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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
| (A)
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER OF OSHKOSH INC |
390806268 | 3 | Yes | 0 | 0 | |
| (B)
MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION INC |
237140261 | 9 | Yes | 0 | 0 | |
| (C)
ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN INC (FKA ST ELIZABETH HOSPITAL INC) |
390816818 | 3 | Yes | 0 | 0 | |
| (D)
ST ELIZABETH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC |
391256677 | 7 | Yes | 0 | 0 | |
| (E)
ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP-FOX VALLEY WISCONSIN INC FKA NETWORK HEALTH SYSTEM INC |
391127163 | 3 | Yes | 0 | 0 | |
| (F)
ASCENSION CALUMET HOSPITAL INC |
390905385 | 3 | Yes | 0 | 0 | |
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Total 6
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0 | 0 | ||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 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 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2019 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-2019 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019: | ||||
| a From 2014....... | ||||
| b From 2015....... | ||||
| c From 2016....... | ||||
| d From 2017....... | ||||
| e From 2018....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2015..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Schedule A, Part I, Line 12g(v) MONETARY SUPPORT PROVIDED TO SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS | AFFINITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. SUPPORTS THE PROVISION OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES AT THE CORPORATIONS TO WHICH IT IS A MEMBER THROUGH THE PROVISION OF CENTRALIZED ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT INCLUDING REVENUE CYCLE, ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, COMPLIANCE/CORPORATE INTEGRITY, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, BUSINESS SERVICES, HUMAN RESOURCES AND MARKETING. COSTS OF CERTAIN OF THESE DEPARTMENTS ARE CHARGED TO THE MEMBERS THROUGH A MANAGEMENT FEE. TRANSACTIONS WITH EACH MEMBER ARE DELINEATED ON SCHEDULE R. |
| Schedule A, Part IV, Section A, Line 1 Supported Orgs Listed By Name | The Corporation is organized and at all times shall be operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, and to carry out the purposes of Ascension Sponsor and such other of its subsidiary organizations that qualify under Section 501(c)(3) and under Section 509(a)(1) or Section 509(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. Affinity Health System is either the sole corporate member or has a common parent with each of its supported organizations. |
| Schedule A, Part IV, Section C, Line 1 Majority director detail | ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES ARE APPOINTED BY ASCENSION HEALTH. ASCENSION HEALTH IS ORGANIZED AND AT ALL TIMES SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL IN THE UNITED STATES, ST. LOUISE PROVINCE, THE CONGREGATION OF ST. JOSEPH, THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDELET, THE CONGREGATION OF ALEXIAN BROTHERS OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PROVINCE - AMERICAN PROVINCE AND THE SISTERS OF THE SORROWFUL MOTHER OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI - US/CARIBBEAN PROVINCE BY AND THROUGH ASCENSION SPONSOR. ASCENSION SPONSOR IS THE CANONICAL SPONSOR WHICH WAS FORMED BY THE FOUNDING SPONSORS AND WHICH HAS BEEN CONFERRED PUBLIC JURIDIC PERSONALITY BY DECREE OF THE CONGREGATION FOR INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE AND SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. DUE TO THE FACT THAT BOTH THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION(S) AND THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION ARE UNDER THE CONTROL OF ASCENSION HEALTH, THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION WAS VESTED IN THE SAME PERSONS THAT CONTROLLED OR MANAGED THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATON(S). |
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| Software Version: | 2017v2.2 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL | THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION PAID TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL IS PERFORMED BY MINISTRY HEALTH CARE, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY ORGANIZATIONS. MINISTRY HEALTH CARE, INC. IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF AFFINITY HEALTH SYSTEM. THE PROCESS INCLUDED A REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION. IN THE REVIEW OF THE COMPENSATION, THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S SALARY WAS COMPARED TO INDIVIDUALS AT OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREA WHO HOLD THE SAME TITLE. DURING THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION, DOCUMENTATION OF THE DECISION WAS RECORDED IN THE MINUTES. THE INDIVIDUAL WAS NOT PRESENT WHEN THEIR COMPENSATION WAS DECIDED. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES | THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION PAID TO THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS PERFORMED BY MINISTRY HEALTH CARE, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY ORGANIZATIONS. MINISTRY HEALTH CARE, INC. IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF AFFINITY HEALTH SYSTEM. THE PROCESS INCLUDED A REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION. IN THE REVIEW OF THE COMPENSATION, THE OFFICERS' SALARIES WERE COMPARED TO INDIVIDUALS AT OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREA WHO HOLD THE SAME TITLE. DURING THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION, DOCUMENTATION OF THE DECISION WAS RECORDED IN THE MINUTES. INDIVIDUALS WERE NOT PRESENT WHEN THEIR COMPENSATION WAS DECIDED. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders | AFFINITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. HAS A SINGLE CORPORATE MEMBER, MINISTRY HEALTH CARE, INC. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body | AFFINITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. HAS A SINGLE CORPORATE MEMBER, MINISTRY HEALTH CARE, INC., WHO HAS THE ABILITY TO ELECT MEMBERS TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF AFFINITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders | ALL DECISIONS THAT HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT TO AFFINITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. FINANCIAL INFORMATION OR CORPORATION AS A WHOLE ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY ITS SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, MINISTRY HEALTH CARE, INC. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | DURING THE RETURN PREPARATION PROCESS, THE TAX DEPARTMENT WORKS WITH OTHER FUNCTIONAL AREAS INCLUDING FINANCE, ACCOUNTING, TREASURY, LEGAL, HUMAN RESOURCES, AND CORPORATE COMPLIANCE FOR ADVICE, INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE IN ORDER TO PREPARE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE RETURN. UPON COMPLETION, THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL TAX DEPARTMENT WHICH CONSISTS OF ATTORNEYS AND CPAS. A COMPLETE FINAL COPY OF THE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT, FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND/OR OTHER KEY OFFICERS IN LIEU OF THE FULL BOARD. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN THAT ANY DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS, WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST, MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. THE REMAINING INDIVIDUALS ON THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE WILL DECIDE IF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST EXIST. EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS ANNUALLY SIGNS A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND UNDERSTANDS THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE ANY DOCUMENTS OPEN TO PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. |
| Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue | MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE - Total Revenue: 5817, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: 5817; |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances | TRANSFER FROM AFFILIATE - 116614; TRANSFERS WITH ALPHA FUND - -6390299; |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2b AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | THE ACTIVITY OF AFFINITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. IS REPORTED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ASCENSION HEALTH ALLIANCE. NO INDIVIDUAL AUDIT OF AFFINITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. IS COMPLETED. THEREFORE, THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE OF ASCENSION HEALTH ALLIANCE AND AFFILIATES, WHICH INCLUDE THE ACTIVITY OF AFFINITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c oversight of audit or selection of independent accountant | AFFINITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. IS INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ASCENSION HEALTH ALLIANCE. THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF ASCENSION HEALTH ALLIANCE'S BOARD ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONSOLIDATED ORGANIZATION AS A WHOLE. |
| Software ID: | 17005876 |
| Software Version: | 2017v2.2 |