Metropolitan Foundation

“See organization's mission or most significant activities, page 1”

“Article ii of metropolitan foundation's bylaws requires um health, the sole member of the metropolitan hospital (umh-west hospital), to approve the election and removal of persons serving on its board.”

“See 2nd paragraph, page 1”

“The completed form 990 was reviewed by the chief financial officer and controller. Also, prior to filing the form 990, the full metro board of directors was notified that the completed form 990 was available for review at the board meeting.”

“Each board member, key employees and non-employed personnel is required annually to complete a conflict of interest statement. The statements are compiled and the hospital's compliance department reviews them for any potential conflicts. After the compliance department complies and reviews, this list is provided to our board of directors for review and any conflicts are noted and appropriate action is taken as required, ie voting or contracts.”

“The university of michigan, the related entity that compensates individuals in part vii, is a governmental entity that is excluded from intermediate sanctions under irc 4958; however, it relies on the criteria to establish the rebuttable presumption in determining the compensation arrangments. Additionally, the university of michigan health west (umhw), the related entity that also compensates individuals in part vii uses the following process for top officials. The ceo and other executive compensation is determined by use of consultants and comparitability data from other hospitals of similar size. The executive committee reviews and approves the ceo compensatin. Their discussion is documented in the minutes of the meeting.”

“The university of michigan, the related entity that compensates individuals in part vii, is a governmental entity that is excluded from intermediate sanctions under irc 4958; however, it relies on the criteria to establish the rebuttable presumption in determining the compensation arrangments. Additionally, the univrsity of michigan health west (umhw), the related entity that also compensates individuals in part vii uses the following process for officers and key employees. The executive's compensation is determined by use of the consultants and comparability data from other hospitals of similar size. The executive committee reviews and approves the executive compensation. Their discussion is documented in the minutes of the meeting. The executive team has entered into written compensation contracts. Studies by an independent firm were completed to ensure the eexecutives were at market value.”

“Documents are available upon request.”

“Metro health hospital foundation”

“Grants to support leading-edge surgical equipment,game-changing documentation software, dei programming software, continuing educationopportunities, suicide prevention initiatives, nursing & medical assistant staffing scholarshippipelines, stress management education, employee childcare support, patient careequipment, maternal infant health needs, food pantry supplies, bus passes, and diabeteseducation patient support.”