Martin Luther King Jr Community Health

“Martin luther king, jr.-los angeles healthcare corporation (mlk-la hc) is the organization's sole corporate member.”

“The members of the board of directors shall be appointed by the sole corporate member, martin luther king, jr.-los angeles healthcare corporation (mlk-la hc).”

“The following governance decisions must be submitted to and receive approval of mlk-la hc, the organization's sole corporate member: (i) the amendment, or restatement of the corporation's articles of incorporation or bylaws, (ii) the merger, consolidation, or dissolution of the corporation, and (iii) the borrowing of funds exceeding $20,000.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent tax preparer in conjunction with the organization's accounting and finance department. A draft form 990 is reviewed by the organization's president; adjustments are made, as necessary. The form 990 is then provided electronically to all members of the board for their review prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“All board members and officers, including the foundation president, read the policy and annually complete a conflict of interest disclosure statement for members of the board and officers. Potential conflicts, as they are disclosed, are brought before the board, discussed (after the person with the disclosed potential conflict leaves the board meeting), and resolved to the board's satisfaction. Board members, officers, and the president can update their conflicts of interest disclosure and certification form at any time and submit it to the secretary of the board.”

“The president's salary is reviewed annually by a compensation firm. Human resources directs this process and reports to the health system board in executive session on the results.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Dr. Elaine batchlor is a member of the board of martin luther king, jr. Community health foundation. She devotes an average of two hours per week relating to her activities associated with serving on the board of directors. The reportable compensation on form 990, part vii and schedule j is related to her position of chief executive officer of martin luther king, jr.-los angeles healthcare corporation and is unrelated to the average number of hours per week she devotes to martin luther king, jr. Community health foundation.”

“The foundation does not have employees; rather, all individuals reported on form 990, part vii are compensated by martin luther king, jr.-los angeles healthcare corporation (mlkch), a related organization and common paymaster. The foundation reports an allocation of salaries and benefits from mlkch on its financial statements, which is the basis for reporting on form 990, part ix, lines 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10.”

“To gather and steward resources in support of the mission, vision and values of the mlk community hospital and heath system and the community it serves. The foundation supports initiatives that will create an impact in health access, and provides resources for hospital services and programs. With the hospital, the foundation works to ensure positive long-term health outcomes for the south los angeles community.”