Form990
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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)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 09-01-2015 , and ending 08-31-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
 
% ROBERT GERECKE
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
251 E Huron 541 N Fairbanks Suite
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Chicago, IL606112908
D Employer identification number

36-3152959
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,820,474,406
F Name and address of principal officer:
DEAN M HARRISON
251 E Huron
chicago,IL60611
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NM.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet5878
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1982
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Northwestern memorial Healthcare's exempt purpose is to provide support to its hospitals, physician care practices, its Foundation and their affiliates
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 24
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 22
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 2,238
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6  
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a -2,259,314
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -10,851,167
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 75,000 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 258,170,868 373,698,208
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 173,823,526 79,187,257
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 4,022,885
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 432,069,394 456,908,350
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 36,487,242 8,329,734
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) 173,616,190 279,190,951
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 254,496,146 399,437,532
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 464,599,578 686,958,217
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -32,530,184 -230,049,867
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 5,105,481,772 5,658,799,244
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 4,584,879,618 5,203,049,098
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 520,602,154 455,750,146
Part II
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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 ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
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 $ 550,580,170 including grants of $ 8,329,734 ) (Revenue $ 373,698,208 )
SEE SCHEDULE O.
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 expensesMediumBullet550,580,170
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
3
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 IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
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 IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
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 IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
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 IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
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 IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
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.............
8
 
No
9
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 IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
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 VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
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.
a
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...................
11a
Yes
 
b
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 VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
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 VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
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 IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
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 XClick to see attachment
11f
 
No
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.................
12a
 
No
b
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
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
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.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
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.....Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
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...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
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) ....
17
 
No
18
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............
18
 
No
19
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...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
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
21
Yes
 
22
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
22
 
No
23
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.......................
23
 
No
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
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
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
 
 
d
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............ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
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 ...................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
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 ................Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
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......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
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
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................Click to see attachment
28a
Yes
 
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
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... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
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
33
Yes
 
34
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
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
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 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
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
36
 
No
37
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 VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
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. ............
38
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
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
152
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
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 ..................
2a
2,238
b
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)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
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)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
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? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
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? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
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? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
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
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
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
 
 
b
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
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
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
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
24
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.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
22
2
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? .................
2
Yes
 
3
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? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
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? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
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.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
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
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
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
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
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
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
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?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
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
 
No
b
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
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
IL
18
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.
19
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.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletROBERT GERECKE541 N FAIRBANKS RM 1639   CHICAGO,IL606113309 (312) 926-9495
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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.
RoundBullet 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.

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

RoundBullet 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.

RoundBullet 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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Per REGULATION 16033-2D5......................................................................
this data is found on the
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) GROUP Return......................................................................
Group number 5878
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0






























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Form 990 (2015)
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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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 0 0 0
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
Yes
No
3
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 ..............
3
 
No
4
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...........................
4
 
No
5
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 ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
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
Per regulation 16033-2d5 this,
information is found on the Group R
GROUP,IL60611 		   
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 0
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MANAGEMENT SERVICES 561000 362,062,286 361,971,650 90,636  
b COMMUNICATION SERVICE FEES 561000 548,821 548,821    
c PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FEES 561000 7,739,053 7,739,053    
d SHARED SERVICES INCOME 561000 1,464,223 1,464,223    
e REGISTRATIONS AND FEES 561000 847,041 847,041    
f All other program service revenue. 1,036,784 1,036,784    
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 373,698,208
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 54,181,750   -6,372,835 60,554,585
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   1,388,571,563
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   1,363,566,056
c Gain or (loss)   25,005,507
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 25,005,507     25,005,507
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
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..MediumBullet 0      
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..MediumBullet 0      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a RESTAURANT AND CATERING 722511 4,022,885   4,022,885  
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 4,022,885
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 456,908,350 373,607,572 -2,259,314 85,560,092
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 10
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 8,329,734 8,329,734
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 9,072,297 7,909,260 1,163,037  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 117,452,547 102,395,536 15,057,011  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 84,498,291 73,665,903 10,832,388  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 53,315,439 46,480,581 6,834,858  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 14,852,377 12,948,353 1,904,024  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 3,572,617 965,371 2,607,246  
c Accounting ........... 2,293,533 329,585 1,963,948  
d Lobbying ........... 144,148 144,148    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 18,546,009   18,546,009  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 167,471,385 128,779,410 38,691,975 0
12 Advertising and promotion .... 9,549,849 480,342 9,069,507  
13 Office expenses ....... 19,180,344 8,474,829 10,705,515  
14 Information technology ...... 62,375,042 56,015,664 6,359,378  
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 9,267,472 4,027,122 5,240,350  
17 Travel ............ 1,572,004 772,633 799,371  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,954,638 1,095,903 858,735  
20 Interest ........... 39,978,790 39,978,790    
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 51,900,321 51,900,321    
23 Insurance ... 1,219,048   1,219,048  
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 MEMBERSHIP DUES & EMPL FEES 3,623,697 1,807,205 1,816,492 0
b EDUCATION 1,132,080 1,085,173 46,907 0
c RECRUITMENT 3,902,733 2,354,657 1,548,076 0
d INCOME TAX 36,137 0 36,137 0
e All other expenses 1,717,685 639,650 1,078,035  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 686,958,217 550,580,170 136,378,047 0
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 MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
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
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 0 1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 163,135,115 2 84,289,082
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,187,146 4 3,050,723
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 5 0
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
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 0 8 146,156
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 8,968,299 9 23,159,714
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 416,639,956
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 236,038,068 74,603,852 10c 180,601,888
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 1,825,801,355 11 1,868,068,097
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 2,682,294,287 12 3,023,696,772
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 349,491,718 15 475,786,812
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 5,105,481,772 16 5,658,799,244
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 250,980,140 17 277,717,879
18 Grants payable ... 56,970,644 18 33,025,983
19 Deferred revenue ......... 0 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
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.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
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 4,276,928,834 25 4,892,305,236
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 4,584,879,618 26 5,203,049,098
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 520,602,154 27 455,750,146
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 0 28 0
29 Permanently restricted net assets 0 29 0
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet 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 ........... 520,602,154 33 455,750,146
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 5,105,481,772 34 5,658,799,244
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
456,908,350
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
686,958,217
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-230,049,867
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
520,602,154
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
99,133,618
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
66,064,241
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
455,750,146
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
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:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
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:
c
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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
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?
3a
 
No
b
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.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow 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
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
 
Employer identification number

36-3152959
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.)
1
2
3
4


5
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations .............. 7

g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
(A) NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL
  		362179779 3 Yes   0 0
(B) NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
  		370960170 3 Yes   0 0
(C) CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
  		362513909 3 Yes   0 0
(D) DELNOR-COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
  		363484281 3 Yes   0 0
(E) KISHWAUKEE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
  		237087041 3 Yes   0 0
(F) MARIANJOY REHABILITATION HOSPITAL AND CLINICS INC
  		362680776 3 Yes   0 0
(G) VALLEY WEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
  		364244337 3 Yes   0 0
Total 7 0 0

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

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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.  
12
12
 
13
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
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
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) right arrow (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) right arrow (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.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 4
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
No
1
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.
1
Yes
 
2
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).
2
 
No
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
No
b
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.
3b
 
 
c
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.
3c
 
 
4a
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.
4a
 
No
b
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.
4b
 
 
c
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.
4c
 
No
5a
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).
5a
Yes
 
b
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?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
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.
6
Yes
 
7
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) .
7
 
No
8
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).
8
 
No
9a
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.
9a
 
No
b
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.
9b
 
No
c
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.
9c
 
No
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
 
No
b
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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
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
 
No
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
No
c
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
 
No
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
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.
1
 
 
2
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.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
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).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
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?
1
Yes
 
2
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).
2
Yes
 
3
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.
3
Yes
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
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.
2a
 
 
b
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.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
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.
3a
 
 
b
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.
3b
 
 
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
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  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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
AMOUNT OF MONETARY AND OTHER SUPPORT TO SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS PART I, LINE 11G, COLUMNS (V) & (VI) THE CORPORATION DOES NOT BREAK OUT THE SPECIFIC MONETARY VALUE OF THE SUPPORT PROVIDED TO EACH ENTITY, AS THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS SOLELY TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND OPERATIONS OF ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR AFFILIATES, WHICH ARE ALL PART OF THE SAME INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, ALL OF ITS ACTIVITIES AND EXPENSES DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SUPPORT ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS. ADDITION AND REMOVAL OF SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS PART IV, SECTION A, QUESTION 5A THE CORPORATION ADDED AND REMOVED THE ENTITIES LISTED BELOW AS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS BY AMENDING ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY IN SECTION 2.2 OF ITS BYLAWS AND ITS POWER AS DIRECT OR INDIRECT SOLE MEMBER OF ALL ENTITIES WITHIN THE INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM. THIS ACTION WAS TAKEN TO LIST ONLY THE HOSPITAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE HEALTH SYSTEM AS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS. SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS THAT WERE ADDED: - CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (36-2513909) - DELNOR-COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (36-3484281) - KISHWAUKEE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (23-7087041) - MARIANJOY REHABILITATION HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, INC. (36-2680776) - VALLEY WEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (36-4244337) SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS THAT WERE REMOVED: - NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION (36-3155315) - NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL FACULTY FOUNDATION (36-3097297) - CDH-DELNOR HEALTH SYSTEM (36-3099698) SUPPORT TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS PART IV, SECTION A, QUESTION 6 NMHC provided grant funds to Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine AS INDICATED ON SCHEDULE I. RELATIONSHIP WITH SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS PART IV, SECTION D, QUESTION 2 THE CORPORATION SHARES SOME BOARD OVERLAP WITH SOME OF ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS. THE CORPORATION ALSO HAS A CLOSE AND CONTINUOUS WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS, AS IT SERVES AS THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF ALL OF ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS. SIGNIFICANT VOICE IN THE OPERATIONS OF SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION PART IV, SECTION D, QUESTION 3 THE CORPORATION SERVES AS THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF ALL ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH FURTHERS THE ACCOUNTABILITY WITHIN THE INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM AS A WHOLE. ALL OF THE CORPORATIONS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS HAVE A SIGNIFICANT VOICE IN THE CORPORATIONS OPERATIONS, THROUGH THEIR SHARED COMMON OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT REPORTING STRUCTURES. AUTHORITY TO APPOINT A MAJORITY OF THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS, AND DIRECTION OVER POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES OF SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS PART IV, SECTION E, QUESTION 3A & 3B AS THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS, THE CORPORATION HAS ULTIMATE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT ALL MEMBERS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS. IN ADDITION, THE CORPORATION AS SOLE MEMBER HAS ULTIMATE AUTHORITY OVER ALL POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES OF EACH OF ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS.
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
 
Employer identification number

36-3152959
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ......................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).Click to see attachment
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................   0
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................................... 89,800 412,411
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ....................................................................... 89,800 412,411
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ......................................................................................... 550,458,291 3,897,509,874
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................................... 550,548,091 3,897,922,285
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000 1,127,944
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .......................................................................... 250,000 281,986
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 411,552 351,763 529,932 412,411 1,705,658
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 0 0 0 0 0
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet 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
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
 
Employer identification number

36-3152959
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 ....    
5
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? ...........
6
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? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
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.
Held at the End of the 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  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
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)? .............................
9
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.
1a
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.
b
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 $  
2
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:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
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):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
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?...
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.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
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  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
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 ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
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 ...      
b Buildings 0 26,925,851 2,024,234 24,901,617
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ... 0 336,925,031 234,013,834 102,911,197
e Other ...   52,789,074   52,789,074
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 180,601,888
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Part VII
Investments—Other 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.)Small Bullet 0
Part VIII
Investments—Program 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.)Small Bullet  
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) INVESTMENT IN SUBS 255,264,051
(2) I/C LONG TERM NOTE 116,256,368
(3) DUE FROM AFFILIATES 90,397,764
(4) EMPLOYEES BENEFITS ASSETS 13,660,317
(5) HEALTHCARE VHA INVESTMENT 208,312
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 475,786,812
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 0
I/C DUE TO AFFILIATES 4,795,484,297
BANK LINE OF CREDIT 59,750,000
ACCR'D SERP LIABILITY 24,945,926
ACCR'D RETIRE PLAN LIABILITY 5,233,618
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE 3,411,135
CAPITAL ACCUMULATION LIABILITY 2,418,046
ACCR'D POST RET. HEALTH/DENTAL 815,286
ACCR'D POST RETIRE LIFE INS. 246,928
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 4,892,305,236
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
FIn 48 Statement The organization's financial statements do not report any liability for uncertain tax positions under ASC 740/FIN 48.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
 
Employer identification number

36-3152959
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   1,227,978,918
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments   40,861,831
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....     1,268,840,749
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     1,268,840,749
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
 
Employer identification number
36-3152959
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
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? ........................
2
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) Northwestern University
750 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago,IL60611 		36-2167817 501 c 3 8,319,729       academic support
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Procedures for Monitoring Grant funds THE MAJORITY OF THE GRANTS FROM THE NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE GROUP ARE ADMINISTERED THROUGH NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION ("NMF"). NMF MAINTAINS DETAILED RECORDS AND INTERNAL CONTROL PROCEDURES TO ENSURE GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE QUALIFIED, AWARD AMOUNTS ARE DOCUMENTED AND SELECTION CRITERIA ARE CLEAR. ONCE A GRANT HAS BEEN AWARDED, NMF INITIATES A WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH THE GRANT RECIPIENT THAT INCORPORATES A BUDGET AND TIME PERIOD FOR SPENDING THE GRANT DOLLARS. REASONABLE DIRECT COSTS, SUPPORTED BY DIRECT BUDGET JUSTIFICATION AND RELATED TO THE PROJECT'S PURPOSE, ARE ALLOWABLE. RECIPIENTS AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE BUDGET AND ALL RELEVANT POLICIES IN EFFECT AT NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE. GRANT EXPENDITURES ARE MONITORED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE AGREEMENTS, AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR TO ENSURE THAT BUDGETS ARE FOLLOWED AND EXPENSES ARE APPROPRIATE. AT THE END OF EACH BUDGET PERIOD, NMF REQUIRES THE GRANT RECIPIENT TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORT OUTLINING PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND HOW THE GRANT DOLLARS WERE EXPENDED. UNEXPENDED FUNDS ARE RETURNED TO NMF. GRANTS PROVIDED BY NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL TO OTHER QUALIFYING TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS ARE SUPPORTED BY A GRANT AGREEMENT THAT DEFINES ANY RESTRICTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT AND ANY RELATED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
 
Employer identification number

36-3152959
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) KELLY FLESCH SEE PART V 76,201 COMPENSATION    
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Northwestern memorial healthcare KELLY FLESCH IS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM FLESCH, A CURRENT DIRECTOR OF NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
 
Employer identification number

36-3152959
Return Reference Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 WE ARE AN ORGANIZATION OF CAREGIVERS WHO ASPIRE TO CONSISTENTLY HIGH STANDARDS OF QUALITY, COST-EFFECTIVENESS AND PATIENT SATISFACTION. WE SEEK TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE BY DELIVERING A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES WITH SENSITIVITY TO THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE ARE BONDED IN AN ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC AND SERVICE RELATIONSHIP WITH FEINBERG SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY. THE QUALITY OF OUR SERVICES IS ENHANCED THROUGH THEIR INTEGRATION WITH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES EXCELLENCE OF PRACTICE, CRITICAL INQUIRY AND LEARNING. NMHC affiliation FORM 990, PART III, QUESTION 2 ON DECEMBER 1, 2015, KISHHEALTH SYSTEM BECAME A MEMBER OF NMHC. THE HEALTH SYSTEM IS COMPRISED OF KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL IN DEKALB; VALLEY WEST HOSPITAL IN SANDWICH; CANCER CENTER LOCATIONS IN AURORA, DEKALB, ROCHELLE, AND SANDWICH; HOSPICE; THE CENTER FOR FAMILY HEALTH, MALTA; FOUNDATION; BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN SANDWICH AND SYCAMORE; DIABETES EDUCATION CENTERS IN DEKALB AND SANDWICH; EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES; HOME CARE; LABORATORIES IN SYCAMORE AND ROCHELLE; PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTERS IN GENOA, HAMPSHIRE, SANDWICH, AND SYCAMORE; AND KISHHEALTH SYSTEM PHYSICIAN GROUP WITH LOCATIONS IN AURORA, DEKALB, GENOA, PLANO, ROCHELLE, SANDWICH, SYCAMORE, AND WATERMAN. THE ILLINOIS HEALTH FACILITIES AND SERVICES REVIEW BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE APPLICATION FOR KISHHEALTH TO JOIN NMHC IN NOVEMBER 2015. ON MARCH 1, 2016, MARIANJOY REHABILITATION HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC., ALONG WITH ITS RELATED ENTITIES, MARIANJOY, INC. AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE CENTER, INC. ALSO BECAME A PART OF NMHC. MARIANJOY OFFERS MEDICAL CLINIC AND OUTPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES IN WHEATON, OAKBROOK TERRACE, DOWNERS GROVE, AURORA, OAK PARK, AND PALOS HEIGHTS. THE PHYSICIANS AND CLINICIANS AT MARIANJOY ALSO PROVIDE MEDICAL AND REHABILITATION MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT AT ELMHURST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER IN MAYWOOD, WEST LAKE HOSPITAL IN MELROSE PARK, WEST SUBURBAN HOSPITAL IN OAK PARK, RUSH COPLEY MEDICAL CENTER IN AURORA, AND RUSH OAK PARK HOSPITAL. SUB-ACUTE CARE AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS IN WHEATON, ELMHURST, DOWNERS GROVE, OAK PARK, HOMER GLEN, AND PALOS HEIGHTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE PHYSICIANS OF THE MARIANJOY MEDICAL GROUP SERVE PATIENTS IN APPROXIMATELY 30 MEDICAL CLINIC AND SUB-ACUTE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE SUBURBAN CHICAGO AREA. NMHC AND WHEATON FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE SIGNED A LETTER OF INTENT TO TRANSFER MARIANJOY IN OCTOBER 2015. THE ILLINOIS HEALTH FACILITIES AND SERVICES REVIEW BOARD APPROVED THE CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP IN DECEMBER 2015. PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE (NMHC) IS THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATE DIRECT OR INDIRECT PARENT OF NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (NMH), NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL (NLFH), CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (CDHA), DELNOR-COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (DCH), VALLEY WEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (VWCH), KISHWAUKEE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (KCH), MARIANJOY REHABILITATION HOSPITAL & REHABILITATION CLINICS(MJHRH), NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL FACULTY FOUNDATION, CENTRAL DUPAGE PHYSICIAN GROUP, KISHWAUKEE PHYSICIAN GROUP, INC., REHABILITATION MEDICINE CLINIC, INC. AND THEIR VARIOUS AFFILIATES AS LISTED IN THIS FORM 990, SCHEDULE R. WORKING TOGETHER UNDER THE BRAND NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE, NMHC AND NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY FEINBERG SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (FEINBERG) SHARE A VISION TO TRANSFORM MEDICAL CARE THROUGH CLINICAL INNOVATION, BREAKTHROUGH RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLES LIVES AND THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES. NMHC PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE INPATIENT CARE AT SEVEN HOSPITALS. AS THE PARENT OF THE NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM, NMHC WAS PROVIDEs GOVERNANCE SUPPORT AND CENTRALIZED SERVICES TO THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE. NMHC IS POSITIONED TO ADVANCE GROUNDBREAKING WORK THAT CAN ONLY BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH THE RESOURCES OF AN INTEGRATED ACADEMIC MEDICAL HEALTH SYSTEM. AS AN INTEGRATED ACADEMIC MEDICAL HEALTH SYSTEM, NMHC CAN TAKE ACTION BEYOND PROVIDING CLINICAL CARE. WORKING WITH SCIENTISTS AND EXPERTS IN PUBLIC HEALTH, WE ARE STRIVING TO DETERMINE ROOT CAUSES AND DEVELOP SOLUTIONS TO ERADICATE SOME OF THE MOST WIDESPREAD, GROWING AND COMPLEX PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES FACING THE UNITED STATES TODAY FROM CHRONIC DISEASES INCLUDING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, CANCER AND DIABETES, TO THE UNDERLYING CAUSES OF OBESITY, POOR MENTAL HEALTH AND PERSISTENT VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES. NMHC SUPPORTS SOME OF THE NATIONS MOST ADVANCED RESEARCH PROGRAMS, LED BY PHYSICIAN SCIENTISTS AT FEINBERG, WHO ARE PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE THROUGH NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED RESEARCH PROGRAMS AS WELL AS ENTIRELY NEW SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES THAT ARE PIONEERING DIRECTIONS FOR PREVENTING AND CURING DISEASE.
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 2 Miles White and Richard H. Lenny share a business relationship. WILLIAM A. VON HOENE, DONALD L. THOMPSON, JOHN A. CANNING, JR., AND ANNE PRAMAGGIORE SHARE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. ANNE PRAMAGGIORE AND GREGORY Q. BROWN SHARE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. DONALD L. THOMPSON, FREDERICK H. WADDELL, AND DEAN M. HARRISON SHARE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. Terry Savage and Dennis Chookaszian serve on the board of the same public company. JUDY GREFFIN AND ANDREA REDMOND SHARE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. DEAN M. HARRISON AND JASON TYLER SHARE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. JASON TYLER AND FREDERICK H. WADDELL SHARE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. JOHN ORSINI AND DOUG YOUNG SHARE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. TIMOTHY P. SULLIVAN AND JOHN A. CANNING, JR. SHARE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. JOHN ORSINI, MAUREEN TAUS, JAMES GIBLIN, AND MARK DANIELS SHARE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. ALBERT FRIEDMAN AND RICHARD MELMAN SHARE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. DEAN M. HARRISON, J. CHRISTOPHER REYES, AND JOHN CANNING, JR. SHARE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. LAURA DAVIS AND ANTHONY DAVIS SHARE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. CHANGES IN GOVERNING DOCUMENTS FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 4 AS A RESULT OF KISHHEALTH SYSTEM AND MARIANJOY BECOMING MEMBERS OF NMHC, SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WERE MADE TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF NHMC. ON MARCH 1, 2016, NHMC AMENDED ITS BYLAWS AND FILED AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF ILLINOIS, EFFECTIVE AS OF THAT DAY. THE AMENDED BYLAWS AND AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION WERE REVISED TO INDICATE THAT NMHC OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, BY DONATION, LOAN OR OTHERWISE, THE INTERESTS AND PURPOSES OF CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, DELNOR-COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, KISHWAUKEE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, MARIANJOY REHABILITATION HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, INC., NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL, NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, AND VALLEY WEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, AND TO FURTHER CLARIFY THE CHANGE IN GOVERNANCE OVER THE MARIANJOY AND KISHEALTH SYSTEMS.
REVIEW FORM 990 Form 990, Part VI, section b, question 11 THE FORM 990 WAS GENERATED INTERNALLY BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT WITH SUPPORT FROM VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE FORM WERE REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE ("NMHC"), AS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION, AND VARIOUS COMMITTEES. FOR EXAMPLE, THE CHIEF INTEGRITY EXECUTIVE REVIEWED DISCLOSURES FOR RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS, THE TAX AND REGULATORY REVIEW COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT THAT DESCRIBES THE EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS, AND LOBBYING EXPENDITURES WERE REVIEWED BY THE VP EXTERNAL AFFAIRS. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NMHC WAS PROVIDED THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURES. THE ORGANIZATION THEN WORKED WITH A NATIONAL, INDEPENDENT PUBLIC AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING FIRM AS PAID PREPARER OF THE FORM FILING. THE FINAL FORM WAS REVIEWED BY MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO REVIEW BY THE NMHC VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE AND THE NMHC SENIOR VP AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. PRIOR TO FILING, THE COMPLETED FORM WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THROUGH A SECURE WEBSITE.
Conflict of Interest FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 12 NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE (NMHC) MAINTAINS BOTH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AN INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS POLICY. THESE POLICIES HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPLY TO ALL ENTITIES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND TRANSACTIONS WHICH TAKE PLACE WITHIN THE NMHC SYSTEM. THE POLICIES WERE WRITTEN TO ASSIST BOARD MEMBERS AND MANAGEMENT WITH THE IDENTIFICATION OF THOSE TRANSACTIONS THAT WARRANT ATTENTION AND CONSIDERATION TO ENSURE PROPER ADHERENCE TO THE TAX LAWS IMPACTING TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES COMPLETION OF AN ANNUAL CERTIFICATION WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON HAS RECEIVED, READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, HAS AGREED TO COMPLY, HAS DISCLOSED ANY MATTERS REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED UNDER THE POLICY, AND AGREES TO REPORT ANY CHANGES PROMPTLY TO THE CHIEF INTEGRITY EXECUTIVE. ONCE THE ANNUAL CERTIFICATIONS ARE COMPLETE, THE CHIEF INTEGRITY EXECUTIVE REVIEWS THE DISCLOSURES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY.
COMPENSATION POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B QUESTION 15 AS A MEMBER OF THE NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION, NMHC IS INCLUDED IN THE OVERALL BOARD-LED EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AT NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL COMPLIES WITH IRS GUIDELINES FOR TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS; IS DETERMINED BY A SEPARATE SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHOSE MEMBERS ARE ALL INDEPENDENT AND NON-PAID; AND IS ANNUALLY EVALUATED IN THE CONTEXT OF COMPENSATION DATA GATHERED BY EXTERNAL CONSULTANTS FROM A PEER GROUP COMPRISED OF SIMILARLY SITUATED HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF COMPENSATION IS AT RISK AND IS PAYABLE ONLY UPON ACHIEVEMENT OF SUBSTANTIAL GOALS. THE BOARD PLACES A HIGH PRIORITY ON ITS ABILITY TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN A STRONG LEADERSHIP TEAM TO ENSURE WE SERVE OUR MISSION AND ACHIEVE OUR GOALS. THE OFFICERS OF NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE ALSO FULFILL OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS FOR NMHC'S SUBSIDIARIES. ALL OF THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSED IN THE GROUP RETURN IS ALLOCATED TO THE SUBSIDIARIES.
Governing Documents Disclosure FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, QUESTION 19 THE CORPORATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE AND SUBSIDIARIES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE HEALTH SYSTEM WEBSITE, NM.ORG. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FROM THE ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE AS PART OF ITS ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS REPORT AND THROUGH THE ELECTRONIC MUNICIPAL MARKET ACCESS SYSTEM OF THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES RULEMAKING BOARD.
Reconciliation Net Assets FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 INTERGROUP TRANSFERS 69,837,574 ACCRUM OCI (1,368,435) CHANGE IN PENSION (2,404,898) TOTAL 66,064,241
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE SERV. TOTAL FEES:10189560
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES TOTAL FEES:33950897
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TOTAL FEES:XXX-XX-XXXX
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:COLLECTION AGENCY & REL. FEES TOTAL FEES:9411187
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet 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
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
 
Employer identification number

36-3152959
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) Cadence Medical Partners LLC
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630
Chicago,IL60611
90-0917479 		Healthcare IL     CDH-DEL HSMS
 
(2) Cadence Health ACO LLC
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630
Chicago,IL60611
35-2507700 		Healthcare IL     CDH-DEL HSMS
 
(3) Tri-Cities Surgery Center LLC
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630
Chicago,IL60611
51-0551673 		Healthcare IL     Delnor CH
 
(4) Health Ventures LLC
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630
Chicago,IL60611
75-3255958 		Healthcare IL     Health Progr
 




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?
Yes No
(1)northwestern memorial hospital
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

CHICAGO,IL60611
37-0960170 		HOSPITAL IL 501(c)3 3 nmhc
 
Yes
 
(2)NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

CHICAGO,IL60611
36-3155315 		FUNDRAISING IL 501(c)3 7 nmhc
 
Yes
 
(3)NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-2179779 		Hospital IL 501(c)3 3 nmhc
 
Yes
 
(4)Lake Forest Health & Fitness Inst
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-3835030 		Health IL 501(c)3 9 NLFH
 
Yes
 
(5)friends of prentice
251 e huron Ste 3-200

Chicago,IL60611
36-3930139 		supporting IL 501(c)3 11-III-NFI NA
 
 
No
(6)mcgaw medical center Northwestern Univ
645 n michigan

chicago,IL60611
36-2656113 		supporting IL 501(c)3 11-I na
 
 
No
(7)Northwestern Medical faculty foundation
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

chicago,IL60611
36-3097297 		healthcare IL 501(c)3 3 nmhc
 
Yes
 
(8)Northwestern Foundation research & educ
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

chicago,IL60611
36-4093385 		healthcare IL 501(c)3 3 NMFF
 
Yes
 
(9)CDH-DELNOR HEALTH SYSTEM
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-3099698 		MANAGEMENT IL 501(c)3 11-II NMHC
 
Yes
 
(10)CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-2513909 		HOSPITAL IL 501(c)3 3 CDH-Del Hsms
 
Yes
 
(11)CENTRAL DUPAGE PHYSICIAN GROUP
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-3149833 		PHYSICIAN SER IL 501(c)3 9 CDH-Del Hsms
 
Yes
 
(12)COMMUNITY NURSING SERVICE OF DUPAGE
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-6080833 		HOME HEALTH IL 501(c)3 9 CDH-Del Hsms
 
Yes
 
(13)PAHCS II
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-3887234 		OCCUP. HEALTH IL 501(c)3 9 CDH-Del Hsms
 
Yes
 
(14)CENTRAL DUPAGE SPECIAL HEALTH ASSOC
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-4310557 		PHARMACY IL 501(c)3 9 CDH-Del Hsms
 
Yes
 
(15)DELNOR-COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL LIVING INC
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-4156211 		RESIDENTIAL S IL 501(c)3 9 CDH-Del Hsms
 
Yes
 
(16)LIVING WELL CANCER RESOURCE CENTER
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
16-1727774 		WELLNESS IL 501(c)3 7 CDH-Del Hsms
 
Yes
 
(17)DELNOR-COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-3484281 		HOSPITAL IL 501(c)3 3 CDH-Del Hsms
 
Yes
 
(18)Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-3152959 		PARENT IL 501(c)3 11-III-FI NA
 
 
No
(19)KishHealth System
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-3649080 		Management IL 501(c)3 11-II NMHC
 
Yes
 
(20)Kishwaukee Community Hospital
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
23-7087041 		Hostipal IL 501(c)3 3 KHS
 
Yes
 
(21)Valley West Community Hosptial
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-4244337 		Hosptial IL 501(c)3 3 KHS
 
Yes
 
(22)KishHealth Foundation
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-3649077 		Fundraising IL 501(c)3 7 KHS
 
Yes
 
(23)KishWaukee Physician Group Inc
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
65-1293967 		Physician Ser IL 501(C)3 3 khs
 
Yes
 
(24)KishHealth System Home Care
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
37-1703513 		Home Health IL 501(c)3 3 KHS
 
Yes
 
(25)Dekalb County Hospice Inc
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-3164329 		Hospice IL 501(c)3 7 KHS
 
Yes
 
(26)Dekalb Behavioral Health Fdn Inc
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
47-4579189 		Behav. Health IL 501(c)3 3 KHS
 
Yes
 
(27)Center for Family Health - MALTA
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
80-0869393 		Healthcare IL 501(c)3 3 KHS
 
Yes
 
(28)Marianjoy Inc
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-3483589 		Management IL 501(c)3 11-III-FI NMHC
 
Yes
 
(29)Marianjoy Rehab Hospital & Clinics Inc
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-2680776 		Hospital IL 501(c)3 3 Marianjoy
 
Yes
 
(30)Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic Inc
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-3236791 		Hospital IL 501(c)3 3 Marianjoy
 
Yes
 
(31)Marianjoy Foundation Inc
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
35-2165613 		Fundraising IL 501(c)3 7 Marianjoy
 
Yes
 
(32)Marianjoy Rehab Center Auxiliary
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630

Chicago,IL60611
36-3896976 		Supporting IL 501(c)3 11-I Marianjoy
 
Yes
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
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



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(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?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) TRI-CITIES IMMEDIATE CARE

300 RANDALL ROAD
GENEVA,IL60134
27-1942888 		HEALTHCARE IL NA
  		N/A       No     No  
(2) TRI-CITIES DIALYSIS

1300 WATERFORD DR LOWER LEVEL
AURORA,IL60504
36-4272042 		HEALTHCARE IL NA
  		N/A       No     No  
(3) FVFPDELNOR PROPERTIES

300 RANDALL ROAD
GENEVA,IL60134
45-1147062 		PROPERTY MGMT IL NA
  		N/A       No     No  
(4) GROSVENOR ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS LP

900 NORTH MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 1100
CHICAGO,IL60611
80-0833919 		INVESTMENTS DE CDH-DEL HSMS
  		EXCLUDED       No 0   No  
(5) ILLINOIS PROTON CENTER LLC

4455 WEAVER PKWY
WARRENVILLE,IL60555
26-0876468 		HEALTHCARE DE ILLINOIS PROTON
  		Related       No 0   No  
(6) ILLINOIS PROTON CENTER HOLDINGS LLC

4455 WEAVER PKWY
WARRENVILLE,IL60555
26-0876420 		INVESTING DE CENTRAL DUPAGE
  		Excluded       No 0   No  
(7) KishWaukee Area Physician Hosp Grp

541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630
Chicago,IL60611
36-4205273 		Healthcare IL KW Comm Hosp
  		Related       No 0   No  
(8) Illinois Regional Cancer Center LLP

10 Health Services Dr
Dekalb,IL60115
36-3847273 		Healthcare IL NA
  		N/A       No     No  
(9) NMFF DIALYSIS CENTER

541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630
Chicago,IL60611
46-2159685 		Healthcare IL NMFF
  		Related       No 0   No  
(10) THE MIDLAND SURGICAL CENTER LLC

3085 WOLF COURT
DEKALB,IL60115
35-2194610 		    KISHWAUKEE CH
  		RELATED       No 0   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
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) Northwestern HealthCare corporation

541 FAIRBANKS SUITE 1630
Chicago,IL606113309
36-3382383 		HEALTHCARE SERV IL NMH
  		C Corporation          
(2) NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL INSURANCE COMPANY

GRAND PAVILLION CTR PO BOX 1085
Grand Cayman,GRAND CAYMAN ISLAKY1-1102
CJ
98-0384611 		risk transfer CJ NMH
  		C Corporation          
(3) Dupage health services Inc

541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630
Chicago,IL60611
36-3270521 		healthcare DE CDH-DEL HSMS
  		C corporation          
(4) delcomm corporation and subsidiary

541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630
Chicago,IL60611
36-3334711 		health mgmt IL CDH-DEL HSMS
  		c corporation          
(5) united professionals insurance company l

po box 30600
grand cayman,Grand caymanky1-1203
CJ
98-1030298 		Risk Transfer CJ CDH-DEL HSMS
  		c corporation          
(6) cornerstone medical group

541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630
Chicago,IL60611
36-4345453 		physician serv IL CENT DUPAGE PHY
  		c corporation          
(7) Health Progress Inc

541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1630
Chicago,IL60611
36-3824138 		Healthcare IL KHS
  		C Corporation          
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
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
No
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 .....................
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
Yes
 
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

 A 2,516,580 COST
(2) Northwestern Memorial Hospital

 D 56,748,700 COST
(3) Lake Forest Health & Fitness Institute

 E 8,192,489 COST
(4) Northwestern Memorial Hospital

 L 173,415,504 COST
(5) Northwestern Memorial Foundation

 L 1,300,092 COST
(6) Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

 L 18,697,277 COST
(7) Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

 L 58,554,325 COST
(8) Central DuPage Hospital

 L 70,880,736 COST
(9) Central DuPage Physician Group

 L 11,195,712 COST
(10) Delnor-Community Hospital

 L 25,133,448 COST
(11) CDH-Delnor Health System

 L -3,225,989 COST
(12) Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

 M 57,497 COST
(13) Northwestern Memorial Hospital

 K 1,470,858 COST
(14) NORTHWESTERN HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

 L 90,636 COST
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 4
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) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(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? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  






TY 2015 AffiliatedGroupSchedule
Name:
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
EIN:
36-3152959
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Northwestern Memorial Health
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
251 E Huron
Chicago, IL60611    
EIN:
36-3152959
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
89,800
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
89,800
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
550,458,291
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
550,548,091
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Northwestern memorial Hospit
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
251 E Huron
Chicago, IL60611    
EIN:
37-0960170
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
89,672
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
89,672
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
1,089,269,117
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
1,089,358,789
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hos
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
660 N Westmoreland Road
Lake Forest, IL60645    
EIN:
36-2179779
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
47,246
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
47,246
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
215,210,147
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
215,257,393
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Northwestern Medical Faculty
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
251 E Huron
Chicago, IL60611    
EIN:
36-3097297
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
737,590,772
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
737,590,772
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Lake Forest Health & Fitness
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
1200 N Westmoreland Road
Lake Forest, IL60645    
EIN:
36-3835030
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
6,134,183
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
6,134,183
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
456,709
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
114,177
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Northwestern Memorial Founda
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
251 E Huron
Chicago, IL60611    
EIN:
36-3155315
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
10,521,840
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
10,521,840
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
676,092
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
169,023
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Northwestern Management Serv
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
251 E Huron
Chicago, IL60611    
EIN:
36-4093385
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
41,800,056
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
41,800,056
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
CDH-Delnor Health System
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
25 N Winfield Road
Winfield, IL60190    
EIN:
36-3099698
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
69,429,409
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
69,429,409
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Central DuPage Hospital Asso
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
25 N Winfield Road
Winfield, IL60190    
EIN:
36-2513909
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
65,090
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
65,090
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
611,662,683
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
611,727,773
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Delnor-Community Hospital
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
300 Randall Road
Geneva, IL60134    
EIN:
36-3484281
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
47,391
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
47,391
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
203,746,958
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
203,794,349
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Central DuPage Physician Gro
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
25 N Winfield Road
Winfield, IL60190    
EIN:
36-3149833
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
181,853,512
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
181,853,512
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Central Nursing services of
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
690 E North Ave
Carol Stream, IL60188    
EIN:
36-6080833
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
420,610
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
420,610
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
84,122
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
21,031
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
CENTRAL DUPAGE SPECIAL HEALT
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
27W353 JEWELL RD
WINFIELD, IL60190    
EIN:
36-4310557
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
319,859
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
319,859
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
63,972
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
15,993
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
PAHCS II
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
27W353 JEWELL RD
WINFIELD, IL60190    
EIN:
36-3887234
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
532,981
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
532,981
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
104,947
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
26,237
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
DELNOR-COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
300 RANDALL ROAD
GENEVA, IL60134    
EIN:
36-4156211
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
348,126
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
348,126
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
69,625
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
17,406
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
DEKALB COUNTY HOSPICE
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
2727 SYCAMORE ROAD SUITE 1B
DEKALB, IL60115    
EIN:
36-3164329
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
125
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
125
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
1,330,598
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
1,330,723
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
208,072
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
52,018
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
KISHHEALTH SYSTEM HOMECARE
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
100 E WASHINGTON ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL62701    
EIN:
37-1703513
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
748
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
748
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
1,413,852
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
1,414,600
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
216,460
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
54,115
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
KISHWAUKEE COMMUNITY HOSPITA
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
ONE KISH HOSPITAL DR
DEKALB, IL60115    
EIN:
23-7087041
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
35,294
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
35,294
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
106,629,329
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
106,664,623
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
VALLEY WEST COMMUNITY HOSPIT
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
ONE KISH HOSPITAL DR
DEKALB, IL60115    
EIN:
36-4244337
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
17,822
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
17,822
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
25,605,550
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
25,623,372
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
MARIANJOY REHAB HOSPITAL & C
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
26W171 ROOSEVELT RD
WHEATON, IL60187    
EIN:
36-2680776
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
19,223
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
19,223
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
11,043,889
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
11,063,112
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
703,156
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
175,789
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Marianjoy Foundation Inc
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1639
Chicago, IL60611    
EIN:
35-2165613
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
6,798
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
6,798
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,360
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
340
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Rehabilitation Medicine Clin
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1639
Chicago, IL60611    
EIN:
36-3236791
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
6,472,785
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
6,472,785
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
473,639
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
118,410
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Marianjoy Inc
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1639
Chicago, IL60611    
EIN:
36-3483589
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
0
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
0
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
0
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
0
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
KishHealth Foundation
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1639
Chicago, IL60611    
EIN:
36-3649077
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
255,114
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
255,114
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
51,023
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
12,756
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
KishHealth System
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1639
Chicago, IL60611    
EIN:
36-3649080
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
2,855,468
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
2,855,468
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
292,773
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
73,193
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Marianjoy Rehab Center Auxil
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1639
Chicago, IL60611    
EIN:
36-3896976
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
0
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
0
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
0
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
0
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
DeKalb Behavorial Health Fou
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1639
Chicago, IL60611    
EIN:
47-4579189
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
3,481,717
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
3,481,717
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
324,086
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
81,022
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Kishwaukee Physician Group
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1639
Chicago, IL60611    
EIN:
65-1293967
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
18,647,841
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
18,647,841
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Center for Family Health - M
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
541 N Fairbanks Ct Rm 1639
Chicago, IL60611    
EIN:
80-0869393
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
285,586
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
285,586
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
57,117
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
14,279
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
LIVING WELL CANCER RESOURCE
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
300 RANDALL ROAD
GENEVA, IL60134    
EIN:
16-1727774
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
182,803
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
182,803
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
36,561
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
9,140
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0