St Bernard Hospital

“The salaries of the positions of chief operations officer, chief financial officer, chief clinical quality & patient safety officer, chief nursing officer, and chief hospital support & community engagement officer are reviewed and approved by the president/ceo on an annual basis. Compensation surveys from metropolitan chicago healthcare council, healthcare financial management association, and modern healthcare as well as the form 990s of other organizations are used to establish the reasonableness of compensation for each position as well as employee performance. Substantiation documenting this process is maintained by the president/ceo and shared with the board chairman. Written results are provided to the hospital finance committee for implementation. The process for determining compensation for the above mentioned individuals was last undertaken in 2023 for the calendar year 2024 compensation.”

“The compensation committee, which consists of independent members of the board, meets to establish and approve the compensation of the CEO under a 3-year contract. This process last occurred during 2021 for the new 3-year contract effective in 2022. Comparability data was used and all decisions related to establishing the compensation were contemporaneously documented.”

“The governing documents of st. Bernard hospital delegate broad authority to an executive committee. Per section 19 of the by-laws, the executive committee may exercise the full powers of the board in all matters of administrate urgency. Additionally, the committee shall review, analyze and advise or make recommendations to the board of trustees on any other matter as may be directed by the board. The executive committee is comprised of the chairperson of the board, the vice chairperson of the board, two trustees, one of whom shall be appointed by the corporate member (st. Bernard health network), and the chairperson of the finance committee. Additionally, the president-chief executive officer shall serve on the executive committee as an ex-officio member.”

“St. Bernard health network, a related tax-exempt, is the sole corporate member of st. Bernard hospital. St bernard hospital & affiliates includes the hospital and st bernard housing development corporation on the audited financial statements. For purposes of the 990 both the hospital & housing development corporation file separate returns.”

“As the sole corporate member of St. Bernard Hospital, St. Bernard Health Network has the right to appoint members of the governing body of St. Bernard Hospital.”

“As the sole corporate member of St. Bernard Hospital, St. Bernard Health Network has the right to approve or ratify significant decisions of St. Bernard Hospital's governing body. Such rights include, but are not limited to, approving budgets, approving the selection of the hospital's auditors, and approving members of the governing body of St. Bernard Hospital.”

“Prior to filing, Management conducts a thorough review of Form 990 and any questions are directed to the Hospital CFO for resolution. Also prior to filing, a link to the final draft Form 990 is e-mailed to each Board member and any questions are directed to the Hospital CFO for resolution.”

“Written conflict of interest statements are required to be completed and signed by each member of the governing body, officers, and key employees on an annual basis. The Corporate Board officers monitor any conflicts and prohibit any governing body member from participating in any deliberation or decision where the member may have a conflict of interest. Corporate officers, including the CEO and Chief Compliance Officer, monitor any conflict of interest issues with officers, key employees, and management.”

“The organization's financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policies are not required disclosures pursuant to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 6104. These documents are not available to the public at this time.”

“- Total Revenue: 4851724, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 4851724, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ;”

“This mission calls sbh to care for the sick and promote the health of the residents in the community while witnessing the christian values of respect, dignity, care and compassion for all persons. In all matters, st. Bernard hospital will show a special sensitivity to the culture of the people it serves and the special needs of the poor and powerless. St. Bernard hospital is located in the chicago southside community of englewood, a predominantly african american community area that has suffered the cumulative effects of poverty and urban blight for decades. The hospital operates 174 licensed beds including medical/surgical, intensive care and inpatient mental health, as well as emergency medicine and outpatient diagnostic services. $5.9 million in forgone charges at cost under the organization's charity care policy was provided to patients served by the hospital in 2024.”

“(Expenses $ including grants of $)(Revenue $ 5,105,863) THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE RELATED TO ANESTHESIA, DENTAL AND ORTHO SERVICES, THE RENTAL OF SPACE FOR ITS PHYSICIANS, AS WELL AS OTHER REVENUE FROM MAINTENANCE AND MEDICAL RECORDS.”

“Physician Fees - Total Expense: 13539522, Program Service Expense: 13539522, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Ambulance fees - Total Expense: 60990, Program Service Expense: 60990, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Collection fees - Total Expense: 4501, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: 4501, Fundraising Expenses: ; Billing fees - Total Expense: 304703, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: 304703, Fundraising Expenses: ; Contract labor & purch services - Total Expense: 18449230, Program Service Expense: 18449230, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Dialysis - Total Expense: 615303, Program Service Expense: 615303, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Dietary Management - Total Expense: 1148742, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: 1148742, Fundraising Expenses: ;”

“TRANSFER FROM AFFILATE - 14317517; OTHER TRANSFER OF ASSETS - 1881533; Total - 16199050;”