Rushford Foundation Inc.

“Rushford Foundation is organized as a non-stock not for profit entity. Rushford Center Inc. is the sole member.”

“The sole member of the organization has the authority to approve/deny members of the governing body.”

“The sole member of the organization has the right to review, approve, disapprove and deny significant transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, dissolutions etc.”

“The Form 990 was prepared by Hartford HealthCare's Tax Department. It was then forwarded to the organization's Vice President of Finance for review. The final Form was provided to the entire Board prior to submission to the Internal Revenue Services (IRS). Once the entire review process was completed, the Form was signed by the VP of Finance and then filed with the IRS.”

“The Board of Rushford Center, Inc. (sole member of Rushford Foundation, Inc.) has adopted the policy of its parent, Hartford HealthCare Corporation (HHC). HHC's Conflict of Interest Policy (Policy) requires all Covered Individuals, including board members and officers, to provide a disclosure of relationships that create or have the appearance of creating a conflict of interest or commitment. The Policy requires updates if changes in circumstances arise during the year that either (a) create a new potential conflict of interest or commitment or (b) change or eliminate a conflict of interest or commitment previously disclosed. Conflict of Interest disclosure statements are maintained by the HHC Office of Compliance, Audit & Privacy (OCAP). Employee disclosures are reviewed by OCAP in collaboration with the Covered Individuals' supervisor when deemed appropriate, to determine if there is a potential conflict. Oversight review of employee disclosures is provided by the HHC Conflict of Interest Committee (the Committee) which includes representation from the Medical Staff, the Legal Department, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management and Compliance. The Committee assesses and may recommend the conflicting interest either be (a) eliminated for a continued relationship with HHC, or (b) managed through a management plan. Board member disclosures are reported to the HHC Nominating and Governance Committee for determinations of conflicts and the management of them, where applicable.”

“The Independent Executive Compensation Committee (Committee) of the Board of Directors of Hartford HealthCare on behalf of Rushford Center, Inc, hires an outside consultant, Integrated Healthcare Strategies, a division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., to determine best practices in governing executive compensation. The following steps were taken: - The use of an Independent Executive Compensation Committee (Committee) of the Board of Directors of Hartford HealthCare, on behalf of Rushford Foundation, established and regularly reviews Executive Compensation Philosophy. - The Committee regularly reviews scope and depth of positions taking into account complexity and the financial impact and accountability of all "disqualified persons". - National peer groups are selected for comparative purposes based on organizational size, operating revenue, geography and other relevant factors. - Analysis of current total compensation versus market performed by independent third party compensation consulting firm, reviewed by the committee. - Recommendations are made based on data analysis to ensure appropriate competitive positioning within parameters of compensation philosophy. - The CEO compensation reviewed by the Committee is based on comparative market information and organizational performance. - All changes are reviewed and approved by the Executive Compensation Committee. The CEO compensation determination process is reviewed on an annual basis. All other executive compensation is regularly reviewed for scope and depth of positions taking into account complexity and the financial impact and accountability.”

“The Organization's Form 990 and Form 1023 and its attachments are available upon request.”

“The Organization's Financial Statements, Governing Documents and the Conflict of Interest Policy are available for inspection upon request at the Organization's address.”

“Change in Net Assets Related to Market Value Loss on Sale of Invest. -85,100.”