHIO'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES' CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.CATHOLICHEALTHINT.ORG OR AT HTTP://WWW.DACBOND.COM.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGE PENSION PLAN/SERP FUNDED STATUS 18,226,294. TRANSFER TO CHI CAPITAL RESOURCE POOL -3,030,132. LOSS ON UNCONSOLIDATED ORGANIZATIONS -28,811,749. MISCELLANEOUS ADJUSTMENT -33,272.
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6
DURING THE TAX YEAR, THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF CINCINNATI, OHIO WAS ASSISTED BY 1,687 VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATED OVER 153,000 HOURS.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE SECTION 8.1.1 OF THE BYLAWS OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF CINCINNATI, OHIO ("HOSPITAL"), THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY ESTABLISH AN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH MAY EXERCISE SUCH POWER AND AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF THE BOARD CHAIR, THE BOARD VICE CHAIR, THE PRESIDENT AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, THE SECRETARY AND TWO OTHER BOARD MEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NETWORK AFFILIATION AGREEMENT. PURSUANT TO SECTION 8.1.5 OF THE HOSPITAL'S BYLAWS, COMMITTEES, SUCH AS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THAT ARE GRANTED THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL CONSIST OF AT LEAST THREE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. FURTHER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 8.1.1 OF THE HOSPITAL'S BYLAWS, FOUR MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM FOR THE TRANSACTIONS OF BUSINESS AND THE ACT OF THE FOUR OF THEM SHALL CONSTITUTE THE ACT OF THE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A - AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK
THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS FOR THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF CINCINNATI, OHIO THAT SHOW AT LEAST 60 HOURS PER WEEK PROVIDE SERVICES TO TRIHEALTH, INC. (A RELATED ORGANIZATION WHO PAID THE INDIVIDUALS) AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES/AFFILIATES ("TRIHEALTH") AS AN ENTIRE SYSTEM. HOURS WORKED, INCLUDING THEIR DUTIES AS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION, ARE NOT TRACKED ON AN ENTITY BY ENTITY BASIS, THUS THE AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK DISCLOSED ARE ESTIMATES TO SHOW THAT THE TIME SPENT BY THESE INDIVIDUALS RELATE TO THEM FULFILLING THEIR DUTIES AS FULL-TIME, 60 HOURS-PER-WEEK EMPLOYEES OF TRIHEALTH VERSUS THEIR DUTIES AS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION. IN ADDITION, THE COMPENSATION REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VII WAS PAID TO THESE INDIVIDUALS IN FULFILLMENT OF THEIR DUTIES AS EMPLOYEES OF TRIHEALTH. DIRECTORS (AS NOTED WITH A "MED STAFF PRES" REFERENCE) FOR BETHESDA HOSPITAL, INC. SERVE ON THE BOARD IN THEIR CAPACITY AS MEDICAL STAFF PRESIDENT FOR EITHER BETHESDA HOSPITAL, INC. OR THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF CINCINNATI, OHIO. IN ADDITION, THESE INDIVIDUALS PROVIDE SERVICES AS EMPLOYEES OF VARIOUS RELATED ENTITIES FOR WHICH THEY RECEIVE COMPENSATION. NONE OF THE COMPENSATION SHOWN IS FOR SERVING AS A DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF CINCINNATI, OHIO ("HOSPITAL") ARE AUDITED AS PART OF TRIHEALTH, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES ("TRIHEALTH"). TRIHEALTH HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF BOTH ITS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS WELL AS THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. DURING THE TAX YEAR, THERE WAS NOT A CHANGE IN THE PROCESS OF AUDIT OVERSIGHT AND/OR SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR BY TRIHEALTH.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 16B
THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF CINCINNATI, OHIO HAS NOT FORMALLY ADOPTED A WRITTEN POLICY OR PROCEDURE REGARDING JOINT VENTURES. HOWEVER, CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES, A RELATED ORGANIZATION, HAS A SYSTEM-WIDE JOINT VENTURE MODEL OPERATING AGREEMENT WHICH INCORPORATES CONTROLS OVER THE VENTURE SUFFICIENT TO ENSURE THAT (1) THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AT ALL TIMES RETAINS CONTROL OVER THE VENTURE SUFFICIENT TO ENSURE THAT THE PARTNERSHIP FURTHERS THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION; (2) IN ANY PARTNERSHIP IN WHICH THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION IS A PARTNER, ACHIEVEMENT OF EXEMPT PURPOSES IS PRIORITIZED OVER MAXIMIZATION OF PROFITS FOR THE PARTNERS; (3) THE PARTNERSHIP DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPTION; (4) RETURNS OF CAPITAL, ALLOCATIONS, AND DISTRIBUTIONS MUST BE MADE IN PROPORTION TO THE PARTNERS' RESPECTIVE OWNERSHIP INTERESTS; AND (5) ALL CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION MUST BE AT ARM'S-LENGTH, WITH PRICES SET AT FAIR MARKET VALUE. ANY JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENTS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO THE MODEL AGREEMENT ARE GENERALLY REVIEWED BY COUNSEL.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.