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
VITAL CARE INC
Employer identification number
38-2527255
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.") ....
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
.....................................................
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.") .
127,944
359,604
674,885
467,560
1,629,993
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......
9,818,324
14,086,489
12,124,018
15,934,462
16,886,270
68,849,563
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.
9,946,268
14,086,489
12,483,622
16,609,347
17,353,830
70,479,556
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
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
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
70,479,556
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...
9,946,268
14,086,489
12,483,622
16,609,347
17,353,830
70,479,556
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
11,912
-2,770
12,561
38,362
98,418
158,483
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11,912
-2,770
12,561
38,362
98,418
158,483
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.)
..
13,058
13,058
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
9,971,238
14,083,719
12,496,183
16,647,709
17,452,248
70,651,097
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
99.760 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.750 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.220 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.140 %
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
VITAL CARE INC
Employer identification number
38-2527255
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, BOX J WEBSITE:
CONTINUATION OF WEBSITE ADDRESS - HTTP://WWW.MCLAREN.ORG/NORTHERNMICHIGAN/VITALCARENM.ASPX AND HTTP://WWW.VITALCARE.ORG/
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
SUSAN BILLINGS, COO AND QUALITY MANAGER, HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH NANCY C. MARTIN, PRESIDENT AND CEO.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
MCLAREN NORTHERN MICHIGAN SHALL BE THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE ENTITY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE MEMBER SHALL HAVE THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO ELECT OR APPOINT THE DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
ACTIONS REQUIRING MEMBER APPROVAL INCLUDE: [A] AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION; [B] DISSOLUTION, MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, REORGANIZATION OR OTHER CHANGE IN THE CORPORATE STRUCTURE OF THE CORPORATION; [C] SALE, LEASE, EXCHANGE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION; [D] ACQUISITION OF ANY OTHER ENTITY OR ESTABLISHMENT OF ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE; [E] ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET OF THE CORPORATION; [F] ANY LENDING OR BORROWING OF MONEY BY THE CORPORATION, THE GRANTING OF ANY MORTGAGE, SECURITY INTEREST OR LIEN IN ANY PROPERTY OF THE CORPORATION AND THE GUARANTEE BY THE CORPORATION OF ANY DEBT OR OBLIGATION OF ANY ENTITY OTHER THAN THE MEMBER; AND IN ADDITION, THE NMRH BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND EACH NMRH SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE WILL NOT DO THE FOLLOWING WITHOUT MCLAREN (ACTING THROUGH ITS BOARD) APPROVAL: [G] ISSUE NOTES, BONDS OR OTHER EVIDENCE OF INDEBTEDNESS; [H] SELL, COVEY, ASSIGN, TRANSFER, ALIENATE, PLEDGE OR ENCUMBER REAL PROPERTY WITH AN ANNUAL AGGREGATE VALUE IN EXCESS OF $250,000; [I] PURCHASE OR ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL REAL PROPERTY WITH AN ANNUAL AGGREGATE VALUE IN EXCESS OF $250,000; AND [J] APPROVE UNBUDGETED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF $250,000 IN THE ANNUAL AGGREGATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 DATA IS PREPARED INTERNALLY AND SUBMITTED TO OUR AUDITING FIRM FOR RETURN PREPARATION. ONCE THE RETURNS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, THE FORMS ARE REVIEWED BY THE CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, THE CORPORATE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO OF MCLAREN HEALTH CARE CORPORATION (MHCC). COPIES OF THE RETURNS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE MHCC BOARD MEMBERS, WHO SERVE AS THE OVERALL GOVERNING BOARD. RETURNS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL CORPORATIONS OF WHICH MHCC IS THE SOLE MEMBER AS WELL AS OTHER RELATED ENTITIES OF THOSE CORPORATIONS FOR REVIEW RATHER THAN HAVING THE LOCAL BOARDS REVIEW THE RETURNS. THE BOARD OF MHCC IS THE ULTIMATE ACCOUNTABLE ORGANIZATION FOR THE SYSTEM; AS SUCH IT IS THE OVERALL GOVERNING BOARD OF OUR SYSTEM WHOSE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: APPROVING ALL SUBSIDIARY BOARD MEMBERS, FINANCIAL BUDGETS, AND ISSUANCE OF DEBT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MCLAREN HEALTH CARE (MHC) BOARD CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ANNUALLY DISTRIBUTES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE SURVEY TO ALL MHC CORPORATE AND SUBSIDIARY ORGANIZATION BOARD MEMBERS, EXECUTIVES AND OTHER LEADERSHIP EMPLOYEES. THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT, THROUGH THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, COMPILES AND ANALYZES SURVEY DATA BY ORGANIZATION, INVESTIGATES, AND REVIEWS POTENTIAL CONFLICTS WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO AND BOARD CHAIR, AND WHEN NECESSARY, RECOMMENDS ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN TO RESOLVE IDENTIFIED CONFLICTS. A COMPLETE REPORT OF ALL CORPORATE AND SUBSIDIARY BOARD MEMBER AND EXECUTIVE DISCLOSURES, CONFLICTS IDENTIFIED AND ACTIONS TAKEN IS REVIEWED BY THE MHC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND EACH SUBSIDIARY CEO AND BOARD CHAIR RECEIVES A REPORT SPECIFIC TO THEIR ORGANIZATION'S BOARD MEMBERS AND EXECUTIVES. CONFLICTS ARE DISCLOSED TO THE FULL BOARD AND BOARD COMMITTEES SO APPROPRIATE ACTIONS CAN BE TAKEN. ACTIONS MAY INCLUDE PROHIBITING A BOARD MEMBER FROM PARTICIPATING IN DELIBERATIONS INVOLVING TRANSACTIONS WITH A COMPANY WITH WHICH THEY CONDUCT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS; BOARD MEMBERS FAILING TO COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE SURVEY OR INTENTIONALLY FAILING TO REPORT A KNOWN CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE ASKED TO RESIGN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO IS DETERMINED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF MCLAREN HEALTH CARE CORPORATION BASED UPON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO. THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO IS WITHIN THE SALARY RANGES DETERMINED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF MCLAREN HEALTH CARE CORPORATION. THE PROCESS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS AS FOLLOWS: THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE AND RECOMMEND THE TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE OF THE CORPORATION'S CEO TO THE BOARD. FURTHER THE COMMITTEE ESTABLISHES THE SALARY RANGES AND PREREQUISITES OF THE CORPORATION'S OTHER MOST HIGHLY COMPENSATED OFFICERS (MHC VICE-PRESIDENTS AND MHC HOSPITAL/SUBSIDIARY CEO'S) TO THE BOARD. THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE MUST MEET THE INDEPENDENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED AND FINAL TREASURY REGULATIONS SECTION 53.4958-6(C)(1)(III). THE COMMITTEE RETAINS THE SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT FIRM WITH SIGNIFICANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF THE CORPORATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM. THE RETAINED FIRM UTILIZES APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION COMPARABILITY DATA. THE RETAINED FIRM CONDUCTS ANALYSIS OF THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THESE PROGRAMS AND EXPRESSES AN OPINION AS TO THE REASONABLENESS OF THESE COMPENSATION PROGRAMS. ALL DATA UTILIZED BY THE COMMITTEE, DELIBERATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE, AND FINAL COMPENSATION DECISIONS BY THE COMMITTEE ARE DOCUMENTED IN FORMAL REPORTS AND MINUTES. THE CORPORATE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WORKS UNDER AND ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE MCLAREN HEALTH CARE CORPORATION COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHARTER AND MCLAREN HEALTH CARE CORPORATION COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. THE MOST RECENT TIME THIS PROCESS WAS UNDERTAKEN WAS IN 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VII
KATHY ERBER - 406 BAY STREET, PETOSKEY, MI 49770. MICHAEL NUORALA - 2301 MITCHELL PARK DRIVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770. MARY-ANNE PONTI - 416 CONNABLE AVENUE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770. CATHERINE DEVET - 416 CONNABLE AVENUE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770. AMANDA MCCULLOUGH - 824 S HURON STREET, CHEBOYGAN, MI 49721. DAVID ZECHMAN - 416 CONNABLE AVENUE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770. EUGENE KAMINSKI - 416 CONNABLE AVENUE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770. CAROLINE SEAGREN - 416 CONNABLE AVENUE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770. DAVID BELLAMY - 416 CONNABLE AVENUE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGE IN INTEREST OF NET ASSETS OF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 148,020.
FORM 990 PART XII LINE 2C:
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE HEALTH SYSTEM ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OVERSIGHT OF THE CONSOLIDATED AUDIT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.