St Gerard'S Community of Care

“The Bylaws allow for an Executive Committee which consists of the President, Vice President and Secretary. The Executive Committee has the power to act on necessary business matters between the regular meetings of the Board of Directors.”

“The sole member of St Gerard's Community of Care is The Franciscan Sisters of Dillingen.”

“The members of the Board of Directors are appointed annually by the sponsoring group of The Franciscan Sisters of Dillingen.”

“Amendments and revisions to the bylaws must be approved by the sponsoring group of The Franciscan Sisters of Dillingen.”

“The Bylaws allow for an Executive Committee but it did not meet during the year.”

“The Administrator will review a draft of the Form 990 and a copy will be sent to all the board members prior to filing.”

“Board members and Administration are covered by the conflict of interest policy. The Board and/or Administration determine if a conflict exists. If a conflict does exist board members abstain from voting on the conflicting issue. If a conflict exists for the Administrator, specific processes in the Conflict of Interest policy are followed to address the Administrator's potential or actual conflict of interest.”

“The board of directors determines compensation for the Administrator using statewide average data for Administrators and also statistical data from the North Dakota Long-Term Care Association. The review, discussion and decision is documented in the board minutes. The discussion was last completed at the board meeting held 11/29/23 with a wage increase effective 1/1/24.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“The Franciscan Sisters of Dillingen have taken a vow of poverty. The related organization does cover benefits for those Sisters on the Board, however these have not been reported in part VII due to the vow of poverty.”

“Physical Therapy Service: Program service expenses 59,398. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 59,398. Pharmacy Consultant: Program service expenses 3,214. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,214. Contract Services: Program service expenses 621,040. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 621,040. Dietary Consultant: Program service expenses 3,350. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,350.”