Candler Foundation Inc

“St. Joseph's/candler health system, inc. (system) is the sole member of the foundation.”

“The foundation must obtain written approval from the system for certain matters such as the amendment of the joint operating agreement or articles of incorporation, appointment of a trustee, approval of an annual budget, and other matters significant to the foundation's structure or business activities.”

“A copy of the form 990 is provided to the finance committee of candler hospital's, the supported organization, board of trustees and made available to the full board for review prior to filing. The organization's management team performs a complete detailed review of all financial and disclosure data prior to filing the return with the irs.”

“At least annually, and as deemed necessary, the conflicts of interest policy is reviewed to determine if any changes or enhancements are needed. The annual disclosures are provided to the board chair and executive director/vp and are reviewed by st. Joseph's/candler health system's corporate compliance officer. If any conflicting interest is identified, the board chairman will discuss with the board to determine further actions needed. The board chairman may ask the interested person to leave the meeting during discussion of the matter that gives rise to the potential conflict. If asked, the interested person shall leave the meeting, but may make a statement or answer any questions on the matter before leaving. The interested person will not vote on the matter that gives rise to the potential conflict and the board or board committee must approve the transaction or arrangement by majority vote of the board members present at a meeting that has a quorum, not including the vote of the interested person.”

“Certain organizational policies, including the conflict of interest policy, are located on st. Joseph's/candler's website. Combined financial statements are available through the annual bond disclosure report posted to a public website. Governing documents are currently not publicly available.”

“Consolidated management and general services the filing organization is a member of a comprehensive integrated healthcare network, i.e., st. Joseph's/candler health system, inc. (system). Essential management and general services are provided by the system to the related organizations. The costs of such services remain on the books of system.”

“Candler foundation, inc. Primarily supports candler hospital, inc., a 307- bed, acute care hospital in savannah, georgia, which services a metropolitan population base of approximately 379,000 and the surrounding counties. For the fiscal year 2024, candler foundation raised funds totaling 2,164,966 and provided grants of 1,486,946 to further the tax- exempt purpose of candler hospital and 66,317 to the related tax-exempt entities of st. Joseph's/candler health system, inc. Candler hospital furthers its exempt purpose by promoting health in the community by providing medical education to patients in the community, conducting research, and implementing technology that not only provides the latest in treatment, but allows patients to receive high quality of care in their own community and allows the hospital to continually improve patient safety by implementing technology that prevents medication errors, etc.”

“Fundraising expenses netted with fundraising income 115,807 fundraising expenses netted with fundraising income -115,807”