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
MERCY AUXILIARY OF CENTRAL IOWA
Employer identification number
42-6076069
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?
................
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)
MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IA
237358794
7
Yes
Yes
Yes
250,000
Total
250,000
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
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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
.....
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
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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
MERCY AUXILIARY OF CENTRAL IOWA
Employer identification number
42-6076069
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
I. INTRODUCTION: ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, VISION, AND TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE TO ENDEAVOR TO SERVE MERCY MEDICAL CENTER WHEREVER THERE MAY BE A NEED WE ARE CAPABLE OF FULFILLING. TO BE RESPONSIBLE STEWARDS OF HUMAN AND MATERIAL RESOURCES BY CONTRIBUTING OUR SERVICES TO SUPPORT AND BENEFIT THE CARE AND CONCERNS OF MERCY MEDICAL CENTER. MERCY AUXILIARY BEGAN THEIR MODEST GIVING BACK IN OCTOBER 1948. A FINE GROUP FROM MERCY'S ADVISORY BOARD AND SEVERAL OTHER LOCAL ENTITIES WERE INVITED TO A MEETING WHERE IT WAS AGREED THAT MERCY NEEDED A UNIT TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN MERCY'S SCHOOL OF NURSING. "THIS WAS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED BY PROMOTING THE EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE STUDENT NURSES IN A VARIETY OF WAYS." THEIR FIRST YEAR AFTER FORMING THE "GUILD" THEY HAD $100 LEFTOVER TO DONATE. THE STUDENTS WANTED TOASTERS FOR QUICK BREAKFASTS. TODAY, THE INTERESTS HAVE GONE WAY BEYOND OUR NURSING SCHOOL. MERCY AUXILIARY HAS EXPANDED ITS CONTRIBUTION EFFORTS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE HOSPITAL AND THE PROGRAMS THEY SERVE. EACH YEAR THE AUXILIARY ALONG WITH ITS INCOME PRODUCING PROGRAMS, THE ANNUAL AND LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS, AND DONATIONS PROVIDE SEVERAL HUNDRED THOUSAND CONTRIBUTED DOLLARS EACH YEAR TO MERCY! SOME OF OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE SEVERAL GIFT SHOP LOCATIONS WITHIN OUR MERCY HOSPITALS AND ITS FACILITIES, A HAIR SALON, AND A STARBUCKS. WE SPONSOR OTHER PROGRAMS THAT FUND OUR OPERATIONS AS WELL, SUCH AS A PROFITABLE BABY PHOTO PROGRAM AND JEWELRY FUNDRAISERS EACH YEAR. WE OFFER MANY OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND ALL SPECIALS; FUNDRAISERS, ETC. ARE OFFERED TO THE EMPLOYEES, PATIENTS AND TO THE PUBLIC. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT CARE AND PROGRAMS AT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, A TAX-EXEMPT PRIMARY CARE HOSPITAL. A BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOVERNS THE AUXILIARY WITH INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES. II. QUALITATIVE DESCRIPTION OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT: THE AUXILIARY SUPPORTS THE DES MOINES COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINES AND ITS COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS. IN FY14, DONATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY AND MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINES WERE $251,000.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 1a, Delegate broad authority to a committee
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF ONLY DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION AND ARE COMPOSED OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD, THE VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD, THE SECRETARY, THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSON, FINANCE CHAIR, NOMINATIONS & MEMBERSHIP CHAIR, AND SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR, EACH OF WHOM SHALL SERVE AS AN EX OFFICIO VOTING MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. EACH INDIVIDUAL APPOINTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR OR UNTIL HIS OR HER SUCCESSOR IS DULY APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY VACANCY OF AN APPOINTED EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP MAY BE FILLED FOR THE UNEXPIRED PORTION OF THE TERM IN THE MANNER THAT THE ORIGINAL COMMITTEE MEMBER WAS APPOINTED. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BY LAW, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS AND MAY EXERCISE SUCH POWERS AS MAY BE DELEGATED TO IT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE PROMPTLY REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL MEET AT SUCH TIMES AS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE CHAIRPERSON.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 6, Classes of members or stockholders
THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER IS MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES, IA (MERCY FOUNDATION), AN IOWA NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 7a, Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
PURSUANT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE APPOINTED, REPLACED, AND REMOVED BY MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES, IA (MERCY FOUNDATION), THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 7b, Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders
MERCY AUXILIARY OF CENTRAL IOWA'S CORPORATE MEMBER IS MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES, IA (MERCY FOUNDATION). PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, MERCY FOUNDATION, CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES-IOWA CORP D/B/A/ MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - DES MOINES (CHI-IOWA CORP) (MERCY FOUNDATION'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER), AND CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES (CHI) (CHI IOWA'S SOLE CORPRATE MEMBER) HAVE RESERVED POWERS AS OUTLINED IN THE CHI GOVERNANCE MATRIX. PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNANCE MATRIX THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS ARE HELD BY THE MERCY FOUNDATION BOARD: *APPROVE MEMBERS OF THE MERCY AUXILIARY BOARD; *APPROVE REMOVAL OF A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF MERCY AUXILIARY; *ADOPTION OF LONG RANGE AND STRATEGIC PLANS FOR MERCY AUXILIARY; *SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN THE MISSION OR PHILOSOPHY OF MERCY AUXILIARY; *AMENDMENT OF THE CORPORATE DOCUMENTS OF MERCY AUXILIARY; *APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF DEBT BY MERCY AUXILIARY; *APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION OF MERCY AUXILIARY IN A JOINT VENTURE; *APPROVAL OF A MERGER INVOLVING MERCY AUXILIARY; *APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF MERCY AUXILIARY; *TO REQUIRE THE TRANSFER OF ASSETS BY MERCY AUXILIARY TO CHI TO ACCOMPLISH CHI'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, AND TO SATISFY CHI DEBTS. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CHI SHALL POSSESS THE SAME RIGHTS AND POWERS RESERVED TO MERCY FOUNDATION. PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF MERCY AUXILIARY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, MERCY FOUNDATION OR CHI MAY, IN EXERCISE OF THEIR APPROVAL POWERS, GRANT OR WITHHOLD APPROVAL IN WHOLE OR IN PART, OR MAY, IN ITS COMPLETE DISCRETION, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE BOARD AND ITS PRESIDENT AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION, RECOMMEND SUCH OTHER OR DIFFERENT ACTIONS AS IT DEEMS APPROPRIATE.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 11b, Review of form 990 by governing body
THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTING PERSONNEL WORK WITH THE CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES' ("CHI") TAX DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. ONCE COMPLETED, THE CFO OF CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES-IOWA CORP D/B/A MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINES ("MMC") REVIEWS THE RETURN AND ANY NECESSARY REVISIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE FINAL VERSION WHICH IS APPROVED FOR FILING WITH THE IRS. MMC IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF MERCY AUXILIARY'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES, IA. SUBSEQUENT TO REVIEW BY MMC'S CFO, THE CHI TAX DEPARTMENT FILES THE RETURN WITH THE APPROPRIATE FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES, MAKING ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES NECESSARY TO EFFECT E-FILING.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 12c, Conflict of interest policy
THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES THAT EACH BOARD MEMBER COMPLETE AN ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE THAT DISCLOSES POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ADDITIONALLY, BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT EXISTS, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES WHETHER THE BOARD MEMBER SHOULD BE EXCLUDED FROM VOTING OR PARTICIPATING IN DISCUSSIONS ON THAT PARTICULAR MATTER.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15, PROCESS USED TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION
DURING THE TAX YEAR ENDED 6/30/14, NO OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES RECEIVED COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION. ANY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PAID TO OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES BY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS WAS SET BY THE RELATED ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE UTILIZING BOTH AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT AND COMPARABILITY STUDIES TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION. THEREFORE, THESE QUESTIONS ARE MORE APPROPRIATELY ANSWERED AS N/A.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec C, Line 19, Required documents available to the public
MERCY AUXILIARY OF CENTRAL IOWA'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES' CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.CATHOLICHEALTHINIT.ORG OR AT WWW.DACBOND.COM. THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE ON THE IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE'S WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT PUBLICLY AVAILABLE.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g, Other Expenses
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES - TOTAL EXPENSE: 9464, PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 8505, MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES: 959, FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: ; OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - TOTAL EXPENSE: 106975, PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 76076, MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES: 30899, FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: ; SALARIES AND WAGES - TOTAL EXPENSE: 592850, PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 498032, MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES: 94818, FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: ; PAYROLL TAXES - TOTAL EXPENSE: 42616, PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 36144, MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES: 6472, FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: ;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.