Great Lakes Health Information Exchange

“The 990 is received by the organization's executive director who reviews the return for accuracy. Upon the executive director's approval, the 990 is made available to the executive committee in electronic format. After any concerns presented by the executive committee are addressed, the executive director signs and files the return.”

“Board members provide an annual written statement regarding conflicts or potential conflicts. Conflicts that arise during the year are also verbally reported to the board.”

“The board of directors meets to review the performance of the executive director. The executive committee reviews comparison data from similar non-for-profit organizations in the area. After deliberation by the board, the executive committee approves the compensation. A record of the meeting and decision by the executive committee is retained by the organization.”

“All information is available upon request. Form 990 is also posted annually on guidestar's website. The 990 is public information through the michigan attorney general's office.”

“Contract services: program service expenses 150,733. Management and general expenses 20,554. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 171,287.”

“Merger with great lakes health connect -1,704,213. Current year equity transfer -297,952.”

“Great lakes health information exchange merged into great lakes health connect on july 1, 2014, thus filing a final return covering the period for june 30, 2014.”

“Merger documents are attached as required. If additional information is received by either great lakes health information exchange or great lakes health connect that is needed by the irs in order to provide complete and accurate information regarding the termination of this entity an amended return will be filed if appropriate.”