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
CHRISTIAN H BUHL LEGACY TRUST
Employer identification number
25-0979377
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
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section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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7
8
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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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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)..
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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
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Amounts from line 4..
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Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
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Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
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Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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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
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Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
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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
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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
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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.)
..
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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))
.........
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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))
......
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18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
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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
CHRISTIAN H BUHL LEGACY TRUST
Employer identification number
25-0979377
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: VISION STATEMENT CHRISTIAN H BUHL LEGACY TRUST, PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS SHARON REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM, WILL CONTINUE TO BE THE LEADING HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROVIDER WITHIN THE SHENANGO VALLEY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH: -STRIVING TO CONTINUOUSLY UPHOLD AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE. -PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF SERVICES. -OPERATING IN A FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE MANNER MAINTAINING VIABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. -MAINTAINING A QUALIFIED STAFF OF EMPLOYEES AND PHYSICIANS. -EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE AND WELLNESS. VALUE STATEMENT WE BELIEVE IN: -PROVIDING CARE TO OUR PATIENTS THAT STRESSES QUALITY, COMPASSION, AND RESPECT THROUGH COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS. -UNITING THE EFFORTS OF EMPLOYEES, PHYSICIANS, VOLUNTEERS, AND STUDENTS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY. -MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST ETHICAL STANDARDS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN PROGRAM SERVICES: SHARON REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM SOLD SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF ITS ASSETS TO SHARON PENNSYLVANIA HOLDINGS, LLC, A COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS AFFILIATE ON APRIL 1, 2014. THE SELLER IS NOW KNOWN AS CHRISTIAN H. BUHL LEGACY TRUST, WITH THE BUYER HAVING ACQUIRED THE RIGHT TO OPERATE UNDER THE NAME SHARON REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM. THE TRANSACTION WAS STRICTLY AN ASSET SALE; THERE WAS NO MERGER AND IS NO SUCCESSOR.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITY #1: FACILITIES UTILIZED BY SHARON REGIONAL OUTPATIENTS INCLUDE THOSE ON THE MAIN CAMPUS IN SHARON (HOSPITAL, HOME HEALTH AGENCY, INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, AND SLEEP MEDICINE CENTER); THOSE IN THE SHARON REGIONAL MEDICAL PARK IN HERMITAGE (ADVANCED WOUND RECOVERY CENTER, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, CANCER CARE CENTER, HOSPICE, CORPORATE HEALTH SERVICES, DIABETES CENTER, DIAGNOSTIC & IMAGING CENTER, EAR/NOSE/THROAT AND HEARING CENTER, HERMITAGE THERAPEUTIC POOL, SPORTS MEDICINE SERVICES, AND REHAB CENTER); PLUS THOSE IN OTHER COMMUNITY LOCATIONS (MERCER FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER, GREENVILLE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, BROOKFIELD FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER, AND HUBBARD DIAGNOSTIC & SPECIALTY CENTER). THE EMERGENCY CARE CENTER OF SRHS IS THE MOST ADVANCED MEDICAL FACILITY IN MERCER COUNTY. THE EMERGENCY CARE CENTER DEPARTMENT RECENTLY PARTNERED WITH AREA AMBULANCE FIRMS TO PROVIDE THE CAPABILITY FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF 12-LEAD EKG RESULTS FROM THE FIELD DIRECTLY INTO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TO ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY HEART ATTACK TEAM TO PRODUCE EVEN FASTER DOOR-TO-BALLOON TIMES. SHARON REGIONAL IS RECOGNIZED BY EMMCO WEST, INC AS THE ONLY STEMI HOSPITAL (CAPABLE OF PERFORMING LIFESAVING EMERGENCY ANGIOPLASTY) IN A THREE COUNTY AREA. IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY CARE CENTER OFFERS HIGHLY SPECIALIZED AREAS FOR THE TREATMENT OF TRAUMA, CHEST PAIN, ORTHOPEDIC PATIENTS, GYNECOLOGICAL CONDITIONS, PLUS A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DECONTAMINATION ROOM. THE CENTER ALSO OFFERS EXPRESS CARE FOR THE FASTER TREATMENT OF MINOR ILLNESSES AND INJURIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
OFFICER RELATIONSHIPS: WILLIAM STRIMBU, KENNETH JAMES, AND STEPHEN GURGOVITS HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. ADDITIONALLY, DAVID D'AMORE AND CAROLYN D'AMORE HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
REVIEW OF THE FORM 990: THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISORS WITH INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OTHER FINANCIAL MANAGERS, AND LEGAL COUNSEL. THE PREPARED 990 IS SUBMITTED FOR INTERNAL REVIEW BEFORE FILING. ADDITIONALLY, THE BOARD WAS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE 990 PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CHRISTIAN H. BUHL LEGACY TRUST, PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS SHARON REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM, MAINTAINS A WRITTEN POLICY DEFINING CONFLICT OF INTERESTS OF ITS DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. ALL NEW DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE ORIENTED TO THIS POLICY. ANNUALLY, THE OFFICERS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVE A COPY OF THE POLICIES AND EACH DIRECTOR AND OFFICER COMPLETES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS ALL RESPONSES, CONSULTS WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, AND PROVIDES THE QUESTIONNAIRES TO SHARON REGIONAL'S AUDITORS. THE CHAIRMAN CONSIDERS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP AND RECUSAL FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTES IN LIGHT OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND BOARD MEMBERS ROUTINELY VOLUNTARILY RECUSE THEMSELVES EVEN IF THE CONFLICT IS ONLY PERCEIVED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A & 15B
COMPENSATION DETERMINATION: THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDS THE COMPENSATION OF THE OFFICERS OF CHRISTIAN H. BUHL LEGACY TRUST, PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS SHARON REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THESE RECOMMENDATIONS ANNUALLY. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO INTEREST WITH THE OFFICERS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RETAINS AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO REVIEW MARKET DATA AND ESTABLISH COMPENSATION RANGES FOR EACH OFFICER IN COMPARISON WITH SIMILAR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SIZED HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND ACCEPTS THE PERFORMANCE REVIEWS CONDUCTED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE OTHER OFFICERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
DOCUMENT DISCLOSURE: THE ORGANIZATION WILL MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE WHEN IT IS LEGALLY REQUIRED.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES: THE BREAK OUT FOR OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES IS AS FOLLOWS: $ 973,668 COLLECTION FEES 403,048 LAUNDRY FEES 457,593 LABORATORY FEES 555,962 PSYCHIATRIC PRACTICE FEES 632,693 TRANSCRIPTION FEES 594,975 RADIOLOGY FEES 1,501,214 CONTRACTED STAFFING 1,327,171 ONCOLOGY FEES 811,496 EMERGENCY CARE CENTER FEES 1,180,358 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES 971,190 CERNER FEES 917,537 MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS 1,307,004 ANESTHESIA FEES 1,648,467 CONSULTING FEES 2,658,028 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FEES ------------ $ 15,940,404 TOTAL OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS: $ ( 9,558,583) NET LOSS OF TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATE (15,555,081) CHANGE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS -------------- $ (25,113,664) TOTAL OTHER CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.