Bethesda Foundation Inc

“Bethesda foundation, inc. Has a single corporate member, bethesda, inc.”

“Bethesda foundation, inc. Has a single corporate member, bethesda, inc., who has the ability to elect members to the governing body of bethesda foundation, inc.”

“Bethesda, inc. Must approve amendments to bethesda foundation, inc.'s governing documents, dissolution or consolidation of bethesda foundation, inc. And any transaction involving substantially all of bethesda foundation inc.'s property.”

“Members of the board are provided an electronic copy of this form 990 prior to filing. However, for the protection of donor privacy, schedule b - schedule of contributors was removed from the copy provided to the board. Subsequent to presentation to the board, the organization files the return making any non-substantive changes necessary to effect e-filing. Any such non-substantive changes are not submitted to the board.”

“All board members are required to annually disclose certain financial interests and fiduciary relationships. The executive committee and corporate counsel review responses, conduct further investigation (if necessary), and determine when a conflict exists with respect to a certain transaction. If a conflict exists, the transaction is not to be entered into unless alternatives are fully investigated, and in their absence, the board, without the participation of the interested member(s), determines that the transaction is in the best interest of the organization. Plans to manage the conflict during the relationship are implemented. All discussions are appropriately documented. All directors and managers, which include officers and key employees, are required to annually disclose any circumstances, including family and business relationships, that may create a conflict of interest for the organization. These responses are reviewed and acted upon by a conflict of interest committee.”

“Bethesda foundation, inc.'s governing documents, conflicts of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

“The officers and directors for bethesda foundation, inc. That show at least 60 hours per week, excluding the filing organization's president/ceo, provide services to trihealth, inc. (a related organization who paid the individuals) and its subsidiaries/affiliates ("trihealth") as an entire system. Hours worked, including their duties as officers and directors of the filing organization, are not tracked on an entity by entity basis, thus the average hours per week disclosed are estimates to show that the time spent by these individuals relate to them fulfilling their duties as full-time, 60 hours-per-week employees of trihealth versus their duties as officers and directors of the filing organization. In addition, the compensation reported on form 990, part vii was paid to these individuals in fulfillment of their duties as employees of trihealth.”

“The board of trustees of bethesda foundation, inc. ("the corporation"), established an executive committee which may transact all business of the board in the management of the corporation during the period between meetings of the board. It shall act in all personnel matters involving executive personnel including search, selection, employment, compensation, contracts and benefits and it shall assist the board in planning and developing activities or services to further the purposes of the corporation and to assist the community. The executive committee shall consist of the chairperson of the board, the vice chairperson, the president, secretary and treasurer, and two other members of the board selected by the chairperson of the board.”

“The mission of bethesda foundation, inc. Is to help ensure that bethesda hospital has the resources needed to successfully accomplish its strategic vision and meet the healthcare challenges facing the large, growing community it serves. Bethesda foundation, inc. Cultivates philanthropic support for indigent care, medical education and research, patient services, facilities and community outreach programs provided by bethesda hospital and its related entities.”

“The bethesda foundation, inc. ("foundation") is organized to accept gifts and bequests, engage in fundraising activities, and manage and invest the assets for the use and benefit of bethesda hospital,inc. And its subsidiaries ("hospital") in the hospital's mission to improve the health status of the growing community it serves. The foundation is a self-funded organization which means 100% of a donor's gift supports the program or service that is designated. Examples include: bethesda hospital generous gifts to support bethesda hospital provide patients and families with the most advanced technology and helps its caregivers deliver exceptional care. Some examples of transformational projects made possible through philanthropic efforts include: comprehensive cancer care robotics center of excellence center for simulation & education physician medical research over the years, foundation has granted over $2 million to fund important physician research studies. These studies help bethesda hospital, inc. Better meet the health care needs of its community. Providing opportunities for physician research is just one more way that foundation saves lives and changes lives. Community foundation has a serious commitment to improving the health of our diverse community through a dynamic community outreach program. Behavioral health intervention - what started out as an effort to place nurses in cincinnati public schools quickly snowballed into a prevention-focused behavioral health program that continues, with donor support, to place clinicians in schools. Today, the program serves inner-city youth in three schools with full-time behavioral health specialists. On a daily basis, foundation-funded behavioral health clinicians identify problems and issues so that children receive intervention when intervention is needed most. Sometimes, this extra help can mean the difference between success and failure in the classroom and potentially, success in life. Lifeline - the lifeline emergency response system links subscribers to immediate help - 24 hours a day. If a subscriber needs help at home but cannot get to a telephone, a simple push of the button worn on the body automatically alerts the trained monitoring staff at bethesda hospital, inc. Who will send help immediately. Security, independence and peace of mind all result from knowing that help is just a push of a button away. Foundation has helped fund lifeline for indigent patients since 2002. Sane - women treated at bethesda hospital, inc. For suspected sexual assault are fortunate they can receive care from a team of specially trained nurses. A sexual assault nurse examiner (sane) goes through specific classroom and hands-on training to provide professional, comprehensive and complete evidence collection for victims of sexual assault. The sane approach helps avoid re-victimization of the survivor, by offering a safe environment, advocacy, education and appropriate follow up services and referral. Bethesda hospital, inc. Is the only suburban hamilton county hospital to offer sane, making it a trusted place for assault victims to seek care and for law enforcement and ems personnel to refer victims for appropriate care. Foundation provided startup funds for the sane program in 1999 and continues to provide financial support. Urban health project - since 1992, foundation has supported the university of cincinnati medical school's urban health project (uhp). The uhp connects future physicians with underserved people in the community during an eight-week summer internship. Medical students who have completed their first year of medical school can apply for an internship working for area social service agencies. The physicians-in-training are assigned responsibilities including direct patient care to education or counseling duties at various community agencies. Related organization support finally, in addition to the assistance provided to bethesda hospital, inc., foundation provides services to”

“Net related entity contribution management transactions 350,841. Book-to-tax due to related organization financial statement presentation -17,361,247. Miscellaneous -114,000.”

“The financial statements of bethesda foundation, inc. ("foundation") are audited with bethesda, inc., the parent organization of foundation. Bethesda, inc. Has a committee that assumes the responsibility for oversight of the audit of both its and its subsidiaries financial statements as well as the selection of the independent auditor. During the tax year, there was not a change in the process of audit oversight and/or selection of an independent auditor by bethesda, inc.”

“During the tax year, bethesda foundation, inc. ("foundation") benefited from 1,389 volunteer hours which were provided by 133 individuals. These volunteers worked in many capacities for the foundation including: board of trustees - the board is responsible for developing policies and working with the foundation staff to oversee and implement them. They actively participate in strategic decisions and matters of policy. Development committee members - these members increase awareness of the foundation and the entities/programs the foundation supports to estate planning professionals in the community. The commitee also engages physicians as advocates for the foundation with grateful patients. Bethesda auxiliary volunteers - these individuals help plan auxiliary activities, events, assist vendors with special sales and support the overall mission of bethesda north hospital and the foundation. Event volunteers - these individuals help with the overall planning and implementation of the events administered by the foundation. They help solicit donations and sponsorships as well as assist with the set up, registration, running and clean up of the various events. Office volunteers - these individuals assist with various office duties including stuffing envelopes, computer work and other various tasks. Grant committee - review and approve community outreach and innovation fund requests for approval.”