TY 2015 Form 990

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
MHS DATA CENTERINC, 103 E 27TH SUITE A HAYS,KS67601	COMPUTER SUPPORT	222,339
GPHA, 625 THIRD STREET PHILLIPSBURG,KS67661	MANAGEMENT	111,684
BRUCE LABES MD, 1135 WINDMILL RD DELPHOS,KS67436	CONTRACT PHYSICIAN	100,860


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 3

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

GREAT PLAINS OF OTTAWA COUNTY INC

Employer identification number

48-1226856

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Total

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

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.

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

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

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

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

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

16a

33 1/3% support test—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

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

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

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

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

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

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

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

19a

331/3% support tests—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

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

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10a

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

10a

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

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

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

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

11a

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

11b

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

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

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

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

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

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

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

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

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part VI

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

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

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

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Name of the organization

GREAT PLAINS OF OTTAWA COUNTY INC

Employer identification number

48-1226856

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

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

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

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

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

General Rule

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

Special Rules

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Name of organization GREAT PLAINS OF OTTAWA COUNTY INC

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization GREAT PLAINS OF OTTAWA COUNTY INC		Employer identification number 48-1226856

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
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Name of organization GREAT PLAINS OF OTTAWA COUNTY INC			Employer identification number 48-1226856
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

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SCHEDULE 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
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Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

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

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If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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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
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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.
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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
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

GREAT PLAINS OF OTTAWA COUNTY INC

Employer identification number

48-1226856

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.

Political expenditures ...................................................................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

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

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

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.

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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 Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	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) ..........................................................................
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? ..............................................................................................................	Yes No

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

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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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)

Yes

(b)

Amount

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:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Yes

2,005

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

2,005

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

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

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

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."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

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? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................

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.

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1F	A PORTION OF THE ANNUAL DUES PAID TO KHA AND AHA ARE USED FOR LOBBYING.

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization

GREAT PLAINS OF OTTAWA COUNTY INC

Employer identification number

48-1226856

Part I

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

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

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

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

Part II

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

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

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

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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


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

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

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

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

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

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

Part III

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

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

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

(i)

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

(ii)

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

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

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

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

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

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Part III

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

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

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

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

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

Yes No

Part IV

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

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

Yes No


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

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

Yes No

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

Part V

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

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

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
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 ......

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

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

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

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

Yes

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

3a(i)

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

3a(ii)

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

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

Part VI

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

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

1a	Land ...	19,000		19,000
b	Buildings	6,941,737	3,075,116	3,866,621
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ...	2,411,191	1,159,497	1,251,694
e	Other ...	988,990	318,428	670,562
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				5,807,877

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Part VII

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

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

Part VIII

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

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

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

Part IX

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

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

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

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes	0
THIRD PARTY PAYABLE	63,385
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	63,385
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	8,747,175
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	-36,362
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-36,362
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	8,783,537
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	2,657
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	2,657
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	8,786,194

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	6,058,253
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	6,058,253
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	39,019
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	39,019
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	6,097,272

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
SCHEDULE D, PARK X, LINE 2	MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2D	BAD DEBT EXPENSE (36,362)
SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B	GAIN/LOSS ON SALE OF EQUIPMENT 2,657
SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 4B	BAD DEBT EXPENSE 36,362 GAIN/LOSS ON SALE OF EQUIPMENT 2,657 --------- TOTAL 39,019

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SCHEDULE H
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Hospitals

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, question 20.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule H (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

GREAT PLAINS OF OTTAWA COUNTY INC

Employer identification number

48-1226856

Part I

Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

100% 150% 200% Other %

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

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

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost

Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs		(c) Total community benefit expense	(d) Direct offsetting revenue	(e) Net community benefit expense	(f) Percent of total expense
a	Financial Assistance at cost (from Worksheet 1) . . .	63,824	2,157	61,667	1.020 %
b	Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) . . . . .	93,308	92,117	1,191	0.020 %
c	Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) . .
d	Total Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs . . . . .	157,132	94,274	62,858	1.040 %
Other Benefits
e	Community health improvement services and community benefit operations (from Worksheet 4).	5,604		5,604	0.090 %
f	Health professions education (from Worksheet 5) . . .
g	Subsidized health services (from Worksheet 6) . . . .
h	Research (from Worksheet 7) .
i	Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) . . . .	2,974		2,974	0.050 %
j	Total. Other Benefits . .	8,578		8,578	0.140 %
k	Total. Add lines 7d and 7j .	165,710	94,274	71,436	1.180 %

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

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Part II

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

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

Part III

Bad Debt, Medicare, & Collection Practices

Section A. Bad Debt Expense

Yes

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

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

36,362

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

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

Section B. Medicare

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

2,990,417

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

2,990,417

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

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

Cost accounting system Cost to charge ratio Other

Section C. Collection Practices

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

Yes

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

Yes

Part IV

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

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

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Part VFacility Information

Section A. Hospital Facilities (list in order of size from largest to smallest—see instructions) How many hospital facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?1 Name, address, primary website address, and state license number (and if a group return, the name and EIN of the subordinate hospital organization that operates the hospital facility)
1	OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH CENTER 215 E 8TH STREET MINNEAPOLIS,KS67467 HTTP://WWW.OTTAWACOUNTYHEALTHCENTER.COM A072002	X	X	X	X

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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices

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

	OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group

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

Yes

Community Health Needs Assessment

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

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

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

Yes

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

A definition of the community served by the hospital facility

Demographics of the community

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

How data was obtained

The significant health needs of the community

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

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

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

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

Other (describe in Section C)

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

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

Yes

6 a

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

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

Hospital facility’s website (list url): SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C

Other website (list url):

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

Other (describe in Section C)

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

Yes

Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last adopted an implementation strategy: 20 15

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

Yes

If "Yes" (list url): SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C

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

10b

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

12a

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

12a

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

12b

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

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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP)

	OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group

Yes

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

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

Yes

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

Federal poverty guidelines (FPG), with FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care of 0.% and FPG family income limit for eligibility for discounted care of 300.%

Income level other than FPG (describe in Section C)

Asset level

Medical indigency

Insurance status

Underinsurance discount

Residency

Other (describe in Section C)

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

Other (describe in Section C)

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

Yes

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

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

SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C

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

SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C

A plain language summary of the FAP was widely available on a website (list url):
SEE SCH H, PART V, SECTION C

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

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

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

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

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

Other (describe in Section C)

Billing and Collections

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

Yes

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

Reporting to credit agency(ies)

Selling an individual’s debt to another party

Actions that require a legal or judicial process

Other similar actions (describe in Section C)

None of these actions or other similar actions were permitted

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Part VFacility Information (continued)

	OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group

Yes

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

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

Reporting to credit agency(ies)

Selling an individual’s debt to another party

Actions that require a legal or judicial process

Other similar actions (describe in Section C)

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

Notified individuals of the financial assistance policy on admission

Notified individuals of the financial assistance policy prior to discharge

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

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

Other (describe in Section C)

None of these efforts were made

Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care

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

Yes

If "No," indicate why:

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

The hospital facility’s policy was not in writing

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

Other (describe in Section C)

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

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

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

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

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

Other (describe in Section C)

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

If "Yes," explain in Section C.

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

If "Yes," explain in Section C.

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Part V

Facility Information (continued)

Section C. Supplemental Information for Part V, Section B. Provide descriptions required for Part V, Section B, lines 2, 3j, 5, 6a, 6b, 7d, 11, 13b, 13h, 15e, 16i, 18d, 19d, 20e, 21c, 21d, 22d, 23, and 24. If applicable, provide separate descriptions for each hospital facility in a facility reporting group, designated by facility reporting group letter and hospital facility line number from Part V, Section A (“A, 1,” “A, 4,” “B, 2,” “B, 3,” etc.) and name of hospital facility.
Form and Line Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE H, PART V, LINE 5	THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS WAS INITIATED AND CHAIRED JOINTLY BY OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH CENTER, OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH PLANNING COMMISSION AND OTTAWA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. A BOARD-BASED GROUP OF COMMUNITY LEADERS AND COUNTY RESIDENTS WERE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE.
SCHEDULE H, PART V, LINE 6B	THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS WAS INITIATED AND CHAIRED JOINTLY BY OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH CENTER, OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH PLANNING COMMISSION AND OTTAWA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. BOARD-BASED GROUP OF COMMUNITY LEADERS AND COUNTY RESIDENTS WERE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE.
SCHEDULE H, PART V, LINE 7A	http://www.ottawacountyhealthcenter.com/Great_Plains_of_Ottawa_County_CHNA _2016-FINAL.pdf
SCHEDULE H, PART V, LINE 10A	http://www.ottawacountyhealthcenter.com/Great_Plains_of_Ottawa_County_CHNA _2016-FINAL.pdf
SCHEDULE H, PART V, LINE 11	BASED ON THE PRIORITIZATION PROCESS, THE FOLLOWING SIGNIFICANT NEEDS WERE IDENTIFIED: PHYSICAL INACTIVITY/ACCESS TO EXERCISE OPPORTUNITIES; FINANCIAL BARRIERS/POVERTY; LACK OF HEALTHY BEHAVIORS/LIFESTYLE CHOICES; UNINSURED/LIMITED INSURANCE; OBESITY; LACK OF HEALTH KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION; COST OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES; LACK OF PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS; DIABETES; UNHEALTHY EATING HABITS/LIMITED ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS. BASED ON THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED, OTTAWA COUNTY IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES. PRIORITY 1: OBESITY/UNHEALTHY EATING/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY PRIORITY 2: INFORMATION ON/ACCESS TO LOCAL MEDICAL SERVICES BASED ON THOSE PRIORITIES, OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH CENTER DEVELOPED AN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY OUTLINED ON THE WEBSITE AND AT SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 2. THE HOSPITAL WILL WORK WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND/OR HEALTH ISSUE EXPERTS ON THE FOLLOWING FOR EACH OF THE APPROACHES TO ADDRESSING THE IDENTIFIED HEALTH NEEDS: DEVELOP WORK PLANS TO SUPPORT EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION, CREATE MECHANISMS TO MONITOR AND MEASURE OUTCOMES. AND PROVIDE ON-GOING STATUS AND RESULTS OF THESE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH. WHILE SOME OF THE NEEDS WERE COMBINED IN IDENTIFYING THE ABOVE PRIORITIES, OTHER NEEDS WERE NOT ADDRESSED DUE TO A LACK OF FINANCIAL AND OTHER RESOURCES.
SCHEDULE H, PART V, LINE 13H	THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYS A SLIDING SCALE DISCOUNT THAT TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION A PATIENT'S HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND QUALIFYING ASSETS. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, A PATIENT'S HOUSEHOLD INCOME MUST BE BELOW 300% OF THE MOST RECENT FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL AT THE DATE OF SERVICE. TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF THE DISCOUNT, AN ASSET TEST IS ALSO UTILIZED.
SCHEDULE H, PART V, LINE 16A	http://www.ottawacountyhealthcenter.com/Financial_Assistance_Program1.pdf
SCHEDULE H, PART V, LINE 16B	http://www.ottawacountyhealthcenter.com/Payment_Assistance_Document.pdf
SCHEDULE H, PART V, LINE 16C	http://www.ottawacountyhealthcenter.com/Financial_Assistance_Program1.pdf

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Part VFacility Information (continued)

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

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Part VI

Supplemental Information

Provide the following information.

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

Form and Line Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 3C	THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYS A SLIDING SCALE DISCOUNT THAT TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION A PATIENT'S HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND QUALIFYING ASSETS. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, A PATIENT'S HOUSEHOLD INCOME MUST BE BELOW 300% OF THE MOST RECENT FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL AT THE DATE OF SERVICE. TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF THE DISCOUNT, AN ASSET TEST IS ALSO UTILIZED.
SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 7, COLUMN F	THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25, COLUMN (A), BUT SUBTRACTED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE PERCENTAGE IN THIS COLUMN IS $36,362.
SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 7	THE COSTING METHODOLOGY USED TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNTS CONTAINED IN THE TABLE OF PART I, LINE 7, OF SCHEDULE H, IS A COST TO CHARGE RATIO.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 2	HOSPITAL CHARGES THAT ARE NOT COLLECTED AND ARE NOT APPROVED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE CLASSIFIED AS BAD DEBTS FROM PATIENTS WHO WILL NOT PAY.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 3	THE COSTING METHODOLOGY IS BASED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S MEDICARE COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THAT THERE WOULD BE SOME BAD DEBT EXPENSE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITY CARE POLICY, WE HAVE NO REASONABLE BASIS FOR ESTIMATING THIS FIGURE. IF ELIGIBILITY IS KNOWN, THE AMOUNT WOULD FALL UNDER CHARITY CARE AND NOT BAD DEBT.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 4	SEE PAGES 7 AND 8 OF THE AUDITED FINANCIALS UNDER NOTE 1.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 8	THE COSTING METHODOLOGY USED TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNT ON LINE 6 IS A COST TO CHARGE RATIO.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 9B	ALL CARITY CARE CHARGES NOT TO BE COLLECTED DUE TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE COMPUTATIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM COLLECTION POLICIES AND PRACTICES. THESE ACCOUNTS ARE REMOVED FROM THE COLLECTION CYCLE.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 2	THE HOSPITAL HAS SEVERAL AVENUES TO ASSESS THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY: (1) THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPOINT A 5-PERSON GOVERNING BOARD, THE OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MADE UP OF LOCAL COUNTY RESIDENTS. THESE BOARD MEMBERS ARE A VITAL LINK IN COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMUNITY. (2) THE HOSPITAL'S ADMINISTRATOR SITS ON THE BOARD OF THE OTTAWA HEALTH PLANNING COMMISSION WHICH WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HOSPITAL AND OTHER LOCAL ENTITIES TO SUSTAIN AND ADD HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS WITHIN THE COUNTY. (3) THE HOSPITAL WORKS WITH OTTAWA COUNTY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT WHICH OWNS THE MEDICAL BUILDING IN OTTAWA COUNTY TO ENSURE THAT NEW HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS HAVE A PRIVATE OFFICE FROM WHICH TO BASE THEIR PRACTICES. (4) THE HOSPITAL WORKS CLOSELY AS PARTNERS WITH THE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO IDENTIFY PATIENTS WHO REQUIRE SPECIALIZED OR ADDITIONAL CARE AND TO COORDINATE PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE OVERALL COUNTY HEALTH. (5) THE HOSPITAL CONDUCTED A FORMAL NEEDS ANALYSIS IN 2013 AND AGAIN IN 2016. THE FINDINGS WERE MUCH THE SAME. BELOW IS INFORMATION ON THE 2016 COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND HOW THE HOSPITAL WILL BE ADDRESSING THE KEY FINDINGS: OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH CENTER WORKED WITH BKD TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF OTTAWA COUNTY. THE ASSESSMENT NOT ONLY MET THE NEW IRS REQUIREMENTS, BUT IT ALSO IDENTIFIED OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND SUPPORTED OTTAWA COUNTYS STRATEGIC PRIORITY OF LOCALIZING HEALTH CARE FOR THE COMMUNITY. BKD RESEARCHED AND ANALYZED COMMUNITY HEALTH DATA, CONDUCTED SURVEYS OF LOCAL KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO DETERMINE RELEVANT ISSUES, AND PROPOSED NECESSARY ACTION PLANS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES. WITH THESE FINDINGS, OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH CENTER IDENTIFIED TWO GENERAL HEALTH PRIORITIES ON WHICH TO FOCUS AS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES IN OTTAWA COUNTY. THE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY IS LISTED BELOW WITH THE GOALS AND STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS EACH INITIATIVE OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS. PRIORITY 1: OBESITY/UNHEALTHY EATING/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY GOAL 1: IMPROVE ACCESS TO/ INCREASE INTEREST IN THE WELLNESS CENTER STRATEGIES: A. REVIEW MEMBERSHIP RATES ANNUALLY TO VERIFY AFFORDABILITY. B. PROVIDE WELLNESS INFORMATION AND ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER. C. CONTINUE TO OFFER NEW PROGRAMS, EQUIPMENT, CLASSES, ETC. TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. GOAL 2: SPONSOR ANNUAL 5K RUN TO SUPPORT HEART HEALTH AND WELLNESS STRATEGIES: A. ORGANIZE AND FUND ANNUAL HOSPITAL 5K B. PROVIDE EDUCATION ON HEART HEALTH AWARENESS THROUGH PROMOTION OF 5K C. UTILIZE EVENT PROCEEDS TO FUND WELLNESS RELATED INITIATIVES. GOAL 3: SUPPORT COMMUNITY GARDENS AND FARMERS MARKET STRATEGIES: A. SUPPORT PROGRAMS THROUGH FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS. B. ENCOURAGE EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION AND SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY GARDEN AND FARMERS MARKET THROUGH MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS. PRIORITY 2: INFORMATION ON/ACCESS TO LOCAL MEDICAL SERVICES GOAL 1: IMPROVE AWARENESS OF LOCAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES STRATEGIES: A. PROVIDE EDUCATION ON HOSPITAL SERVICES VIA MARKETING MATERIALS AND LOCAL NEWSPAPER ARTICLES. B. OFFER PUBLIC EDUCATION SESSIONS ON HEALTH ISSUES AND RELATED LOCAL SERVICES FOR TREATMENT OR PREVENTION. GOAL 2: MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIP WITH LOCAL PHYSICIANS STRATEGIES: A. WORK WITH LOCAL PHYSICIAN GROUP TO ENSURE ADEQUATE COVERAGE FOR OTTAWA COUNTY BY MDS AND ARNPS FOR BOTH EMERGENCY AND FAMILY PRACTICE. GOAL 3: FINANCIAL & INSURANCE ASSISTANCE AND CHARGE REVIEW STRATEGIES: A. CONTINUE TO OFFER CHARITY CARE PROGRAM TO INDIVIDUALS WHO QUALIFY. B. PROVIDE SOCIAL WORKER ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WITH MEDICAL INSURANCE QUESTIONS. C. REVIEW HOSPITAL CHARGES ON A REGULAR BASIS. IN ADDITION TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT INITIATIVES, THE HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO PROMOTE THE LOCAL FITNESS CENTER (WELLNESS CENTER) THROUGH ADVERTISING AND PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH. ADDITIONALLY, EACH YEAR, THE HOSPITAL HOSTS A 5K RUN IN FEBRUARY TO PROMOTE HEART HEALTH AWARENESS. NEW PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN AND ARE BEING DEVELOPED BY THE HOSPITAL FITNESS STAFF TO ENCOURAGE THE COMMUNITY TO BECOME MORE ACTIVE. LOCAL BUSINESSES ARE ALSO OFFERED DISCOUNTS FOR COMPANY WELLNESS CENTER MEMBERSHIPS. WELLNESS AND FITNESS TIPS/INFORMATION ARE ALSO POSTED AROUND THE HOSPITAL AND WELLNESS CENTER FOR HOSPITAL STAFF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS EDUCATION. THE HOSPITAL HAS ALSO TAKEN STEPS TO HELP IMPROVE THE OVERALL AWARENESS OF THE LOCAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND ADD NEW SERVICES (COLONOSCOPIES, CT, ETC.) BASED ON COMMUNITY NEED. THE GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT COMMUNITY MEMBERS KNOW THOSE SERVICES THAT CAN BE OFFERED CLOSER TO HOME. THE HOSPITAL HAS BEGUN ADVERTISING IN THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER WHOSE READERSHIP CLOSELY MATCHES OUR PRIMARY PATIENT DEMOGRAPHIC. A LISTING OF SERVICES AND CONTACT INFORMATION HAS BEEN POSTED IN THE NEWSPAPER FREQUENTLY, ALSO WHEN NEW HOSPITAL SERVICES AND/OR PERSONNEL ARE ADDED. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE HOSPITAL TO MARKET THOSE SERVICES BY FRONT PAGE ARTICLES AND INFORMATION IN THE NEWSPAPER. PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL HEALTH FAIRS AND SENIOR CENTER PRESENTATIONS HAS ALSO BEEN A POSITIVE WAY TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON LOCAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR COUNTY RESIDENTS AND IMPROVE HEALTHCARE IN OTTAWA COUNTY, OCHC BEGAN AN 18 MONTH CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN APRIL 2015. AS A PART OF A $5 MILLION COUNTY BOND ISSUE, THIS PROJECT CREATED THE ABILITY TO OFFER NEW SERVICES AND BETTER MEET PATIENT NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS UNDER A MORE EFFICIENT MODEL. IN ADDITION TO THE ON-SITE CLINIC, THE HOSPITAL HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE: MULTIPLE ER BAYS, A PROCEDURE/TRAUMA ROOM, A NEW CT ROOM, IMPROVED LAB SPACE, 14 NEW PRIVATE PATIENT ROOMS WITH FULL BATHROOMS, AND 20 NEW LONG TERM CARE ROOMS, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS TO HELP MEET COMMUNITY NEED, INCREASE EFFICIENCY, AND IMPROVE THE OVERALL PATIENT EXPERIENCE. THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE ALL DEVELOPED AND DESIGNED TO ENHANCE, STREAMLINE, AND MODERNIZE MEDICAL CARE AND SERVICES IN OTTAWA COUNTY AND WILL BE COMPLETED BY DECEMBER 2016. THE FIRST PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION INCLUDED A SPACE FOR OUR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY. HOSPITAL LEADERSHIP DETERMINED THAT LONG TERM CARE IS A MAJOR NEED IN THIS COMMUNITY, SO THIS PROJECT ALLOWED US NOT ONLY TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR MORE RESIDENTS, BUT ALSO GREATLY IMPROVE THE FACILITY TO BETTER PROVIDE CARE TO OUR RESIDENTS. THE NEW LONG TERM CARE FACILITY OPENED IN NOVEMBER 2015 WITH 20 BEDS. MORE THAN 150 MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY ATTENDED AN OPEN HOUSE TO WELCOME OUR RESIDENTS TO THEIR NEW HOME. THE REMODEL OF ER, LAB, CT, AND X-RAY WAS COMPLETED IN MAY 2016. ADDITIONAL ER SPACE AND THE ADDED CT SERVICES HAVE BEEN WELL RECEIVED AND EXTENSIVELY UTILIZED BY THE COMMUNITY. THE 14 NEW PRIVATE ACUTE ROOMS OF THE HOSPITAL WERE COMPLETED IN PHASES BETWEEN JUNE AND OCTOBER 2016, AND THE PHYSICIANS CLINIC OPENED IN OCTOBER 2016. NOW, OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH CENTER AND THE LOCAL CLINIC WILL BE BETTER ALIGNED TO STREAMLINE HEALTHCARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 3	THE HOSPITAL'S PATIENT FINANCIAL COORDINATOR CONSULTS WITH ALL PATIENTS TO SEE IF THEY QUALIFY FOR THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. THE HOSPITAL HAS BILLING/COLLECTION BROCHURES THAT ARE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC WHICH OUTLINES THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. THIS BROCHURE IS GIVEN TO ALL PATIENTS UPON ADMISSION AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN HOSPITAL WAITING ROOMS AND THE EMERGENCY ROOM. THE HOSPITALS SOCIAL WORKER WILL ALSO DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL OF SIGNING UP THE PATIENT FOR ASSISTANCE FROM MEDICAID, IF THAT OPTION IS AVAILABLE. NOTICES OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN BILLING MAILINGS TO ALL PATIENTS OWING DEDUCTIBLES OR COINSURANCE ON THEIR HOSPITAL BILLS. AN 800 BI-LINGUAL TELEPHONE SERVICE IS UTILIZED FOR THOSE PATIENTS THAT DO NOT SPEAK ENGLISH. THE HOSPITAL'S WEBSITE ALSO REFERENCES THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE PATIENT FINANCIAL COORDINATOR PROVIDES AND HELPS THE PATIENTS WITH THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAPERWORK THE PATIENTS WILL BE ASKED FOR BANK STATEMENTS, TAX RETURNS, ETC. TO VERIFY INCOME. COMPUTATIONS BASED ON CURRENT FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL GUIDELINES ARE COMPLETED TO SEE IF QUALIFICATIONS ARE APPROPRIATE AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CHARGES TO BE WRITTEN OFF IS DETERMINED, BASED ON FAMILY SIZE AND HOUSEHOLD INCOME. ALL INSTANCES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE APPROVED BY UPPER MANAGEMENT OF THE HOSPITAL. ALTERNATIVELY, THE SOCIAL WORKER WILL ALSO WORK WITH THE PATIENT TO FILE THE APPROPRIATE FORMS WITH MEDICAID IF THE PATIENT QUALIFIES. FROM 10-1-2013 TO 9-30-14, THE HOSPITAL PROVIDED $15,376 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (CHARITY CARE).
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 4	THE HOSPITAL IS LOCATED IN MINNEAPOLIS, KANSAS, POPULATION 2,032, AND PRIMARILY SERVES THE RESIDENTS OF OTTAWA COUNTY. THE TOTAL POPULATION OF THE COUNTY IS APPROXIMATELY 6,100 PEOPLE, WHICH EQUATES TO A POPULATION DENSITY OF 11.8 PEOPLE PER SQUARE MILE - AN OBVIOUSLY RURAL COUNTY. OTTAWA COUNTY IS DIVIDED INTO TWENTY TOWNSHIPS. THERE ARE 2,456 OCCUPIED HOUSEHOLDS WITH AN AVERAGE SIZE OF 2.48 PERSONS AND 1,724 FAMILIES WITH AN AVERAGE SIZE OF 2.92 PERSONS RESIDING IN OTTAWA COUNTY. THE RACIAL MAKEUP OF THE COUNTY IS 96.7% WHITE, 0.8% AFRICAN AMERICAN, 0.4% NATIVE AMERICAN, 0.1% ASIAN, 0.5% FROM OTHER RACES AND 1.4% FROM TWO OR MORE RACES. 2% OF THE POPULATION IS HISPANIC OR LATINO OF ANY RACE. THE POPULATION SPREAD OF OTTAWA COUNTY IS 25.2% UNDER THE AGE OF 18, 5.3% FROM AGE 18 TO 24, 22.5% FROM AGE 25 TO 44, 29.5% FROM AGE 45 TO 64, AND, 17.4% AT OR OVER THE AGE OF 65. THE MEDIAN AGE IS 42.3 YEARS. THE MEDIAN ANNUAL INCOME FOR A HOUSEHOLD IN OTTAWA COUNTY IS $53,497 WHILE THE MEDIAN ANNUAL INCOME FOR A FAMILY IS $68,524. APPROXIMATELY 7.6% OF FAMILIES AND 9.6% OF THE PEOPLE LIVING IN OTTAWA COUNTY WERE BELOW THE POVERTY LINE, INCLUDING 13.6% OF THOSE UNDER AGE 18 AND 7.5% OF THOSE AGE 65 OR OVER. THE COUNTY HAS A HISTORY OF STABLE POPULATION. ALTHOUGH THE HOSPITAL PRIMARILY SERVES RESIDENTS OF OTTAWA COUNTY, THE HOSPITAL DOES SEE SOME PATIENTS FROM THE NEIGHBORING COUNTIES OF CLOUD, MITCHELL AND LINCOLN. THE HOSPITAL PATIENT MIX IS HEAVILY WEIGHTED TOWARDS MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES, ESPECIALLY FOR ACUTE INPATIENT AND SWING-BED UTILIZATION.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 5	THE HOSPITAL UTILIZES INDIVIDUAL HOSPITAL SERVICES AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF CITIZENS OF OTTAWA COUNTY. (1) THE HOSPITAL PARTNERS WITH THE OTTAWA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH TO OFFER AN ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. (2) THE HOSPITAL PARTNERS WITH LOCAL HEALTH AGENCIES TO EDUCATE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS PRIOR TO GRADUATION ON TEXTING WHILE DRIVING, SUN DAMAGE, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF STAYING ACTIVE. (3) THE HOSPITALS PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS CONDUCT IN-HOME SAFETY ASSESSMENTS FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS TO PREVENT TRIPS AND FALLS. (4) THE HOSPITAL MAINTAINS BIOHAZARD EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE USED IN THE CASE OF TOXIC SPILLS OR BIOHAZARD EVENTS IN THE COUNTY. THE EQUIPMENT WOULD INCLUDE ISOLATION ROOMS AND DECONTAMINATION SHOWERS. EQUIPMENT FOR AIRBORNE PATHOGENS IS ALSO AVAILABLE. (5) THE HOSPITAL ANNUALLY PARTICIPATES WITH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TRAININGS WITH LOCAL POLICE AND FIREFIGHTING UNITS FROM WITHIN THE COUNTY IN ORDER TO PREPARE FOR ANY FUTURE EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. (6) THE HOSPITAL OPERATES A WELLNESS CENTER CATERING TO SINGLE, FAMILY AND CORPORATE MEMBERS. IT IS THE ONLY FITNESS FACILITY IN MINNEAPOLIS. (7) THE HOSPITAL PROMOTES A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, EDUCATES ON HEART DISEASE THROUGH ORGANIZATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP OF A 5K RUN HELD ANNUALLY FOR THE COUNTY (RED DRESS RUN). ALL PROCEEDS FROM THESE FUNDS ARE REINVESTED IN HOSPITAL INITIATIVES RELATED TO HEART HEALTH. (8) THE HOSPITAL HAS OPEN BOARD MEETINGS THAT ALLOW COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO OFFER IDEAS, SUGGESTIONS, AND INPUT ON COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS. (9) THE HOSPITAL BOARD AUTHORIZES THE USE OF DONATED MONIES TO SPECIFIC HEALTH INITIATIVES (ROOM REMODELS, NEW EQUIPMENT, ETC.).
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 6	THE HOSPITAL PARTICIPATES IN HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID AMONG OTHERS. THE HOSPITAL HAS RECEIVED DESIGNATION FROM THE MEDICARE PROGRAM AS A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL AND IS THE ONLY HOSPITAL IN THE OTTAWA COUNTY. SALINA REGIONAL HOSPITAL IS THE TERTIARY HOSPITAL THAT PARTNERS WITH THE HOSPITAL IN THE CRITICAL ACCESS PROGRAM. THE HOSPITAL'S SERVICES ARE VITAL TO THE HEALTH OF OTTAWA COUNTY RESIDENTS. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS PROMOTED BY THE HOSPITAL PROVIDE RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY WITH VITAL TRAINING ON HOW TO MINIMIZE THEIR AFFLICTIONS AND MAXIMIZE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. SUCH TRAINING WOULD INCLUDE DIABETIC TRAINING CLASSES FOCUSING ON DIET TO CONTROL SYMPTOMS, SMOKING CESSATION CLASSES, HEART-HEALTH CLASSES AND CPR/ACLS TRAINING. THE HOSPITAL ALSO HOSTS CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE CLASSES IN CONJUNCTION WITH CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN CONCORDIA, KS. THE HOSPITAL ALSO WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH TO REFER RESIDENTS TO AN APPROPRIATE MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. THE HOSPITAL MAKES AN ANNUAL PRESENTATION TO THE OTTAWA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON THE STATUS OF THE HOSPITALS AND THE SERVICES IT PROVIDES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION IS AFFILIATED WITH GREAT PLAINS HEALTH ALLIANCE, INC. (GPHA), A NON-PROFIT 501C3 ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND OPERATIONAL, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SUPPORT TO THE HOSPITAL. GPHA DOES NOT PROVIDE SERVICES DIRECTLY TO PATIENTS, BUT IT DOES PROVIDE ACCESS TO PROFESSIONALS THAT MAY NOT BE AFFORDABLE TO THE NORMAL CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL. GPHA PROVIDES EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE IN AREAS SUCH AS HIPAA, MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT, MEANINGFUL USE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPUTER SYSTEMS, ETC. GPHA IS AN AFFILIATION OF CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS IN KANSAS AND NEBRASKA THAT PROVIDES NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH OTHER RURAL HOSPITALS, COMMUNITIES AND LEADERS. GPHA PROVIDES POLICIES AND GUIDANCE TO ITS CRITICAL ACCESS FACILITIES REGARDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, CORPORATE COMPLIANCE AND MANY OTHER AREAS. GPHA ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS FOR BOARD MEMBERS, BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGERS, BILLERS, DIRECTOR OF NURSING, MEDICAL RECORDS PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATORS. GPHA IS A VITAL LINK IN ALLOWING CAH HOSPITALS TO OPERATE AT A HIGH QUALITY WITHIN THE CASH CONSTRAINTS IMPOSED BY THE CRITICAL ACCESS PROGRAM.
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Compensation Information

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

GREAT PLAINS OF OTTAWA COUNTY INC

Employer identification number

48-1226856

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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

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

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

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

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

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

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

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

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Any related organization?

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

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

The organization?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Part II

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

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

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1DAVE DELLASEGACFO/PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	0 ------------- 190,469	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 2,107	0 ------------- 18,668	0 ------------- 8,714	0 ------------- 219,958	0 ------------- 0
2MIKE HANDCFO	(i) (ii)	0 ------------- 145,278	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 1,635	0 ------------- 14,174	0 ------------- 18,001	0 ------------- 179,088	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

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

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COMPENSATION FOR MIKE HAND AND DAVE DELLASEGA IS PROVIDED BY GREAT PLAINS HEALTH ALLIANCE, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. GREAT PLAINS HEALTH ALLIANCE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY APPROVE THE COMPENSATION FOR MR. HAND AND MR. DELLASEGA. THE AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVES AND THE KANSAS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ALSO HAVE COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA THAT CAN BE USED BY THE BOARD. A COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS DONE WHEN DAVE DELLASEGA TOOK OVER AS CEO AND WAS CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD, BUT SINCE THAT TIME THERE HAS BEEN NO FORMAL COMPENSATION REVIEW.

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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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Inspection

Name of the organization

GREAT PLAINS OF OTTAWA COUNTY INC

Employer identification number

48-1226856

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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	DURING OUR 2016 FISCAL YEAR, THE HOSPITAL COMPLETED SEVERAL PROJECTS TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE OR SAFETY TO OUR PATIENTS AND RESIDENTS. OUR LONG-TERM CARE UNIT WAS COMPLETELY REMODELED AND CHANGED FROM A 17-BED UNIT TO A 20-BED UNIT SO THAT WE COULD HELP MORE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE NEW FACILITY OFFERS PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS WITH IN-ROOM BATHROOMS AS WELL AS AMPLE LIVING SPACE AND AN IMPROVED ATMOSPHERE FOR OUR RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. A NEW SECURE DOOR ACCESS SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL AS A PART OF OUR REMODEL PROJECT. TO DATE, 17 EXTERIOR DOORS PLUS TWO INTERIOR DOORS HAVE BEEN SECURED SO THAT THEY CAN BE (1) LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR PATIENTS, RESIDENTS AND STAFF AND (2) ACCESSED BY ONLY THOSE PERSONNEL ASSIGNED IN THE SYSTEM. TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE AND PROVIDE QUICK ACCESS TO NURSING ASSISTANCE, A NEW NURSE-CALL SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR PATIENTS AND RESIDENTS, A NEW ELOPEMENT SYSTEM HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED TO ENSURE THAT PATIENTS AND RESIDENTS CANNOT LEAVE THE BUILDING WITHOUT NURSING ASSISTANCE. THE LONG-TERM CARE AND ONE ACUTE WING OF THE HOSPITAL HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO THE NEW ELOPEMENT SYSTEM. NEW FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS WERE PURCHASED TO IMPROVE THE RESIDENTS STAY AND THEIR OVERALL EXPERIENCE IN OUR FACILITY. A NEW PATIENT LIFT SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED IN OUR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY, ER, CT AND 6 ACUTE ROOMS. MANY INVESTMENTS WERE MADE IN 2015 AND 2016 RELATED TO OUR HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION/REMODEL PROJECT. THIS PROJECT CREATED THE ABILITY TO OFFER NEW SERVICES AND BETTER MEET PATIENT NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS UNDER A MORE EFFICIENT MODEL. IN ADDITION TO THE ON-SITE CLINIC, THE HOSPITAL HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE: MULTIPLE ER BAYS, A PROCEDURE/TRAUMA ROOM, A NEW CT ROOM, IMPROVED LAB SPACE, 14 NEW PRIVATE PATIENT ROOMS WITH FULL BATHROOMS, AND 20 NEW LONG TERM CARE ROOMS, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS TO HELP MEET COMMUNITY NEED, INCREASE EFFICIENCY, AND IMPROVE THE OVERALL PATIENT EXPERIENCE. THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE ALL DEVELOPED AND DESIGNED TO ENHANCE, STREAMLINE, AND MODERNIZE MEDICAL CARE AND SERVICES IN OTTAWA COUNTY. SPECIFIC IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING. CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PHYSICIANS CLINIC OF APPROXIMATELY 6,100 SQUARE FEET TO BE LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE HOSPITAL, ALLOWING DOCTORS EASIER AND QUICKER ACCESS TO PATIENTS. THE LARGER MODERN FACILITY WILL ALSO ADDRESSED HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY AND SPACE. UPDATED THE EMERGENCY ROOM TO BRING THIS VITAL PART OF THE FACILITY UP TO CURRENT STANDARDS INCLUDING MULTIPLE BAYS AND A MINOR PROCEDURE ROOM. RENOVATION TO LAB AND X-RAY AREAS FOR IMPROVED PATIENT SERVICES, INCLUDING SPACE FOR A CT SCANNER, A NEEDED DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE THAT WILL KEEP MORE AREA PATIENTS IN OUR FACILITY AND COMMUNITY. RENOVATION OF MOST OF THE HOSPITAL ACUTE-CARE PATIENT ROOMS. ROOMS HAVE BEEN CONVERTED TO TODAYS DESIRED PRIVATE ROOM STATUS WITH PRIVATE BATHROOMS (INCLUDING SHOWERS), IMPROVED HANDICAP ACCESS, AS WELL AS NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS TO IN-ROOM OXYGEN AND SUCTION. EXPANSION OF THE LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY TO MEET THE COUNTYS DEMAND FOR THIS SERVICE FOR OUR AGING POPULATION. UPDATED AMBULANCE DROP-OFF AREA TO GIVE EMTS BETTER ACCESS TO THE HOSPITAL. RENOVATION OF PHYSICAL THERAPY TO CREATE A BETTER SPACE FOR PATIENTS AND A WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM. PATIENTS AND A WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2	DAVE DELLASEGA AND MIKE HAND HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. THEY ARE BOTH EMPLOYED BY, AND ALSO OFFICERS OF, A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, GREAT PLAINS HEALTH ALLIANCE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	GREAT PLAINS HEALTH ALLIANCE, INC., A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF GREAT PLAINS OF OTTAWA CO., INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	GREAT PLAINS HEALTH ALLIANCE, INC., BEING THE SOLE MEMBER, HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT AND APPROVE ALL THE BOARD MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B	GREAT PLAINS HEALTH ALLIANCE, INC. (GPHA) IS THE SOLE MEMBER AND HAS THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, ELECTION TO OR REMOVAL FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE ANNUAL OPERATING A CAPITAL BUDGETS, AND THE LONG RANGE OR STRATEGIC PLANS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	THE 990 IS PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. AN ELECTRONIC DRAFT OF THE 990 WITH ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING THE 990 WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED TO ADOPT GPHA'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND SIGN AN ANNUAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT THEY HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND COMPLIED WITH THE GPHA CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. UNDER THE POLICY, ANY MEMBER WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT (VIA FAMILY) FINANCIAL INTEREST IS CHARACTERIZED AS AN INTERESTED PERSON. INTERESTED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE FINANCIAL INTERESTS WITH COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS WITH GPHA. THE INTERESTED PERSON MUST RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM FURTHER DISCUSSIONS OF THE TRANSACTION AND LEAVE THE ROOM. THE REMAINING NON-INTERESTED MEMBERS DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE BOARD CHAIR MAY APPOINT ANOTHER DISINTERESTED PARTY TO DISCUSS THE TRANSACTION OR THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS MAY VOTE TO ENTER INTO OR ABSTAIN FROM THE SUSPECT TRANSACTION. FAILURE TO DISCLOSE FINANCIAL INTERESTS BY INTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION, INCLUDING SANCTIONING BY BOARD. ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND THEIR ULTIMATE RESOLUTION ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES. THE BOARD CONDUCTS PERIODIC REVIEWS TO DETERMINE THAT CONFLICTS ARE BEING IDENTIFIED AND RESOLVED ACCORDING TO POLICY DOCUMENTATION. REVIEWS BY OUTSIDE EXPERTS ARE PERMITTED, BUT NOT REQUIRED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A & B	THE CEO AND CFO ARE COMPENSATED BY GREAT PLAINS HEALTH ALLIANCE, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. GPHA'S BOARD USES COMPARABILITY DATA IN SETTING THEIR SALARIES, AND DOCUMENTATION IS RETAINED OF THE BOARD'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE COMPANY'S KANSAS ANNUAL REPORT IS ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM THE KANSAS SECRETARY OF STATE.
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:CONTRACTED MEDICAL STAFF TOTAL FEES:828282
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:BILLING/COLLECTIONS TOTAL FEES:66722
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:LAB SERVICES TOTAL FEES:59470
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:PHARMACY SERVICES TOTAL FEES:26629
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:ADMINISTRATION/HUMAN RESOURCES TOTAL FEES:54458

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

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

GREAT PLAINS OF OTTAWA COUNTY INC

Employer identification number

48-1226856

Part I

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

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

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

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)GREAT PLAINS HEATH ALLIANCE INC 625 THIRD STREET PHILLIPSBURG,KS67661 48-0617739	MANAGEMENT	KS	501(C)(3)	3	NA		No
(2)GREAT PLAINS HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION INC 625 THIRD STREET PHILLIPSBURG,KS67661 48-0955870	SUPPORT	KS	501(C)(3)	9	GPHA INC	Yes
(3)GREAT PLAINS OF ELLINWOOD INC 625 THIRD STREET PHILLIPSBURG,KS67661 48-1226976	HOSPITAL	KS	501(C)(3)	3	GPHA INC	Yes
(4)GREAT PLAINS OF KIOWA CO INC 625 THIRD STREET PHILLIPSBURG,KS67661 48-1226833	HOSPITAL	KS	501(C)(3)	3	GPHA INC	Yes
(5)GREAT PLAINS OF PHILLIPS CO INC 625 THIRD STREET PHILLIPSBURG,KS67661 48-1226829	HOSPITAL	KS	501(C)(3)	3	GPHA INC	Yes
(6)GREAT PLAINS OF REPUBLIC CO INC 625 THIRD STREET PHILLIPSBURG,KS67661 48-1226977	HOSPITAL	KS	501(C)(3)	3	GPHA INC	Yes
(7)GREAT PLAINS OF SMITH CO INC 625 THIRD STREET PHILLIPSBURG,KS67661 48-1226830	HOSPITAL	KS	501(C)(3)	3	GPHA INC	Yes
(8)GREAT PLAINS OF CHEYENNE CO INC 625 THIRD STREET PHILLIPSBURG,KS67661 48-1226831	HOSPITAL	KS	501(C)(3)	3	GPHA INC	Yes
(9)GREAT PLAINS OF SABETHA INC 625 THIRD STREET PHILLIPSBURG,KS67661 48-1236156	HOSPITAL	KS	501(C)(3)	3	GPHA INC	Yes

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Part III

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

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

Part IV

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

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

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Part V

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved

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Part VI

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

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

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

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

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

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO OPERATE HOSPITAL FACILITIES FOR THE DELIVERY OF HOSPITAL AND RELATED HEALTH-CARE SERVICES AND PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS AND OTTAWA COUNTY KANSAS AREA.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	9
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	8
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	110
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	7
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	588,021	3,568,445
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	5,161,611	5,160,554
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	-32,652	16,381
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	224,236	40,814
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	5,941,216	8,786,194
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	3,474,849	3,651,197
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	2,083,077	2,446,075
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	5,557,926	6,097,272
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	383,290	2,688,922
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	5,144,140	8,468,793
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	563,764	1,199,495
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	4,580,376	7,269,298

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	Type or print name and title


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 4,921,597 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 5,161,405 )
	THE HOSPITAL'S PRIMARY PROGRAM IS THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE AND RELATED SERVICES TO INPATIENTS AND OUTPATIENTS IN OTTAWA COUNTY, KANSAS. INPATIENT CARE INCLUDES ACUTE, SWING-BED AND LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.

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 expenses4,921,597

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) THOMAS E KELLER DVM...................................................................... CHAIRMAN	0.25 ................. 2.25	X	X	0	0	0
(2) DAVE DELLASEGA...................................................................... CFO/PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	2.0 ................. 40.0	X	X	0	192,576	27,382
(3) BILL NAVIS...................................................................... VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	0.25 ................. 2.25	X	X	0	0	0
(4) JOHN TERRILL...................................................................... VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	0.25 ................. 2.25	X	X	0	0	0
(5) ROBERT HAMILTON...................................................................... SECRETARY/DIRECTOR	0.25 ................. 2.25	X	X	0	0	0
(6) STEVE CARLSON...................................................................... TREASURER/DIRECTOR	0.25 ................. 2.25	X	X	0	0	0
(7) DAVE RANKIN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	0.25 ................. 2.25	X		0	0	0
(8) DR BARBARA BROWN APPLEGATE...................................................................... DIRECTOR	0.25 ................. 2.25	X		0	0	0
(9) TERRY DESCHAINE...................................................................... DIRECTOR	0.25 ................. 2.25	X		0	0	0
(10) MIKE HAND...................................................................... CFO	2.0 ................. 40.0		X	0	146,913	32,175
(11) JODY PARKS...................................................................... ADMINISTRATOR	40.0 ................. 0.0		X	98,860	0	22,620

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	98,860	339,489	82,177

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	3,553,445

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	15,000

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		3,568,445

			Business Code
2a	NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE	621300	5,096,694	5,096,694
b	WELLNESS CENTER	621400	63,860	63,860
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			5,160,554

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			13,724			13,724
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds			0
5 Royalties...........			0
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents		6,919
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)	0	6,919
d	Net rental income or (loss)......			6,919			6,919
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	2,657
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)	2,657
d	Net gain or (loss).....			2,657			2,657
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..			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..			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..			0
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	EMPLOYEE/GUEST MEALS		722320	9,367			9,367
b	VENDOR REBATES/PURCHASE DISCOUNTS		900099	5,642			5,642
c	EHR INCENTIVE REVENUE		900099	2,500			2,500
d	All other revenue ....			16,386	851		15,535
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			33,895
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			8,786,194	5,161,405		56,344

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	0
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 ....	128,844		128,844
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	2,636,350	2,223,866	412,484
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	189,717	154,225	35,492
9	Other employee benefits .......	496,602	399,737	96,865
10	Payroll taxes ...........	199,684	161,929	37,755
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	81,250		81,250
b	Legal .........	0
c	Accounting ...........	7,338		7,338
d	Lobbying ...........	0
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	0
f	Investment management fees ......	0
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	1,035,561	914,381	121,180	0
12	Advertising and promotion ....	618	420	198
13	Office expenses .......	311,279	266,442	44,837
14	Information technology ......	0
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	192,722	131,752	60,970
17	Travel ............	1,576	1,004	572
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	5,086	3,000	2,086
20	Interest ...........	4,540	3,031	1,509
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	384,033	283,081	100,952
23	Insurance ...	56,183	37,907	18,276
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	MEDICAL SUPPLIES	237,801	237,801
b	EQUIPMENT RENTAL & REPAIRS	64,672	52,366	12,306
c	DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS	15,333	3,011	12,322
d	BAD DEBT EXPENSE	36,362	36,362
e	All other expenses	11,721	11,282	439
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	6,097,272	4,921,597	1,175,675	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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			250	1	250
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			2,134,906	2	2,040,287
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			0	3	0
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			557,260	4	407,386
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 ........			91,123	8	98,381
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			45,637	9	38,042
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	10,360,918
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	4,553,041	2,311,957	10c	5,807,877
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			0	11	0
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			0	12	0
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 ...........			3,007	15	76,570
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			5,144,140	16	8,468,793

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	546,860	17	902,784
18	Grants payable ...	0	18	0
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 ..	16,904	23	233,326
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	0	25	63,385
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	563,764	26	1,199,495

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	4,580,376	27	7,269,298
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 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 ...........	4,580,376	33	7,269,298
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	5,144,140	34	8,468,793