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
GWINNETT HEALTH SYSTEM INC
Employer identification number
58-2135755
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
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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)
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)
GWINNETT HOSPITAL SYSTEM
582002413
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
Total
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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
................................................
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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
...............
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
.....
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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
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
GWINNETT HEALTH SYSTEM INC
Employer identification number
58-2135755
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
GWINNETT HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., (HEALTH SYSTEM) IS OPERATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF AND TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF GWINNETT HOSPITAL SYSTEM, INC. HEALTH SYSTEM IS THE FUNCTIONALLY INTEGRATED PARENT ENTITY OF A MULTI-ENTITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM THAT OPERATES HOSPITALS, EMERGENCY ROOMS, CLINICS AND ANCILLARY FACILITIES IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE ITS NOT-FOR-PROFIT MISSION. HEALTH SYSTEM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING, FINANCIAL PLANNING AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR THE MULTI-ENTITY SYSTEM.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4
THE BYLAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION WERE AMENDED TO STATE THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL NOT BE AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION OR OF ANY OF ITS DIRECT OR INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
INFORMATION FOR PREPARATION OF THIS RETURN WAS PROVIDED TO AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. AFTER THE RETURN WAS PREPARED AND PRIOR TO FILING, IT WAS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. A COPY OF THE FINAL RETURN WAS THEN MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH A SECURE SERVER FOR ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990 IS ALSO PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY, A CONFLICTS OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE IS DISTRIBUTED TO AND DISCUSSED WITH EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THESE QUESTIONNAIRES ARE SIGNED AND RETURNED. LEGAL MONITORS ALL TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH BOARD MEMBERS. BOARD MEMBERS MUST DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS USING A REASONABLE BELIEF STANDARD; PLAY NO DIRECT OR INDIRECT PART IN DELIBERATIONS; AND ABSENT THEMSELVES FROM THE MEETING AT WHICH ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS DISCUSSED. ONLY NONCONFLICTED MEMBERS MAY DECIDE TO PURSUE A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING A CONFLICT IF A MAJORITY DETERMINES THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST. VIOLATION OF THE COI POLICY IS SUBJECT TO CORRECTIVE ACTION, INCLUDING EXONERATION, CENSURE AND/OR REQUESTING THE RESIGNATION OF THE MEMBER. APPROVAL FOR ANY LOANS, PAYMENTS, HONORARIUMS, TRIP OR TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS, SERVICES, PRODUCTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PRIZES OR AWARDS PROVIDED TO ANY BOARD MEMBER MUST BE APPROVED BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE. THE CEO MUST OBTAIN APPROVAL OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD (AND PAYMENTS TO THE CEO ARE APPROVED BY ANOTHER ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER). IN ADDITION, HUMAN RESOURCES SENDS OUT A COI POLICY AND DISCLOSURE FORM TO OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES EVERY 3 - 5 YEARS. THESE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS THAT ARISE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE GWINNETT HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. (HEALTH SYSTEM) BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ESTABLISHED A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MADE UP OF VARIOUS INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS WHO REVIEW COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, TOP MANAGEMENT AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THE MULTI-ENTITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. THIS COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO. THE CEO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT WITH OVERSIGHT BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. AN INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CONSULTING COMPANY HIRED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROVIDES SALARY AND BENEFIT SURVEY INFORMATION AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, TOP MANAGEMENT AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THESE PERIODIC SURVEYS ARE CONDUCTED TO ENSURE THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR HEALTH SYSTEM EXECUTIVES AND OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS ARE COMPENSATED APPROPRIATELY AT FAIR MARKET VALUE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
SEE NARRATIVE AT 15A.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE FILED WITH AND AVAILABLE ON THE GEORGIA SECRETARY OF STATE WEBSITE OR THROUGH THAT OFFICE. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS CAN ALSO BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE HOSPITAL. LIMITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE THROUGH THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT. IN ADDITION, OUR ANNUAL REPORT IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.GWINNETTMEDICALCENTER.ORG. GWINNETT HOSPITAL'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE HOSPITAL. CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE HEALTH SYSTEM CAN BE OBTAINED AT WWW.GWINNETTMEDICALCENTER.ORG.
FORM 990, PART VII
BOARD MEMBERS OF GWINNETT ENTITIES ARE PROVIDED A SMALL STIPEND FOR THEIR SERVICES. MANFRED SANDLER, MD ALSO RECEIVES COMPENSATION AS AN EMPLOYED CARDIOLOGIST OF GWINNETT MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
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