Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2023 , and ending 06-30-2024
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Prairie Education & Research Cooperative
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
800 E Carpenter Street 62
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Springfield, IL62769
D Employer identification number

37-1157915
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 4,015,074
F Name and address of principal officer:
Jenny Chambers
800 E Carpenter Street 62
Springfield,IL62769
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
www.hshs.org/heart/perc
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1984
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVE CONTINUOUS MEDICAL RESEARCH TO FURTHER THE UNDERSTANDING OF APPLICATIONS OF NEW MODES OF THERAPY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, DIABETES AND NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS.
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 4
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 23
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 4
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 246,600 35,601
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 3,784,917 3,888,979
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 51,619 90,494
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)   0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 4,083,136 4,015,074
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 600 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 3,315,346 3,346,486
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 639,192 558,646
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 3,955,138 3,905,132
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 127,998 109,942
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 4,983,358 4,991,472
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 432,824 313,855
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 4,550,534 4,677,617
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVE CONTINUOUS MEDICAL RESEARCH TO FURTHER THE UNDERSTANDING OF APPLICATIONS OF NEW MODES OF THERAPY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, DIABETES AND NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,007,860 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 2,072,998 )
Continuing Education: Provide all forms of continuing education for the entire Hospital Sisters Health System. The program strives to provide educational activities that are based on identified gaps through a formal needs assessment involving the educational facilitators, program planners, and content reviewers. The scope of the programs include, but are not limited to: cardiac, vascular, and general medical care, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, quality improvement, and cost effectiveness. There were approximately 103 CME and 39 CNE events conducted in FY 2024.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,390,180 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 1,815,981 )
Participate in Phase I-IV clinical trials as an enrolling site in a wide range of therapeutic areas with a focus on cardiovascular, diabetes, and neurology research. Trials are sponsored and funded by device and pharmaceutical companies. Participated in approximately 49 cardiovascular trials, 11 diabetes trials, and 15 neurology trials in FY 2024. Conduct Clinical Events Committee (CEC) and Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) management for medical device sponsors. Provide individuals with expertise to advise the sponsor on the continuing safety of trial subjects. Provide oversight of trial data to determine that sponsors are compliant with conducting trials that are ethical, safe for subjects, and produce good, reliable data. Provided CEC/DSMB management for approximately 4 clinical trials in FY 2024. Provide analysis of angiographic images for clinical research trials sponsored by device or pharmaceutical companies. Provided angiographic analysis in approximately 4 clinical trials in FY 2024.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses3,398,040
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D,
Part III..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D,
Part VI. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
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34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
9
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
23
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
9
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
4
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
Linda Dace3051 Hollis Drive   Springfield,IL62704 (618) 234-2120
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

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

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

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Brenda Jeffers......................................................................
Chair
1.0
.................
1.0
X   X       0 0 0
(2) JENNY CHAMBERS......................................................................
Executive Director - PERC
40.0
.................
0
X   X       188,272 0 -16,703
(3) AVINASH MURTHY......................................................................
Board Member
1.0
.................
39.0
X           0 817,374 28,587
(4) Bharath Rajagopalan MD......................................................................
Board Member / Physician
40.0
.................
0
X           1,200,828 0 46,438
(5) Dennis Rizzo......................................................................
Board Member
1.0
.................
0
X           0 0 0
(6) JANET ROGLIS......................................................................
Board Member
1.0
.................
0
X           0 0 0
(7) Kevin Lewis MD......................................................................
Board Member / HSHS SVP & Chief Physician Executive
2.0
.................
58.0
X           0 418,068 39,634
(8) LARRY HARDY......................................................................
Board Member
1.0
.................
3.0
X           0 0 0
(9) PETER KUNG......................................................................
Board Member / HSHS SVP-Chief Strategy Officer
1.0
.................
59.0
X           0 513,219 117,149
(10) Michael Scialdone......................................................................
Treasurer / HSHS SVP & CFO (began 01/08/24)
0.3
.................
59.7
    X       0 0 0
(11) Paige Toth......................................................................
Secretary (began 11/1/23)
4.3
.................
55.7
    X       0 306,108 66,169
(12) Suresh Kulandhaisamy MD......................................................................
Physician
40.0
.................
0
        X   669,834 0 32,792
(13) MARC SHELTON MD......................................................................
Former PRESIDENT/CEO (until 4/6/23) / Physician
0.0
.................
0.0
          X 0 800,128 -2,937








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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 2,058,934 2,854,897 311,129
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 3
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual
...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 0
b Membership dues..1b 0
c Fundraising events..1c 0
d Related organizations1d 32,861
e Government grants (contributions)1e 2,740
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 0
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 0
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 35,601
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a CONTRACT REVENUE 541700 3,763,979 3,763,979    
b Affiliate Revenue - Research 541700 125,000 125,000    
c     0 0    
d     0 0    
e     0 0    
f All other program service revenue. 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 3,888,979
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 63,951     63,951
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 0     0
5 Royalties........... 0     0
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 26,543 0
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b   0
c Gain or (loss) 7c 26,543 0
d Net gain or (loss)......... 26,543     26,543
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
 OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 0
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 4,015,074 3,888,979 0 90,494
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service expenses
(C)
Management and general expenses
(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 0 0
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 0 0
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 0 0
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 0 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 1,418,835 1,251,812 167,023 0
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 1,554,990 1,371,940 183,050  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 78,249 65,056 13,193  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 231,532 192,496 39,036  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 62,880 52,278 10,602  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 5,790 4,814 976  
c Accounting ...........        
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 6,393 5,315 1,078 0
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 80,525 66,948 13,577 0
12 Advertising and promotion .... 2,279 1,895 384  
13 Office expenses ....... 16,743 13,920 2,823  
14 Information technology ...... 200 166 34  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 240,880 200,268 40,612  
17 Travel ............ 19,129 15,904 3,225  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 5,724 4,759 965  
20 Interest ........... 220 183 37  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 8,773 7,294 1,479  
23 Insurance ... 13,871 11,532 2,339  
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 Corporate Allocation 116,761 97,075 19,686  
b Dues, subscriptions, licenses 20,799 17,292 3,507  
c Maintenance 20,468 17,017 3,451  
d other expenses 91 76 15  
e All other expenses 0 0 0 0
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 3,905,132 3,398,040 507,092 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).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 1,817,903 1 200,628
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 869,375 2 0
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 559,713 4 348,767
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ........... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 35,293 9 12,213
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 277,777
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 257,124 21,110 10c 20,653
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 1,267,238 11 4,030,436
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13  
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 412,726 15 378,775
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 4,983,358 16 4,991,472
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 268,391 17 101,950
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 94,224 19 206,905
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 any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 70,209 25 5,000
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 432,824 26 313,855
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 4,550,534 27 4,677,617
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 0 28 0
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ..... 0 29 0
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ... 0 30 0
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 0 31 0
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 4,550,534 32 4,677,617
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 4,983,358 33 4,991,472
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
4,015,074
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
3,905,132
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
109,942
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
4,550,534
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
33,226
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
0
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
6,393
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
0
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-22,478
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
4,677,617
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2023)
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Additional Data


Software ID: 23017437
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Prairie Education & Research Cooperative
 
Employer identification number

37-1157915
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 12, check only one box.)
1
A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2
A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)
3
A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
4
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:
ST JOHN'S HOSPITAL
,
SPRINGFIELD
,
IL
 

5
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.)
6
A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7
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.)
8
A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9
An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:
10
An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% 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 33 1/3% 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.)
11
12
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 on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.
a
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.
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.
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.
d
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.
e
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.
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 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)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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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 failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
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.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10  
12
12
 
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
33 1/3% support test—2023. 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
b
33 1/3% support test—2022. 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—2023. 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
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. 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
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (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 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.)..            
14
First 5 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
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2023. 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
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2022. 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
20
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) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
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
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
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Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). 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 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  
7
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) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 7
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 1  
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  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI
). See instructions
8  
9 Distributable amount for 2023 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-2023
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023:
a From 2018.......  
b From 2019.......  
c From 2020.......  
d From 2021.......  
e From 2022.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2018 not applied (see
instructions)
 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.
 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2019.....  
b Excess from 2020.....  
c Excess from 2021.....  
d Excess from 2022.....  
e Excess from 2023.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 8
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
 


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Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Name of the organization
Prairie Education & Research Cooperative
 
Employer identification number

37-1157915
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




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
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't 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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
Prairie Education & Research Cooperative
 
Employer identification number
37-1157915
Part I
Contributors
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


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 3
Name of organization
Prairie Education & Research Cooperative
 
Employer identification number

37-1157915
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 4
Name of organization
Prairie Education & Research Cooperative
 
Employer identification number

37-1157915
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 $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow 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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Prairie Education & Research Cooperative
 
Employer identification number

37-1157915
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB 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 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2022
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ...
         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow  
b
Permanent endowment right arrow  
c
Term endowment right arrow  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment)
(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   277,777 257,124 20,653
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 20,653
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)
(b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
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)Accrued Benefit Liability 378,775
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow 378,775
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  
Capital Lease 5,000
Payroll Tax  
PV Fellowship  
Accrued Benefit Liability  





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 5,000
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote HSHS and the Foundation are Illinois not-for-profit organizations as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) and are exempt from federal income taxes on related income pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Code. Kiara, Inc. is an Illinois for-profit corporation that recognizes income taxes under the asset-and-liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable losses and projections for future taxable losses over the periods for which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely Kiara, Inc. will not realize most of the benefits of these deductible differences. Full valuation allowances have been applied against the deferred tax assets attributable to the net operating loss carryforwards not realized as of June 30, 2024 and 2023 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements due to the uncertainty of realization. HSHS recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. As of June 30, 2024 and 2023, HSHS does not have any liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Prairie Education & Research Cooperative
 
Employer identification number

37-1157915
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
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.
b
If any of the boxes on 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 .....
1b
 
 
2
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 on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
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.
4
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:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
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.
5
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:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
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:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
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 ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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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, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (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
(i) Base
compensation
(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation
(iii) Other reportable compensation
1MARC SHELTON MD
Former PRESIDENT/CEO (until 4/6/23) / Physician
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
228,750
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
571,378
0
-------------
-12,322
0
-------------
9,385
0
-------------
797,191
0
-------------
571,378
2JENNY CHAMBERS
Executive Director - PERC
(i)

(ii)
187,167
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
1,105
-------------
0
-17,680
-------------
0
977
-------------
0
171,569
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3PETER KUNG
Board Member / HSHS SVP-Chief Strategy Officer
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
420,501
0
-------------
86,203
0
-------------
6,515
0
-------------
87,039
0
-------------
30,110
0
-------------
630,368
0
-------------
0
4Kevin Lewis MD
Board Member / HSHS SVP & Chief Physician Executive
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
243,519
0
-------------
80,000
0
-------------
94,549
0
-------------
29,423
0
-------------
10,211
0
-------------
457,702
0
-------------
0
5AVINASH MURTHY
Board Member
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
756,907
0
-------------
59,158
0
-------------
1,309
0
-------------
16,500
0
-------------
12,087
0
-------------
845,961
0
-------------
0
6Bharath Rajagopalan MD
Board Member / Physician
(i)

(ii)
1,119,566
-------------
0
79,928
-------------
0
1,334
-------------
0
16,500
-------------
0
29,938
-------------
0
1,247,266
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7Paige Toth
Secretary (began 11/1/23)
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
283,016
0
-------------
23,092
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
33,609
0
-------------
32,560
0
-------------
372,277
0
-------------
0
8Suresh Kulandhaisamy MD
Physician
(i)

(ii)
668,665
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
1,169
-------------
0
7,723
-------------
0
25,069
-------------
0
702,626
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 Arrangement used to establish the top management official's compensation PLEASE SEE RESPONSE TO FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A IN SCHEDULE O.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan HSHS EXECUTIVES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN (SERP) ARE DEFINED IN THE SERP PLAN DOCUMENTS; THE SERP WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS TO ENSURE REASONABLE MARKET COMPETITIVE BENEFITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HSHS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY ESTABLISHED BY THE HSHS COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE PLAN PROVIDES A DEFINED RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION TO PARTICIPANTS COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2008, EQUAL TO A PERCENTAGE OF COMPENSATION AS DEFINED IN THE SERP PLAN DOCUENTS FOR THE PLAN YEAR. PARTICIPANTS CONSTRUCTIVELY RECEIVE A DISTRIBUTION FROM THE PLAN NO LATER THAN MARCH 15TH OF THE CALENDAR YEAR FOLLOWING THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH AN AMOUNT IS VESTED and TAXABLE PURSUANT TO A VESTING SCHEDULE AS SPECIFIED IN THE PLAN DOCUMENT. THE ACTUAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE VESTED BENEFIT UNDER THE PLAN IS PAID IN A SINGLE LUMP SUM TO THE PARTICIPANT OR THE PARTICIPANT'S BENEFICIARY UPON THE EARLIER OF THE PARTICIPANT'S TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT, DEATH, OR TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISABILITY. THE FOLLOWING INTERESTED PERSONS CONSTRUCTIVELY RECEIVED DEFERRALS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN (SERP) IN 2023; THESE DEFERRALS ARE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (C). PETER KUNG -- $61,911 KEVIN LEWIS -- $29,423 PAIGE TOTH -- $14,542 THE FOLLOWING INTERESTED PERSONS RECEIVED DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN (SERP) IN 2023; THESE PAYMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III) AND SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (F), AS APPLICABLE. MARC SHELTON -- $571,378
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Prairie Education & Research Cooperative
 
Employer identification number

37-1157915
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 3 Significant changes in program services The SyncaCor angiographic wound core lab services were closed in April 2024.
Form 990, Part IV, Line 10 Endowment Funds The organization maintains net assets with donor restrictions and without donor restrictions on its balance sheet. Such funds are held by Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Foundation, Inc., a related tax-exempt organization. While these funds are held to further one or more exempt purposes of the filing organization, they are not maintained exclusively for the filing organization. The board of directors of Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Foundation, Inc. maintains ownership and ultimately authority and discretion over the use of these funds. Based on the above, the related amounts have not been reported as endowment funds on Part V of Schedule D.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 13 WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY PROVISIONS WITHIN THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY PROVIDE PROTECTIONS FOR WHISTLEBLOWER TYPE ACTIVITIES.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a GOVERNING BODY DELEGATES BROAD AUTHORITY TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PER ARTICLE 5.5 OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BY-LAWS, THE GOVERNING BODY DELEGATES BROAD AUTHORITY TO AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE VESTED WITH AND MAY IN ITS DISCRETION EXERCISE THE FULL POWERS, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW AND SUBJECT TO ANY LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY THE BYLAWS OR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AS PROVIDED IN THE BY-LAWS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THREE TO SIX MEMBERS, INCLUDING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD, THE VICE CHAIRPERSON, THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER MEMBERS SELECTED FROM AMONG THE DIRECTORS BY THE BOARD.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF PRAIRIE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COOPERATIVE (THE CORPORATION) IS HOSPITAL SISTERS SERVICES, INC. ("HSSI"), AN ILLINOIS NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.3 OF THE CORPORATION'S BYLAWS, THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBER, HOSPITAL SISTERS SERVICES, INC. ("HSSI"), AN ILLINOIS NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, HAS THE RIGHT TO APPOINT AND REMOVE THE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE POLICY AND OPERATIONS OF PRAIRIE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COOPERATIVE (THE "CORPORATION") IS VESTED IN ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO SPECIFIC POWERS RESERVED IN THE CORPORATION'S BYLAWS TO THE CORPORATION'S MEMBER, HOSPITAL SISTERS SERVICES, INC. ("HSSI"), AN ILLINOIS NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE MEMBER OF HSSI IS HOSPITAL SISTERS HEALTH SYSTEM ("HSHS"), AN ILLINOIS NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS OF THE CORPORATION ARE SUBJECT TO HSSI'S RIGHT TO EXERCISE THESE RESERVED POWERS WITH RESPECT TO THE CORPORATION AND ORGANIZATIONS OF WHICH THE CORPORATION IS EITHER, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, A CONTROLLING MEMBER OR A CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER ("AFFILIATES"). HSSI'S RIGHT TO EXERCISE CERTAIN OF THESE RESERVED POWERS IS, IN TURN, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF HSHS AND HSHS' MEMBERS. THE RESERVED POWERS INCLUDE ALL RIGHTS GRANTED TO HSSI BY LAW AND THE RIGHT TO: (A) ADOPT, APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO, OR AMEND ANY STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY, MISSION, MISSION INTEGRATION OR VALUES, OR ANY NAME, LOGO, OR MARK OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE; (B) ADOPT, APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO, OR AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE; (C) ADOPT, APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO, OR AMEND THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE; (D) APPOINT AND REMOVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE, AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE; (E) APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO APPOINT OR REMOVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ANY ONE OR MORE DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE, OR THE CHAIRPERSON AND PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE. (F) WITH RESPECT TO THE CORPORATION OR ANY AFFILIATE, APPROVE THE PURCHASE, SALE, ALIENATION, EXCHANGE, LEASE, OR ENCUMBRANCE OF ANY REAL PROPERTY OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE, WHICH PROPERTY HAS A VALUE IN EXCESS OF LIMITS SET FROM TIME TO TIME BY HSSI; (G) APPROVE DEBT INCURRED BY THE CORPORATION OR ANY AFFILIATE IN AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF LIMITS SET FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE MEMBER. (H) APPROVE THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE, AND ANY DEVIATIONS BY THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE FROM SUCH BUDGETS IN AN AMOUNT OR PERCENTAGE SPECIFIED BY HSSI FROM TIME TO TIME; (I)APPROVE THE STRATEGIC PLAN AND ANNUAL GOALS OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE; (J) APPROVE THE SALE OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE; (K) APPROVE THE MERGER OR DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE; (L) ADOPT OR AMEND THE PLAN FOR MINISTRY EDUCATION AND GOVERNANCE FOR THE CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES; (M) APPROVE THE CORPORATION'S MISSION ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS AND THOSE OF ANY AFFILIATE; (N) APPROVE THE FINANCIAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE CORPORATION OR OF ANY AFFILIATE, AND APPROVE ANY DEVIATIONS FROM SUCH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES BY THE CORPORATION OR ANY AFFILIATE; (O) APPROVE MATERIAL ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS SPONSORED BY THE CORPORATION OR ANY AFFILIATE; AND (P) ADOPT POLICIES TO IMPLEMENT THE RESERVED POWERS OF HSSI.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYS CROWE LLP TO ASSIST IN THE OVERALL REVIEW AND ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF ITS FORM 990. CROWE LLP PROVIDES GUIDANCE IN IDENTIFYING CRITICAL ERRORS IN THE RETURN SUBMISSION AND FEEDBACK ON QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESPONSES. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO PERFORMS A THOROUGH REVIEW OF THE RETURN AND REVIEWS IT WITH THE HOSPITAL'S CEO AND/OR SENIOR LEADERS BEFORE PRESENTING IT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO THE HOSPITAL BOARD FOR QUESTIONING AND REVIEW PRIOR TO THE RETURN'S SIGNING AND SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ("POLICY") OF HOSPITAL SISTERS HEALTH SYSTEM, AN ILLINOIS NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. A REVISED CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED SINCE JANUARY, 2009 TO MANAGE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST USING A SYSTEM-WIDE PROTOCOL FOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATON'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ALL COVERED PERSONS HAVE A DUTY TO COMPLY WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR ANY CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, RELATIONSHIP, OR ACTIVITY CONTEMPLATED, ENTERED INTO, OR CONDUCTED AT HSHS OR ITS AFFILIATES. THE POLICY DEFINES COVERED PERSONS AS BOARD MEMBERS, BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS, OFFICERS, BOARD DESIGNEES, SENIOR MANAGEMENT, MEMBERS OF ANY COMMITTEE THAT OVERSEES THE APPROVAL OF PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES, AND ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL WHO HOLDS A POSITION OF TRUST. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, HSHS DISCLOSES A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY (AND ALL CORRESPONDING PROCEDURES, GUIDELINES, FORMS, AND TOOLS) TO ALL COVERED PERSONS AND ADVISES ALL COVERED PERSONS IN WRITING OF ANY SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES TO THIS POLICY AND SUCH RELATED MATERIALS. COVERED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND COMPLETE THE CORRESPONDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. THE SYSTEM OFFICE VICE PRESIDENT - SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITY, VICE PRESIDENT - RISK & COMPLIANCE, OR MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT AND INTEGRITY COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") ARE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS A COVERED PERSON MAY HAVE. IN ADDITION, IF, AT ANY TIME AFTER SUBMITTING AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT, A COVERED PERSON BECOMES AWARE OF AN INTEREST THAT HE OR SHE WOULD HAVE HAD TO DISCLOSE AT THE ANNUAL INTERVAL, THE COVERED PERSON IS REQUIRED PROMPTLY TO DISCLOSE THE INTEREST TO THE COMMITTEE USING THE HSHS CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. COMPLETED CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE COMMITTEE, WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IDENTIFYING, ASSESSING, AND MANAGING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT ARISE IN THE COURSE OF CONDUCTING THE AFFAIRS OF HSHS AND ITS AFFILIATES. IF THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES HSHS NOT TO ENGAGE IN, OR ENTER INTO A PROPOSED CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, RELATIONSHIP, ARRANGEMENT, OR ACTIVITY UNLESS THE COMMITTEE OR, WHERE NECESSARY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (ACTING THROUGH ITS DISINTERESTED MEMBERS), HAS INVESTIGATED ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, RELATIONSHIP, ARRANGEMENT, OR ACTIVITY AND, IN THE ABSENCE OF ALTERNATIVES THAT ARE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF HSHS, HAS DETERMINED: 1. THAT, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE COVERED PERSON PARTICIPATES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, RELATIONSHIP, ARRANGEMENT, OR ACTIVITY; 2. THE CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, ARRANGEMENT, OR ACTIVITY IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF HSHS; 3. THE CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, ARRANGEMENT, OR ACTIVITY IS FAIR AND REASONABLE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HSHS; AND 4. HSHS CANNOT OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, ARRANGEMENT, OR ACTIVITY WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES. IN DETERMINING WHETHER A CONTRACT, TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO HSHS, THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIDER, WHERE APPLICABLE: 1. APPRAISALS OR OTHER INDEPENDENT VALUATIONS OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, OR ARRANGEMENT; 2. INFORMATION REGARDING COMPARABLE CONTRACTS, TRANSACTIONS, OR ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN UNRELATED PARTIES; 3. OFFERS FROM COMPARABLE COMPETING ENTITIES; AND/OR 4. STUDIES OF COMPARABLE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. IN ANY CASE IN WHICH THE COMMITTEE FINDS, AFTER TAKING THE STEPS DESCRIBED ABOVE, THAT HSHS SHOULD PARTICIPATE IN A PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT DESPITE THE EXISTENCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE COMMITTEE SHALL DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, MONITOR, AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH A CONFLICT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR MANAGING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY FOR SUCH FINDINGS TO REMAIN VALID THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, RELATIONSHIP, ARRANGEMENT, OR ACTIVITY. ALL CONFLICT MANAGEMENT PLANS SHALL: 1. STATE THAT THE COMMITTEE WILL OVERSEE, MONITOR, AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THE PLAN THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THE STUDY AND SPECIFY MEANS FOR DOING SO, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THAT THE APPROPRIATE INDIVIDUALS MUST PROVIDE THE COMMITTEE WITH WRITTEN REPORTS PERTAINING TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT PLAN, THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO AUDIT THE STUDY FOR SUCH COMPLIANCE AND THE RIGHT TO IMPOSE SANCTIONS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE; 2. STATE THAT THE PLAN MUST BE SHARED WITH COVERED PERSON WHOSE INTERESTS IT WAS DEVELOPED TO MANAGE; 3. STATE THAT THE PLAN MUST BE SHARED WITH, AND PERIODIC REPORTS ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE PLAN MUST BE PROVIDED TO, THE BOARD, SENIOR MANAGEMENT, AND/OR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES; AND 4. PROVIDE FOR SUCH OTHER MANAGEMENT STEPS AND MECHANISMS THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE. IN ADDITION TO THE COMMITTEE, THE SYSTEM OFFICE VICE PRESIDENTS OF SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK & COMPLIANCE MAY RETAIN SUCH INDEPENDENT ADVISORS OR EXPERTS AS DEEMED NECESSARY TO ASSIST IN MAKING ITS DETERMINATIONS AND DECISIONS. IF THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT THE CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTION, RELATIONSHIP, ARRANGEMENT, OR ACTIVITY CANNOT PROCEED DUE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE COMMITTEE SHALL INFORM THE APPLICABLE COVERED PERSON OR DECISION-MAKING BODY OF SUCH DETERMINATION WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE COMMITTEE MEETING AT WHICH THE CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTION WAS DISCUSSED. THE COMMITTEE SHALL DOCUMENT ITS REJECTION OF THE CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTION IN THE COMMITTEE'S MEETING MINUTES.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (COMMITTEE) IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMMITTEE DEVELOPS A COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY FOR THE SYSTEM AND ALL AFFILIATES. THE COMMITTEE SELECTS AND HIRES THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP COMPARABILITY DATA AND ADVISE THE COMMITTEE DURING ITS DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ALL ELEMENTS OF TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR ALL HSHS EXECUTIVES, (the top management official, other officers and key employees). SULLIVAN COTTER, THE CONSULTANTS UTILIZED BY THE COMMITTEE, USE DATA FROM MULTIPLE TAX-EXEMPT PEER GROUP SOURCES TO DETERMINE SALARY RANGES, INCENTIVE OPPORTUNITY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR THE HSHS executives. SULLIVAN COTTER THEN ASSISTS THE COMMITTEE IN PREPARING CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION OF ALL ACTIONS. EACH COMMITTEE MEETING IS CONDUCTED WITH THE INTENT TO CREATE A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS FOR ALL ELEMENTS OF EXECUTIVE TOTAL COMPENSATION. THE CHAIRMAN MAKES THIS DECLARATION AND ALSO INQUIRES IF THERE ARE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BY ANY ATTENDEES. ANY CONFLICTS ARE DISCLOSED AND THE COMMITTEE THEN ACTS IN A MANNER TO AVOID ANY CONFLICTED INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATING IN ANY MANNER WHERE A CONFLICT MIGHT EXIST. AT THE END OF THE MEETING, THE COMMITTEE PREPARES CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES THAT RECORD ALL ACTIONS TAKEN DURING THE MEETING.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees PLEASE SEE RESPONSE TO FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public BOARD-APPROVED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.
Form 990, Part X, Line 11 Pooled Investments THE ORGANIZATION'S CASH RESERVES ARE INVESTED IN A POOLED INVESTMENT ACCOUNT MAINTAINED BY HOSPITAL SISTERS HEALTH SYSTEM ("HSHS"). PARTICIPATION IN THE POOLED INVESTMENT FUND IS LIMITED TO THE 501(C)(3) HOSPITALS AND RELATED HEALTH SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS SPONSORED BY THE HOSPITAL SISTERS HEALTH SYSTEM. THE POOLED ACCOUNT CONSISTS OF CASH, EQUITY AND DEBT SECURITIES THAT ARE PUBLICLY TRADED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ("SFAS") NO. 124, "ACCOUNTING FOR CERTAIN INVESTMENTS HELD BY NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS", INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY SECURITIES WITH READILY DETERMINABLE FAIR VALUES AND ALL INVESTMENTS IN DEBT SECURITIES ARE REPORTED AT FAIR VALUE ON THE BALANCE SHEET. INCOME and REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES ARE POOLED AND ALLOCATED TO THE PARTICIPANTS. INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS OF ASSETS AND REVENUE ARE NOT IDENTIFIED TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOSPITAL PARTICIPANTS.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Mark to Market Pension Adjustment - -10083; Pension Related Changes other than Net Periodic - -2006; Transfer (to) from affiliates - -10389;
SCHEDULE O Affiliated Health System DISCLOSURE Headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is a highly integrated, multi-institutional health care system comprised of 15 hospitals and more than 200 physician practice sites in Illinois and Wisconsin. HSHS is sponsored by Hospital Sisters Ministries (HSM), which is a public juridic person of the Roman Catholic Church. HSHS continues the health care ministries begun by its founders, the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, more than 140 years ago, in rural and midsized communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. HSHS provides compassionate, holistic, high quality, and cost-effective health care through its acute care hospitals, physician practices, home health programs, palliative and hospice programs, and community outreach services. In addition, HSHS affiliated hospitals include critical access facilities that offer essential health services that otherwise would not be available in many communities. Our mission calls us to reveal and embody Christ's healing love for all people, and we extend our high-quality Franciscan health care ministry beyond the walls of our hospitals by providing community health improvement services with special emphasis on the poor and vulnerable. In addition to providing community health improvement services to the broader community, HSHS cares for everyone who comes to its facilities, regardless of their ability to pay. In tandem with a variety of cross sector community partners, HSHS's Community Benefit initiatives are strategically planned and professionally implemented to improve access to health care services; enhance the health of the community; advance medical or general health care knowledge; and relieve or reduce the burden of government to improve health. In FY2024, HSHS collectively provided $259.6 million in Community Benefit (8.1% of total hospital expenses). Of the total Community Benefit provided, HSHS provided $2.8 million for Financial Assistance (aka Charity Care) and $191.3 million for unreimbursed care provided as part of the Medicaid program. In addition, HSHS hospitals committed significant resources to treat Medicare patients. The cost of providing services to primarily elderly beneficiaries of the Medicare program - in excess of governmental and managed care contract payments - was $379.4 million. HSHS hospitals also recorded $72.8 million in uncollectible accounts. While HSHS does not count the latter two amounts as Community Benefit, they nonetheless reflect our commitment to serving all persons in need of care. In addition to the dollars invested in our Community Benefit programs, HSHS continues to reinvest any surplus revenue from operations and investments into new medical technology, facility infrastructure and health care services in our communities. By doing so, we ensure our ability to meet the ongoing demand for high quality, efficient and easily accessible health care.
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.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Prairie Education & Research Cooperative
 
Employer identification number

37-1157915
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?
Yes No
(1)HOSPITAL SISTERS HEALTH SYSTEM
4936 LAVERNA ROAD

SPRINGFIELD,IL62707
37-1058692
HEALTHCARE IL 501(c)(3) Type III-FI NA
 
 
No
(2)HOSPITAL SISTERS OF ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION INC
4936 LAVERNA ROAD

SPRINGFIELD,IL62707
37-1186514
HEALTHCARE IL 501(c)(3) 7 HSHS
 
Yes
 
(3)HOSPITAL SISTERS HEALTHCARE-WEST INC
2661 COUNTY HIGHWAY 1

CHIPPEWA FALLS,WI54729
51-0157933
HEALTHCARE WI 501(c)(3) Type I HSSI
 
Yes
 
(4)SACRED HEART HOSPITAL OF HOSPITAL SISTERS OF THIRD ORDER OF ST FRANCIS
990 WEST CLAIREMONT AVENUE

EAU CLAIRE,WI54701
39-0807060
HEALTHCARE WI 501(c)(3) 3 HSSI
 
Yes
 
(5)ST ANTHONY'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF THE HOSPITAL SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER O
F ST FRANCIS503 N MAPLE STREET

EFFINGHAM,IL62401
37-0661233
HEALTHCARE IL 501(c)(3) 3 HSSI
 
Yes
 
(6)ST ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL OF THE HOSPITAL SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST FR
ANCISONE ST ELIZABETHS BLVD

OFALLON,IL62269
37-0663567
HEALTHCARE IL 501(c)(3) 3 HSSI
 
Yes
 
(7)ST NICHOLAS HOSPITAL OF THE HOSPITAL SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST FRANC
IS3100 SUPERIOR AVENUE

SHEBOYGAN,WI53081
39-0808480
HEALTHCARE WI 501(c)(3) 3 HSSI
 
Yes
 
(8)ST JOHN'S HOSPITAL OF THE HOSPITAL SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST FRANCIS
800 EAST CARPENTER STREET

SPRINGFIELD,IL62769
37-0661238
HEALTHCARE IL 501(c)(3) 3 HSSI
 
Yes
 
(9)ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF THE HOSPITAL SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST FRANC
IS9515 HOLY CROSS LANE

BREESE,IL62230
37-1208459
HEALTHCARE IL 501(c)(3) 3 HSSI
 
Yes
 
(10)ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF THE HOSPITAL SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST FRANC
IS2661 COUNTY HIGHWAY 1

CHIPPEWA FALLS,WI54729
39-0810545
HEALTHCARE WI 501(c)(3) 3 HSSI
 
Yes
 
(11)ST MARY'S HOSPITAL DECATUR OF THE HOSPITAL SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST
FRANCIS1800 E LAKE SHORE DRIVE

DECATUR,IL62521
37-0661244
HEALTHCARE IL 501(c)(3) 3 HSSI
 
Yes
 
(12)ST MARY'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF GREEN BAY INC - HOSPITAL SISTERS
1762 SHAWANO AVENUE

GREEN BAY,WI54303
39-0818682
HEALTHCARE WI 501(c)(3) 3 HSSI
 
Yes
 
(13)ST VINCENT HOSPITAL OF THE HOSPITAL SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST FRANCI
S835 S VAN BUREN

GREEN BAY,WI51301
39-0817529
HEALTHCARE WI 501(c)(3) 3 HSSI
 
Yes
 
(14)ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF THE HOSPITAL SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST FRANC
IS12866 TROXLER AVENUE

HIGHLAND,IL62249
37-0663568
HEALTHCARE IL 501(c)(3) 3 HSSI
 
Yes
 
(15)ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST FRANCIS
1215 FRANCISCAN DRIVE

LITCHFIELD,IL62056
37-0661236
HEALTHCARE IL 501(c)(3) 3 HSSI
 
Yes
 
(16)HOSPITAL SISTERS SERVICES INC
4936 LAVERNA ROAD

SPRINGFIELD,IL62707
37-1163402
HEALTHCARE IL 501(c)(3) Type III-FI HSHS
 
Yes
 
(17)HSHS MEDICAL GROUP INC
3051 HOLLIS DRIVE

SPRINGFIELD,IL62704
26-3956318
HEALTHCARE IL 501(c)(3) Type III-FI HSSI
 
Yes
 
(18)HSHS WISCONSIN MEDICAL GROUP INC
3051 HOLLIS DRIVE

SPRINGFIELD,IL62704
26-4515959
HEALTHCARE WI 501(c)(3) Type III-FI HSSI
 
Yes
 
(19)ORANGE CROSS AMBULANCE INC
919 ASHLAND AVENUE

SHEBOYGAN,WI53081
39-1860942
HEALTHCARE WI 501(c)(3) 10 ST NICHOLAS
 
Yes
 
(20)UNITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
2366 OAK RIDGE CIRCLE

DE PERE,WI54115
39-1750729
HEALTHCARE WI 501(c)(3) 10 HSSI
 
Yes
 
(21)ST CLARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
855 S MAIN STREET

OCONTO FALLS,WI54154
39-0848401
HEALTHCARE WI 501(c)(3) 3 HSSI
 
Yes
 
(22)HSHS HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
200 HEALTHCARE DRIVE

GREENVILLE,IL62246
37-0792770
HEALTHCARE IL 501(c)(3) 3 HSSI
 
Yes
 
(23)UTLAUT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
200 HEALTHCARE DRIVE

GREENVILLE,IL62246
37-1140166
FUNDRAISING IL 501(c)(3) Type II HSSI
 
Yes
 
(24)HSHS GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL INC
200 SOUTH CEDAR STREET

SHELBYVILLE,IL62565
37-0512290
HEALTHCARE IL 501(c)(3) 3 HSSI
 
Yes
 
(25)HOSPITAL SISTERS MISSION OUTREACH CORPORATION
4849 LAVERNA ROAD

SPRINGFIELD,IL62707
35-2271729
RECYCLING MEDICAL SUPPLIES IL 501(c)(3)   HSHS
 
Yes
 
(26)PRAIRIE CARDIOVASCULAR CONSULTANTS LTD
3051 HOLLIS DRIVE

SPRINGFIELD,IL62704
37-1071858
HEALTHCARE IL 501(c)(3) 10 HSSI
 
Yes
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
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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



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

(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?



(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No
(1) PRAIRIE HEART INSTITUTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC

4936 LAVERNA ROAD
SPRINGFIELD,IL62707
26-1479945
MEDICAL IL HSHS
 
Related 0 0   No   Yes   100 %












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Direct controlling
entity
(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)
(f)
Share of total income
(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
(h)
Percentage
ownership
(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) KIARA INC

4936 LAVERNA ROAD
SPRINGFIELD,IL62707
37-1163401
HEALTHCARE IL HSHS
 
C Corporation 953,484 19,065,022 100 % Yes  
(2) LASANTE WISCONSIN INC

4936 LAVERNA ROAD
SPRINGFIELD,IL62707
39-1572196
HEALTHCARE IL KIARA INC
 
C Corporation       Yes  
(3) LASANTE INC

4936 LAVERNA ROAD
SPRINGFIELD,IL62707
37-1163400
HEALTHCARE IL KIARA INC
 
C Corporation       Yes  
(4) PREVEA HEALTH SERVICES INC

2710 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
GREEN BAY,WI54304
39-1839351
HEALTHCARE WI HSSI
 
C Corporation -678,213 23,739,679 50 % Yes  
(5) PREVEA CLINIC INC

2710 EXECUTVE DRIVE
GREEN BAY,WI54304
39-1839349
HEALTHCARE WI PHSI
 
C Corporation       Yes  
(6) RENAISSANCE QUALITY INSURANCE LTD

PO BOX 1159
  GRAND CAYMANKY11102
CJ
98-0669953
INSURANCE CJ HSSI
 
C Corporation 0 204,854,765 100 % Yes  


Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
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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
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
Yes
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization
(b)
Transaction
type (a-s)
(c)
Amount involved
(d)
Method of determining amount involved





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

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations?
(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets
(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?
(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?
(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R, Part VII Related Organizations Due to the increasingly complex organization structure of Hospital Sisters Health System and Affiliates, the filing organization has elected to report all tax-exempt organizations, partnerships, and corporations within Hospital Sisters Health System as related, regardless of ownership interest or "control" as defined by the instructions to Schedule R. The intent of this reporting is to promote transparency and increase consistency across the numerous Form 990 submissions by Hospital Sisters Health System and Affiliates.
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