St Mary'S Foundation Inc

“The Foundation's top management official (Executive Director) is compensated by a related organization that utilized the following to determine compensation: (1) independent compensation consultant; (2) compensation survey or study; (3) approval by the board or compensation committee.”

“The Foundation's top management official (Executive Director) is compensated by a related organization that utilized the following to determine compensation: (1) independent compensation consultant; (2) compensation survey or study; (3) approval by the board or compensation committee.”

“The sole corporate member is SSM Health Care of Wisconsin, Inc. SSM Health Care of Wisconsin, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that operates three hospitals and two skilled nursing facilities. Both the Foundation and SSM Health Care of Wisconsin, Inc. are part of the integrated health care system known as SSM Health.”

“The member has the right to appoint the Board of Directors, except for any Director who serves ex officio, and to remove the Directors with or without cause.”

“The member has the following powers: a. To establish and change the philosophy of the Corporation b. To appoint the Board of Directors, except for any Director who serves ex officio, and to remove the Directors with or without cause c. To approve amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation as provided therein d. To approve the Bylaws of the Corporation and any amendments thereto e. To approve the merger, consolidation or dissolution of the Corporation f. To approve the sale, conveyance, assignment, transfer, alienation, pledge, encumbrance, mortgage or lease of real property or any interest therein of the Corporation in accordance with the policies approved by the Member from time to time g. To approve (i) the acquisition of real property or any interest therein or (ii) the acquisition of stock of a corporation if, after the acquisition, the Corporation will own a majority of the voting stock of such corporation, in accordance with policies approved by the Member from time to time h. To approve the sale, transfer or other disposition ("Disposition") of the voting stock of a corporation if before the Disposition the Corporation owned a majority of the voting stock of the corporation and after such disposition the Corporation would not own a majority of the voting stock of the corporation, in accordance with policies approved by the Member from time to time i. To approve any borrowing or guarantees of the Corporation in accordance with policies approved by the Member from time to time j. To establish centralized employee benefit, insurance, investment, financing, corporate responsibility, performance assessment and improvements and other operational and support programs; to require the participation of the Corporation in such programs; and to authorize the opening and closing of bank accounts and investment accounts in the name of the Corporation in connection with such programs k. To approve the acceptance of any gift or contribution which, in connection therewith, would impose a continuing obligation upon the Corporation, including, without limitation, the obligation to provide health care services, pay an annuity or undertake any other obligations, except as otherwise determined by the Member pursuant to policies adopted by the Member from time to time; and l. To approve or reject proposals for expenditures or contributions in accordance with the Bylaws in the event the President of St Mary's Hospital and the Board of Directors do not agree with respect to the approval of such proposal.”

“The organization does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The Form 990 is prepared by the tax department of the parent organization, SSM Health Care Corporation (SSMH). The return is then reviewed by an independent accounting firm who signs as paid preparer. The return is then provided to member of senior management. Any questions are addressed by the tax department of SSMH prior to filing the Form 990 with the Internal Revenue Service. A copy of the Form 990 is provided to the board of directors at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.”

“Board members are required to complete a conflict of interest disclosure statement annually. The President and Secretary of the Board oversee compliance with this requirement. All Board members with an identified conflict of interest abstain from Board discussions and votes when applicable. Employees with purchasing authority and/or ability to influence purchasing decisions are assigned the conflict of interest disclosure course (COI) which must be completed on line. Periodically through the year, the entity's corporate responsibility contact person (with the help of the entity's learning management system coordinator) sends department managers a list of employees who have not yet completed their COI so they can remind the employees and ensure the employees have time in their schedule to complete the required course. Resolution of any conflicts that are disclosed must be documented and kept on file at the entity. Supervisors verify required course completion prior to year end.”

“The year-end audited consolidated financial statements and unaudited quarterly consolidated financial statements for the SSM Health System are made available to the public on SSM Health's website. The organization's articles of incorporation are available upon request to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institution's office. Copies of the Form 990 and the organization's conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request.”

“Since it was founded in 1872 by Catholic sisters, SSM Health (SSMH) has existed to meet the health needs of the communities it serves. SSMH is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through one of the largest integrated delivery systems in the nation. With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, SSMH includes 23 acute care hospitals, one children's hospital, more than 300 physician offices and other outpatient and virtual care services, 10 post-acute facilities, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company, and an Accountable Care Organization. The health system employs nearly 40,000 people and is affiliated with 11,000 physicians making it one of the largest employers in every community it serves. In the tradition of its founding sisters, SSMH strives to fulfill its mission by providing exceptional health care to everyone who comes to its hospitals, regardless of their ability to pay. SSM HEALTH ST. MARY'S FOUNDATION - MADISON HELPS PRESERVE A LEGACY THAT IS IMPORTANT TO OUR COMMUNITY - A LEGACY OF HEALING THE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT THROUGH THE EXCEPTIONAL, COMPASSIONATE CARE PROVIDED TO THOSE WE HAVE THE PRIVILEGE TO SERVE. IN 2020, ST. MARY'S FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND (ERF) TO SUPPORT EMERGING NEEDS OF THE HOSPITAL AND CARE CENTER DURING THE MOST SIGNIFICANT HEALTHCARE CRISIS OF OUR TIME. PROGRAM DISBURSEMENTS PROVIDED ADDED SAFETY AND SUPPORT FOR OUR PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND HEALTH CARE HEROES THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF MEALS, GIFT CARDS, SUPPLIES AND PPE, AS WELL AS THE FUNDING OF IPADS AND AMPLIFIED SPEAKER STANDS, EMPLOYEE SCREENING DEVICES, COVID/COMPASSION CURTAINS, SPECIALIZED PPE (CAPRs AND PAPRs), AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES FACING A SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WHEN THEY HAD NO WHERE ELSE TO TURN. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT INCLUDES THE FUNDING FOR CAPITAL AND PRIORITY INITIATIVES, INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY, CLINICAL EQUIPMENT, SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. MOST NOTABLY, A NEW INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY LAB WAS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH A BOARD-DESIGNATED DISTRIBUTION. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT PROVIDED FUNDING FOR AN O-ARM FOR NEUROSCIENCES, DURESS BADGES AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CAMERAS FOR EMPLOYEE AND PATIENT SAFETY, EMS REMOTE TRAINING TECHNOLOGY, CHAPEL IMPROVEMENTS, MUSIC THERAPY PILOT AND SWADDLES FOR OUR TINIEST PATIENTS. COMMITMENTS TO IMPROVING THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE WERE FUNDED THROUGH ENDOWMENT DISTRIBUTIONS, MOST NOTABLY THE SPIRIT & LIFE ENDOWMENT FUND, ESTABLISHED IN 1985 TO HONOR SR. REBECCA WRIGHT - THE LAST FRANCISCAN SISTER OF MARY TO SERVE AS HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR. PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE NEW SMART TVS AND MYCHART BEDSIDE SOLUTION WILL EMPOWER PATIENTS WITH MORE INFORMATION TO HELP MANAGE THEIR CARE, AND ACCESS TO CONTENT TO MAKE THEIR HOSPITAL STAY MORE ENJOYABLE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ST. MARY'S FOUNDATION MAY BE FOUND AT https://www.ssmhealth.com/donate/st-marys-foundation-madison.”

“All applicable 1099 and 1096 irs tax forms are reported and filed by the parent organization, ssm health care corporation, ein 46-6029223.”

“Actuarial loss on gift annuities - -14994;”