TY 2015 Form 990

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(1) JACK JONES...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 41.00	X		0	152,581	886
(2) DOUGLAS MAXWELL...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 5.00	X	X	9,000	0	0
(3) DALE STAUSS...................................................................... PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE	30.00 ................. 10.00	X	X	9,000	47,500	0
(4) JERRY GANTT...................................................................... CHAIRMAN, IMPERIAL POTENTATE	5.00 ................. 32.00	X	X	0	47,500	0
(5) CHRIS SMITH...................................................................... FIRST V.P., VICE CHAIRMAN	5.00 ................. 7.00	X	X	0	0	0
(6) GARY BERGENSKE...................................................................... SECOND V.P., IMPERIAL CHIEF RABBAN	5.00 ................. 5.00	X	X	0	0	0
(7) JIM CAIN...................................................................... SECRETARY	5.00 ................. 5.00	X	X	0	0	0
(8) JEFFREY SOWDER...................................................................... ASSISTANT SECRETARY	5.00 ................. 5.00	X		0	0	0
(9) WAYNE LACHUT...................................................................... DIRECTOR	5.00 ................. 5.00	X		0	0	0
(10) JAMES SMITH...................................................................... DIRECTOR	5.00 ................. 5.00	X		0	0	0
(11) ANTHONY WEST...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 2.00	X		0	0	0
(12) JAMES MCCONNELL...................................................................... TREASURER, IMPERIAL TREASURER	10.00 ................. 12.00	X	X	0	0	0
(13) SKIP STANAWAY...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 2.00	X		0	0	0
(14) WILLIAM BAILEY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	5.00 ................. 5.00	X		0	0	0
(15) KENNETH CRAVEN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	5.00 ................. 5.00	X		0	0	0
(16) JAMES DOEL...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 2.00	X		0	0	0
(17) JAMES E STOLZE JR...................................................................... DIRECTOR	5.00 ................. 5.00	X		0	0	0

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
UNIV OF TEXAS MED BRANCH 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD GALVESTON,TX77555	MEDICAL SERVICES	8,123,633
UC REGENTS UC DAVIS MED CTR ONE SHIELDS AVE DAVIS,CA95616	MEDICAL SERVICES	6,271,351
KENTUCKY MEDICAL SVCS FND PO BOX 587 LEXINGTON,KY40586	MEDICAL SERVICES	2,399,381
UNIV OF ILLINOIS 506 S WRIGHT ST URBANA,IL61801	MEDICAL SERVICES	2,349,869
GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM 701 GROVE RD GREENVILLE,SC29605	MEDICAL SERVICES	2,240,094
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 65

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

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Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

Employer identification number

36-2193608

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ))

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross 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.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ..............

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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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) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(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) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(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 VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2015. 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 ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2014. 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 ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2015. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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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) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(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) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(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 VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2015. 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 ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2014. 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 .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions)
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......
e From 2014.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......
d From 2014.......
e From 2015.......

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Name of the organization

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

Employer identification number

36-2193608

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

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Name of organization SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN		Employer identification number 36-2193608

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
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Name of organization SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN			Employer identification number 36-2193608
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

Employer identification number

36-2193608

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

			(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts

1	Total number at end of year ....
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ....

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	(c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	7,245,318,162	7,305,707,433	6,725,272,450	6,340,401,648	6,598,994,424
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	-95,886,808	263,100,355	968,695,800	830,356,472	3,569,133
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	316,360,612	323,489,628	388,260,817	445,485,670	262,161,909
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	6,833,070,742	7,245,318,162	7,305,707,433	6,725,272,450	6,340,401,648

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

79.550 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

16.120 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

4.330 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land ...	18,138,234		18,138,234
b	Buildings	830,753,224	372,510,524	458,242,700
c	Leasehold improvements	11,087,852	8,727,450	2,360,402
d	Equipment ...	326,852,283	259,288,383	67,563,900
e	Other ...	83,623,874	48,035	83,575,839
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				629,881,075

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b)Book value	(c)Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value
(1) BENEFICIAL INTERESTS IN TRUSTS				528,188,443
(2) ESTATES IN PROCESS				269,892,333
(3) PATIENT TRANSPORTATION FUNDS				56,984,938
(4) COLLATERAL CASH AND SECURITIES				347,161,702
(5) RECEIVABLES FROM INCOME TRUSTS				2,132,353
(6) RELATED PARTY RECEIVABLES				72,200
(7) SETTLEMENTS				692,259
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				1,205,124,228

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
LIABILITY UNDER SEC. LENDING	347,161,702
SUSPENSE ACCOUNTS	45,133
INTERCOMPANY EQUITY	-86,485,652
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	260,721,183
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	334,616,532
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-418,598,470
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-418,598,470
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	753,215,002
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	15,598,538
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	15,598,538
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	768,813,540

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	677,956,717
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	675,517
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	675,517
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	677,281,200
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b	16,274,042
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	16,274,042
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	693,555,242

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART IV, LINE 2B:	THE AMOUNT INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART X, LINE 21 CONSISTS OF ANNUITY LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS HELD BY SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, WHICH ARE DETERMINED BASED ON PRESENT VALUE OF THE ESTIMATED FUTURE PAYMENTS TO BE PAID TO THE DESIGNATED BENEFICIARIES. DEFERRED INCOME IS RECOGNIZED ON GIFTS TO SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN POOLED INCOME FUNDS WHICH REPRESENT THE DISCOUNTED VALUE OF THE ASSETS FOR THE ESTIMATED TIME PERIOD UNTIL THE DONOR'S DEATH
PART V, LINE 4:	THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS (INCLUDING UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCES) ARE THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF SUPPORT FROM WHICH SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN PERFORMS ITS PROGRAM SERVICES TO ACHIEVE ITS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES RECLASSIFIED FROM EXPENSES -622,156. CAFETERIA REVENUE RECLASSIFIED FROM EXPENSES -79,364. RECLASSIFIED INVESTMENT EXPENSES 16,274,042. SPECIAL EVENTS REVENUE RECLASSIFIED FROM EXPENSES 26,003. ROUNDING 13.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES RECLASSIFIED TO NET WITH REVENUES 622,156. CAFETERIA REVENUE RECLASSIFIED FROM EXPENSES 79,364. SPECIAL EVENTS REVENUE RECLASSIFIED FROM EXPENSES -26,003.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	RECLASSIFIED INVESTMENT EXPENSES 16,274,042.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9	CHANGE IN MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY : 6,419,255 TRANSFERS: SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, A MASSACHUSETTS CORPORATION = (25,332,484) SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, A CANADIAN CORPORATION = (12,727,535) SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, A MEXICAN CORPORATION = (11,738,146) SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, A COLORADO CORPORATION = 8,798,581 SUBTOTAL TRANSFERS : (40,999,584) CHANGE IN PATIENT TRANSPORTATION FUNDS HELD BY SHRINE TEMPLES : (368,316) PGA NET ASSETS: 833,578 OTHER CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE : (4,972,258) TOTAL : (39,087,325)

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. Right pointing arrow large image

Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image

See separate instructions. Right pointing arrow large image

Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

Employer identification number

36-2193608

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and

other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used

to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)

(a) Region		(b) Number of offices in the region	(c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region	(d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region)	(f) Total expenditures for and investments in region
	MEXICO	1	310	FUNDING TO HOSPITAL SHRINERS PARA NINOS, A RELATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.;LISTTOTAL 15499000;LISTTO	13,656,000
	CANADA	1	298	FUNDING TO SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, A RELATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.;LISTTOTAL 23961000	19,108,000















3a	Sub-total .....	2	608		32,764,000
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...	0	0		0
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	2	608		32,764,000

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2015

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Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

1 (a) Name of organization		(b) IRS code section and EIN (if applicable)	(a)(c) Region	(b)(d) Purpose of grant	(e) Amount of cash grant	(f) Manner of cash disbursement	(g) Amount of non-cash assistance	(h) Description of non-cash assistance	(i) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

2	Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.

Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance		(b) Region	(c) Number of recipients	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Manner of cash disbursement	(f) Amount of non-cash assistance	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

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Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

ReturnReference	Explanation
PART I, LINE 2:	THE FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING FUNDING ARE ENTIRELY CONTROLLED BY THIS ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS. THE SAME PROTOCOLS FOR THIS ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM SERVICE INITIATIVES APPLY TO THE FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS.

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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

Employer identification number

36-2193608

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)		(ii) Activity	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?		(iv) Gross receipts from activity	(v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i)	(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
			Yes	No
	EDGE DIRECT 3030 WATERVIEW AVE BALTIMORE, MD21230	DIRECT MAIL SOLICITATION & TELEVISION ADS		No	20,657,579	4,823,548	15,834,031









Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					20,657,579	4,823,548	15,834,031

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 PAPER CRUSADE (event type)	(b) Event #2 FOOTBALL GAME (event type)	(c) Other events 31 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	9,822,294	6,496,308	18,133,771	34,452,373
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	7,563,072	5,002,094	13,962,828	26,527,994
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	2,259,222	1,494,214	4,170,943	7,924,379

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .
7	Food and beverages . . .
8	Entertainment . . . .
9	Other direct expenses . . .	177,375	117,313	327,468	622,156
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .				622,156
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .				7,302,223

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .	177,375	117,313	327,468	622,156

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

Return Reference

Explanation

PART I, COLUMN V

FUNDRAISING SERVICES ARE PAID AS A FIXED FEE ONLY, FOR DONOR CULTIVATION, AND DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PAYMENT BASED ON AMOUNT RAISED. IN ADDITION, ALL AMOUNTS COME DIRECTLY TO THE ORGANIZATION AND ARE NOT RECEIVED BY THE FUNDRAISING COUNSEL TO OFFSET EXPENSES. WHILE THERE IS AN UPFRONT INVESTMENT, THE LIFETIME VALUE OF GIVING FROM THESE DONORS GENERATE SIGNIFICANT REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE CARE PROVIDED FOR THE PATIENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION.

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

SCHEDULE H
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Hospitals

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, question 20.
MediumBullet

Attach to Form 990.
MediumBullet

Information about Schedule H (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

Employer identification number

36-2193608

Part I

Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost

Yes

Did the organization have a financial assistance policy during the tax year? If "No," skip to question 6a . . . .

Yes

If "Yes," was it a written policy? ......................

Yes

If the organization had multiple hospital facilities, indicate which of the following best describes application of the financial assistance policy to its various hospital facilities during the tax year.

Applied uniformly to all hospital facilities Applied uniformly to most hospital facilities Generally tailored to individual hospital facilities

Answer the following based on the financial assistance eligibility criteria that applied to the largest number of the organization's patients during the tax year.

Did the organization use Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) as a factor in determining eligibility for providing free care?

If "Yes," indicate which of the following was the FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care:

Yes

100% 150% 200% Other 30000.0000000000 %

Did the organization use FPG as a factor in determining eligibility for providing discounted care? If "Yes," indicate

which of the following was the family income limit for eligibility for discounted care: . . . . . . . .

Yes

200% 250% 300% 350% 400% Other %

If the organization used factors other than FPG in determining eligibility, describe in Part VI the criteria used for determining eligibility for free or discounted care. Include in the description whether the organization used an asset test or other threshold, regardless of income, as a factor in determining eligibility for free or discounted care.

Did the organization's financial assistance policy that applied to the largest number of its patients during the tax year provide for free or discounted care to the "medically indigent"? . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Did the organization budget amounts for free or discounted care provided under its financial assistance policy during
the tax year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization's financial assistance expenses exceed the budgeted amount? . . . . . .

If "Yes" to line 5b, as a result of budget considerations, was the organization unable to provide free or discountedcare to a patient who was eligibile for free or discounted care? . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Did the organization prepare a community benefit report during the tax year? . . . . . . . . .

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization make it available to the public? . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Complete the following table using the worksheets provided in the Schedule H instructions. Do not submit these worksheets with the Schedule H.

Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost

Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs		(c) Total community benefit expense	(d) Direct offsetting revenue	(e) Net community benefit expense	(f) Percent of total expense
a	Financial Assistance at cost (from Worksheet 1) . . .	353,969,581	80,328,776	273,640,805	39.450 %
b	Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) . . . . .	199,800,100	46,111,361	153,688,739	22.160 %
c	Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) . .
d	Total Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs . . . . .	553,769,681	126,440,137	427,329,544	61.610 %
Other Benefits
e	Community health improvement services and community benefit operations (from Worksheet 4).
f	Health professions education (from Worksheet 5) . . .
g	Subsidized health services (from Worksheet 6) . . . .
h	Research (from Worksheet 7) .	22,419,703		22,419,703	3.230 %
i	Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) . . . .
j	Total. Other Benefits . .	22,419,703		22,419,703	3.230 %
k	Total. Add lines 7d and 7j .	576,189,384	126,440,137	449,749,247	64.840 %

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50192T Schedule H (Form 990) 2015

Schedule H (Form 990) 2015

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Part II

Community Building Activities Complete this table if the organization conducted any community building activities during the tax year, and describe in Part VI how its community building activities promoted the health of the communities it serves.

		(a) Number of activities or programs (optional)	(b) Persons served (optional)	(c) Total community building expense	(d) Direct offsetting revenue	(e) Net community building expense	(f) Percent of total expense
1	Physical improvements and housing
2	Economic development
3	Community support
4	Environmental improvements
5	Leadership development and training for community members
6	Coalition building
7	Community health improvement advocacy
8	Workforce development
9	Other
10	Total

Part III

Bad Debt, Medicare, & Collection Practices

Section A. Bad Debt Expense

Yes

Did the organization report bad debt expense in accordance with Heathcare Financial Management Association Statement No. 15? ..........................

Enter the amount of the organization's bad debt expense. Explain in Part VI the methodology used by the organization to estimate this amount. ......

Enter the estimated amount of the organization's bad debt expense attributable to patients eligible under the organization's financial assistance policy. Explain in Part VI the methodology used by the organization to estimate this amount and the rationale, if any, for including this portion of bad debt as community benefit. ......

Provide in Part VI the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes bad debt expense or the page number on which this footnote is contained in the attached financial statements.

Section B. Medicare

Enter total revenue received from Medicare (including DSH and IME).....

Enter Medicare allowable costs of care relating to payments on line 5.....

Subtract line 6 from line 5. This is the surplus (or shortfall)........

Describe in Part VI the extent to which any shortfall reported in line 7 should be treated as community benefit.Also describe in Part VI the costing methodology or source used to determine the amount reported on line 6.Check the box that describes the method used:

Cost accounting system Cost to charge ratio Other

Section C. Collection Practices

Did the organization have a written debt collection policy during the tax year? ..........

If "Yes," did the organization’s collection policy that applied to the largest number of its patients during the tax year
contain provisions on the collection practices to be followed for patients who are known to qualify for financial assistance? Describe in Part VI .........................

Part IV

Management Companies and Joint Ventures(owned 10% or more by officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and physicians—see instructions)

(a) Name of entity	(b) Description of primary activity of entity	(c) Organization's profit % or stock ownership %	(d) Officers, directors, trustees, or key employees' profit % or stock ownership %	(e) Physicians' profit % or stock ownership %
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Schedule H (Form 990) 2015

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Part VFacility Information

Section A. Hospital Facilities (list in order of size from largest to smallest—see instructions) How many hospital facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?18 Name, address, primary website address, and state license number (and if a group return, the name and EIN of the subordinate hospital organization that operates the hospital facility)						Other (Describe)	Facility reporting group
1	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-CHICAGO 2211 NORTH OAK PARK AVENUE CHICAGO,IL607073392	X	X	X	X		A
2	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-CINCINNATI 3229 BURNET AVENUE CINCINNATI,OH452293095	X	X	X	X		A
3	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-ERIE 1645 WEST 8TH STREET ERIE,PA16505				X	OUTPATIENT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER & CLINIC	A
4	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GALVESTON 815 MARKET STREET GALVESTON,TX77550	X	X	X	X		A
5	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GREENVILLE 950 WEST FARIS ROAD GREENVILLE,SC29605	X	X	X	X		A
6	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-HONOLULU 1310 PUNAHOU STREET HONOLULU,HI968261099	X	X	X	X		A
7	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-HOUSTON 6977 MAIN STREET HOUSTON,TX770303701	X	X	X	X		A
8	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-LEXINGTON 1900 RICHMOND ROAD LEXINGTON,KY40502	X	X	X	X		A
9	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-LA 3160 GENEVA STREET LOS ANGELES,CA90020	X	X	X	X		A
10	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-PHILADELPHIA 3551 NORTH BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA,PA191404131	X	X	X	X		A
11	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-PORTLAND 3101 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD PORTLAND,OR972393095	X	X	X	X		A
12	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SALT LAKE FAIRFAX ROAD AT VIRGINIA STREET SALT LAKE CITY,UT84103	X	X	X	X		A
13	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SHREVEPORT 3100 SAMFORD AVENUE SHREVEPORT,LA71103	X	X	X	X		A
14	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SPOKANE 911 WEST 5TH AVENUE SPOKANE,WA99204	X	X	X	X		A
15	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-ST LOUIS 2001 S LINDBERGH BOULEVARD ST LOUIS,MO631313597	X	X	X	X		A
16	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-TAMPA 12502 USF PINE DRIVE TAMPA,FL336129499	X	X	X	X		A
17	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-TWIN CITY 2025 EAST RIVER PARKWAY MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414	X	X	X	X		A
18	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-N CALI 2425 STOCKTON BOULEVARD SACRAMENTO,CA95817	X	X	X	X		A

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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities or facility reporting groups listed in Part V, Section A)

	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GROUP A
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group

Line number of hospital facility, or line numbers of hospital facilities in a facility
reporting group (from Part V, Section A):

Yes

Community Health Needs Assessment

Was the hospital facility first licensed, registered, or similarly recognized by a state as a hospital facility in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year?........................

Was the hospital facility acquired or placed into service as a tax-exempt hospital in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year? If “Yes,” provide details of the acquisition in Section C...............

During the tax year or either of the two immediately preceding tax years, did the hospital facility conduct a community health needs assessment (CHNA)? If "No," skip to line 12......................

Yes

If "Yes," indicate what the CHNA report describes (check all that apply):

A definition of the community served by the hospital facility

Demographics of the community

Existing health care facilities and resources within the community that are available to respond to the health needs of the community

How data was obtained

The significant health needs of the community

Primary and chronic disease needs and other health issues of uninsured persons, low-income persons, and minority groups

The process for identifying and prioritizing community health needs and services to meet the community health needs

The process for consulting with persons representing the community’s interests

Information gaps that limit the hospital facility’s ability to assess the community’s health needs

Other (describe in Section C)

Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a CHNA: 20 15

In conducting its most recent CHNA, did the hospital facility take into account input from persons who represent the broad interests of the community served by the hospital facility, including those with special knowledge of or expertise in public health? If "Yes," describe in Section C how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted .................

Yes

6 a

Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If "Yes," list the other hospital facilities in Section C..................................

Yes

Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more organizations other than hospital facilities?” If “Yes,” list the other organizations in Section C. ............................

Yes

Did the hospital facility make its CHNA report widely available to the public?..............

Yes

If "Yes," indicate how the CHNA report was made widely available (check all that apply):

Hospital facility’s website (list url): HTTP://WWW.SHRINERSHOSPITALFORCHILDREN.ORG

Other website (list url):

Made a paper copy available for public inspection without charge at the hospital facility

Other (describe in Section C)

Did the hospital facility adopt an implementation strategy to meet the significant community health needs
identified through its most recently conducted CHNA? If "No," skip to line 11. ..............

Yes

Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last adopted an implementation strategy: 20 12

Is the hospital facility's most recently adopted implementation strategy posted on a website?.........

Yes

If "Yes" (list url): HTTP://WWW.SHRINERSHOSPITALFORCHILDREN.ORG

If "No," is the hospital facility’s most recently adopted implementation strategy attached to this return? ......

10b

Describe in Section C how the hospital facility is addressing the significant needs identified in its most recently conducted CHNA and any such needs that are not being addressed together with the reasons why such needs are not being addressed.

12a

Did the organization incur an excise tax under section 4959 for the hospital facility's failure to conduct a CHNA as required by section 501(r)(3)?...............................

12a

If "Yes" on line 12a, did the organization file Form 4720 to report the section 4959 excise tax?........

12b

If "Yes" on line 12b, what is the total amount of section 4959 excise tax the organization reported on Form 4720 for all of its hospital facilities? $

Schedule H (Form 990) 2015

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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP)

	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GROUP A
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group

Yes

Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:

Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance included free or discounted care?

Yes

If “Yes,” indicate the eligibility criteria explained in the FAP:

Federal poverty guidelines (FPG), with FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care of 300.000000000000% and FPG family income limit for eligibility for discounted care of 400.000000000000%

Income level other than FPG (describe in Section C)

Asset level

Medical indigency

Insurance status

Underinsurance discount

Residency

Other (describe in Section C)

Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?.................

Yes

Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?...................

Yes

If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility’s FAP or FAP application form (including accompanying instructions) explained the method for applying for financial assistance (check all that apply):

Described the information the hospital facility may require an individual to provide as part of his or her application

Described the supporting documentation the hospital facility may require an individual to submit as part of his or
her application

Provided the contact information of hospital facility staff who can provide an individual with information about the
FAP and FAP application process

Provided the contact information of nonprofit organizations or government agencies that may be sources of
assistance with FAP applications

Other (describe in Section C)

Included measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility?........

Yes

If "Yes," indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):

The FAP was widely available on a website (list url):

HTTP://WWW.SHRINERSHOSPITALSFORCHILDREN.ORG/EN/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE

The FAP application form was widely available on a website (list url):

HTTP://WWW.SHRINERSHOSPITALSFORCHILDREN.ORG/EN/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE

A plain language summary of the FAP was widely available on a website (list url):
HTTP://WWW.SHRINERSHOSPITALSFORCHILDREN.ORG/EN/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE

The FAP was available upon request and without charge (in public locations in the hospital facility and by mail)

The FAP application form was available upon request and without charge (in public locations in the hospital facility
and by mail)

A plain language summary of the FAP was available upon request and without charge (in public locations in the
hospital facility and by mail)

Notice of availability of the FAP was conspicuously displayed throughout the hospital facility

Notified members of the community who are most likely to require financial assistance about availability of the FAP

Other (describe in Section C)

Billing and Collections

Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy (FAP) that explained all of the actions the hospital facility or other authorized party may take upon non-payment?..................................

Check all of the following actions against an individual that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP:

Reporting to credit agency(ies)

Selling an individual’s debt to another party

Actions that require a legal or judicial process

Other similar actions (describe in Section C)

None of these actions or other similar actions were permitted

Schedule H (Form 990) 2015

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Part VFacility Information (continued)

	SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GROUP A
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group

Yes

Did the hospital facility or other authorized party perform any of the following actions during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP?............

If "Yes," check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:

Reporting to credit agency(ies)

Selling an individual’s debt to another party

Actions that require a legal or judicial process

Other similar actions (describe in Section C)

Indicate which efforts the hospital facility or other authorized party made before initiating any of the actions listed (whether or not checked) in line 19. (check all that apply):

Notified individuals of the financial assistance policy on admission

Notified individuals of the financial assistance policy prior to discharge

Notified individuals of the financial assistance policy in communications with the individuals regarding the individuals’ bills

Documented its determination of whether individuals were eligible for financial assistance under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy

Other (describe in Section C)

None of these efforts were made

Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care

Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that required the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?..................

If "No," indicate why:

The hospital facility did not provide care for any emergency medical conditions

The hospital facility’s policy was not in writing

The hospital facility limited who was eligible to receive care for emergency medical conditions (describe in Section C)

Other (describe in Section C)

Charges to Individuals Eligible for Assistance Under the FAP (FAP-Eligible Individuals)

Indicate how the hospital facility determined, during the tax year, the maximum amounts that can be charged to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care.

The hospital facility used its lowest negotiated commercial insurance rate when calculating the maximum amounts that
can be charged

The hospital facility used the average of its three lowest negotiated commercial insurance rates when calculating the maximum amounts that can be charged

The hospital facility used the Medicare rates when calculating the maximum amounts that can be charged

Other (describe in Section C)

During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care? ...............................

If "Yes," explain in Section C.

During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual an amount equal to the gross charge for any service provided to that individual? ...........................

If "Yes," explain in Section C.

Schedule H (Form 990) 2015

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Part V

Facility Information (continued)

Section C. Supplemental Information for Part V, Section B. Provide descriptions required for Part V, Section B, lines 2, 3j, 5, 6a, 6b, 7d, 11, 13b, 13h, 15e, 16i, 18d, 19d, 20e, 21c, 21d, 22d, 23, and 24. If applicable, provide separate descriptions for each hospital facility in a facility reporting group, designated by facility reporting group letter and hospital facility line number from Part V, Section A (“A, 1,” “A, 4,” “B, 2,” “B, 3,” etc.) and name of hospital facility.
Form and Line Reference	Explanation
PART V, SECTION B	FACILITY REPORTING GROUP A
FACILITY REPORTING GROUP A CONSISTS OF:	- FACILITY 1: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-CHICAGO, - FACILITY 2: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-CINCINNATI, - FACILITY 3: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-ERIE, - FACILITY 4: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GALVESTON, - FACILITY 5: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GREENVILLE, - FACILITY 6: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-HONOLULU, - FACILITY 7: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-HOUSTON, - FACILITY 8: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-LEXINGTON, - FACILITY 9: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-L.A., - FACILITY 10: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-PHILADELPHIA, - FACILITY 11: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-PORTLAND, - FACILITY 12: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SALT LAKE, - FACILITY 13: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SHREVEPORT, - FACILITY 14: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SPOKANE, - FACILITY 15: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-ST. LOUIS, - FACILITY 16: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-TAMPA, - FACILITY 17: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-TWIN CITY, - FACILITY 18: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-N. CALI
GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN - CHICAGO PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:	THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS MOST RECENT CHNA THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN - CHICAGO PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:	AFTER CONDUCTING THE 2015 CHNA, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE ON A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES AFFILIATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN EACH MARKET. HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN ANY ACTION PLAN FALL OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDED AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. SOME OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED ARE MENTAL HEALTH, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AND DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. THEREFORE, PATIENTS/FAMILIES PRESENTING WITH HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE OFFERINGS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION AND ARE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR PROVISION OF THIS SERVICE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN - CHICAGO PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:	PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.
GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN - CHICAGO PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D:	THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-CINCINNAT PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:	THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS MOST RECENT CHNA THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-CINCINNAT PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:	AFTER CONDUCTING THE 2015 CHNA, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE ON A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES AFFILIATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN EACH MARKET. HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN ANY ACTION PLAN FALL OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDED AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. SOME OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED ARE MENTAL HEALTH, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AND DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. THEREFORE, PATIENTS/FAMILIES PRESENTING WITH HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE OFFERINGS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION AND ARE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR PROVISION OF THIS SERVICE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-CINCINNAT PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:	PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.
GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-CINCINNAT PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D:	THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
GROUP A-FACILITY 3 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-ERIE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:	THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS MOST RECENT CHNA THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 3 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-ERIE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:	AFTER CONDUCTING THE 2015 CHNA, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE ON A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES AFFILIATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN EACH MARKET. HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN ANY ACTION PLAN FALL OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDED AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. SOME OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED ARE MENTAL HEALTH, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AND DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. THEREFORE, PATIENTS/FAMILIES PRESENTING WITH HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE OFFERINGS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION AND ARE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR PROVISION OF THIS SERVICE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 3 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-ERIE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:	PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.
GROUP A-FACILITY 3 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-ERIE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D:	THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GALVESTON PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:	THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS MOST RECENT CHNA THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GALVESTON PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:	AFTER CONDUCTING THE 2015 CHNA, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE ON A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES AFFILIATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN EACH MARKET. HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN ANY ACTION PLAN FALL OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDED AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. SOME OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED ARE MENTAL HEALTH, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AND DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. THEREFORE, PATIENTS/FAMILIES PRESENTING WITH HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE OFFERINGS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION AND ARE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR PROVISION OF THIS SERVICE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GALVESTON PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:	PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.
GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GALVESTON PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D:	THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GREENVILL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:	THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS MOST RECENT CHNA THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GREENVILL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B:	GREENVILLE HEALTH SYSTEM (GHS), BON SECOURS ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SYSTEM, THE JOHNSON GROUP
GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GREENVILL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:	AFTER CONDUCTING THE 2015 CHNA, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE ON A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES AFFILIATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN EACH MARKET. HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN ANY ACTION PLAN FALL OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDED AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. SOME OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED ARE MENTAL HEALTH, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AND DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. THEREFORE, PATIENTS/FAMILIES PRESENTING WITH HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE OFFERINGS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION AND ARE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR PROVISION OF THIS SERVICE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GREENVILL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:	PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.
GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GREENVILL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D:	THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-HONOLULU PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:	THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS MOST RECENT CHNA THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-HONOLULU PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B:	CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER, KAHI MOHALA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, KAISER PERMANENTE MEDICAL CENTER, KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN, KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER, PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTER, REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF THE PACIFIC, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN - HONOLULU, STRAUB CLINIC & HOSPITAL, THE QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER, THE QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER - WEST OAHU, WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL
GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-HONOLULU PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:	AFTER CONDUCTING THE 2015 CHNA, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE ON A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES AFFILIATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN EACH MARKET. HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN ANY ACTION PLAN FALL OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDED AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. SOME OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED ARE MENTAL HEALTH, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AND DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. THEREFORE, PATIENTS/FAMILIES PRESENTING WITH HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE OFFERINGS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION AND ARE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR PROVISION OF THIS SERVICE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-HONOLULU PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:	PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.
GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-HONOLULU PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D:	THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-HOUSTON PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:	THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS MOST RECENT CHNA THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-HOUSTON PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:	AFTER CONDUCTING THE 2015 CHNA, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE ON A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES AFFILIATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN EACH MARKET. HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN ANY ACTION PLAN FALL OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDED AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. SOME OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED ARE MENTAL HEALTH, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AND DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. THEREFORE, PATIENTS/FAMILIES PRESENTING WITH HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE OFFERINGS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION AND ARE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR PROVISION OF THIS SERVICE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-HOUSTON PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:	PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.
GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-HOUSTON PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D:	THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-LEXINGTON PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:	THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS MOST RECENT CHNA THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-LEXINGTON PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:	AFTER CONDUCTING THE 2015 CHNA, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE ON A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES AFFILIATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN EACH MARKET. HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN ANY ACTION PLAN FALL OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDED AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. SOME OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED ARE MENTAL HEALTH, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AND DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. THEREFORE, PATIENTS/FAMILIES PRESENTING WITH HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE OFFERINGS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION AND ARE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR PROVISION OF THIS SERVICE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-LEXINGTON PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:	PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.
GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-LEXINGTON PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D:	THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-L.A. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:	THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS MOST RECENT CHNA THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-L.A. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:	AFTER CONDUCTING THE 2015 CHNA, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE ON A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES AFFILIATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN EACH MARKET. HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN ANY ACTION PLAN FALL OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDED AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. SOME OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED ARE MENTAL HEALTH, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AND DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. THEREFORE, PATIENTS/FAMILIES PRESENTING WITH HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE OFFERINGS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION AND ARE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR PROVISION OF THIS SERVICE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-L.A. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:	PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.
GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-L.A. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D:	THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-PHILADELP PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:	THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS MOST RECENT CHNA THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-PHILADELP PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:	AFTER CONDUCTING THE 2015 CHNA, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE ON A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES AFFILIATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN EACH MARKET. HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN ANY ACTION PLAN FALL OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDED AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. SOME OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED ARE MENTAL HEALTH, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AND DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. THEREFORE, PATIENTS/FAMILIES PRESENTING WITH HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE OFFERINGS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION AND ARE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR PROVISION OF THIS SERVICE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-PHILADELP PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:	PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.
GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-PHILADELP PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D:	THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
GROUP A-FACILITY 11 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-PORTLAND PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:	THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS MOST RECENT CHNA THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 11 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-PORTLAND PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:	AFTER CONDUCTING THE 2015 CHNA, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE ON A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES AFFILIATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN EACH MARKET. HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN ANY ACTION PLAN FALL OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDED AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. SOME OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED ARE MENTAL HEALTH, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AND DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. THEREFORE, PATIENTS/FAMILIES PRESENTING WITH HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE OFFERINGS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION AND ARE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR PROVISION OF THIS SERVICE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 11 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-PORTLAND PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:	PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.
GROUP A-FACILITY 11 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-PORTLAND PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D:	THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
GROUP A-FACILITY 12 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SALT LAKE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:	THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS MOST RECENT CHNA THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 12 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SALT LAKE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:	AFTER CONDUCTING THE 2015 CHNA, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE ON A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES AFFILIATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN EACH MARKET. HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN ANY ACTION PLAN FALL OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDED AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. SOME OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED ARE MENTAL HEALTH, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AND DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. THEREFORE, PATIENTS/FAMILIES PRESENTING WITH HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE OFFERINGS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION AND ARE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR PROVISION OF THIS SERVICE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 12 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SALT LAKE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:	PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.
GROUP A-FACILITY 12 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SALT LAKE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D:	THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SHREVEPOR PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:	THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS MOST RECENT CHNA THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SHREVEPOR PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:	AFTER CONDUCTING THE 2015 CHNA, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE ON A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES AFFILIATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN EACH MARKET. HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN ANY ACTION PLAN FALL OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDED AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. SOME OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED ARE MENTAL HEALTH, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AND DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. THEREFORE, PATIENTS/FAMILIES PRESENTING WITH HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE OFFERINGS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION AND ARE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR PROVISION OF THIS SERVICE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SHREVEPOR PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:	PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.
GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SHREVEPOR PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D:	THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
GROUP A-FACILITY 14 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SPOKANE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:	THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS MOST RECENT CHNA THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 14 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SPOKANE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B:	SPOKANE REGIONAL HEALTH DISTRICT, BETTER HEALTH TOGETHER, SCHOOL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION OF SPOKANE COUNTY, COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT BOARD, GREATER SPOKANE, INC., HEALTH INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT GROUP, WASHINGTON RURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
GROUP A-FACILITY 14 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SPOKANE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:	AFTER CONDUCTING THE 2015 CHNA, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE ON A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES AFFILIATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN EACH MARKET. HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN ANY ACTION PLAN FALL OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDED AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. SOME OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED ARE MENTAL HEALTH, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AND DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. THEREFORE, PATIENTS/FAMILIES PRESENTING WITH HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE OFFERINGS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION AND ARE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR PROVISION OF THIS SERVICE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 14 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SPOKANE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:	PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.
GROUP A-FACILITY 14 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-SPOKANE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D:	THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
GROUP A-FACILITY 15 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-ST. LOUIS PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:	THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS MOST RECENT CHNA THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 15 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-ST. LOUIS PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:	AFTER CONDUCTING THE 2015 CHNA, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE ON A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES AFFILIATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN EACH MARKET. HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN ANY ACTION PLAN FALL OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDED AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. SOME OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED ARE MENTAL HEALTH, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AND DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. THEREFORE, PATIENTS/FAMILIES PRESENTING WITH HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE OFFERINGS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION AND ARE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR PROVISION OF THIS SERVICE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 15 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-ST. LOUIS PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:	PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.
GROUP A-FACILITY 15 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-ST. LOUIS PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D:	THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
GROUP A-FACILITY 16 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-TAMPA PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:	THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS MOST RECENT CHNA THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 16 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-TAMPA PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B:	DOH-HILLSBOROUGH, BAYCARE, FLORIDA HOSPITAL, TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL, MOFFITT CANCER CENTER, TAMPA FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS, SUNCOAST COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
GROUP A-FACILITY 16 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-TAMPA PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:	AFTER CONDUCTING THE 2015 CHNA, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE ON A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES AFFILIATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN EACH MARKET. HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN ANY ACTION PLAN FALL OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDED AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. SOME OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED ARE MENTAL HEALTH, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AND DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. THEREFORE, PATIENTS/FAMILIES PRESENTING WITH HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE OFFERINGS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION AND ARE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR PROVISION OF THIS SERVICE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 16 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-TAMPA PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:	PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.
GROUP A-FACILITY 16 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-TAMPA PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D:	THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
GROUP A-FACILITY 17 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-TWIN CITY PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:	THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS MOST RECENT CHNA THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 17 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-TWIN CITY PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:	AFTER CONDUCTING THE 2015 CHNA, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE ON A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES AFFILIATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN EACH MARKET. HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN ANY ACTION PLAN FALL OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDED AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. SOME OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED ARE MENTAL HEALTH, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AND DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. THEREFORE, PATIENTS/FAMILIES PRESENTING WITH HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE OFFERINGS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION AND ARE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR PROVISION OF THIS SERVICE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 17 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-TWIN CITY PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:	PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.
GROUP A-FACILITY 17 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-TWIN CITY PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D:	THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
GROUP A-FACILITY 18 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-N. CALI PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:	THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS MOST RECENT CHNA THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 18 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-N. CALI PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:	AFTER CONDUCTING THE 2015 CHNA, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE ON A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES AFFILIATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN EACH MARKET. HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN ANY ACTION PLAN FALL OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDED AT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. SOME OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT ADDRESSED ARE MENTAL HEALTH, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AND DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. THEREFORE, PATIENTS/FAMILIES PRESENTING WITH HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE OFFERINGS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION AND ARE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR PROVISION OF THIS SERVICE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 18 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-N. CALI PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E:	PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.
GROUP A-FACILITY 18 -- SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-N. CALI PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D:	THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.

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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section D. Other Health Care Facilities That Are Not Licensed, Registered, or Similarly Recognized as a Hospital Facility (list in order of size, from largest to smallest) How many non-hospital health care facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?
Name and address		Type of Facility (describe)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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Part VI

Supplemental Information

Provide the following information.

1	Required descriptions. Provide the descriptions required for Part I, lines 3c, 6a, and 7; Part II and Part III, lines 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9b.
2	Needs assessment. Describe how the organization assesses the health care needs of the communities it serves, in addition to any CHNAs reported in Part V, Section B.
3	Patient education of eligibility for assistance. Describe how the organization informs and educates patients and persons who may be billed for patient care about their eligibility for assistance under federal, state, or local government programs or under the organization’s financial assistance policy.
4	Community information. Describe the community the organization serves, taking into account the geographic area and demographic constituents it serves.
5	Promotion of community health. Provide any other information important to describing how the organization’s hospital facilities or other health care facilities further its exempt purpose by promoting the health of the community (e.g., open medical staff, community board, use of surplus funds, etc.).
6	Affiliated health care system. If the organization is part of an affiliated health care system, describe the respective roles of the organization and its affiliates in promoting the health of the communities served.
7	State filing of community benefit report. If applicable, identify all states with which the organization, or a related organization, files a community benefit report.

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PART I, LINE 3C:	SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN OFFERS SPECIALIZED MEDICAL SERVICES PERTAINING TO ORTHOPAEDIC CONDITIONS, BURNS, SPINAL CORD INJURIES AND CLEFT LIP AND PALATE. UPON PATIENT ADMITTANCE FOR ONE OF THESE CONDITIONS, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN REVIEWS THE PATIENT'S "ABILITY TO PAY" USING THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES SPECIFIED IN SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINES 3A AND 3B, AND PROVIDES FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE PURSUANT TO THESE GUIDELINES. NEVERTHELESS, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WILL ALWAYS SERVE THESE SPECIALIZED NEEDS FOR ALL OF ITS PATIENTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR "ABILITY TO PAY". AS SUCH, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN DID NOT APPLY ANY INCOME-BASED CRITERIA, ASSET TEST, OR OTHER MEANS TEST OR THRESHOLD FOR PROVIDING FREE CARE TO PATIENTS IN 2015.
PART I, LINE 7:	A GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTING SYSTEM WAS USED TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN PART I, LINE 7. THE SYSTEM ADDRESSES ALL PATIENT SEGMENTS (INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT). A COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO IS NOT PART OF THE SYSTEM.
PART III, LINE 4:	BAD DEBT EXPENSE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, AND AS SUCH, IS NOT PART OF THE FOOTNOTES IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES PATIENT CARE REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. AS SUCH, THERE ARE NO REVENUES AGAINST WHICH A BAD DEBT COULD ARISE.
PART III, LINE 9B:	SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES PATIENT CARE REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. AS SUCH, THERE IS NO DEBT COLLECTION POLICY.
PART VI, LINE 2:	SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES PEDIATRIC, ORTHOPAEDIC, AND BURN CARE REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.
PART VI, LINE 3:	SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN POSTS ITS CHARITY CARE POLICY IN ADMISSION AREAS, EMERGENCY ROOMS, AND OTHER AREAS OF FACILITIES WHERE ELIGIBLE PATIENTS ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT, AND PROVIDES A COPY OF ITS POLICY TO PATIENTS AS PART OF THE INTAKE PROCESS AND WITH DISCHARGE MATERIALS.
PART VI, LINE 4:	SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN (THROUGH THIS ENTITY AND ITS RELATED ENTITY) SERVE CHILDREN IN NEED OF SPECIALIZED ORTHOPAEDIC AND BURN CARE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND WORLD-WIDE.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

Employer identification number
36-2193608

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance

(1) AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS
6300 NORTH RIVER ROAD
ROSEMONT,IL60018

36-2110592

501(C)(3)

42,000

SPONSORSHIP GRANT

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of non-cash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of non-cash assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

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PART I, LINE 2:	SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH ALL GRANT RECIPIENTS. THROUGH THIS ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT, THE ORGANIZATIONS ARE MONITORED TO ENSURE THEIR GRANT PROCEEDS ARE BEING USED APPROPRIATELY.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

Employer identification number

36-2193608

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization?

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization?

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1JACK JONESDIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	0 ------------- 152,581	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 886	0 ------------- 153,467	0 ------------- 0
2JOHN MCCABEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	368,236 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	18,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	1,847 ------------- 0	388,083 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3PAUL CASKEYCHIEF OF STAFF	(i) (ii)	522,214 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	153,191 ------------- 0	8,330 ------------- 0	683,735 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4MICHAEL AIONACHIEF OF STAFF	(i) (ii)	517,463 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	17,500 ------------- 0	157,205 ------------- 0	5,677 ------------- 0	697,845 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5DOUGLAS BARNESCHIEF OF STAFF	(i) (ii)	522,368 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	107,176 ------------- 0	6,097 ------------- 0	635,641 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6SCOTT KOZINCHIEF OF STAFF	(i) (ii)	585,989 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	17,500 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	6,893 ------------- 0	610,382 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7RICHARD KAGANGENERAL SURGEON / PROFESSOR	(i) (ii)	148,908 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	2,692 ------------- 0	31,248 ------------- 0	422,933 ------------- 0	605,781 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Name of the organization

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

Employer identification number

36-2193608

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED AS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION WITH MEMBERS. MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO ELECT PERSONS BELONGING TO THE GOVERNING BODY, AND TO APPROVE SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. COMPENSATION IS NOT PROVIDED FOR BEING A MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	THE ORGANIZATION HAS APPROXIMATELY 1,400 MEMBERS WHOM ARE APPOINTED FROM THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL (A RELATED ORGANIZATION). MEMBERS MAY ELECT PERSONS ON THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY, AND MAY APPROVE SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B	UNDER THE BYLAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION, SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE ORGANIZATION'S 1,400 MEMBERS (SUCH AS CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS, OR SIGNIFICANT RESTRUCTURING OR EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS). THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS ALSO MAY ELECT PERSONS TO SERVE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY. THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS DO NOT HAVE CONTROL OVER THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OR FINANCIAL MATTERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. ELECTIONS ARE HELD ANNUALLY BY THE MEMBERS AT VARYING LOCATIONS IN THE U.S.. VOTING IS DECIDED WITH SIMPLE MAJORITY, WHERE EACH MEMBER'S VOTE IS EQUAL WEIGHTED. ELECTED PERSONS SERVE A THREE-YEAR TERM ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, A ONE-YEAR TERM ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, A ONE-YEAR TERM FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT, AND A ONE-YEAR TERM FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S TREASURER. THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS ARE NOT ELECTED, AND INSTEAD ARE HIRED BY COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	A FULL VERSION OF FORM 990 AS FILED WITH THE IRS IS MADE AVAILABLE TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND/OR DESIGNATED COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE FOR PERFORMING A REVIEW PROCESS PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ALL MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTING INTERESTS OR STATE "NONE" ON THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE PERSON(S) HAVING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN DELIBERATIONS/DECISIONS IN THE TRANSACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	A SALARY & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE IS INVOLVED WITH ALL COMPENSATION AND APPROVES WAGES FOR MANAGEMENT AND COMPARES THESE SALARIES TO VARIOUS MARKET INDICATORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G	PUBLIC RELATIONS & OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 12,907,246. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,576,841. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 4,228,090. TOTAL EXPENSES 21,712,177. MEDICAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 61,147,937. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,124,806. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 63,272,743. AGENCY PERSONNEL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,481,956. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,481,956.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	CHANGE IN PENSION FUNDING OBLIGATION 6,419,255. TRANSFERS TO RELATED ENTITIES -40,999,584. CHANGE IN PATIENT TRANSPORTATION FUNDS HELD BY SHRINE TEMPLES -368,316. OTHER CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE -4,972,258. PGA NET ASSETS 833,578.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C, AUDIT COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT PROCESS:	THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED (DURING THE CURRENT YEAR) ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR ITS SELECTION PROCESS REGARDING THE COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

Employer identification number

36-2193608

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity
(1) PEDIATRIC ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC SERVICES - NORTHWEST LLC 3101 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD PORTLAND,OR972393009 45-3940402	ORTHOPEDICS & PROSTHETICS	DE	3,863,437	5,791,504	NO
(2) PEDIATRIC ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC SERVICES - WEST LLC 2425 STOCKTON BLVD SACRAMENTO,CA958172215 27-2210763	ORTHOPEDICS & PROSTHETICS	DE	2,379,249	2,312,151	NO
(3) PEDIATRIC ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC SERVICES - MIDWEST LLC 2025 E RIVER PKWY MINNEAPOLIS,MN554143604 36-4790476	ORTHOPEDICS & PROSTHETICS	DE	1,123,570	1,157,772	NO
(4) PEDIATRIC ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC SERVICES - NORTHEAST LLC 3551 N BROAD ST PHILADELPHIA,PA191404160 61-1700888	ORTHOPEDICS & PROSTHETICS	DE	221,694	197,992	NO
(5) PEDIATRIC ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC SERVICES - SOUTHEAST LLC 12502 USF PINE DR STE 100 TAMPA,FL336129411 45-2723185	ORTHOPEDICS & PROSTHETICS	DE	1,905,985	1,028,931	NO

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)THE SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN POST OFFICE BOX 31356 TAMPA,FL336313356 04-2121377	HOSPITAL SYSTEM	MA	501(C)(3)	LINE 3	NO		No
(2)SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL POST OFFICE BOX 31356 TAMPA,FL336313356 36-2158164	FOUNDED SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN	IA	501(C)(10)	N/A	NO		No
(3)SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN EMPLOYEE DISASTER RELIEF FUND 2900 ROCKY POINT DRIVE TAMPA,FL33607 26-3733381	DISASTER RELIEF	DC	501(C)(3)	LINE 9	NO		No
(4)SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN (QUEBEC) INC 1529 CEDAR AVE MONTREAL,QUEBECH36 1A6 CA	HOSPITAL SYSTEM	CA	501(C)(3) EQUIVALENT	LINE 3	NO		No
(5)SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN A CANADIAN CORPORATION 1529 CEDAR AVE MONTREAL,QUEBECH36 1A6 CA	HOSPITAL SYSTEM	CA	501(C)(3) EQUIVALENT	LINE 3	NO		No
(6)SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN A MEXICAN ASSOCIATION MX AV DEL IMAN NO 257 MEXICO CITY 04600 MX	HOSPITAL SYSTEM	MX	501(C)(3) EQUIVALENT	LINE 3	NO		No

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

Yes

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

Yes

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

Yes

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

Yes

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) THE SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN	E	91,969,993	CASH
(2) THE SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN	B	25,332,484	CASH
(3) SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL	D	1,318,165	CASH
(4) THE SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN	O	0	AMOUNT UNDETERMINABLE
(5) THE SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN	D	87,714,185	CASH
(6) SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL	J	139,165	CASH
(7) SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL	Q	387,034	CASH
(8) SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL	P	3,114,937	CASH
(9) SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN CAN	B	12,727,535	CASH
(10) SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN MEX	B	11,738,146	CASH
(11) SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL	O	0	AMOUNT UNDETERMINABLE

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

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Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: WE PROVIDE PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE WITHOUT FINANCIAL OBLIGATION TO PATIENTS OR THEIR FAMILIES.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	20
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	16
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	4,751
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	5,000
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	266,294,915	293,477,135
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	123,099,846	126,440,137
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	527,630,087	328,854,663
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	29,419,483	20,041,605
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	946,444,331	768,813,540
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	46,000	42,000
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	347,324,927	354,227,185
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	4,471,500	4,823,548
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 36,287,146
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	310,796,148	334,462,509
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	662,638,575	693,555,242
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	283,805,756	75,258,298
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	8,952,599,841	8,225,349,786
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	969,986,179	625,163,621
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	7,982,613,662	7,600,186,165

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	Type or print name and title


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 104,352,160 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 23,826,334 )
	TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC BURN VICTIMS ADMISSIONS: 1,048OUTPATIENT CLINIC VISITS: 24,140 AT 2 BURNS HOSPITALS AND ONE HOSPITAL THAT SPECIALIZES IN BOTH BURNS AND ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES.OUTPATIENT CLINIC SURGERIES: 2,470EVERY YEAR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN HAVE A GREATER CHANCE OF SURVIVING FROM ALL TYPES OF BURN INJURIES, DUE TO SHC'S SPECIALIZED BURN CARE, WHICH PROVIDES CRITICAL, SURGICAL, AND REHABILITATIVE CARE TO CHILDREN WITH VARYING DEGREES OF NEW AND HEALED BURNS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 449,417,521 including grants of $ 42,000 ) (Revenue $ 102,613,803 )
	TREATMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC PATIENTS ADMISSIONS: 4,396OUTPATIENT CLINIC VISITS: 166,499 AT 16 ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITALS AND ONE HOSPITAL THAT SPECIALIZES IN BOTH ORTHOPAEDIC AND BURNS SERVICES.OUTPATIENT CLINIC SURGERIES: 9,795SHC IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING MEDICAL AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL DEFORMITIES AND CONDITIONS, PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES AND DISEASES OF THE NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM. COMMONLY TREATED CONDITIONS INCLUDE CLUBFOOT, HAND DISORDERS, LIMB DEFICIENCIES, HIP DISORDERS, SCOLIOSIS, OSTEOGENESIS PERFECTA, JUVENILE ARTHRITIS AND CEREBRAL PALSY AND SPINA BIFIDA. ALL CARE IS PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF A PATIENT'S OR FAMILY'S ABILITY TO PAY.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 22,419,703 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	MEDICAL RESEARCH IS CONDUCTED AND PROVIDES A STRONG, POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE CARE AND CURE OF CHILDREN WITH ORTHOPAEDIC PROBLEMS, BURN AND SPINAL CORD INJURIES. 121 RESEARCH PROJECTS WERE FUNDED, AND 30 RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS WERE PROVIDED. SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN IS COMMITTED TO THE SUSTAINED INVESTMENT IN CLINICALLY USEFUL RESEARCH SO THAT FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE CAN BE ACQUIRED, IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH ORTHOPAEDIC PROBLEMS, BURN AND SPINAL CORD INJURIES.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses576,189,384

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) PETER R DIAZ MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	5.00 .......................2.00	X			0	0	0
(19) RICK WILLIAMS........................................................................ TRUSTEE	5.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(20) W BRANDT BEDE MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	5.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(21) JOHN MCCABE........................................................................ EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT	40.00 .......................0.00		X		386,236	0	1,847
(22) PAUL CASKEY........................................................................ CHIEF OF STAFF	40.00 .......................0.00			X	522,214	0	161,521
(23) MICHAEL AIONA........................................................................ CHIEF OF STAFF	40.00 .......................0.00			X	534,963	0	162,882
(24) DOUGLAS BARNES........................................................................ CHIEF OF STAFF	40.00 .......................0.00			X	522,368	0	113,273
(25) SCOTT KOZIN........................................................................ CHIEF OF STAFF	40.00 .......................0.00			X	603,489	0	6,893
(26) RICHARD KAGAN........................................................................ GENERAL SURGEON / PROFESSOR	40.00 .......................0.00			X	151,600	0	454,181

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	2,738,870	247,581	901,483

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b	1,311,331
c	Fundraising events..		1c	26,527,994
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	15,298,927

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	250,338,883

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		293,477,135

			Business Code
2a	PATIENT SERVICE	621110	126,440,137	126,440,137
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			126,440,137

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			194,208,366			194,208,366
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........			52,024			52,024
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents		11,256,049
b	Less: rental expenses		0
c	Rental income or (loss)		11,256,049
d	Net rental income or (loss)......			11,256,049			11,256,049
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		2,843,297,545
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	66,817	2,708,584,431
c	Gain or (loss)	-66,817	134,713,114
d	Net gain or (loss).....			134,646,297			134,646,297
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 26,527,994of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a		7,924,379
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		622,156
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			7,302,223			7,302,223
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	OTHER INCOME		900099	1,431,309			1,431,309
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			1,431,309
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			768,813,540	126,440,137	0	348,896,268

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	42,000	42,000
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	406,083	349,231	56,852
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	283,666,369	264,268,510	17,731,920	1,665,939
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	13,898,145	12,421,106	1,477,039
9	Other employee benefits .......	37,389,747	31,309,393	6,051,546	28,808
10	Payroll taxes ...........	18,866,841	16,705,508	2,161,333
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	4,823,548			4,823,548
f	Investment management fees ......	16,566,884	955,363	15,611,521
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	87,466,876	76,537,139	6,701,647	4,228,090
12	Advertising and promotion ....	16,477,785	5,479,727	282,862	10,715,196
13	Office expenses .......	8,926,714	8,315,210	570,873	40,631
14	Information technology ......	18,541,154	3,549,412	14,991,470	272
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	22,241,074	16,737,069	5,503,401	604
17	Travel ............	7,544,581	5,835,714	1,373,643	335,224
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	618,417	321,110	239,826	57,481
20	Interest ...........	353,835	353,835
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	47,308,189	40,644,181	6,664,008
23	Insurance ...	7,852,395	6,982,474	869,921
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	MEDICAL SUPPLIES	78,280,493	78,231,495	46,839	2,159
b	PGA EVENT EXPENSES	10,902,167			10,902,167
c	PATIENT COSTS	3,241,699	3,241,699
d	DUES AND REGISTRATIONS	2,053,490	1,813,029	225,794	14,667
e	All other expenses	6,086,756	2,096,179	518,217	3,472,360
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	693,555,242	576,189,384	81,078,712	36,287,146
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........				1
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			6,362,805	2	8,149,471
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			43,175,411	3	34,517,205
4	Accounts receivable, net .............				4
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ........			16,372,801	8	16,844,767
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			9,825,475	9	10,922,378
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	1,270,455,467
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	640,574,392	614,098,231	10c	629,881,075
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			6,428,157,840	11	6,022,406,623
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			288,897,840	13	297,504,039
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			1,545,709,438	15	1,205,124,228
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			8,952,599,841	16	8,225,349,786

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	285,557,421	17	268,907,262
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	12,798,769	19	17,349,095
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D	38,381,142	21	38,186,081
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..	10,000,000	24	40,000,000
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	623,248,847	25	260,721,183
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	969,986,179	26	625,163,621

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	6,588,673,776	27	6,202,709,279
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	296,919,343	28	295,809,343
29	Permanently restricted net assets	1,097,020,543	29	1,101,667,543
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	7,982,613,662	33	7,600,186,165
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	8,952,599,841	34	8,225,349,786

1	Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
2	Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
3	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
4	Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .	Yes	No
5	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
6	Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No