Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (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 listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER |
951644600 | Yes | 0 | 0 | ||
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0 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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. | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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. | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 | ||||
| 7 | Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) | |||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 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. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2014 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-2014 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2014 |
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Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 |
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014: | ||||
| a From 2009.......X | ||||
| b From 2010.......X | ||||
| c From 2011.......X | ||||
| d From 2012.......X | ||||
| e From 2013....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a From 2010.......X | ||||
| b From 2011.......X | ||||
| c From 2012.......X | ||||
| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: (CONTINUED) | 6. COMMITTED TO INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE AND COORDINATION OF CARE: THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE, IMPROVING COORDINATION OF CARE IN ORDER TO REDUCE UNNECESSARY VARIATION AND UTILIZATION, AND IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES. OUR PHYSICIANS, MANAGERS AND STAFF ARE COLLABORATING WITH COLLEAGUES ACROSS THE ENTIRE HEALTH SYSTEM, WITH THE MAJOR HEALTH PLANS, AND WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS. SOME EXAMPLES OF THESE EFFORTS ARE: - OUR INITIATIVES ARE DESIGNED TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS IN PROJECTS TO ENSURE THAT PATIENTS ARE RECEIVING THE RIGHT CARE, AT THE RIGHT TIME, AT THE RIGHT PLACE, WITH THE RIGHT RESOURCES. - THE FOUNDATION IS REDESIGNING PRIMARY CARE TO ESTABLISH A MORE POPULATION-FOCUSED, PATIENT-CENTERED APPROACH TO CARE. BY CREATING A NEW CARE TEAM MODEL, PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS WILL IMPROVE THEIR ACCESS TO CARE, BE MORE PROACTIVE IN REACHING OUT TO PATIENTS FOR PREVENTIVE SERVICES, AND HAVE MORE TIME TO DEDICATE TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT. - CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION IS SPONSORING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD WITHIN ITS CLINICS, WITH THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING PATIENT SAFETY, INCORPORATING EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDELINES, STREAMLINING OFFICE OPERATIONS, REDUCING DUPLICATIVE SERVICES, IMPROVING COORDINATION OF CARE AND MEETING FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR ADOPTION OF ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS. THIS IMPLEMENTATION WILL MEET ALL THE CRITERIA FOR "MEANINGFUL USE" AS DEFINED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION ALSO OFFERS ITS PATIENTS A SECURE ONLINE PORTAL FOR IMPROVED ACCESS TO CARE AND SERVICES, BETTER SELF-MANAGEMENT, AND LOWER COST ALTERNATIVE OFFICE VISITS - CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION HAS DEVELOPED AN ANALYTIC MODEL FOR IDENTIFYING ITS MOST FRAGILE PATIENTS. THESE PATIENTS HAVE DEDICATED CASE MANAGERS ENSURING THAT THEY ARE RECEIVING THEIR CARE IN A TIMELY MANNER IN THE MOST APPROPRIATE SETTING, AND THAT THEY ARE MAXIMIZING THE USE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES. WE ALSO HAVE A SYSTEM TO MONITOR SEVERAL HEALTH INDICATORS THROUGH THE USE OF BIOMETRIC EQUIPMENT IN PATIENTS' HOMES. THE GOAL IS TO REDUCE THESE PATIENTS' NEED FOR HIGH COST EMERGENCY AND INPATIENT SERVICES - CEDARS-SINAI IS DEDICATING RESOURCES TO EVALUATE THE MOST COMMON CAUSES FOR READMISSION AND CREATING NEW PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THIS POPULATION OF PATIENTS. CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION FULLY SUPPORTS THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, AS DEMONSTRATED BY ITS PARTICIPATION IN THE MEDICARE SHARED SAVINGS PROGRAM, TWO COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE CALIFORNIA EXCHANGE, COVERED CALIFORNIA. CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION OFFERS COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TRAINING ON SENIOR SENSITIVITY, ADVANCE DIRECTIVES AND OTHER TOPICS THAT ENABLE THEM TO FULFILL THEIR MISSION. CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION RECENTLY DID THIS FOR THE WEST HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION. CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A ROBUST INFRASTRUCTURE OF CARE COORDINATION FOR ALL THE PATIENTS IT SERVES, REGARDLESS OF PAYER ARRANGEMENT, INCLUDING CARE MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL WORK SERVICES, HOUSE CALLS, DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE CARE MEDICINE. THESE SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO APPEAR TO BE USING THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER FOR PRIMARY CARE. THESE PATIENTS ARE TYPICALLY UNINSURED, HOMELESS, OR OTHERWISE MEDICALLY OR SOCIALLY FRAGILE. CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION HAS A DEDICATED CARE MANAGER WHO REACHES OUT TO THEM AND CONNECTS THEM TO CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION OR OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION PROVIDES INSERVICES FREE OF CHARGE FOR 8 LOCAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES. CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES A MONTHLY ADVANCE CARE PLANNING CLASS, AND A QUARTERLY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 | BOARD MEMBERS S. MIDDLER, AND T. STEIN HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, AS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, CAN ELECT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | RESERVED RIGHTS OF CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION. THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS MUST BE APPROVED OR ACTED UPON BY CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER BEFORE BECOMING EFFECTIVE: (A) ANY SALE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF ALL OR A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE ASSETS OF THE FOUNDATION; (B) ANY MERGER OR AFFILIATION OF THE FOUNDATION WITH ANY PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER THAN THE MEMBER; (C) ANY AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS OF THE FOUNDATION; (D) CONDUCTING ANY HOSPITAL BUSINESS, OR ANY NON-HEALTHCARE BUSINESS, OR OWNERSHIP OF ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT INTEREST IN ANY HOSPITAL; (E) ANY ACT OR OMISSION WHICH CREATES ANY MATERIAL RISK TO THE MEMBER'S TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, OR CREATES ANY MATERIAL RISK OF A VIOLATION OF ANY STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS; (F) DISSOLUTION OF THE FOUNDATION OR THE FILING OF ANY BANKRUPTCY PETITION; (G) CREATION OF ANY NEW CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP OR ASSOCIATION; (H) ACQUISITION OF OR THE INVESTMENT IN A NEW OPERATING BUSINESS; (I) ENTERING INTO ANY PARTNERSHIPS OR JOINT VENTURES; (J) ADOPTION OF OR CHANGES TO OPERATING OR CAPITAL BUDGETS, OR THE ADOPTION OF OR CHANGES TO LONG-RANGE AND STRATEGIC PLANS; (K) UNBUDGETED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES OVER $25,000; (L) LOANS, BORROWINGS OR GUARANTEES IN EXCESS OF $100,000, UNLESS APPROVED IN THE BUDGET; (M) ANY SECURITY INTERESTS OR MORTGAGES ON THE PROPERTY OF FOUNDATION; (N) OPERATING OR CAPITAL LEASES WHERE THE TERM IS OVER FIVE YEARS OR THE TOTAL OBLIGATION UNDER THE LEASE EXCEEDS $100,000, UNLESS APPROVED IN THE BUDGET; (O) TERMINATION OR APPOINTMENT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE FOUNDATION; OR (P) TERMINATION OR SELECTION OF THE AUDITORS OF THE FOUNDATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 UNDERGOES AN INTENSE AND HIGHLY COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS. THE REVIEW INVOLVES VARIOUS MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL AND A BIG FOUR ACCOUNTING FIRM. A MULTI-LEVEL REVIEW IS PERFORMED WITHIN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT INCLUDING REVIEW BY THE VICE-PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. ADDITIONALLY, IT IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, AND IT IS PRESENTED AT A BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING ALLOWING THE ENTIRE BOARD THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE INFORMATION REPORTED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY STATEMENT: A. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION (THE "FOUNDATION") DEEMS IT APPROPRIATE TO ADOPT A POLICY REGARDING FULL, COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BY "COVERED INDIVIDUALS" (AS DEFINED BELOW). POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETELY AND ACCURATELY DISCLOSED TO AVOID POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE FOUNDATION FROM ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS, RELATIONSHIPS AND SITUATIONS THAT MIGHT COMPROMISE OR BE PERCEIVED TO COMPROMISE THE INTERESTS OF THE FOUNDATION OR ITS "AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS" (AS DEFINED BELOW). B. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEEMS IT APPROPRIATE TO ADOPT THIS POLICY BECAUSE: 1. THERE EXISTS A FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIP WHICH REQUIRES A STRICT DUTY OF LOYALTY AND FIDELITY BY AND BETWEEN THE FOUNDATION AND COVERED INDIVIDUALS. 2. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF COVERED INDIVIDUALS TO ADMINISTER AND DISCHARGE THEIR RESPECTIVE OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES HONESTLY AND ECONOMICALLY, EXERCISING THEIR BEST CARE, SKILL AND JUDGMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOUNDATION. PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS POLICY IS TO PROVIDE CLEAR AND CONSISTENT GUIDANCE TO COVERED INDIVIDUALS ON THE OBLIGATION TO REPORT VARIOUS TYPES OF INTERESTS IDENTIFIED IN THIS POLICY. DEFINITIONS OF KEY TERMS AND CONCEPTS: A. AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS : AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE ENTITIES OWNED, CONTROLLED OR MANAGED BY THE FOUNDATION. B. COVERED INDIVIDUALS: * MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS; * MEMBERS OF BOARD COMMITTEES; * OFFICERS AND KEY PERSONNEL; * ANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFIED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. C. RELATIVES : FOR PURPOSES OF THIS POLICY, "RELATIVES" ARE DEFINED AS: AN INDIVIDUAL'S SPOUSE, INCLUDING COMMON LAW SPOUSES AND SAME-SEX PARTNERS, ANCESTORS, CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN, SIBLINGS (BROTHERS AND SISTERS), FATHER, MOTHER, SISTER, BROTHER, IN-LAWS, GRANDPARENTS, OR ANY OF THESE IN A STEP RELATIONSHIP OR THROUGH LEGAL ADOPTION. D. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CAN BE CONSIDERED TO EXIST IN ANY INSTANCE WHEN THE ACTIONS OR ACTIVITIES OF ANY COVERED INDIVIDUAL: HAS A REAL OR POTENTIALLY NEGATIVE IMPACT UPON THE INTERESTS OF THE FOUNDATION; OR INVOLVE THE OBTAINING BY A COVERED INDIVIDUAL OF A GAIN OR ADVANTAGE; OR WHICH RESULT IN AN ADVERSE EFFECT PER POLICY. THE FOUNDATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DETERMINE IF OTHER ACTS OR OMISSIONS RISE TO THE LEVEL OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND TO REQUIRE THEIR DISCLOSURE. POLICY IMPLEMENTATION: A. A FULL WRITTEN DISCLOSURE OF ANY TRANSACTIONS OR BUSINESS AFFILIATIONS WHICH MAY CONSTITUTE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MUST BE MADE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) BY EACH COVERED INDIVIDUAL. SUCH TRANSACTIONS OR BUSINESS AFFILIATIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ALL OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL ARRANGEMENTS RESULTING IN THE RECEIPT OF DIRECT OR INDIRECT REMUNERATION OF ANY KIND. THE NATURE OF DISCLOSURES, TRANSACTIONS, BUSINESS AFFILIATIONS OR OTHER SITUATIONS THAT MAY CONSTITUTE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE FOUNDATION FROM TIME TO TIME. IN THIS REGARD, IT IS THE COVERED INDIVIDUAL'S DUTY TO DISCLOSE ANY AND ALL OUTSIDE INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES INDICATED BY THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE OR BY CONFLICT OF INTEREST GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNDER THE TERMS OF PARAGRAPH J BELOW. COVERED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD NOT JUDGE ON THEIR OWN WHETHER SUCH INTERESTS OR ACTIVITIES CONSTITUTE AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS DEFINED ABOVE. B. NO MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHOULD RECEIVE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ANY COMPENSATION WHATSOEVER FROM THE FOUNDATION FOR HIS OR HER SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, ALTHOUGH ACTUAL EXPENSES MAY BE REIMBURSED. C. THE FOUNDATION SHOULD NOT ENTER INTO ANY TRANSACTION OR CONTRACT WITH A COVERED INDIVIDUAL UNLESS THE FOLLOWING FACTS ARE ESTABLISHED TO THE SATISFACTION OF A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 1. THERE HAS BEEN FULL DISCLOSURE OF THE EXISTENCE AND NATURE OF THE INTEREST OF THE PERSON INVOLVED; 2. THE FOUNDATION HAS ENTERED INTO THE TRANSACTION FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT; 3. THE TRANSACTION WAS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE FOUNDATION AT THE TIME IT ENTERED INTO THE TRANSACTION, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OBTAINS REASONABLE ASSURANCES AND REASONABLY EXPECTS THAT THE TRANSACTION WILL REMAIN FAIR AND REASONABLE DURING ITS COURSE; 4. PRIOR TO CONSUMMATING THE TRANSACTION, OR ANY PART THEREOF, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS AUTHORIZED OR APPROVED THE TRANSACTION, IN GOOD FAITH, AT A DULY HELD MEETING BY A VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THEN IN OFFICE (EXCLUDING ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO IS INTERESTED IN THE TRANSACTION) AND WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE MATERIAL FACTS CONCERNING THE TRANSACTION AND THE PERSON'S INTEREST IN THE TRANSACTION. (INTERESTED DIRECTORS MAY BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH AUTHORIZES, APPROVES, OR RATIFIES A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION.) 5. PRIOR TO AUTHORIZING OR APPROVING THE TRANSACTION, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSIDERED, AND IN GOOD FAITH DETERMINED AFTER REASONABLE INVESTIGATION UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THAT THE FOUNDATION COULD NOT HAVE OBTAINED A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS ARRANGEMENT WITH REASONABLE EFFORT UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES. 6. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DELEGATES ITS AUTHORITY UNDER PARAGRAPH C TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN THE CASE OF TRANSACTIONS AND/OR CONTRACTS WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT BOARD MEMBERS OR MEMBERS OF BOARD COMMITTEES BUT WHO ARE OTHERWISE OBLIGATED UNDER THIS POLICY TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. D. THE REQUIREMENTS OF PARAGRAPH C ABOVE DO NOT APPLY TO ANY TRANSACTION OR CONTRACT APPROVED OR AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN GOOD FAITH AND WITHOUT UNJUSTIFIED FAVORITISM, AS PART OF A PUBLIC OR CHARITABLE PROGRAM OF THE FOUNDATION EVEN THOUGH THE TRANSACTION OR CONTRACT RESULTS IN A BENEFIT TO ONE OR MORE DIRECTORS OR THEIR FAMILIES BECAUSE THEY ARE IN THE CLASS OF PERSONS INTENDED TO BE BENEFITED BY THE PUBLIC OR CHARITABLE PROGRAM. E. IF IT IS NOT REASONABLY PRACTICABLE TO OBTAIN APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO A TRANSACTION OR CONTRACT DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH C ABOVE, THE FOLLOWING MUST OCCUR: (A) APPROVAL OF THE TRANSACTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH C, PARTS 1 THROUGH 6; AND (B) RATIFICATION OF THE TRANSACTION OR CONTRACT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AFTER DETERMINING IN GOOD FAITH THAT THE CONDITIONS OF PARAGRAPH C, PARTS 1 THROUGH 6 HAVE BEEN SATISFIED, AT ITS NEXT MEETING BY A VOTE OF THE MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS THEN IN OFFICE WITHOUT COUNTING THE VOTE OF THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR OR DIRECTORS. F. NO SPOUSE OR ECONOMIC DEPENDENT OF ANY LOS ANGELES COUNTY ("COUNTY") EMPLOYEE MAY BE EMPLOYED IN ANY CAPACITY BY THE FOUNDATION IF THE COUNTY EMPLOYEE HAS ANY INFLUENCE IN THE AWARDING OF A COUNTY CONTRACT WITH THE FOUNDATION. NO OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE FOUNDATION WHO MAY BENEFIT FROM A COUNTY CONTRACT WITH THE FOUNDATION MAY IN ANY WAY PARTICIPATE IN THE COUNTY'S APPROVAL, ONGOING EVALUATION, OR ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE COUNTY'S APPROVAL OR ONGOING EVALUATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | G. RELATIVES, AS DEFINED IN DEFINITIONS OF KEY TERMS AND CONCEPTS OF THIS POLICY, MAY NOT BE HIRED OR CONTINUE EMPLOYMENT AT THE FOUNDATION WITHOUT DISCLOSURE OF THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (OR THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE EVENT THAT RELATIVES OF THE FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARE INVOLVED) WHEN: (A) THEY HAVE A SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER; (B) THEY HAVE THE SAME IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR; (C) THEY WORK IN THE SAME DEPARTMENT OR UNIT; OR (D) THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL PROBABILITY OF REGULAR PERSONAL CONTACT IN OR RELATING TO THE BUSINESS OF THE FOUNDATION OR SUBSTANTIAL POTENTIAL FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. RELATIVES OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL NOT BE HIRED IN ANY CAPACITY AT THE FOUNDATION UNLESS THE EMPLOYEE WAS HIRED BEFORE THE DATE THE RELATIVE BECAME A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE FOUNDATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DETERMINE THAT OTHER RELATIONSHIPS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED BY THIS POLICY REPRESENT ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS WELL. IN ANY CASE WHERE THE FOUNDATION DETERMINES, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION THAT A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TWO INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOUNDATION PRESENTS AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE FOUNDATION MAY TAKE WHATEVER ACTION IT DETERMINES TO BE APPROPRIATE TO AVOID THE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. H. THOSE INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THIS POLICY ARE PRECLUDED FROM HOLDING AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN, SERVING AS A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF, OR PROVIDING DIRECT CONSULTATIVE SERVICES TO ANY OTHER PHYSICIAN FOUNDATION, PHYSICIAN PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION OR MEDICAL GROUP, OR SIMILAR ORGANIZATION THAT HAS OPERATIONS IN GEOGRAPHIC AREAS SERVED BY THE FOUNDATION, EXCEPT IN SUCH SITUATIONS WHICH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THAT SUCH INVOLVEMENT WILL RESULT IN DIRECT, SUBSTANTIAL AND BENEFICIAL ADVANTAGE TO THE FOUNDATION. THE INITIAL STANDARD FOR DETERMINING THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVED BY THE FOUNDATION SHALL BE A 10-MILE RADIUS FROM ANY FACILITY OWNED OR SUBSTANTIALLY MANAGED BY THE FOUNDATION. I. ANY DISCLOSED INTEREST OR ACTIVITY APPROVED AS "MANAGED" BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PURSUANT TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY MUST BE REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO ASSURE THAT CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE NOT CHANGED TO ALTER THE APPROVAL. J. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE, WILL REGULARLY PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION ON THE TYPES OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT SHOULD BE REPORTED BY COVERED INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR ANNUAL DISCLOSURES AS REQUIRED UNDER THIS POLICY, OR IN OTHER INSTANCES WHERE DISCLOSURE OF SUCH INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES ARE ALSO REQUIRED. K. FULL DISCLOSURE OF ANY SITUATION IN DOUBT SHOULD BE MADE SO AS TO PERMIT AN IMPARTIAL AND OBJECTIVE DETERMINATION. ACTIVITIES WHICH HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN PAST YEARS MUST BE REPORTED AGAIN SO LONG AS THE UNDERLYING ACTIVITY CONTINUES. THE DISCLOSURE RELATES NOT ONLY TO THE INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES OF COVERED INDIVIDUALS, BUT ALSO TO THE INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE RELATIVES OF COVERED INDIVIDUALS AS DEFINED ABOVE. POLICY COMPLIANCE: A. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL BE PROMPTLY NOTIFIED OF ANY VIOLATIONS OF THIS POLICY ON CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO VIOLATES THIS POLICY ON CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. SUCH ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH RESPECT TO OFFICERS AND KEY PERSONNEL, AND BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH RESPECT TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OR MEMBERS OF BOARD COMMITTEES. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS MAY INCLUDE ORAL ADMONISHMENT, WRITTEN REPRIMAND, DISCIPLINE, REASSIGNMENT, DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REMOVAL, TERMINATION, OR SEPARATION. THE FOUNDATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PURSUE OTHER ACTION AGAINST ANYONE WHO VIOLATES THIS POLICY TO THE DETRIMENT OF THE FOUNDATION. B. A COPY OF THIS POLICY SHALL BE DELIVERED ANNUALLY TO EACH COVERED INDIVIDUAL, TOGETHER WITH A REQUEST THAT EACH PERSON COMPLETE AND DELIVER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST-RELATED DISCLOSURES ON A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE. CHANGES REQUIRED BY LAW OR OF A NON-MATERIAL NATURE MAY BE APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE. CHANGES APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MUST BE REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ITS NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING SUBSEQUENT TO THE CHANGES TAKING EFFECT. C. THE END USERS OF THIS POLICY ARE ALL COVERED INDIVIDUALS, AS DEFINED IN THIS POLICY. D. IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS POLICY WILL INCLUDE (I) PERIODIC COMMUNICATIONS TO END-USERS OF THE POLICY'S PROVISIONS; AND (II) A SCHEDULED REVIEW OF THE POLICY'S TERMS AND ENFORCEMENT. E. THIS POLICY MAY BE REVISED DURING ITS SCHEDULED REVIEW OR AT ANY TIME NEEDED. REQUIRED REVIEW: IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS POLICY IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL REPORT ANNUALLY TO THE CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS' AUDIT COMMITTEE THE RESULTS OF EACH ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST REVIEW. DELEGATED ASSISTANCE: THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY DELEGATE MANAGEMENT OF THE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO THE CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER'S INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT OR SEEK ASSISTANCE THEREFROM ON A PERIODIC BASIS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE FOUNDATION APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF ITS EXECUTIVES VIA THE SHARED EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE WITH CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER. THE EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER (THE COMMITTEE) IS A STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMMITTEE ADDRESSES COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS AND IS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD WITH RESPECT TO SUCH ISSUES, AND OTHER GOVERNANCE ISSUES AS REQUESTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR THE CEO, ALL SUBJECT TO THE COMMITTEE'S ONGOING REPORTING OBLIGATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SPECIFICALLY, THE COMMITTEE EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE FOUNDATION PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PLANS FOR EXECUTIVES. THE COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE CEO'S EXECUTION OF THOSE PLANS WITHIN ESTABLISHED PARAMETERS, TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION AS A WHOLE, AND ADDRESSES SUCH OTHER COMPENSATION ISSUES REGARDING THE FOUNDATION EXECUTIVES AS REQUESTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ARE APPOINTED ANNUALLY BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. APPOINTMENTS ARE FOR A ONE YEAR TERM. MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ARE INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR LIFE TRUSTEES WITH NO EXISTING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITHIN THE PRIOR FIVE (5) YEARS RELATED TO THE FOUNDATION'S CEO OR EXECUTIVES WHOSE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS AND RELATED BENEFIT PLANS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE. INDEPENDENCE OF DIRECTORS AND LIFE TRUSTEES ARE DETERMINED BY STANDARDS ADOPTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE CEO IS A NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE AND WILL BE INVITED TO ATTEND ITS MEETINGS UNLESS OTHERWISE DETERMINED BY THE COMMITTEE. WHENEVER THE COMMITTEE DISCUSSES THE CEO'S COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OR ANY COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PLAN IN WHICH THE CEO PARTICIPATES, THE CEO WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE ONLY TO THE EXTENT REQUESTED BY THE COMMITTEE. THE CEO WILL BE EXCUSED PRIOR TO THE COMMITTEE'S DECISION MAKING. EACH YEAR, THE COMMITTEE FOLLOWS A PROCESS THAT ENSURES THAT THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PROVIDED TO THE CEO AND OTHER EXECUTIVES IS REASONABLE AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS. THE MEDICAL CENTER'S SVP OF HR PROVIDES STAFF SUPPORT TO THE COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE MAY INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE MEDICAL CENTER'S MANAGEMENT TEAM OR ANY OTHER PERSON WHOSE PRESENCE THE COMMITTEE BELIEVES TO BE DESIRABLE OR APPROPRIATE. THE COMMITTEE MAY ENGAGE AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS CONSULTANT AND ANY OTHER ADVISORS THEY DEEM NECESSARY. THE COMMITTEE MAY ALSO ENGAGE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL. THE MEDICAL CENTER WILL PROVIDE FOR APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS TO ANY SUCH PERSONS RETAINED BY THE COMMITTEE. ANNUALLY, AT THE COMMITTEE'S DIRECTION, THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT SHALL PREPARE SUCH REPORTS AS THE COMMITTEE REASONABLY DEEMS NECESSARY. AT A MINIMUM, SUCH REPORTS WILL INCLUDE MARKET SURVEY DATA FROM A PEER GROUP DESIGNATED BY THE COMMITTEE, WHICH SHALL BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO MAKING DECISIONS. THE COMMITTEE MEETS AS FREQUENTLY AS THE COMMITTEE DEEMS NECESSARY AND WILL MAINTAIN WRITTEN MINUTES OF ITS MEETING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION POSTS ITS CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM PLAN ON ITS WEBSITE. THIS ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM OF THE MEDICAL CENTER. THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM PLAN OUTLINES THE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR THE GOVERNING BOARD AND ALL EMPLOYEES. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ATTACHED TO THE TAX RETURN OF THE MEDICAL CENTER. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 137,221,810. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 137,221,810. OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,005,105. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,497,993. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 8,503,098. ANSWERING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 417,917. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 417,917. TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 575,780. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 575,780. FACILITY MAINTENANCE SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 494,331. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 494,331. |
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