Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CARSON TAHOE HEALTH SYSTEM
Employer identification number
88-0502318
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
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2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
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11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
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11g(i)
No
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
No
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
(A)
CARSON TAHOE REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
880502320
03
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
Total
0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
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Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
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Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
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Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
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18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CARSON TAHOE HEALTH SYSTEM
Employer identification number
88-0502318
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2
The main hospital of Carson Tahoe Regional Health separated out it's supporting G&A departments and created a new parent company called Carson Tahoe Health System (CTHS). The same work is being done, as was done in prior years. This G&A is not considered Program services for the parent company CTHS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
These services are provided regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, disability, age, or ability to pay. Carson Tahoe's mission is to enhance the health and well-being of the communities we service. The regional medical center provides care to persons, some of whom are covered by governmental programs including Medicare and Medicaid, as well as medically indigent patients unable to pay. The cost of direct and indirect costs for services furnished under its charity care policy were approximately $6.9M in 2013. The Health System also sponsors health activities and programs to support the community including wellness education and support. In year 2013, the Health System (all entities) had 11,408 inpatient admissions, 45,578 inpatient days, 261,649 outpatient registrations, 110,013 outpatient imaging visits, and 62,260 emergent/ urgent care visits. Carson Tahoe Health consists of an acute care regional medical center with 144 licensed beds, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services with a total of 40 licensed beds, a long term continuing care hospital with 29 licensed beds, a surgery hospital which is 70% owned, a free-standing licensed emergent care center, 2 urgent cares, outpatient surgery center, accredited cancer center, physician clinics, retail clinics, imaging centers, pain management center, therapy, rehabilitation and several medical office buildings.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A
The CTHS Executive Committee had six (6) members in 2013 and held one meeting that year.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
Ed Epperson, Andrea Weed, Don Hataway, James Gibson, Jonathan Miller, and Dr. Upton all have a business relationship due to also serving as officers or board members of a related for-profit entity, Carson Tahoe Physician Clinics.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE SOLE-MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION IS CARSON-TAHOE HEALTH SYSTEM, A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
The member elects the members of the governing body. The membership represents the board, and governing members.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
Carson Tahoe Health System is the governing body. Certain decisions of the governing body are subject to approval by the member, including: any amendment or restatement of the articles of incorporation, limited liability company or partnership or the merger, dissolution or consolidation of the organization; any mortgage, sale, lease, exchange or pledge of all or substantially all of the assets of the organization; any change in long-term debt arrangements of the organization or any of its subsidiaries or affiliated organizations; the strategic plan of the organization; the establishment or change of the philosophy according to which the organization operates; approval of the contract of employment of the CEO of the organization; and the determination of the amount of any compensation for members of the board.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
The Organization engages an independent accounting firm to prepare and review the 990. The 990 is then reviewed by the organization's officers and the accounting personnel with the independent accounting firm. Through the review process, any clarifications or corrections that need to be made are made. The form 990 is then reviewed by the finance committee of the board with the independent accounting firm. Any questions or concerns the finance committee raises are addressed and any corrections for clarifications that need to be made are made. The final form 990 with all required schedules is then provided to all voting members of the board prior to filing the form 990.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
At the time of hire (or election in the case of board of directors), the CEO or his designee shall provide to the board and all executive officers, staff, and volunteers, a copy of the conflict of interest policy and the applicable conflict of interest disclosure form and questionnaire which shall be completed to identify any relationships, positions or circumstances wherein it is believed a conflict may arise. Such annual monitoring and review procedures shall be part of the corporate compliance plan. An appropriate report shall be submitted to the board concerning any interest disclosed. Each member of the board of directors and all executive management shall disclose fully and frankly any and all actual or potential conflicts of duality of interest or responsibility, whether individual, personal, or business which may exist or appear to exist to Carson Tahoe Health SYstem, or any system entity on any matter of business which may come before the board (including its committees.)
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
Base salaries for officers and key employees will be positioned so that midpoints target the 50th percentile. Executive salaries will be administered within ranges built around the 50th percentile and based on performance, experience, tenure, and other relevant factors as evaluated by CEO. Incentive will be positioned to provide total cash compensation at the 50th percentile for on-plan performance. Achieving maximum incentives may raise total compensation to approximately the 65th percentile. Benefits will be positioned at market competitive levels.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B
The executive compensation committee will determine the total compensation package for the CEO based on market surveys positioned so that midpoint will target the 50th percentile. Incentive will be positioned to provide total cash compensation at the 50th percentile for on-plan performance. Achieving maximum incentives may raise total compensation to approximately the 65th percentile. Benefits will be positioned at market competitive levels. The last review was conducted by the Hay Group in 2013. A written opinion from the Hay Group was received stating that the executive compensation packages do not constitute excess benefit transactions.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
TRANSFER FROM CTRH 22,159,272 NET ASSET TRANSFER OF DISREGARDED ENTITIES FROM CTRH 2,023,613 DISREGARDED ENTITIES CAPITAL CONTRIBUTED 2013 4,896,311 ELIMINATION OF INVESTMENT IN DISREGARDED ENTITIES ON CTHS BOOKS -1,665,410 MISCELLANEOUS ADJUSTMENT -301 ----------- TOTAL TO PART XI, LINE 9 27,413,485
FORM 990, ITEM B, REASON FOR AMENDED RETURN
WE ARE AMENDING FORM 990, SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 7H FOR THE 2013 TAX YEAR TO CORRECT INCORRECT REPORTING OF TOTAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT RESEARCH EXPENSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $443,975, DIRECT OFFSETTING REVENUE OF $7,912 AND NET COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE OF $436,063. THE CORRECT COMMUNITY BENEFIT RESEARCH, DIRECT OFFSETTING REVENUE, AND NET COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE IS NONE. THIS REDUCES THE TOTALS ON LINE J AND K BY $443,975, $7,912, AND $436,063, RESPECTIVELY; DECREASING THE PERCENT OF TOTAL EXPENSE IN COLUMN F BY .78.
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:CONSULTING & MANAGEMENT FEES TOTAL FEES:2154119
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES TOTAL FEES:1253763
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:PHYSICIAN FEES TOTAL FEES:5892
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.