TY 2015 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.IRS.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Doing business as
ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1 CHILDRENS WAY

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LITTLE ROCK, AR72202

D Employer identification number

71-0568795

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 103,898,409

F Name and address of principal officer:
FRED SCARBOROUGH
1 CHILDRENS WAY
LITTLE ROCK,AR72202

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.ARCHILDRENS.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1982

M State of legal domicile: AR

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MISSION OF THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION IS TO MAKE FRIENDS AND RAISE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	33
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	31
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	46
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	499
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) .........	23,995,368	44,201,230
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	0	0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	8,701,632	7,258,941
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	297,575	-155,023
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	32,994,575	51,305,148
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	24,135,210	31,345,030
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)	3,291,887	3,811,647
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	366,614	808,589
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 6,332,044
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	2,325,879	2,750,646
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	30,119,590	38,715,912
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	2,874,985	12,589,236
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	327,501,216	339,868,135
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	1,673,005	1,874,686
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	325,828,211	337,993,449

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE MISSION OF THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION IS TO MAKE FRIENDS AND RAISE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S INC., ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE, AND ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S NORTHWEST.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 31,345,030 including grants of $ 31,345,030 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION IS THE FUNDRAISING ARM FOR ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S, INC. WHICH INCLUDES ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE, AND ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S NORTHWEST. THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS RAISING THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ALL ENTITIES RELATED TO ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S, INC., THUS ENHANCING PATIENT CARE, RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses31,345,030

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment

...

Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

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Yes

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

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11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

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11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Yes

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) .... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment

Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.. Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M ............. Click to see attachment

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........ Click to see attachment

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1......................... Click to see attachment

Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...

35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI Click to see attachment

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Yes

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Yes

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................

Yes

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

Yes

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

AL , AK , CA , CT , FL , GA , IL , KS , KY , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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GENA WINGFIELD1 CHILDRENS WAY LITTLE ROCK,AR72202 (501) 364-2555

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(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
(1) MARCELLA DODERER...................................................................... CHAIRMAN/ACH PRES & CEO	0.50 ................. 49.50	X	X	0	740,662	118,101
(2) FRED SCARBOROUGH...................................................................... ACHF PRESIDENT	50.00 ................. 0.00	X	X	340,218	0	58,800
(3) MYRNA ADAMS...................................................................... TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR (PARTIAL YEAR)	0.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(4) PAT ALLEN...................................................................... TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.13 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(5) RITTER ARNOLD...................................................................... TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.06 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(6) SHARON BALE...................................................................... TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.46 ................. 0.75	X		0	0	0
(7) GINGER BLACKMON...................................................................... TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.46 ................. 0.46	X		0	0	0
(8) FRANCES BUCHANAN...................................................................... TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.27 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(9) STUART COBB...................................................................... TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.02 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(10) STEVE DAVISON...................................................................... TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.04 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(11) HARRY CHUCK ERWIN III...................................................................... TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.38 ................. 0.76	X		0	0	0
(12) HAYDEN FRANKS MD...................................................................... TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.02 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(13) SHARILYN GASAWAY...................................................................... TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.50 ................. 0.91	X		0	0	0
(14) ROBIN GEORGE...................................................................... TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.71 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(15) MIKE GIBSON...................................................................... TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.06 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(16) TREVOR HOLBERT...................................................................... TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.04 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(17) SONJA YATES HUBBARD...................................................................... TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.02 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(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) JASON LAFRANCE........................................................................ TREASURER	0.29 .......................0.00	X	X			0	0	0
(19) SHARON LAMB........................................................................ TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.06 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(20) MARK LARSEN........................................................................ TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.04 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(21) JIM MCCLELLAND........................................................................ TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.27 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(22) BARBARA MOORE........................................................................ TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.36 .......................0.88	X				0	0	0
(23) CINDY MURPHY........................................................................ TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.06 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(24) JAKE NABHOLZ........................................................................ TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.06 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(25) MARSHALL NEY........................................................................ TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.19 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(26) MARY SPEARS POLK........................................................................ TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR (PARTIAL YEAR)	0.23 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(27) ROBERT PORTER MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.10 .......................0.09	X				0	0	0
(28) TERRY QUINN........................................................................ TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.27 .......................0.79	X				0	0	0
(29) JENNIFER SCHUECK........................................................................ TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR (PARTIAL YEAR)	0.42 .......................1.68	X				0	0	0
(30) PATRICK SCHUECK........................................................................ TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.25 .......................0.67	X				0	0	0
(31) BELINDA SHULTS........................................................................ TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.10 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(32) JENNIFER SMITH........................................................................ TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.06 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(33) CLAUDIA STRANGE........................................................................ TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.06 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(34) CELIA SWANSON........................................................................ TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR	0.04 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(35) CHARLES B WHITESIDE III........................................................................ VICE CHAIRMAN	0.52 .......................1.06	X	X			0	0	0
(36) TOM WOMACK........................................................................ TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR (PARTIAL YEAR)	0.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(37) KATHY FRIEND........................................................................ ACHF SR. VICE PRESIDENT	50.00 .......................0.00			X		246,996	0	24,929
(38) JENNIFER CARLISLE........................................................................ ACHF VICE PRESIDENT	50.00 .......................0.00			X		150,695	0	18,416
(39) JENNIFER SELIG........................................................................ ACHF DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR	50.00 .......................0.00				X	109,895	0	6,635

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	847,804	740,662	226,881

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
LUTHER KING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 301 COMMERCE ST 1600 FORT WORTH,TX76102	INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES	331,393
CI PARTNERS INC 904 MAIN STREET WILMINGTON,MA01887	FUNDRAISING SERVICES	310,232
CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK 205 WEST 700 SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY,UT84101	FUNDRAISING SERVICES	304,139
FOUNDATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INC 401 W CAPITOL AVE 503 LITTLE ROCK,AR72201	INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES	224,165
THE LONDON COMPANY 1800 BAYBERRY COURT SUITE 301 RICHMOND,VA23226	INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES	182,111
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 6

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a	6,729
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c	6,030,762
d	Related organizations		1d	1,322,623
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	36,841,116

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 7,545,877
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		44,201,230

		Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			6,366,361			6,366,361
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........			109,816			109,816
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents		205,387
b	Less: rental expenses		6,827
c	Rental income or (loss)		198,560
d	Net rental income or (loss)......			198,560			198,560
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		52,686,042
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		51,793,462
c	Gain or (loss)		892,580
d	Net gain or (loss).....			892,580			892,580
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 6,030,762of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a		329,573
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		792,972
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-463,399			-463,399
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
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			51,305,148	0	0	7,103,918

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	31,345,030	31,345,030
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 ....	896,332			896,332
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	2,332,838			2,332,838
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......	372,191			372,191
10	Payroll taxes ...........	210,286			210,286
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	8,984			8,984
c	Accounting ...........	3,800			3,800
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	808,589			808,589
f	Investment management fees ......	1,038,838		1,038,838
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	184,011			184,011
12	Advertising and promotion ....	50,680			50,680
13	Office expenses .......	821,826			821,826
14	Information technology ......	97,047			97,047
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	53,034			53,034
17	Travel ............	192,100			192,100
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	17,333			17,333
20	Interest ...........	95,019			95,019
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	41,515			41,515
23	Insurance ...
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	DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS	57,581			57,581
b	MINOR EQUIPMENT	57,035			57,035
c	DONOR RELATIONS & RECOG	31,843			31,843
d
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	38,715,912	31,345,030	1,038,838	6,332,044
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).

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........				1
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			1,753,975	2	1,402,380
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			15,200,283	3	26,578,705
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 ........				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			53,670	9	102,770
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	3,629,605
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	489,484	3,147,988	10c	3,140,121
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			298,463,636	11	301,248,543
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			26,410	12	32,795
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			8,855,254	15	7,362,821
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			327,501,216	16	339,868,135

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	1,673,005	17	1,874,686
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
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 ..		24
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		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	1,673,005	26	1,874,686

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	224,496,681	27	222,503,528
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	57,400,948	28	66,089,334
29	Permanently restricted net assets	43,930,582	29	49,400,587
	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 ...........	325,828,211	33	337,993,449
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	327,501,216	34	339,868,135

Form 990 (2015)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

51,305,148

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

38,715,912

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

12,589,236

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

325,828,211

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

-421,600

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

-2,398

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

337,993,449

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

Form 990 (2015)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

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

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

71-0568795

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.) ....	21,586,182	22,018,755	24,547,652	23,995,368	44,201,230	136,349,187
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	21,586,182	22,018,755	24,547,652	23,995,368	44,201,230	136,349,187
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)..						12,333,208
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						124,015,979

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..	21,586,182	22,018,755	24,547,652	23,995,368	44,201,230	136,349,187
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	5,175,906	6,315,861	6,178,920	7,061,324	6,681,564	31,413,575
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.						167,762,762

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)) .........

73.920 %

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

78.440 %

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
organization ..................................................... right arrow

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:

- TIN:

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

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

71-0568795

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.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2

Name of organization ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

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.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Page 3

Name of organization ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION		Employer identification number 71-0568795

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
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION			Employer identification number 71-0568795
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

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

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.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

71-0568795

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.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

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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 ....	298,340,578	295,555,555	244,010,979	200,654,120	189,980,687
b	Contributions ...	3,213,680	4,893,586	25,611,650	32,684,072	14,337,563
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	5,956,466	4,208,219	31,619,008	13,901,853	2,028,546
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	6,658,981	6,316,782	5,686,082	3,229,066	5,692,676
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	300,851,743	298,340,578	295,555,555	244,010,979	200,654,120

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

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

72.540 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

12.000 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

15.460 %

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 ...	2,921,500			2,921,500
b	Buildings		282,888	184,931	97,957
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ...		246,759	222,716	24,043
e	Other ...		178,458	81,837	96,621
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..					3,140,121

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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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

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

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
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
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
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
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................		3
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
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................		4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5

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
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
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3
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
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5

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 III, LINE 1A:	ARTWORK CONTRIBUTED TO ACHF IN FY09 APPRAISED FOR $238,200 AND INCLUDED APPROXIMATELY 1,000 WORKS ON PAPER BY 77 ARTISTS.
PART III, LINE 4:	ARTWORK, WHICH WAS CONTRIBUTED TO ACHF IN FY09, APPRAISED FOR $238,200 AND INCLUDED APPROXIMATELY 1,000 WORKS ON PAPER BY 77 ARTISTS. THE ARTWORK MAY BE DISPLAYED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL.
PART V, LINE 4:	EARNINGS FROM ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S.
PART X, LINE 2:	NOTE: THE AUDIT WAS COMPRISED OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S, INC., ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE, ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S NORTHWEST, AND ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BUILDING RESEARCH FACILITY (COLLECTIVELY, ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S). FOOTNOTE: ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S APPLIES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) ASC TOPIC 740 (TOPIC 740), ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. TOPIC 740 CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAX POSITIONS AND PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON WHEN TAX POSITIONS ARE RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND HOW THE VALUES OF THESE POSITIONS ARE DETERMINED. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF JUNE 30, 2016 AND 2015, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY (OR ASSET) OR DISCLOSURE IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

71-0568795

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
	CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK 205 WEST 700 SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT84101	PAYMENTS FOR FUNDRAISING EXPENSES	Yes		3,902,276	364,133	3,538,143
	CI PARTNERS DIRECT 4484 MARKET STREET SUITE 302 VENTURA, CA93003	CONTRACTED DONOR CONTACT		No	752,268	299,674	452,594
	GATEWAY COMMUNICATIONS INC 16805 NE MASON COURT PORTLAND, OR97230	CONTRACTED DONOR CONTACT		No	192,052	103,054	88,998
	KATHRYN MATCHETT 209 RIDGEWAY DRIVE LITTLE ROCK, AR72205	AG PROGRAM ASSESSMENT		No	0	48,691	-48,691
	AMERGENT 9 CENTENNIAL DRIVE PEABODY, MA01960	DIRECT MAIL ANALYSIS & CONSULTING		No	0	7,500	-7,500
	COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICES PO BOX 824885 PHILADELPHIA, PA19182	NWA CAMPAIGN CONSULTANT		No	0	250,000	-250,000
	JACOBSON CONSULTING APPLICATIONS 575 EIGHTH AVENUE 21ST FLOOR NEW YORK, NY10018	FOUNDATION OPERATIONS ASSESSMENT		No	0	91,654	-91,654



Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					4,846,596	1,164,706	3,681,890

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, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, UT

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

Cat. No. 50083H

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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 GOLF & GALA (event type)	(b) Event #2 LOG-A-LOAD CENTRAL ARKANSAS (event type)	(c) Other events 1,525 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	729,708	203,527	5,427,100	6,360,335
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	455,978	174,577	5,400,206	6,030,761
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	273,730	28,950	26,894	329,574

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .
7	Food and beverages . . .	2,400		32,373	34,773
8	Entertainment . . . .
9	Other direct expenses . . .	111,170	21	647,009	758,200
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .				792,973
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .				-463,399

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 . . .	111,170	21	647,009	758,200

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

SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V)

PAYMENTS FOR FUNDRAISING EXPENSES FOR VARIOUS GRASSROOTS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ICON SALES, COIN COLLECTIONS, MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, TELEVISION MARKET FEES, AND GOLF TOURNAMENTS WHICH ARE HELD AT CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS (CMNH) NATIONAL SPONSOR LOCATIONS. INCLUDES EXPENSES RELATED TO ALL CMNH ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING CMNH DISBURSEMENT AND ACHF RUN CMNH ACTIVITIES. SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (III): FOR THE MAJORITY OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED AS A RESULT OF THE EFFORTS OF CMNH, AMERGENT, CI PARTNERS DIRECT, AND GATEWAY COMMUNICATIONS, ACH FOUNDATION (ACHF) MAINTAINS CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF THE FUNDS. IN FY16, ACH FOUNDATION DID NOT USE CMNH FOR DIRECT MAIL SOLICITATION. REVENUE WAS GENERATED THROUGH ACHF-RUN CMNH ACTIVITIES IN WHICH THE INCOME WAS RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION DIRECTLY FROM DONORS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE HISPANIC RADIOTHON AND BILINGUAL FULFILLMENT, FOR WHICH CMNH DID DIRECTLY MANAGE THE FUNDS AND WHICH REPRESENTED A SMALL PORTION OF THE TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS RAISED WITH CMNH'S SERVICES.

SCHEDULE G, PART II, COLUMN C

ALL ACH FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING EVENTS HELD DURING THE YEAR WERE REPORTED IN PART II, INCLUDING THOSE WHOSE GROSS RECEIPTS WERE LESS THAN $5,000.

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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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Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Employer identification number
71-0568795

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) ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 1 CHILDRENS WAY LITTLE ROCK,AR72202	71-0236857	501(C)(3)	18,291,652	6,300	FMV	HVAC BREAKER FOR CHILDREN'S HOUSE	GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE 13 CHILDRENS WAY LITTLE ROCK,AR72202	71-0694931	501(C)(3)	1,918,813				RESEARCHRESEARCH
(3) ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S NORTHWEST 1 CHILDRENS WAY LITTLE ROCK,AR72202	81-0817660	501(C)(3)	4,378,265	6,740,000	FMV	LAND GIFT FOR ACNW CAMPUS	GENERAL SUPPORT

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

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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.

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE I, PART IV	ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION DOES NOT ROUTINELY MAKE MONETARY GRANTS TO OTHER UNRELATED ORGANIZATIONS OR TO INDIVIDUALS, AND THEREFORE REFERENCE TO THESE MONITORING PROCEDURES IS NOT APPLICABLE. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED PRIMARILY TO RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSES.

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

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Name of the organization

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

71-0568795

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)
1MARCELLA DODERERCHAIRMAN/ACH PRES & CEO	(i) (ii)	0 ------------- 601,672	0 ------------- 138,000	0 ------------- 990	0 ------------- 106,096	0 ------------- 12,005	0 ------------- 858,763	0 ------------- 0
2FRED SCARBOROUGHACHF PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	281,062 ------------- 0	58,523 ------------- 0	633 ------------- 0	46,796 ------------- 0	12,004 ------------- 0	399,018 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3KATHY FRIENDACHF SR. VICE PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	207,048 ------------- 0	38,696 ------------- 0	1,252 ------------- 0	19,565 ------------- 0	5,364 ------------- 0	271,925 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4JENNIFER CARLISLEACHF VICE PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	125,630 ------------- 0	24,964 ------------- 0	101 ------------- 0	7,469 ------------- 0	10,947 ------------- 0	169,111 ------------- 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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PART I, LINE 1A

CHARTER TRAVEL IS USED BY ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S, ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, AND ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF (AND OCCASIONALLY ACCOMPANYING SPOUSES/COMPANIONS) WHEN IT IS DEEMED THE MOST EFFICIENT METHOD OF TRAVEL TO DISTANT AREAS WITHIN THE STATE OR TO SURROUNDING STATES FOR PURPOSES RELATED TO ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S BUSINESS. SEPARATE TRAVEL (NON-CHARTER) FOR COMPANIONS IS REIMBURSED BY THE EMPLOYEE IF SUCH TRAVEL IS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS; THUS, SUCH TRAVEL IS NOT CONSIDERED TAXABLE COMPENSATION TO THE EMPLOYEE.

PART I, LINE 4B

ONE ACHF OFFICER AND DIRECTOR IS AN EMPLOYEE OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (ACH), A RELATED ORGANIZATION. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL HAS SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLANS TO PROVIDE EXECUTIVES WITH RETIREMENT AND DEATH BENEFITS. THE PLANS ARE INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE UNFUNDED PLANS FOR A SELECT GROUP OF MANAGEMENT OR HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE MEANING OF TITLE I OF THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED. THE ORIGINAL SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN (SERP) WAS FROZEN TO NEW PARTICIPANTS IN FY14. EFFECTIVE 6/30/2014, ACH INITIATED A NEW EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN, THE "DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN" (DCP). THE DCP IS A 457(F) NONQUALIFIED SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN, PROVIDING ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO CERTAIN EXECUTIVES AT A PERCENTAGE OF THEIR BASE SALARY IN EFFECT ON JUNE 30 OF THE PLAN YEAR. PER THE PLAN DOCUMENT, EACH DCP CONTRIBUTION FOR A PLAN YEAR AND ITS ASSOCIATED EARNINGS VEST ON THE EARLIER OF: - THE FIRST DAY OF THE PLAN YEAR FOLLOWING THREE YEARS OF SERVICE WHICH BEGINS ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE PLAN YEAR FOR WHICH THE CONTRIBUTION IS CREDITED. - ATTAINMENT OF AGE 65 AND AT LEAST 3 YEARS OF SERVICE AS A DCP PARTICIPANT - DEATH OR PERMANENT DISABILITY - INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION (OTHER THAN FOR CAUSE) - PLAN TERMINATION FOR TAX YEAR 2015 (FISCAL YEAR 2016), THE FOLLOWING ACH REPORTABLE EMPLOYEES WERE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DCP PLAN: - MARCELLA DODERER: ACH PRESIDENT/CEO - FRED SCARBOROUGH: ACHF PRESIDENT NEITHER OF THE ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES LISTED ABOVE RECEIVED PAYMENT FROM THE PLAN DURING THE PERIOD REPORTED.

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

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Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

71-0568795

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	9	238,968	STOCK MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..	X	1	6,740,000	FMV
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...	X	77	36,216	COST
20 Drugs and medical supplies .	X	8	15,590	FMV
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( AUCTION ITEMS )	X	884	226,361	SALE PRICE
26 Other ( MISC OTHER ITEMS/SUPPLIES )	X	23	127,462	FMV
27 Other ( EVENT SUPPLIES )	X	103	61,852	FMV
28 Other ( CHILDREN'S HOUSE GARDEN )	X	1	54,223	FMV
Other ( OFFICE RENT - NWA )	X	1	29,775	FMV
Other ( SETTLEMENT/CLOSING COSTS )	X	1	15,429	FMV

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that

it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used

for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

Yes

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

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

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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I, COLUMN (B):	FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SCHEDULE, ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION REPORTS THE QUANTITIES IN COLUMN B BASED ON THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS BY INDIVIDUAL DONOR, NOT THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH HISTORICAL RECORD KEEPING PRACTICES.
PART I, LINE 32B:	WHEN APPLICABLE, REALTORS ARE USED TO SELL DONATED PROPERTIES AND INVESTMENT COMPANIES ARE USED TO LIQUIDATE DONATED SECURITIES.

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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

71-0568795

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1	SUBJECT TO THE RESERVED POWERS OF THE SOLE MEMBER, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE DURING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR MANAGING AND DIRECTING THE AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION IN ALL CASES IN WHICH SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS SHALL NOT HAVE BEEN GIVEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND FOR ALL DUTIES SET FORTH AS FOLLOWS: (A) SUPERVISING AND PROVIDING THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR ACHF'S FUNDRAISING EFFORTS; (B) ESTABLISHING ACHF'S BUDGETS AND MONITORING FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AGAINST THOSE BUDGETS; (C) MAKING GRANTS, CONTRIBUTIONS, OR OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SOLE MEMBER OR AFFILIATES; (D) NOMINATING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; NOMINATING THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; (E) FOCUSING ON STATE-WIDE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD WHEN CONSIDERING NOMINATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2	AT THE TIME SHE WAS PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AUXILIARY BOARD, JENNIFER SCHUECK SERVED AS A DESIGNATED MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD. HER HUSBAND, PATRICK SCHUECK, SERVES ON THE FOUNDATION BOARD AS WELL AS THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOARD AND THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S, INC. BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4	THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION AMENDED AND RESTATED ITS BY-LAWS AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AS OF APRIL 26, 2016. ACHF REMAINS A NON-PROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES AFFECTING GOVERNANCE ARE AS FOLLOWS: ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IS NOW PART OF A NEWLY FORMED HEALTH SYSTEM UNDER ONE CONTROLLING ENTITY, ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S, INC. THE SOLE MEMBER OF ACHF IS NOW ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S, INC., CHANGED FROM ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, INC. *THE PURPOSE OF ACHF HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE FOLLOWING: "THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, RELIEF OF THE POOR AND DISTRESSED AND LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE...INCLUDING TO IMPROVE AND PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE POPULATION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL EDUCATION, TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND KNOWLEDGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, BY: (A) SUPPORTING AND FURTHERING THE CHARITABLE HEALTHCARE MISSION OF THE INTEGRATED GROUP OF AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND RELATED ENTITIES OF WHICH THE SOLE MEMBER IS THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT SOLE MEMBER; (B) BENEFITING, PROMOTING, AND FURTHERING THE PURPOSES OF THOSE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY CONTROLLED BY THE SOLE MEMBER, INCLUDING BY MAKING GRANTS, GUARANTEEING DEBT, PROVIDING SERVICES AND OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT, AND/OR OTHER MEANS; (C) SOLICITING, RECEIVING COLLECTING, MANAGING AND INVESTING FUNDS, SECURITIES AND OTHER ASSETS TO BE RECEIVED BY GIFT, GRANT, CONTRIBUTION, DONATION, DEED, PURCHASE, LEGACY, BEQUEST, DEVISE OR OTHERWISE, AND OTHERWISE ACQUIRING MONEY AND PROPERTY (REAL OR PERSONAL) OF EVERY KIND AND DESCRIPTION, WHEREVER SITUATED, WITHIN OR WITHOUT THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, AND UPON ANY TERMS AND CONDITIONS, WITHOUT LIMITATIONS AS TO AMOUNT OF VALUE EXCEPT SUCH LIMITATIONS, IF ANY, AS MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER BE IMPOSED BY LAW, AND USING AN APPLYING THE WHOLE, OR ANY PART, OF THE INCOME THEREFROM AND THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CORPORATION'S PURPOSES ...INCLUDING TO MAKE GRANTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORT TO, AND OTHERWISE PROMOTE THE PURPOSES OF, THE SOLE MEMBER AND THE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES THAT ARE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY CONTROLLED BY THE SOLE MEMBER, INCLUDING ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S NORTHWEST, INC., AND ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE, SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH AND/OR IMPOSED BY DONORS OF FUNDING ENTITIES, OR OTHERWISE BY APPLICABLE LAW; (D) SUPPORTING SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL RESEARCH RELATING TO THE CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF AND DEVELOPING CURES, TREATMENTS AND THERAPIES FOR DISEASES, CONDITIONS, AILMENTS AND INJURIES, PARTICULARLY WITH RESPECT TO THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF CHILDREN, AND THE GENERAL ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE MEDICAL SCIENCES; (E) CONDUCTING COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS, PREVENT INJURY AND FACILITATE AND SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL CARE TO THE SICK AND INJURED, PARTICULARLY RELATING TO CHILDREN; (F) PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE POPULATION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, AND CHILDREN IN PARTICULAR..." ..CONTINUED BELOW...
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	THE FOUNDATION'S SOLE MEMBER IS ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S, INC., AN ARKANSAS NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION (THE "SOLE MEMBER").
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S, INC., ACF'S SOLE MEMBER, HAS THE RESERVED POWER TO FIX THE SIZE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND THE GOVERNING BOARD OF ANY AFFILIATE CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION, AND APPOINT AND REMOVE, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, THE DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION, AND MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF ANY AFFILIATE CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B	THE FOUNDATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ON MAY BE AMENDED, AND THE BYLAWS MAY BE ALTERED, AMENDED, OR REPEALED AND NEW BYLAWS MAY BE ADOPTED: (I) UPON THE APPROVAL OF BOTH THE BOARD AND THE SOLE MEMBER, IF THE AMENDMENT DOES NOT RELATE TO THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS, THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD, THE TERM OF OFFICE OF DIRECTORS, OR THE METHOD OR WAY IN WHICH DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED OR SELECTED; OR (II) BY THE MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	THE DRAFT FORM 990, WHICH IS RECONCILED TO THE FOUNDATION'S INTERNAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S, INC. CONSOLIDATED AUDIT REPORT, IS INITIALLY REVIEWED IN DETAIL WITH THE FOUNDATION'S PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT. THE DRAFT IS ALSO REVIEWED IN DETAIL WITH BOTH THE SVP/CFO AND VP OF FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S, INC. IF THE REVIEW BY THE FOUNDATION'S MANAGEMENT RESULTS IN REVISIONS TO THE DRAFT FORM 990, THOSE REVISIONS ARE MADE, AND THE FORM 990 TO BE FILED, LESS DONORS' NAMES AND ADDRESSES ON SCHEDULE B, IS PROVIDED TO THE FOUNDATION BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO THE RETURN BEING FILED. IN ADDITION, THE FORM 990, LESS DONORS' NAMES AND ADDRESSES ON SCHEDULE B, IS PROVIDED TO BOTH THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND THE TREASURER OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S, INC. AND IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL FOUNDATION BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S MAINTAINS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH PERTAINS TO ALL RELATED ENTITIES. FOLLOWING ARE THE DETAILS REGARDING MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE: A. CONSISTENT WITH THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S CODE OF CONDUCT, ALL EMPLOYEES OR THOSE SERVING ON ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S-RELATED COMMITTEES MUST DISCLOSE ANY EMPLOYMENT, TRANSACTION, OR OTHER ARRANGEMENT THAT MAY CAUSE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ALL PERSONS COVERED BY THIS POLICY MUST DISCLOSE POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST CAUSED BY THEIR WORK, OR A FAMILY MEMBER ASSOCIATED WITH ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S. ALL PARTIES MUST FURTHER AGREE TO MANAGE SUCH CONFLICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS POLICY AND ASSOCIATED PROCEDURES. B. EACH EMPLOYEE AND VOLUNTEER MUST COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT AT THE TIME OF THEIR ANNUAL EVALUATION. C. MEDICAL STAFF MEMBERS WILL COMPLETE AN INITIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT DURING THE CREDENTIALING PROCESS AND THEN BI-ANNUALLY DURING THE REAPPOINTMENT APPLICATION PROCESS. THE MEDICAL STAFF OFFICE WILL FORWARD ANY STATEMENT THAT INCLUDES A CONFLICT TO THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR REVIEW AND FURTHER ACTION, IF NEEDED. D. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH INDIVIDUAL TO IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THEIR SUPERVISOR OF ANY CONFLICT AND REMOVE THEMSELVES FROM ANY DISCUSSION, EVALUATION, DELIBERATION THAT INVOLVES THEIR CONFLICT OF INTEREST. E. THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER WILL REVIEW COMPLETED STATEMENTS AND IF NEEDED TAKE FURTHER ACTION, IN CONSULTATION WITH APPROPRIATE MANAGEMENT. F. UPON REQUEST, PATIENTS OR THEIR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE GIVEN INFORMATION REGARDING PHYSICIAN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO THE PATIENT'S CARE. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE REQUESTED FROM THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICE. REGARDING BOARD CONFLICTS, THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S BOARD HAS ADOPTED, AND REQUIRES THE DIRECTORS, NON-DIRECTOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF EACH CORPORATION TO ADHERE TO, A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY CONSISTENT WITH THE PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS ESTABLISHED FOR ADDRESSING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BY APPLICABLE LAW, REGULATION OR ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE AND WITH PREVAILING BEST PRACTICES FOR SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS ISSUED TO AND REVIEWED WITH ALL NEW BOARD MEMBERS DURING THEIR BOARD ORIENTATION. IN ADDITION, EXTERNAL COUNSEL WILL PERIODICALLY REVIEW THE POLICY WITH THE FULL BOARD DURING A REGULAR BOARD MEETING. A DIRECTOR SHALL DISCLOSE IN WRITING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WHEN THE SITUATION DEVELOPS, INCLUDING THE FACTS THAT MAKE IT AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT. EACH DIRECTOR SHALL SIGN AN INITIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT UPON ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH DIRECTOR ALSO SHALL SIGN AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. IF AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DEVELOPS AFTER THE DIRECTOR'S INITIAL AND ANNUAL STATEMENTS ARE SIGNED, THE DIRECTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY SIGN A NEW DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO ADDRESS THE NEW SITUATION OR TRANSACTION. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS OR DECLARED CONFLICTS WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR BOARD OFFICERS. REVIEW WILL RESULT IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS BY MAJORITY VOTE: (1) DETERMINED NOT TO BE A CONFLICT; (2) CONFLICT IS ACCEPTED; OR (3) CONFLICT IS NOT ACCEPTED AND THE DIRECTOR WILL NEED TO ABSTAIN FROM PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN VOTES. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES, FACTS AND ACTIONS WILL BE DOCUMENTED IN THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE OR BOARD MINUTES. A DIRECTOR WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN DELIBERATIONS OR VOTE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR COMMITTEE THEREOF, ON THE MATTER GIVING RISE TO THE CONFLICT. HE OR SHE MAY PRESENT RELEVANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE MATTER AND ALSO MAY RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR FACTS NEEDED BY THE BOARD TO REACH AN INFORMED DECISION. AFTER ANY DISCUSSION, THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR SHALL EITHER ABSTAIN FROM VOTE OR RECUSE COMPLETELY AND BE ABSENT DURING FURTHER DELIBERATIONS AND ACTION ON THE MATTER, AS DETERMINED BY THE DIRECTOR BOARD OFFICERS OF THE ENTITY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	COMPENSATION FOR THE FOUNDATION'S PRESIDENT AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT IS REVIEWED IS REVIEWED BY THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HUMAN RESOURCES AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHICH IS ESTABLISHED THROUGH THE BYLAWS OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S, INC. THE HUMAN RESOURCES AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE HAS THE FULL AUTHORITY AND SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY FOR REVIEWING AND APPROVING COMPENSATION POLICIES, BASE SALARY AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION LEVELS, EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT AND OTHER EXECUTIVE BENEFIT PLANS FOR HEALTH SYSTEM SENIOR MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION AND AFFILIATES WHO ARE "DISQUALIFIED PERSONS" UNDER SECTION 4958 OF THE CODE. THE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE SHALL BE DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT THE CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES REMAIN COMPETITIVE AND REASONABLE RELATIVE TO THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PRACTICES OF SIMILARLY SITUATED HEALTH SYSTEMS LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY, AND TO PERMIT THE CORPORATION AND SUCH AFFILIATES TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN SUPERIOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT, IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CORPORATION'S AND AFFILIATES PURPOSES. THE HUMAN RESOURCES AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW, THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF THE CORPORATION AND THE AFFILIATES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18	THE FOUNDATION'S 990 AND 990-T ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AS REQUIRED.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 4 - CONTINUED	ADDITIONAL CHANGES REGARDING GOVERNANCE ARE AS FOLLOWS: IN THE EVENT OF DISSOLUTION, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL, AFTER PAYING OR MAKING PROVISION FOR PAYMENT OF ALL LIABILITIES OF THE CORPORATION, DISTRIBUTE ITS ASSETS TO ONE OR MORE ENTITIES THAT ARE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY CONTROLLED BY THE SOLE MEMBER AND/OR SUCCESSORS OF THE CORPORATION, IN SUCH PROPORTIONS AS THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE, PROVIDED THAT EACH SUCH ORGANIZATION QUALIFIES AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX. AS SOLE MEMBER OF ACHF, ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S, INC. HAS EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY UNDER ARKANSAS LAW AND ACHF'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS TO CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS, WHICH INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (A) TO APPROVE AND MODIFY THE PURPOSES AND MISSION OF ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES; (B) TO FIX THE SIZE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINT AND/OR REMOVE ITS MEMBERS; (C) TO ESTABLISH FINANCIAL AND STRATEGIC PLANS OF ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES; (D) TO APPROVE ALL BUDGETS OF ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES; (E) TO CONTROL INVESTMENT OF ASSETS HELD BY OR ON BEHALF OF ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES; (F) TO APPROVE ANY UNBUDGETED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES MADE BY ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY; (G) TO APPROVE ANY REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY TRANSACTION MADE BY ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY; (H) TO APPROVE INCURRENCE OF DEBT OR GUARANTEES MADE BY ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES; (I) TO APPROVE THE INITIATION OR SETTLEMENT OF ANY MATERIAL LEGAL PROCEEDING OF ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES; (J) TO APPROVE ANY MATERIAL SETTLEMENT OF ANY GOVERNMENTAL, AUDIT OR OTHER PROCEEDING INVOLVING ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES; (K) TO APPROVE ANY UNBUDGETED CONTRACT PROCEEDING THAT OCCURS OUTSIDE THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS OF ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY; (L) TO APPROVE ANY EFFORTS TO RE-BRAND OR ALTER THE PUBLIC FACING IMAGE OF ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES; (M) TO APPROVE THE SALE, LEASE, EXCHANGE, OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE PROPERTY OF ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES OTHER THAN IN THE REGULAR COURSE OF BUSINESS; (N) TO RATIFY ELECTION AND REMOVAL OF OFFICERS OF THE BOARD; (O) TO RETAIN, OVERSEE, AND TERMINATE INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL AUDITORS OF ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES; (P) TO AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT AND/OR REPEAL OF GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS OF ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES; (Q) TO AUTHORIZE AND CAUSE ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES TO FORM A NEW SUBSIDIARY OR OTHERWISE BECOME A MEMBER, SHAREHOLDER, OR OTHER EQUITY OWNER OF ANY OTHER LEGAL ENTITY; (R) TO AUTHORIZE MERGER, ACQUISITION, CONSOLIDATION, OR JOINT VENTURE OF ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES; (S) TO AUTHORIZE CONVERSION, REORGANIZATION, OR DISSOLUTION AND SUBSEQUENT DISPOSITION OF ASSETS OF ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES; (T) TO APPROVE ANY OTHER ACTION BY ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES ESTABLISHED FROM TIME TO TIME BY RESOLUTION OF THE SOLE MEMBER AS REQUIRING ITS APPROVAL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY APPROVALS RELATED TO COMPLIANCE WITH ANY CREDIT AGREEMENT, MASTER INDENTURE OR LOAN AGREEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH ACHF AND/OR AFFILIATES. REGARDING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SPECIFIC MODIFICATIONS TO THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: (A) ACHF'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL CONSIST OF NOT LESS THAN 30 NOR MORE THAN 50 DIRECTORS, WITH THE SPECIFIC NUMBER WITHIN THAT RANGE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SOLE MEMBER FROM TIME TO TIME. (B) ACHF'S PRESIDENT AND THE SOLE MEMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO WILL SERVE AS EX OFFICIO VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD FOR AS LONG AS THEY SERVE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE ROLES. (C) THE MEMBER SHALL APPOINT SUCH OTHER INDIVIDUALS AS THE REMAINING DIRECTORS ON THE BASIS OF A DEMONSTRATED INTEREST IN THE PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION AND THE ABILITY AND COMMITMENT TO ACTIVELY AND EFFECTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE BOARD'S ROLE IN FULFILLING THOSE PURPOSES. (D) THE BOARD SHALL AT ALL TIMES INCLUDE AT LEAST THREE (3) INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT ALSO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ANY AFFILIATE. (E) DIRECTORS (OTHER THAN EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS) WILL BE APPOINTED AT THE SOLE MEMBER'S ANNUAL MEETING. EACH DIRECTOR WILL HOLD OFFICE FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS. THE TERMS OF APPOINTED DIRECTORS WILL BE STAGGERED SUCH THAT THE TERMS OF ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF THE DIRECTORS EXPIRE EACH YEAR. DIRECTORS TO REPLACE THOSE WHOSE TERMS ARE EXPIRING WILL BE APPOINTED AT THE SOLE MEMBER'S ANNUAL MEETING. IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH THESE STAGGERED TERMS, THE INITIAL TERMS OF 1/3 OF THE INITIAL DIRECTORS SHALL BE ONE (1) YEAR, THE INITIAL TERMS OF 1/3 OF THE INITIAL DIRECTORS SHALL BE TWO (2) YEARS, AND THE INITIAL TERMS OF 1/3 OF THE INITIAL DIRECTORS SHALL BE THREE (3) YEARS. DIRECTORS MAY SERVE ONE OR MORE SUBSEQUENT TERMS BY REAPPOINTMENT. (F) A MAJORITY OF THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS IN OFFICE IMMEDIATELY BEFORE A MEETING BEGINS SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM FOR THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS AT ANY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IF LESS THAN SUCH MAJORITY IS PRESENT AT ANY TIME DURING A MEETING, A MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS PRESENT MAY ADJOURN THE MEETING FROM TIME TO TIME WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. REGARDING OFFICERS OF THE BOARD, SPECIFIC MODIFICATIONS TO THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: (A) THE OFFICERS OF ACHF'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL INCLUDE A CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, SECRETARY, AND TREASURER. (B) THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD, SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE SOLE MEMBER. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SECRETARY, THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD SHALL BE APPOINTED FROM AMONG ACHF'S EXISTING DIRECTORS. (C) DUTIES OF THE CHAIR INCLUDE PRESIDING AT ALL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PERFORMING OTHER DUTIES COMMONLY ASSOCIATED BY SUCH OFFICE AND AS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD FROM TIME TO TIME. THE CHAIR WILL BE AN EX OFFICIO VOTING MEMBER OF ALL COMMITTEES. (D) DUTIES OF THE VICE CHAIR INCLUDE ACTING AS CHAIR IN THE ABSENCE OF THE CHAIR AND PERFORMING SUCH OTHER DUTIES AS DESIGNATED BY THE CHAIR FROM TIME TO TIME. (E) DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY INCLUDE KEEPING RECORDS OF ALL MEETINGS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ACTING AS CUSTODIAN OF ALL RECORDS AND REPORTS OF THE BOARD, AUTHENTICATING THE RECORDS OF ACHF, AND PERFORMING OTHER DUTIES INCIDENT TO THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY AND AS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD FROM TIME TO TIME. (F) DUTIES OF THE TREASURER INCLUDE ASSISTING WITH SUBMITTING THE OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL BUDGET TO THE SOLE MEMBER FOLLOWING APPROVAL BY THE BOARD, MONITORING OPERATING PERFORMANCE TO THE OPERATING BUDGET ON A QUARTERLY BASIS, AND PERFORMING OTHER DUTIES AS PRESCRIBED BY THE BOARD FROM TIME TO TIME. *REGARDING OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION, SPECIFIC MODIFICATIONS TO THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: (A) THE OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL INCLUDE A PRESIDENT AND SUCH OTHER OFFICERS HAVING SUCH DUTIES AND AUTHORITY AS MAY BE DETERMINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE PRESIDENT OR BY THE BOARD, CONSISTENT WITH ACHF'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE RESERVED POWERS OF THE SOLE MEMBER, AND ARKANSAS LAW. (B) THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF ACHF AND SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CORPORATION. THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF ACHF DEPARTMENTS, SUBJECT ONLY TO THE POLICIES ADOPTED AND DECISIONS MADE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE THE DIRECT EXECUTIVE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE SOLE MEMBER IN THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF THE CORPORATION. THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE SOLE MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 4 - CONTINUED	REGARDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD, SPECIFIC MODIFICATIONS TO THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: (A) THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DESIGNATE ONE (1) OR MORE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD WITH SUCH DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS IT DEEMS NECESSARY, ADVISABLE, OR CONVENIENT. A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD MAY BE ESTABLISHED EITHER AS A STANDING COMMITTEE OR AS AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR A SPECIAL PURPOSE. EACH COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BY AT LEAST MAJORITY VOTE, AND SHALL CONSIST OF AT LEAST THREE (3) DIRECTORS. ALL COMMITTEES SHALL REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND SHALL SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE BOARD. THE CHAIR SHALL SERVE AS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF ALL COMMITTEES OF WHICH THE CHAIR IS NOT OTHERWISE A REGULAR MEMBER, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE BOARD SHALL HAVE THE POWER AT ANY TIME TO CHANGE THE MEMBERSHIP OF ANY COMMITTEE, TO FILL VACANCIES ON ANY COMMITTEE AND TO DISCHARGE ANY COMMITTEE. THE BOARD MAY DESIGNATE ONE OR MORE DIRECTORS AS ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF ANY COMMITTEE, WHO MAY REPLACE ANY ABSENT OR DISQUALIFIED MEMBER AT ANY MEETING OF SUCH COMMITTEE. (B) NON-DIRECTOR MEMBERS SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO PARTICIPATE AS VOTING MEMBERS OF A COMMITTEE ONLY ON MATTERS WHICH WILL BE REFERRED OR RECOMMENDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ITS FINAL ACTION. NON-DIRECTOR MEMBERS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ANNUALLY, AND TO COMPLY WITH THE CORPORATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. SUCH NON-DIRECTOR REPRESENTATIVES SHALL SERVE EITHER FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM (WHICH MAY BE RENEWED) OR AT THE PLEASURE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM TIME TO TIME. NON-DIRECTOR MEMBERS OF A COMMITTEE MAY INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE MANAGEMENT TEAM OF THE CORPORATION OR THE MEMBER. (C) THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD SHALL BE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. (D) SPECIAL COMMITTEES MAY BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD, OR BY THE CHAIR WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOR SUCH SPECIAL TASKS AS CIRCUMSTANCES WARRANT. A SPECIAL COMMITTEE SHALL LIMIT ITS ACTIVITIES TO THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE TASK FOR WHICH IT IS APPOINTED AND SHALL HAVE NO POWER TO ACT EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY CONFERRED BY ACTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. UPON COMPLETION OF THE TASK FOR WHICH IT WAS APPOINTED, SUCH SPECIAL COMMITTEE SHALL BE DISCHARGED. (E) THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DELEGATE SUCH OF ITS POWERS AS IT DEEMS NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE TO COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT NO COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO: (I) AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTIONS; (II) ELECT, APPOINT OR REMOVE DIRECTORS OR FILL VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OR ANY OF ITS COMMITTEES; (III) ADOPT, AMEND OR REPEAL THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; OR (IV) APPOINT OR ELECT THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION. ANY COMMITTEE MAY EXERCISE SUCH OF THE BOARD'S AUTHORITY AS IS GRANTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN THE CORPORATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR THE BYLAWS. (F) THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS A STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND SHALL CONSIST OF AT LEAST SEVEN (7) AND NO MORE THAN NINE (9) DIRECTORS, INCLUDING THE CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, AND TREASURER OF THE BOARD, PRESIDENT OF ACHF, PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE SOLE MEMBER, AND AT LEAST TWO (2) AND NO MORE THAN FOUR (4) AT LARGE DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY THE CHAIR AND SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE BOARD. (G) SUBJECT TO THE RESERVED POWERS OF THE SOLE MEMBER, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE DURING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR MANAGING AND DIRECTING THE AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION IN ALL CASES IN WHICH SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS SHALL NOT HAVE BEEN GIVEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND FOR ALL DUTIES SET FORTH AS FOLLOWS: SUPERVISING AND PROVIDING THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR ACHF'S FUNDRAISING EFFORTS; ESTABLISHING ACHF'S BUDGETS AND MONITORING FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AGAINST THOSE BUDGETS; MAKING GRANTS, CONTRIBUTIONS, OR OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SOLE MEMBER OR AFFILIATES; NOMINATING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; NOMINATING THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; FOCUSING ON STATE-WIDE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD WHEN CONSIDERING NOMINATIONS. (H) THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL MEET FOUR (4) TIMES PER YEAR. REGARDING GENERAL PROVISIONS, SPECIFIC MODIFICATIONS TO THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: (A) BOOKS & RECORDS - THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHALL BE KEPT AT THE ACHF OFFICE: CORRECT AND COMPLETE BOOKS OF ACCOUNT; MINUTES AND RECORDS OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SOLE MEMBER ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY OF MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION AND OF THE BOARD AND COMMITTEES THEREOF, INCLUDING ANY ACTIONS TAKEN BY UNANIMOUS WRITTEN CONSENT; A CURRENT LIST OF ACHF'S DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS; A COPY OF ACHF'S APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION OF ITS 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT STATUS; AND COPIES OF ACHF'S FILED ANNUAL IRS FORMS 990. (B) ANNUAL AUDITS - AT LEAST ONCE EACH YEAR, THE SOLE MEMBER SHALL ENGAGE AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE BOOKS AND ACCOUNTS OF ACHF AND ITS AFFILIATES AND WILL PROVIDE A COPY OF THE AUDIT REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (C) REVIEW OF BYLAWS - AT LEAST ONCE EVERY TWO (2) YEARS, OR PROMPTLY UPON A CHANGE IN APPLICABLE LAW, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL REVIEW, OR DELEGATE THE REVIEW OF THE BYLAWS AND SHALL RECOMMEND TO THE SOLE MEMBER ANY SUCH AMENDMENTS AS ARE NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE. (D) CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY - THE BOARD SHALL ADOPT, AND SHALL CAUSE THE DIRECTORS, NON-DIRECTOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPORATION TO ADHERE TO, A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY CONSISTENT WITH THE PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS ESTABLISHED FOR ADDRESSING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BY APPLICABLE LAW, REGULATION, OR ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE AND WITH PREVAILING BEST PRACTICES FOR 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. A COPY OF SUCH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY SHALL BE PROVIDED TO EACH NEWLY APPOINTED DIRECTOR AND TO ALL DIRECTORS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, TOGETHER WITH AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. *REGARDING MAINTAINING A UNIFIED HEALTH SYSTEM, THE BYLAWS STATE THE FOLLOWING: "IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH THE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE CONSTITUENT ENTITIES OF THE HEALTH SYSTEM WHICH ARE NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN AN INTEGRATED, UNIFIED SYSTEM, THE CORPORATION SHALL REQUIRE, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THAT THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OF ANY ENTITY OF WHICH THE CORPORATION IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OR OTHER SOLE CONTROLLING ORGANIZATION CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING: (A) PROVISIONS WHICH RESERVE TO THE CORPORATION THE POWERS OVER SUCH ENTITY AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, APPLICABLE HEALTH SYSTEM POLICIES OR AS OTHERWISE DETERMINED BY THE MEMBER FROM TIME TO TIME; (B) PROVISIONS WHICH RESERVE TO SUCH ENTITY SUCH POWERS OVER ORGANIZATIONS IT CONTROLS AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, APPLICABLE HEALTH SYSTEM POLICIES OR AS OTHERWISE DETERMINED BY THE MEMBER FROM TIME TO TIME; AND (C) PROVISIONS WHICH REQUIRE SUCH ENTITY TO REQUIRE THAT THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT IT IN TURN CONTROLS CONTAIN PROVISIONS WHICH RESERVE TO THE CORPORATION THE POWERS SET FORTH IN THE BYLAWS, THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OF SUCH ENTITY, THE BYLAWS, APPLICABLE HEALTH SYSTEM POLICIES OR AS OTHERWISE DETERMINED BY THE MEMBER FROM TIME TO TIME."
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	TRANSFER OF NET ASSETS TO ANNUITY RESERVE -2,398.

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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

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

71-0568795

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

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)ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S INC 1 CHILDRENS WAY LITTLE ROCK,AR72202 81-0801296	HEALTH CARE PARENT CORP	AR	501(C)(3)	LINE 11B, II	N/A		No
(2)ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 1 CHILDRENS WAY LITTLE ROCK,AR72202 71-0236857	HOSPITAL	AR	501(C)(3)	LINE 3	ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S INC		No
(3)ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE 13 CHILDRENS WAY LITTLE ROCK,AR72202 71-0694931	RESEARCH	AR	501(C)(3)	LINE 7	ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S INC		No
(4)ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BUILDING RESEARCH FACILITY INC 1 CHILDRENS WAY LITTLE ROCK,AR72202 91-1940376	BUILDING MANAGEMENT	AR	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	NA - MERGED INTO ACRI IN FY16		No
(5)ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AUXILIARY 1 CHILDRENS WAY LITTLE ROCK,AR72202 71-0606585	FUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEERS	AR	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S INC THRU ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND FOUNDATION		No
(6)ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S NORTHWEST 1 CHILDRENS WAY LITTLE ROCK,AR72202 81-0817660	HOSPITAL (UNDER CONSTRUCTION)	AR	501(C)(3)	LINE 3	ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S INC		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
(1) CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC 1 CHILDRENS WAY LITTLE ROCK,AR72202 58-6304957	MANAGEMENT SERVICES	AR	N/A	C				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) ............................

Yes

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

Yes

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

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) .......................

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) .....................

Yes

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) ...................

Yes

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 ............................

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

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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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