Good Samaritan Regional Health Center

“The sole corporate member of the foundation is st. Mary's-good samaritan, inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Both the foundation and st. Mary's-good samaritan, inc. Are part of the integrated health care system known as ssm health.”

“Members or stockholders electing members of governing body the member has the power to appoint the board of trustees except for any trustee who serves ex officio, and to remove appointed trustees with or without cause.”

“Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders the member has the following powers: a. To establish and change the philosophy of the foundation b. To appoint the board of trustees, except for any trustee who serves ex officio, and to remove the appointed trustees with or without cause c. To approve aendments to the articles of incorporation of the foundation as provided therein d. To approve amendments to the bylaws of the foundation e. To approve the merger, consolidation or dissolution of the foundation f. To approve the sale, conveyance, assignment, transfer, alienation, pledge, encumbrance, mortgage or lease of real property or any interest therein of the foundation in accordance with the policies approved by the member from time to time g. To approve i) the acquisition of real property or any interest therein or ii) the acquisition of stock of a corporation if, after the acquisition, the foundation will own a majority of the voting stock of such corporation, in accordance with policies approved by the member from time to time h. To approve the sale, transfer or other disposition of the voting stock of a corporation if before the disposition the foundation owned a majority of the voting stock of the corporation and after such disposition the foundation would not own a majority of the voting stock of the corporation, in accordance with policies approved by the member from time to time i. To approve any borrowings or guarantees of the foundation in accordance with policies approved by the member from time to time j. To approve the acceptance of any gift or contribution which, in connection therewith, would impose a continuing obligation upon the foundation, including, without limitation, the obligation to provide health care services, pay an annuity or otherwise, except as otherwise determined by the member pursuant to policies adopted by the member from time to time k. To approve or reject proposals for expenditures or contributions in accordance with article ix of the bylaws in the event the president of the member and the board of trustees do not agree with respect to the approval of such proposal l. To approve the annual operating budget of the foundation and m. To establish centralized employee benefit, insurance, investment, financing, corporate responsibility, performance assessment and improvement and other operational and support programs, to require the participation of the foundation in such programs, and to authorize the opening and closing of bank accounts and investment accounts in the name of the foundation in connection with such programs.”

“Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body the organization does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The form 990 is prepared by the tax department of the parent organization, ssm health care corporation (ssm). The form 990 is reviewed by certain members of senior management. Any questions are addressed to the tax director of ssm prior to filing the form 990 with the internal revenue service. A copy of the form 990 is provided to the board of directors prior to filing.”

“Board members are required to complete a conflict of interest disclosure statement annually. The president and secretary of the board oversee compliance with this requirement. All board members with an identified conflict of interest abstain from board discussions and votes when applicable. Employees with purchasing authority and/or ability to influence purchasing decisions are assigned the conflict of interest disclosure course (coi) which must be completed online. Resolution of any conflicts that are disclosed must be documented and kept on file at the entity. Supervisors verify required course completion prior to year end.”

“The organization's compensation plan is reviewed and approved at formal meetings of the compensation committee of the board of directors. The compensation committee is comprised of independent non-employee members who have no personal interest in the compensation arrangement to be reviewed and recommended by the compensation committee. The committee reviews comparable wisconsin and national compensation data and establishes base compensation at the comparable market median by the position as outlined in the compensation committee charter.additionally, the committee has authority to retain a compensation consultant to assist the committee in evaluating senior management compensation.”

“The year-end audited consolidated financial statements and unaudited quarterly consolidated financial statements for the ssm health system are made available to the public on ssm health's website. The organization's articles of incorporation are available on the illinois secretary of state's website. Copies of the form 990 and the organization's conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request.”

“Briefly describe the organization's mission. Since it was founded in 1872 by catholic sisters, ssm health (ssmh) has existed to meet the health needs of the communities it serves. Ssmh is a catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the midwest through one of the largest integrated delivery systems in the nation. With care delivery sites in illinois, missouri, oklahoma, and wisconsin, ssmh includes 23 acute care hospitals, one children's hospital, more than 300 physician offices and other outpatient and virtual care services, 10 post-acute facilities, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company, and an accountable care organization. The health system employs nearly 40,000 people and is affiliated with 11,000 physicians making it one of the largest employers in every community it serves. In the tradition of its founding sisters, ssmh strives to fulfill its mission by providing exceptional health care to everyone who comes to its hospitals, regardless of their ability to pay. Describe the exempt purpose achievements. With a vision of health care for all powered by generosity, the good samaritan hospital foundation's mission is to inspire philanthropy and build meaningful donor relationships in support of innovation, excellence, community health and leadership for health care in southern illinois. Foundation support is generated by organizations and individuals who provide annual generosity through the form of annual gifts, special and signature gifts in support of special projects and endowment, and the ultimate gift arranged through bequests and other planned gift vehicles. Additional revenue is generated through an annual golf tournament. The foundation's vision is carried out by building relations with individuals, organizations, and foundations capable of making gifts, creating opportunities to inform prospective supporters about the hospital's work, involving them in the mission, and graciously recognizing the support given. Over the past year, the foundation provided funding for patient care: respiratory therapy equipment, and equipment for hospice patients; community health: patient transportation to / from medical appointments; and employee professional development and education: scholarship support for hospital employees, nursing education simulation lab, and employee safety training.”

“All applicable 1099 and 1096 irs forms are reported and filed by the parent organization, ssm health care corporation, ein 46-6029223.”