Franciscan Communities Inc

“Sr. Francis clare radke, judy amiano, annette shoemaker, sandra singer, ronald tinsley, tracy shearer and denise boudreau - business relationship”

“The sole corporate member of franciscan communities, inc. Is the franciscan sisters of chicago service corporation ("fscsc"). The members of fscsc shall consist of the general minister and the members of the general council of the franciscan sisters of chicago (the "members"). The members shall act in a stewardship capacity and ensure that all actions of franciscan communities, inc. Are consistent with the purposes of fscsc and the ethical and religious principles of the franciscan sisters of chicago and in furtherance of their apostolates and the catholic church.”

“The sole corporate member, the franciscan sisters of chicago service corporation, has the reserve power to appoint and remove directors and fill vacancies on the board of directors of franciscan communities, inc.”

“The member, the franciscan sisters of chicago service corporation ("fscsc"), shall have the following reserved powers: (a) to approve the corporation's strategic plans, annual, operating, capital and cash flow budgets and similar documents developed by the board. (b) governing document amendments and governance - 1. To approve any amendments to the articles of incorporation, bylaws or similar governing documents of franciscan communities, inc. 2. To appoint and remove directors and fill vacancies on the board of directors. 3. To appoint or remove the chairperson, president and ceo of franciscan communities, inc. After consultation with the board of directors. (c) significant actions - 1. To approve any merger, consolidation, dissolution or liquidation of franciscan communities, inc., or any affiliate, other than a merger or consolidation solely between existing affiliates, subject to approval of the members of fscsc. 2. To approve the creation of any new affiliate or any affiliation, subject to approval of the members of fscsc. 3. To approve the establishment, termination, transfer or other acquisition or disposition of a major ministry, work or similar program by franciscan communities, inc. Or any affiliate, subject to approval of the members of fscsc. 4. To approve the creation of any new affiliate or any affiliation of franciscan communities, inc. With another entity, subject to approval of the members of fscsc. 5. To approve the incurrence of indebtedness, the making of loans to other entities or the guaranty of any indebtedness of others, by franciscan communities, inc. Or any affiliate,in excess of the specified amounts. 6. To establish dollar limits below which franciscan communities, inc. May authorize financial expenditures. 7. To establish dollar limits below which franciscan communities, inc. May authorize litigation settlements or any release or cancellation by franciscan communities of a claim or right of action against another party. 8. To approve compliance plans, accounting, investing and human resource policies, employee pension and other benefit programs and other matters to the extent determined appropriate by fscsc. 9. To approve ethicists, auditors, legal counsel and other significant consultants of franciscan communities, inc. 10. To establish compensation ranges for employees of franciscan communities, inc., to the extent deemed appropriate.”

“Management presented a final draft of the completed form 990, including all applicable schedules, to the audit and finance committee, and were made available to all members of the board of directors, prior to its filing with the internal revenue service.”

“As provided for in the conflict of interest policy, it is the responsibility of the board or committee chair to ensure that each director, officer, and member of a board committee annually signs an fscsc approved conflict of interest disclosure statement. Copies of all signed statements are forwarded to the compliance officer. Key employees, officers and highest compensated employees are required to complete an annual conflict of interest statement that is reviewed by their direct supervisor. Potential conflicts of interest of board members are brought to the attention of the board chair. After discussion with the interested person, he or she shall leave the board or committee meeting while a determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted on. Proposed transactions with interested persons on the board of directors or committees require the approval of the board prior to entering into the proposed transaction or arrangement. The interested person shall not be in attendance during the presentation or the vote on the proposed transaction or arrangement. Key employees, officers and highest compensated employees are required to complete an annual conflict of interest statement that is reviewed by their direct supervisor. The supervisor will work with the compliance officer and possibly human resources in taking appropriate steps to address the potential conflict.”

“Franciscan communities top management official is paid by the franciscan sisters of chicago service corporation ("fscsc"), a related tax-exempt organization. The board of directors of fscsc has adopted an executive compensation philosophy to enable fscsc to recruit, retain, develop and motivate capable and committed executive leaders essential to sustaining its mission and achieving its vision and organizational goals. The board of directors appointed an executive compensation committee of the board to meet this responsibility. The executive compensation committee will continually monitor the compensation strategy to reflect changes in market conditions and executive needs. This strategy and the reward elements serve as a "road map" for the on-going administration of the compensation programs. The board has adopted a philosophy of viewing executive compensation in its totality, considering all reward elements - both extrinsic and intrinsic, provided to executives. The executive compensation committee makes the recommendation on the compensation for the president and chief executive officer with final approval from the sponsor and the fscsc board of directors. Fscsc's president and chief executive officer, makes recommendations to the executive compensation committee for the establishment of salary ranges and salaries for the chief financial officer and chief operating officer of the organization. The annual review process for determining the appropriate compensation of top management officials include: 1. Human resource department obtains and analyzes comparable compensation data for similar persons in functionally comparable positions in similar organizations. 2. Contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping with respect to deliberations and decisions regarding the compensation arrangements is maintained. 3. The process of obtaining comparable compensation data was last performed in august 2013.”

“Franciscan communities other officers are paid by the franciscan sisters of chicago service corporation ("fscsc"), a related tax-exempt organization. Fscsc's president and chief executive officer, makes recommendations to the executive compensation committee for the establishment of salary ranges and salaries for the chief financial officer and chief operating officer of the organization. The vice president of human resources is responsible for making recommendations and establishing compensation ranges for the positions of vice president of ministry development; vice president of human resources; vice president of mission integration and pastoral care, and vice president of clinical services with the approval of the president and chief executive officer. Fscsc's vice president of human resources has the responsibility to establish compensation recommendations for the organization's other key employees. The process for determining the appropriate compensation of each position includes: 1. Human resource department obtains and analyzes comparable compensation data for similar persons in functionally comparable positions in similar organizations from leading age and cemo. The process of obtaining comparable compensation data was last performed in august 2013. 2. President and chief executive officer reviews and makes final approval of compensation ranges and salaries. 3. Compensation review is shared with the executive compensation committee for all executive positions. 4. Contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping with respect to deliberations and decisions regarding the compensation arrangements is maintained.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.”

“Franciscan communities' vision is to become the optimal means, which frees all those we serve to experience the fullness of their lives. Franciscan communities is operated solely for the charitable and religious purpose of the franciscan sisters of chicago. The charism of the franciscan sisters of chicago is to devote themselves to the ministry of providing care and housing to the elderly and infirm. Franciscan communities offers services to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of the residents. In fulfillment of this ministry franciscan communities provides independent living, assisted living, nursing home, and adult day care services.”

“The values of franciscan communities, inc. Include: 1. Respect: seeing the face of god reflected in those we serve; 2. Service: responding to the needs of others before our own; 3. Dedication: passionately fulfilling this call entrusted to us; 4. Stewardship: responsibly using our resources, aware that all creation is a gift; 5. Joy: giving from your heart”

“Gift of care: for more than 110 years, franciscan sisters of chicago, our foundress, mother mary theresa dudzik, and franciscan communities have fulfilled the desperate need of the elderly and the underserved. The gift of care program is one of the ways developed to provide additional outreach services to the underprivileged population. Long-term care is very expensive and many will not be able to pay for all of the necessary services out of his or her own income and resources. That is where the gift of care can help. Commitment: the gift of care is a commitment by franciscan communities to underwrite all or a portion of a resident's care for a specific period of time. It is based upon defined criteria. As a not-for-profit organization, franciscan communities promotes and cares for the interests of older adults in an environment of dignified living, caring and compassion. In the spirit and tradition of the catholic church, the franciscan sisters of chicago and our foundress, mother mary theresa dudzik, have been of service to the needy and the poor for over 110 years. This program is one of the ways we address the spiritual needs of the community and those served through pastoral care services. Each franciscan community strives to provide the gift of care program for applicants and existing residents, who desperately need financial assistance with the expenses associated with our compassionate services. Depending on the individual circumstances, a person may be either fully or partially supported financially. Charity care provided by franciscan communities in fiscal 2014 amounted to $345,000 with unreimbursed care of $4,388,000.”

“Effective march 1, 2014, st. Anthony (a franciscan communities, inc. Community) entered into a lease agreement with a county hospital, hancock regional hospital (hospital), to lease the operations of the nursing facility (nf) and certain housing services (convent) at st. Anthony to the hospital (collectively, the operations of the nf and the convent are referred to herein as the leased property). Concurrently, therewith, the hospital entered into a management agreement between a newly-formed division of the hospital, hancock regional hospital (d/b/a st. Anthony home - crown point) (sah-cp), and a newly formed division of franciscan communities, inc. (d/b/a st. Anthony management services) (management services). Compensation to management services for management of the operations is provided as a percentage of net resident service revenue earned and certain fees. Sah-cp will reimburse st. Anthony for salaries, wages, and benefits of contracted labor provided to sah-cp. Franciscan communities entered into a lease agreement with the management agreement, as well as certain additional required agreements, in accordance with the requirements of participation in the state of indiana's intergovernmental transfer (igt) program (program).”

“Therapy - total expense: 6557246, program service expense: 6557246, management and general expenses: , fundraising expenses: ; bldg/ofc maintenance svc fees - total expense: 3655924, program service expense: 3610457, management and general expenses: 45467, fundraising expenses: ; dining service fees - total expense: 2270506, program service expense: 2270506, management and general expenses: , fundraising expenses: ; medical service fees - total expense: 1185357, program service expense: 1185357, management and general expenses: , fundraising expenses: ; laundry service fees - total expense: 244696, program service expense: 244696, management and general expenses: , fundraising expenses: ; hr/pr service fees - total expense: 181790, program service expense: , management and general expenses: 181790, fundraising expenses: ; other service fees - total expense: 1009230, program service expense: 443744, management and general expenses: 565486, fundraising expenses: ;”

“Transfers to affiliates - -4000000;”