Regions Hospital Foundation

“Regions hospital foundation's articles of incorporation and bylaws were amended to remove references to hpi-ramsey as the corporate member and make other changes to identify group health, inc. As the sole corporate member, and to provide that the persons serving as president, chief financial officer, and vice president of medical affairs of regions hospital, or their designees, serve as ex-officio, non-voting members of the foundation's board of directors.”

“Group health, inc., a minnesota non-profit corporation exempt from federal income tax under irc section 501(c)(3), is the sole corporate member of the foundation.”

“All foundation directors are appointed by group health, inc., the foundation's sole corporate member, except that the president & chief executive officer of healthpartners, inc., a related entity, has the power to appoint one foundation director.”

“Group health, inc., as the sole corporate member must approve the decisions of the board of directors as follows: - amendment of articles or bylaws - annual operating and capital budgets and long-range plans - unbudgeted special projects in excess of $10,000 - guaranteeing the debt of any other person or entity - a loan or other indebtedness in excess of $10,000 - merger or consolidation with another corporation - disposition of substantially all assets - dissolution”

“The foundation's 990 return has a comprehensive review process that is followed before it is presented to the governing body of the foundation. The review process includes a layered review by the tax department of ghi, the management team of the foundation, ghi's internal legal department and the foundation's outside independent accountants. Each one of those areas has an opportunity to review, ask questions and make comments back to the tax department of ghi before the form 990 is completed and presented to the governing body of the foundation. The foundation makes available to the governing body (board of directors) a copy of the 990 for review and comment prior to the filing of the 990 return.”

“The foundation's board monitors potential conflicts of interest on the part of its board members, principal officers, members of committees with board delegated powers, and key employees ("covered persons") by maintaining a conflict of interest policy. Under the policy, covered persons annually are provided with a copy of the policy and asked to complete a questionnaire identifying any potential conflicts of interests. The general counsel of healthpartners reviews the questionnaire responses and develops a report detailing any potentially material conflicts for the president and chair of the board. A verbal summary is also given to the full board or appropriate committee ending with a reminder to covered persons of the policy's mandate that each person is obligated to disclose any new potential conflicts as they may arise throughout the year. Board agendas and executive decisions are monitored in relation to this policy. If a disclosed conflict of interest impacts an agenda item or decision, the covered person would be excluded from voting and may be excluded from receiving information and/or participating in deliberations, depending on the circumstances.”

“The foundation has no employees and does not pay compensation. All officers and key employees are paid by group health, inc (ghi) or by regions hospital, related organizations. Any compensation disclosed is paid and determined solely by the related organizations. Therefore, part vi, section b, question 15 is not applicable to the foundation.”

“The foundation's financial statements and 990 returns are made available to any person who requests the information from the foundation or healthpartners. The foundation's articles of incorporation are available to any person who requests the information through the minnesota secretary of state's office.”

“Corporate structure, purpose, governance regions hospital foundation (the foundation) is a minnesota nonprofit corporation recognized as exempt from federal income tax under internal revenue code ("irc") section 501(c)(3) and is part of the family of healthpartners organizations (healthpartners). Founded in 1957, healthpartners is an integrated health care organization, providing health care services and health plan financing and administration. Healthpartners' mission is to improve health and well-being in partnership with our members, patients, and community. Healthpartners seeks to transform health care through a relentless focus on the triple aim - providing exceptional experience for the individual, improving the health of the population, and maintaining affordability. Healthpartners, inc. (hpi) is a minnesota nonprofit corporation and licensed health maintenance organization (hmo) recognized as exempt from federal income tax under internal revenue code (irc) section 501(c)(4) and is the parent entity of healthpartners. Healthpartners includes an array of tax-exempt and taxable organizations. A complete listing of all organizations within healthpartners, and the relationship between them, can be found on schedule r within this 990 return. Detailed information about the community benefit activities and accomplishments of each tax-exempt organization can be found in the individual form 990 return for that organization. Hpi is the parent entity of group health, inc. (ghi), which is a minnesota nonprofit corporation recognized as exempt from federal income tax under irc section 501(c)(3) and the sole corporate member of the foundation. Benefit to the community: program support: in 2024, the foundation received contributions to 49 different funds that support programs at regions hospital (regions) and other health-related organizations within healthpartners. The foundation also provided patient care grant support to 14 programs through the one campaign, the annual employee giving program of healthpartners. These grants funded projects at regions, healthpartners medical group (hpmg) and other health-related organizations within healthpartners in a way consistent with the foundation's mission. Contributions received in 2024 are funding patient care, medical research, the education of health professionals, community health programs, and equipment and facility expenses. This includes major fundraising efforts on behalf of cancer, emergency and trauma, neuroscience and mental health. Program highlights are listed below. Fundraising totals listed include new gifts, pledges and estate commitments and do not include payments made on previous pledges. Neurosciences regions and other healthpartners care delivery organizations are destinations of choice for neurological care. By integrating primary care with neurological specialties and rehabilitation, timely diagnosis and state-of-the-art care is provided, helping patients maximize their quality of life during and after treatment. Adding groundbreaking research brings further hope and healing to patients, their families and future generations. This combination of care, rehabilitation and research makes healthpartners unique in the region and has led to several national awards in the fields of neuroscience and neurosurgery. With the opening of the healthpartners neuroscience center in 2017, all healthpartners neuroscience programs were brought together under one roof. The neuroscience center located in st. Paul, is the largest free-standing neuroscience center in the upper midwest and one of only a few in the country. In 2024, the foundation raised $4,021,079 to support neuroscience programs. Donations help pay for programs and services not covered by operational dollars, allowing healthpartners to innovate and find better ways to identify, treat and prevent neurological conditions. Contributions raised included $3,148,000 in unrealized estate commitments ($1,600,000 for neuroscience pro”

“Cancer with the help of contributions to the foundation, the healthpartners cancer center at regions (the cancer center) provides a comprehensive range of services to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer and blood disorders. The cancer center also helps patients and their families navigate cancer, from before a diagnosis is made to after treatment has been successfully completed. The cancer center's staff members do everything they can to comfort patients and visitors and make their care convenient. The financial reimbursement for such holistic care only goes so far. Regions is the east metro's safety-net hospital, so the cancer center also sees a higher percentage of uninsured patients and patients insured via government assistance programs than other local providers. This leads to higher levels of charity care, making the cancer center highly dependent on charitable contributions to fund special programming such as medical research, a dietician, nurse navigation, basic needs assistance, integrative therapies, patient education, continuing education opportunities for staff, support groups and more. In 2024, the foundation raised $3,902,153 to support the cancer center. This included $500,000 in unrealized estate commitments. The following are highlights of current programs funded with the help of charitable contributions. Kathy harper cancer care endowment the foundation received a $2,007,963 estate contribution from a grateful patient to fund an endowment that will support patients and their families on their treatment journey. Assistance may help fund transportation to treatments, lodging, respite care and clothing for those in need, as well as direct patient care not typically covered by health insurance such as music and massage therapy, resources to assist patients in navigating financial or other personal challenges stemming from their diagnosis, and access to counseling and other support programs. Linear accelerator upgrade a linear accelerator aims radiation at cancer tumors with pinpoint accuracy, sparing nearby healthy tissue. In 2024, the foundation raised $513,000 for a new linear accelerator to replace an existing one. Cancer research when cancer strikes, patients need the hope that comes with access to the most advanced treatments. Many want to participate in the latest clinical trials. Healthpartners is a leading provider of cancer research, and financial support from the foundation has accelerated the program and made healthpartners a regional resource for the latest cancer research and gives residents greater access to breakthrough therapies. Easier access to clinical trials allows patients to focus less on the details of their treatment and more on their daily lives. Access to clinical trials is especially valuable to the many low-income patients, since they often do not have the resources to participate in trials elsewhere yet deserve the same access to new treatments. In 2024, the foundation raised $90,925 for the cancer research program. This includes $35,000 for the john and yvonne huizinga family cancer endowment, which a grateful patient established in 2019. The amount also included $27,500 for a cancer research endowment that supports the training of the next generation of researchers. Nurse navigation cancer patients and their families face the challenge of their lives, yet they must often navigate a complex system of care, specialists and decisions. Nurse navigators work with patients to help eliminate barriers that may otherwise prevent them from getting the right care at the right time. These are not fee-for-service positions, so they require alternate funding sources such as philanthropy. In 2024, the foundation raised $52,000 to help fund the cancer nurse navigator program. These donations are helping fund the following positions: a nurse navigator focused on patients with lung cancer and brain cancer. An advanced cancer navigator to better serve patients diagnosed with head and neck, pancreatic o”

“In 2024, the foundation raised $1,075,924 on behalf of the er department's programs and projects. This included $1,051,367 to help expand the emergency room. With help from contributions to regions responds first, our former campaign to expand emergency and mental health care, regions began a three-phase initiative to upgrade regions er and keep pace with the escalating needs of our community. In december 2021, regions completed the first phase, an expansion of the care offered to the most ill and injured patients. In the second phase, regions will upgrade and expand the arrival area to ensure patients feel welcome and safe and that their care starts immediately and progresses continuously. The need for this phase of the expansion has become much more apparent over the last few years, so with help from additional charitable contributions, regions is adding to the arrival area project to further streamline care and do so in a way that meets the long-term needs of the community. This includes expanding the department's footprint where a sidewalk and driveway currently exist outside that entrance. This will allow the department to dramatically increase the space used during intake process. The er will also create even more secure and controlled entrances. In 2024, the foundation raised $10,000 toward the basic needs support of er patients. Regions er serves some of the most ill and injured patients in the community, and many need appropriate clothes before they are discharged. Contributions help to provide such clothing for their greater health and dignity. Donations also support the purchase of items to keep patients occupied if they experience a mental health crisis and age-appropriate activities if they are pediatric trauma patients or their siblings. This brightens their experience during a very stressful time. Burn center the regions burn center serves patients from across the midwest, providing care and specialized treatment for thermal, electrical and chemical burns as well as frostbite and cold injuries. The burn center is the most complete and extensive facility of its kind in the upper midwest and is verified by the committee on trauma of the american college of surgeons and the american burn association. It has the latest equipment, temperature controlled private rooms, specially designed bathtubs and a large rehabilitation department. In 2024, the foundation raised $130,425 to support burn center programs. This included $82,500 from the burn aid foundation, which comprised proceeds from the 28th annual burn aid golf classic. The national fire sprinkler association and minnesota state fire marshal's office partnered to sponsor the event. The foundation also raised $10,794 on behalf of the minnesota family burn camp, the only camp in the five-state area focused on the needs of the whole family after a burn accident. The camp provides a safe and healing environment for families that experience burn injuries, allowing campers to share their thoughts, feelings and emotions with others who have experienced similar situations, while enjoying the outdoors together. The one-week camp takes place every july at ymca camp du nord, located in the boundary water canoe area in ely, minnesota. Injury prevention as a level i adult and pediatric trauma center, regions is dedicated to offering injury prevention programs and outreach education within these communities. Regions injury prevention experts provide car seat clinics; safety education for school age children; support for public safety events and safety camp activities; and support for first aid, cpr and aed training. In 2024, the foundation raised $13,260 for these injury prevention programs. Mental health regions and hpmg are the leading providers of comprehensive mental and chemical health care in the twin cities east metro and western wisconsin. In 2024, the foundation raised $1,378,501 to support various mental health initiatives. The following are highlights of fundraising”

“Healthpartners hospice healthpartners hospice supports patients and their loved ones who are dealing with life-limiting illnesses. The program also helps family members through the grieving process after their loved ones die. Contributions to the program fund services not covered by reimbursement, including music therapy, program supplies and the professional development of staff. In 2024, the foundation secured $46,314 for the program. Regions family birth center the regions family birth center (birth center) opened in 2020 with the help of charitable contributions. The new facility allows regions to provide safer, more robust care for moms and babies with stronger support of diverse families. The birth center can also better care for the growing number of mothers who need our distinct services, especially moms with high-risk conditions. In 2024, the birth center delivered 2,984 babies. The foundation raised $28,211 for the birth center in 2024. Patient care regions & hpmg the foundation raised $24,663 for patient care as part of the one campaign annual employee giving program of healthpartners. Contributions are funding patient care grants given to programs throughout regions and healthpartners. Covid-19 response and relief fund in 2024, the foundation raised $15,428 for the fund. Contributions for the fund were originally intended to help meet the greatest needs in regions response to covid-19. In 2024, funds were used to purchase free meals for different regions departments. This boosted staff resiliency, an issue that has become more important than ever across the health care industry in the wake of the pandemic. John a. Bighley kindness endowment contributions to the john a. Bighley kindness funds memorialize john, who died in october 2021, and mirror the acts of mutual kindness witnessed between him and regions staff who cared for him. Donations fund a minimum of two cash awards each year for regions employees. One gift recognizes a nurse and the other a non-medical staff member. The foundation raised $14,850 for an endowed fund in 2024. Charity care regions is the largest provider of charity care in the east metro and the second largest in the twin cities, behind hennepin healthcare. In 2024, regions provided $35.4 million in charity care costs to care for 20,121 patients who had no insurance or could not afford their care. Charity care represented 3% of regions total operating expenses. The foundation raised $13,500 in 2024 for assistance with regions charity care. This included $12,500 to help provide targeted assistance to families who cannot afford the full cost of care for their children ages 17 and under when no alternate source of funding can be found. Evan ormasa hiendlmayr healing arts endowment contributions support the integration of healing arts into the facilities at regions. In this way, regions can provide a nurturing and therapeutic environment for the diverse population of patients, visitors and employees. The foundation raised $10,500 for the fund in 2024. Wishing well wishing well assists patients who have immediate hardship needs. Most assistance is given in the form of bus tokens and cab vouchers to help patients get to and from regions. In 2024, the foundation raised $10,085 for wishing well. Pulmonary within healthpartners, the board-certified pulmonologists work closely with allergists, primary care doctors, respiratory therapists and others to provide care for a variety of lung conditions such as severe asthma, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd), including access to pulmonary rehabilitation to improve lung function. Healthpartners pulmonary department also supports patients with sleep disorders. The foundation raised $10,000 for the pulmonary department in 2024, and the funds will be used to support patient care. Education the foundation raises money for programs that educate health care professionals, both inside and outside healthpartners, so patients receive the best”

“Regions rising stars this new program supports the development of staff who show a high potential for growth and exhibit the values of regions and healthpartners. The yearlong mentorship will support the professional growth of such rising stars by pairing them with impactful organizational leaders. Applicants must fill entry-level staff roles in guest services, environmental services, patient transport, lab, nutrition services, security or supply chain. A $4,000 stipend will be given to each rising star at the beginning of the program to support their goals as they see fit. The foundation raised $25,000 for the program in 2024. Research healthpartners institute (institute) conducts a wide range of research to advance health and health care. Its work includes basic science, health services, clinical trials and quality improvement. The institute works with the healthpartners medical and dental teams and health plan to contribute to the learning culture of healthpartners. In 2024, the foundation raised $10,502 for the institute's research programs. These funds do not include money raised for specific departmental research such as cancer and neuroscience, which are also under the purview of the institute.”

“Capital transfer to regions hospital -50,000.”