Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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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 | |||||
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Calendar year
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 49,923,152 | 92,212,279 | 73,781,160 | 207,845,766 | 157,963,139 | 581,725,496 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 49,923,152 | 92,212,279 | 73,781,160 | 207,845,766 | 157,963,139 | 581,725,496 |
| 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) .. | 35,527,540 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 546,197,956 | |||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 49,923,152 | 92,212,279 | 73,781,160 | 207,845,766 | 157,963,139 | 581,725,496 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 7,872,710 | 12,344,419 | 13,708,669 | 15,097,618 | 13,820,536 | 62,843,952 |
| 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.).. | 435,475 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 435,475 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 648,623,006 | |||||
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (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 on 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 0.015 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 0.035 | 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 | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2021 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2021 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021: | ||||
| a From 2016....... | ||||
| b From 2017....... | ||||
| c From 2018....... | ||||
| d From 2019....... | ||||
| e From 2020....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2021, 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 2021. 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 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Schedule A, Part II | The Schedule A, Part II support schedule has been completed to demonstrate that HSS meets the 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) public support test as required to use the Schedule B, Special Rule. HSS is not classified as a 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) entity, as it meets its public charity status requirement as a Hospital under section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). |
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| FORM 990, PART VI - LINE 4 "SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS" | The organization amended its bylaws in 2021 to remove term limitations for Trustees and to form a new subcommittee of the board entitled the "Committee on Trustees". The amendment is consistent with the organizational and operational tests of Section 501(c)(3) as well as the furtherance of the organization's charitable mission. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A - LINE 6 & 7A - "MEMBERSHIP" | THE HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY IS A MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION. THERE ARE FIVE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION. THREE OF THE FIVE HOSPITAL'S MEMBERS COME FROM THE HOSPITAL'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES (WITH ONE OF THREE ALSO DESIGNATED BY THE HOSPITAL TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF AN AFFILIATE OF NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL), A FOURTH MEMBER SERVES ON THE BOARD OF THE AFFILIATE OF THE NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, AND THE FIFTH MEMBER SERVES ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE. THE FIVE HOSPITAL MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HOSPITAL, UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF CANDIDATES EITHER BY A MEMBER OR BY THE HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B - LINE 11B, "REVIEW PROCESS" | The Form 990 is prepared by the management and reviewed by an outside independent accounting firm. PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THE FORM 990 TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS), THERE IS AN ESTABLISHED PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF THE DOCUMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BY THE GOVERNING BODY WHOSE EVALUATIONS ARE MADE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF HSS. THE FORM 990 IS FIRST REVIEWED WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE REVIEWED FORM 990 IS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE TRUSTEES ARE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF THE FORM. IN ADDITION, SIGNIFICANT AREAS OF FORM 990 ARE DISCUSSED AT A BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B - LINE 12C, "CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY" | ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE SENT TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, MEDICAL STAFF, MANAGEMENT, FELLOWS, RESIDENTS, RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL STAFF, IRB MEMBERS, AND OTHER DESIGNATED GROUPS. OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND COMMITMENT POLICY ALSO REQUIRES THAT ANY COVERED PERSON INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE HSS MEDICAL STAFF MUST PROVIDE PRIOR NOTICE TO COMPLIANCE BEFORE BEGINNING ANY ACTIVITY OR SIGNIFICANTLY MODIFYING THE TERMS OF ANY EXISTING OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY, WHERE THE COVERED PERSON HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST VALUED IN EXCESS OF $5,000 OR EQUITY INTERESTS OF INDETERMINATE VALUE. DISCLOSURES MAY BE MADE THROUGH HSS' ONLINE REPORTING PLATFORM, MYDISCLOSURES OR DIRECTLY TO COMPLIANCE. THE REPORTED INTERESTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR LEGAL AFFAIRS, THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AND THE AUDIT AND CORPORATE COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. SUMMARY INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO SERVICE CHIEFS, AS REQUESTED, SO THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE FINANCIAL INTERESTS OF THE MEDICAL STAFF WITHIN THEIR SPECIALTY. IN ADDITION TO SENDING DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS DIRECTLY TO THE GROUP NOTED ABOVE, INDUSTRY WEBSITES ARE MONITORED FOR DISCLOSURES RELATED TO EMPLOYEES OF HSS. THIS INFORMATION IS ENTERED INTO THE DATABASE, AS WELL. HSS HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMMITTEE THAT MEETS AT LEAST THREE TIMES A YEAR, OR AS NECESSARY AND IS CHARGED WITH ADJUDICATING COMPLEX CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND COMMITMENT, DEVELOPING AND ADOPTING REASONABLE AND APPROPRIATE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT PLANS AND SERVING AS A POLICY ADVISORY TO THE HSS BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND HSS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECT B - LINE 15A & 15B, "PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMP" | THE HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY(HSS) IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT ITS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM ADHERES TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND BEST CORPORATE GOVERNANCE. THE HSS BOARD HAS CHARGED THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (WHICH IS COMPOSED OF INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS WITH NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN REGARD TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION) WITH MAKING ALL DECISIONS RELATED TO COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE COMMITTEE RETAINS AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO ASSIST IT IN THIS PROCESS. COMPENSATION LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED CONSIDERING DATA FOR FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE ROLES IN COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS, AN ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE, AND OTHER BUSINESS JUDGMENT FACTORS, CONSISTENT WITH HSS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. THE COMMITTEE'S DECISIONS ARE MADE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF HSS, AND ARE INTENDED TO ENSURE THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF KEY EXECUTIVE TALENT, CONSISTENT WITH THE MARKET PRACTICES OF OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS OF COMPARABLE MISSION AND COMPLEXITY, CONSIDERING BOTH LOCAL AND NATIONAL MARKET CHALLENGES IN SUCH REGARD. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS (INCLUDING 2021), THE COMMITTEE PROVIDES THE FULL BOARD WITH AN OVERVIEW OF ITS DETERMINATIONS AND PROCESS. HSS ESTABLISHED THIS PROCESS IN AN EFFORT TO COMPLY WITH THE INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS GUIDELINES FOR QUALIFYING FOR THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS, AS WELL AS BEST CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES IN ENSURING THE TRANSPARENCY OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DECISION-MAKING PROCESS WITH THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B - LINE 19, "DISCLOSURE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS" | HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST FROM THE OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9- "OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES" | INCLUDES INCREASE IN INTEREST OF HSS FUND, INC. $13,088,023, AND INCREASE IN DEFINED PENSION AND POST RETIREMENT PLAN LIABILITIES $44,907,567. |
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