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
EDWARD FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
36-3723705
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?
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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.") ....
1,726,907
2,181,245
2,091,555
1,688,250
2,079,741
9,767,698
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
1,726,907
2,181,245
2,091,555
1,688,250
2,079,741
9,767,698
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)..
1,291,449
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
8,476,249
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..
1,726,907
2,181,245
2,091,555
1,688,250
2,079,741
9,767,698
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
184,826
166,488
155,036
7,143
145,075
658,568
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
104,525
103,375
116,083
189,299
232,238
745,520
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
11,171,786
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
0
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
75.870 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
71.300 %
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
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
EDWARD FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
36-3723705
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6, VOLUNTEERS
OUR VOLUNTEERS WORK IN A LARGE MAJORITY OF AREAS THROUGHOUT THE EDWARD-ELMHURST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. THE RESPONSIBILITY THE VOLUNTEER HAS VARIES, DEPENDENT ON THE AREA THEY ARE VOLUNTEERING IN AND THE PROJECTS TO BE COMPLETED. VOLUNTEERS HAVE ASSISTED WITH CLERICAL WORK, DATA ENTRY, MEETING AND GREETING, FRIENDLY VISITS, ESCORTING AND PROVIDING GENERAL INFORMATION TO PATIENTS AND VISITORS. WE TRACK OUR VOLUNTEER HOURS MONTHLY. ALL OF THE VOLUNTEERS SIGN IN AND OUT EACH SHIFT THEY COME IN AND WE COLLECT THE SIGN IN SHEETS AT THE END OF THE MONTH. THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 OUR VOLUNTEERS GAVE 142,000 HOURS OF SERVICE.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 6, Classes of members or stockholders
EDWARD FOUNDATION'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER IS EDWARD-ELMHURST HEALTHCARE, AN ILLINOIS NOT FOR PROFIT AND 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPT CORPORATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 7a, Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
EDWARD FOUNDATION'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, EDWARD-ELMHURST HEALTHCARE, MAY ELECT, REMOVE AND REPLACE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF EDWARD FOUNDATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 7b, Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF EDWARD FOUNDATION'S CORPORATE MEMBER, EDWARD-ELMHURST HEALTHCARE ("EEH"), HAS THE FOLLOWING EXCLUSIVE POWERS OVER EDWARD FOUNDATION ("FOUNDATION"): - ELECT, REMOVE, AND REPLACE, DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNDATION. - APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNDATION. - APPROVE A PLAN OF DISSOLUTION OR LIQUIDATION OF THE FOUNDATION OR A PLAN OF MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION OF THE FOUNDATION WITH ANOTHER CORPORATION. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY NOT TAKE ANY OF THE ACTIONS LISTED BELOW, WITHOUT OBTAINING THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF EEH: - ADOPT, OR PERMIT THE ADOPTION OF, ANY ANNUAL OR LONG TERM CAPITAL OR OPERATIONAL BUDGET OF THE FOUNDATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE OR SUBSIDIARY OF THE FOUNDATION; - ADOPT, OR PERMIT THE ADOPTION OF, ANY VARIANCE FROM ANY ANNUAL OR LONG TERM CAPITAL OR OPERATIONAL BUDGET OF THE FOUNDATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE OR SUBSIDIARY OF THE FOUNDATION PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY EEH WHICH WOULD RESULT IN THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS EXCEEDING IN THE AGGREGATE DURING THE RELEVANT TERM OF ANY SUCH BUDGET THE GREATER OF TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THE TOTAL BUDGETED OPERATING EXPENSES OR SUCH DOLLAR LIMIT AS EEH MAY ESTABLISH BY RESOLUTION AT THE TIME IT APPROVES SUCH BUDGET; - AUTHORIZE OR PERMIT THE FOUNDATION OR ANY AFFILIATE OR SUBSIDIARY OF THE FOUNDATION TO ENTER INTO ANY CONTRACT WHICH IS NOT PROVIDED FOR IN AN ANNUAL OR LONG TERM CAPITAL OR OPERATIONAL BUDGET APPROVED BY EEH WHERE THE AMOUNT INVOLVED EXCEEDS IN THE AGGREGATE ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000) OR SUCH OTHER DOLLAR LIMIT AS THE EHSC MAY ESTABLISH BY RESOLUTION AT THE TIME IT APPROVES SUCH BUDGET; - ADOPT, OR PERMIT THE ADOPTION OF, ANY NEW, OR ANY SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES TO THE STRATEGIC PLANS OF THE FOUNDATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE OR SUBSIDIARY OF THE FOUNDATION; - ADOPT, OR PERMIT THE ADOPTION OF, ANY NEW, OR ANY SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES TO THE MARKETING PLANS OF THE FOUNDATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE OR SUBSIDIARY OF THE FOUNDATION; - AUTHORIZE THE FOUNDATION OR ANY AFFILIATE OR SUBSIDIARY OF THE FOUNDATION TO ENTER INTO ANY TRANSACTION PROVIDING FOR OR REQUIRING A CERTIFICATE OF NEED WHICH IS NOT PROVIDED FOR IN AN ANNUAL CAPITAL OR OPERATIONAL BUDGET APPROVED BY EEH; - ORGANIZE OR ACQUIRE, OR AUTHORIZE OR PERMIT THE ORGANIZATION OR ACQUISITION OF, ANY AFFILIATE OR SUBSIDIARY OF THE FOUNDATION; - APPROVE, OR PERMIT THE APPROVAL OF, ANY LONG TERM BORROWING OF MONEY FOR CAPITAL NEEDS BY THE FOUNDATION OR BY ANY AFFILIATE OR SUBSIDIARY OF THE FOUNDATION; AND - APPROVE, OR PERMIT THE APPROVAL OF, ANY CONTRIBUTIONS, GRANTS OR LOANS TO ENTITIES OTHER THAN EEH.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 11b, Review of form 990 by governing body
A DRAFT OF THE FULL FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE EDWARD-ELMHURST HEALTHCARE AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND WAS REVIEWED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF CROWE HORWATH. FOLLOWING REVIEW BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND PRIOR TO FILING, A FINAL COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS THEN PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE EDWARD FOUNDATION, AND KEY COMPONENTS OF THE FORM 990 WERE ALSO REVIEWED.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 12c, Conflict of interest policy
EDWARD-ELMHURST HEALTHCARE, ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND ALL AFFILIATES, MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THROUGH ANNUAL REPORTING, AND ONGOING EDUCATION. EACH YEAR, EDWARD-ELMHURST HEALTHCARE CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST REVIEW. THIS PROCESS INVOLVES REQUIRING ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES, EMPLOYED PHYSICIANS, CERTAIN OTHER PHYSICIANS, AND MANAGEMENT LEVEL EMPLOYEES TO COMPLETE AN ELECTRONIC CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. THE SYSTEM DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT AND CORPORATE COMPLIANCE FACILITATES THE COMPLETION OF A QUESTIONNAIRE BY ALL REQUIRED INDIVIDUALS, AND IF NO QUESTIONNAIRE IS COMPLETED, THE MATTER IS REPORTED TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S SUPERVISOR UP TO AND INCLUDING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. DISCLOSURES MADE ON THE QUESTIONNAIRE ARE EVALUATED BY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WORKGROUP COMPRISED OF THE SYSTEM DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT AND CORPORATE COMPLIANCE, THE SYSTEM EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, THE GENERAL COUNSEL, AND THE DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL. DISCLOSURES MADE BY TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE EVALUATED BY THE TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE EVALUATED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR ITS DESIGNEE. THE EVALUATIONS MAY RESULT IN ACTIONS BEING TAKEN UP TO AND INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MANAGEMENT PLAN ACCEPTED BY THE INDIVIDUAL MAKING THE DISCLOSURE OR TERMINATION OF THE DISCLOSED RELATIONSHIP OR CONFLICT. IN CASES WHERE AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS IDENTIFIED, THE CONFLICTED INDIVIDUAL IS EDUCATED ABOUT HOW THEY SHOULD RAISE THIS ISSUE IF THEY ARE EVER IN A POSITION WHERE THEIR CONFLICT MAY BE IMPLICATED. CONFLICTED INDIVIDUALS MUST RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTING, BUT, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD, MAY BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSION ABOUT MATTERS IN WHICH THEY HAVE AN ACTUAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT. IN ADDITION TO THIS ANNUAL REPORTING, ALL INDIVIDUALS NOTED ABOVE ARE ADVISED THAT, PURSUANT TO THE CONFLICTS POLICY, THEY ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO THE SYSTEM DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT AND CORPORATE COMPLIANCE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS THEY MAY ARISE THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THE YEAR.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15a, Process to establish compensation of top management official
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT AND ALL OFFICERS OF EDWARD-ELMHURST HEALTHCARE ("SENIOR MANAGEMENT") IS MANAGED BY THE EDWARD-ELMHURST HEALTHCARE ("EEH") EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE"), ON BEHALF OF EEH AND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATES. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS, INCLUDING THE COMPENSATION AWARD FOR THE EDWARD FOUNDATION PRESIDENT FOR THE COMING YEAR. THE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS THE REVIEW IN A MANNER THAT WILL QUALIFY FOR THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS UNDER THE INTERMEDIATE SANCTION RULES OF SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. TO THAT END: - THE CEO AND ALL OTHER MEMBERS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS REVIEW PROCESS AND BE PRESENT AT MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE ONLY IF AND TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE OTHER INFORMATION THE COMMITTEE NEEDS FOR ITS ANALYSIS, ASSESSMENT AND DELIBERATIONS, AND THEY MUST OTHERWISE RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM COMMITTEE MEETINGS DURING COMMITTEE DEBATE AND VOTING ON COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. - ANY COMMITTEE MEMBER IDENTIFIED AS HAVING A CONFLICT SHALL PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCESS ONLY TO THE SAME EXTENT AS MEMBERS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT. - THE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS THE REVIEW WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF AN EXPERIENCED AND INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION FIRM, WHICH SUMMARIZES ITS ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS IN WRITING TO THE COMMITTEE. - THE COMMITTEE OBTAINS AND RELIES ON CURRENT COMPARABLE MARKET COMPENSATION DATA FROM APPROPRIATE PEER ORGANIZATIONS FOR EACH COMPENSATION COMPONENT PRIOR TO MAKING ITS DETERMINATION. RELEVANT INFORMATION WILL INCLUDE COMPENSATION LEVELS PAID BY SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS, BOTH TAXABLE AND TAX-EXEMPT, FOR FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS; THE AVAILABILITY OF SIMILAR SERVICES IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVED BY EEH; CURRENT COMPENSATION SURVEY COMPILED BY AN INDEPENDENT FIRM; AND, WHERE APPLICABLE, ACTUAL WRITTEN OFFERS FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS COMPETING FOR THE SERVICES FOR THE MEMBERS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT. - THE COMMITTEE ALSO ADEQUATELY AND PROMPTLY DOCUMENTS ITS DECISION. THE DOCUMENTATION STATES ITS INTENTION TO QUALITY FOR THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS; THE SPECIFIC TERMS OF THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT THAT WERE APPROVED; THE APPROVAL DATE; THE NAMES OF THE INDIVIDUALS PRESENT AND THOSE WHO VOTED; THE SPECIFIC COMPARABILITY DATA OBTAINED AND RELIED UPON; AND AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THE APPROVED AMOUNTS ARE CONSIDERED REASONABLE IF THE TERMS OF THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT DIFFER FROM THE COMPARABILITY DATA. IN ADDITION, THE COMMITTEE PERIODICALLY REVIEWS THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN, INCLUDING THE PHILOSOPHY, FOR (A) COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND (B) ALIGNMENT WITH EEH'S MISSION, CHARITABLE PURPOSES, GOALS AND STRATEGIES. BASED ON THE REVIEW, THE COMMITTEE APPROVES ANY CHANGES IN ONE OR MORE COMPONENTS OF THE PLAN OR THE PLAN PHILOSOPHY THAT THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE RELATIVE TO ONE OR BOTH OF THESE CRITERIA. OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF EDWARD FOUNDATION, BUT ARE NOT A PART OF EEH SENIOR MANAGEMENT ARE COMPENSATED WITH A COMPETITIVE BASE SALARY, ALONG WITH AN INCENTIVE PLAN, WHICH IS REFLECTIVE OF EEH'S MARKET AS DETERMINED BY A REVIEW OF INDEPENDENTLY GATHERED MARKET COMPENSATION SURVEY DATA. AT THE TIME OF HIRE, THE SALARY DETERMINATION IS MADE BY GIVING CONSIDERATION TO THE EXPERIENCE PERTINENT TO THE ROLE FOR WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL IS TO BE HIRED, ALSO CONSIDERED ARE NICHE SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE THE INDIVIDUAL BRINGS TO THE ORGANIZATION. SUPPLY AND DEMAND WILL ALSO PLAY A ROLE IN DETERMINING THE HIRING RATE OF PAY. BASED ON THESE FACTORS, THE EEH HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, WHICH SUPPORTS EEH AND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATES, WILL ASSIGN THE KEY EMPLOYEE TO AN APPROPRIATE PAY GRADE, AND A RATE OF PAY WILL BE OFFERED WITHIN THAT PAY GRADE. ON A PERIODIC BASIS, THE EEH HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WORKS WITH AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH MARKET REVIEW OF ALL POSITIONS WHICH ARE NOT CONSIDERED SENIOR MANAGEMENT. USING A VARIETY OF SOURCES, EEH SALARY RANGES ARE COMPARED TO THE CURRENT MARKET PAY GRADE ASSIGNMENTS, AND INDIVIDUAL RATE OF PAY MAY CHANGE BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THIS ANNUAL MARKET REVIEW. IN ADDITIONAL, ANNUAL MERIT INCREASES MAY BE AWARDED BASED ON EEH'S BUDGET FOR THE YEAR.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15b, Process to establish compensation of other employees
PLEASE SEE THE NARRATIVE TO FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec C, Line 19, Required documents available to the public
CURRENTLY, THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. IF A REQUEST IS RECEIVED FOR THIS INFORMATION, IT IS FORWARDED ON TO EITHER THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT OR THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT, AND THE MATERIALS WOULD THEN BE PROVIDED TO THE REQUESTOR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.