Trinity Health System

“According to the articles of incorporation of trinity health system the entity's sole members are sylvania franciscan health, an ohio nonprofit organization and commonspirit health, a colorado nonprofit organization.”

“According to the organization's bylaws, directors shall be appointed or refused by the corporate member. The corporate member may appoint one or more individuals to the board of directors, and may at any time remove, with or without cause, any member of the board of directors. According to the organization's bylaws, directors of the corporation shall be appointed by the corporate member no later than june 30 of each year. The names and qualifications of each individual accepted by the board of directors shall be submitted to the corporate member, who shall appoint or refuse each nominee in accordance with the corporate member's bylaws and with endorsement of the senior vice president of operations. The corporate member may unilaterally appoint one or more individuals to the board of directors should the board fail to furnish the corporate member with a list of individuals qualified to serve on the board of directors of the corporation. (chcf reserved rights) except as otherwise provided in the corporation's articles of incorporation or the laws of the state of organization, catholic health care federation ("chcf") shall have such rights as are reserved to the corporate member, acting in its capacity as the membership body of chcf, under the governance matrix.”

“The organization's corporate member is commonspirit health. Pursuant to section 5.5.2 of the organization's bylaws, the corporate member shall have the specific rights set forth in the governance matrix. Pursuant to the governance matrix the following rights are reserved to the commonspirit health board directly or through powers delegated to the commonspirit health chief executive officer: *substantial change in the mission or philosophy of the organization *amendment of the corporate documents of the organization *approve members of the organization's board *removal of a member of the governing body of the organization *approval of issuance of debt by the organization *approval of participation of the organization in a joint venture *approval of formation of a new corporation by the organization *approval of a merger involving the organization *approval of the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the organization *to require the transfer of assets by the organization to commonspirit health to accomplish commonspirit health's goals and objectives, and to satisfy commonspirit health debts. *adoption of long range and strategic plans for the organization. Pursuant to section 5.6.2 of the organization's bylaws, commonspirit health may, in exercise of its approval powers, grant or withhold approval in whole or in part, or may, in its complete discretion, after consultation with the board and the president and chief executive officer of the organization, recommend such other or different actions as it deems appropriate. (chcf reserved rights) except as otherwise provided in the corporation's articles of incorporation or the laws of the state of organization, catholic health care federation ("chcf") shall have such rights as are reserved to the corporate member, acting in its capacity as the membership body of chcf, under the governance matrix. Member, acting in its capacity as the membership body of chcf, under the governance matrix.”

“Once the return is prepared, the form 990 and accompanying schedules were made available to all trustees either electronically or by hard copy, depending upon the trustees preference, before the company finalized and sent the documents to the irs. This draft was also available at the administrative offices of the reporting entity for trustees' review before the final form 990 and accompanying schedules were finalized and sent to the irs. The review was under the direction of the cfo and/or external tax return preparers if requested by the trustees. Subsequent to the return being provided to the board, the tax return preparer files the return with the appropriate federal and state agencies, making any non-substantive changes necessary to effect e-filing. Any such changes are not re-submitted to the board.”

“The organization has a conflicts of interest ("coi") policy (the "policy") in place to maintain the integrity of its activities. The policy applies to the following persons ("covered persons"): members of the commonspirit health ("commonspirit") board of stewardship trustees and its committees; commonspirit health corporate officers; members of the dignity health board of stewardship trustees and its committees. In addition, the policy applies to organizations that were affiliates and subsidiaries of commonspirit health prior to its affiliation with dignity health ("chi entities"). Covered persons of chi entities include: members of any chi entity direct affiliate or subsidiary board and their committees; employees of chi entities; and chi entity researchers (as defined by the policy). Disclosure, review and management of perceived, potential or actual conflicts of interest are accomplished through a defined coi disclosure review process. All covered persons are required to disclose actual or potential conflicts and must disclose that conflict to his/her direct manager (or other person as is appropriate per policy). Such disclosure is required on a transactional basis at the time such conflicts arise, when an individual becomes a covered person (e.g. Upon hiring or board appointment), and annually thereafter. Disclosures of perceived, potential or actual conflicts are initially reviewed by national or regional legal or corporate responsibility team members to determine whether an actual or potential conflict may exist. If it is determined that a potential or actual conflict exists, issues are elevated to the board executive committee or board chair (for board or officer conflicts), or the conflicts of interest review committee (for any other conflict). The procedures for addressing a conflict related to a proposed transaction in the case of governing bodies or a corporate officer include, but are not limited to 1) disclosure to the board, 2) the trustee or corporate officer being excused from the meeting during discussion and vote on the conflict of interest (although he or she may respond to pertinent questions if the knowledge is relevant), and 3) board approval of the transaction by a majority of disinterested members. In addition, boards carefully review and scrutinize any non-transactional conflicts of interest. In such circumstances, by a majority vote of the disinterested trustees, the board takes whatever action is deemed appropriate. For conflicts not involving a board member or officer, the conflicts of interest review committee ("c-circ") will facilitate a coi management plan to mitigate the conflict if adequate controls aren't already in place. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at its sole discretion, an entity may reject a person's request to enter into the relationship in question, or require the relationship be sufficiently altered to avoid a potential conflict of interest.”

“During the tax year ended 6/30/2020, no officers, directors or trustees received compensation from the organization. Any executive compensation paid to officers, directors or trustees by related organizations was set by the related organization's compensation committee utilizing both an independent consultant and comparability studies to determine compensation. Therefore, these questions are more appropriately answered as n/a.”

“The organization's financial statements, conflict of interest policy and governing documents are available to the public upon request. The organization's financial statements are included in commonspirit health's consolidated audited financial statements that are available at www.commonspirit.org or www.catholichealthinitiatives.org.”

“The corporation, sponsored by a lay-religious partnership, calls other catholic sponsors and systems to unite to ensure the future of catholic health care. To fulfill this mission, the corporation, as a values-based organization, will assure the integrity of the ministry in both current and developing organizations and activities; research and develop new ministries that integrate health, education, pastoral, and social services; promote leadership development and formation for ministry throughout the entire organization; advocate for systemic changes with specific concern for persons who are poor, alienated, and underserved; and steward resources by general oversight of the entire organization. Form 990, part iii, line 3 trinity health system cease conducting services during the tax year ended 6/30/2020.”

“Net assets transfer in the amount of -121,068.”