Wellstar Foundation Inc.

“ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO CREATE AND DELIVER HIGH QUALITY HOSPITAL, PHYSICIAN AND OTHER HEALTHCARE-RELATED SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES WE SERVICE. OUR VISION MANIFESTS ITSELF THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF SUPPORTIVE ENDEAVORS BY WHICH WE PROVIDE EXCELLENT, COMPASSIONATE AND HOLISTIC CARE. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS Wellstar Foundation is the development and fund-raising center for Wellstar Health System, an organization described in IRC Section 501(c)(3). It is dedicated to serving our community and giving people the tools and facilities to become stronger and healthier. The WellStar Foundation began in 1995 in response to medical advances needed by our healthcare system to continue the pursuit of world-class healthcare. From its modest beginnings with four dedicated and experienced team members to the current 10-member staff, the Foundation has been instrumental in rallying employee, volunteer, corporate and community support for WellStar Health System initiatives. The members of the Foundation collaborate with other community leaders to raise funds and provide programs and services which result in health improvements for all. Payments to hospital projects for the reporting period exceeded $1 million. Health, Safety & Education: Wellstar Foundation continues to have initiatives for fundraising that will help to improve the health of children and families in the Wellstar service area with an emphasis on some of the following service lines and disciplines--cancer, cardiac, end-of-life, prevention & wellness, and overall facilities improvements. Over the past five years Wellstar team members have donated over $4 million towards system initiatives through the annual employee giving campaigns. The WellStar Foundation has started a new campaign to expand the WellStar Cancer Network in an effort to raise awareness and hopefully save more lives. This will include strengthening the nurse navigator program to funding innovation, research and patient support. A program to provide military veterans with testing for prostate and lung cancer was instituted. Other programs and facilities enhancements benefiting from the generous support of donors in the community include: With support from the community a new inpatient facility near the Kennestone Hospital campus was bulit and opened in summer of 2012. WellStar Community Hospice at Kennesaw Mountain and Tranquility Hospice at Cobb Hospital continue to provide much needed care to hospice patients who need financial assistance through the Angel Fund endowment of the Foundation. Cardiac Services--A new chest pain observation unit, a cardiac health promotion project and more specialized cancer treatment technology. Women's Services--instead of one annual Speaking of Women's Health event to raise awareness of women's health issues there are several workshops on a variety of topics throughout the year. Donations were also accepted for equipment for the neonatal intensive care unit including a new specialized bed that gives premature babies the best possible chance at survival. Cancer Services--Funding for the STAT Cancer Clinic and the I-ELCAP program as well as genetic risk assessment counseling were also important projects for which the Foundation provided financial support. Community Outreach--School health and Cobb Safe Kids programs, a state-funded "First Steps" program for expectant mothers and their families, scholarships and financial assistance for residents of the assisted living facility on the Kennestone Hospital campus called Atherton Place. General Facilities Improvements--With the support of team members and volunteer groups and auxiliaries at each of the hospitals in the system a total of approximately $650,000 was raised during the reporting period to be used for renovations and other initiatives throughout the WellStar network.”

“UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME WHS FOUNDATION, INC. generated no unrelated business income ("UBI") for the reporting period. As a result the FILED 990-T shows no activity. If subsequent review of the books reveals any unreported UBI we will file an amended return for the tax period ended June 30, 2016. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINES 6, 7A & 7B POWERS OF THE BOARD/ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE As per the Articles of Incorporation, the sole member of the organization is Wellstar Health System, Inc., a GA nonprofit corporation. As sole member, Wellstar Health System, Inc. holds certain powers of election and approval in connection with the governing body of the organization. These powers are presented in detail in the company's governing documents which the company makes available to the public upon request. In furtherance of the foregoing the Board of Trustees of the organization may not take any actions that in any way are inconsistent or conflict with the actions or directions of the Board of Trustees of Wellstar Health System, Inc. The duties and responsibilities of the officers of the organization are delineated by the CEO of Wellstar Health System, Inc., and the actions of the officers of the organization are subject to the approval of the CEO of Wellstar Health System, Inc. Additionally Wellstar Health System, Inc. is the only corporate member of the organization and has expressly reserved certain powers as follows through the Board of Trustees or CEO of Wellstar Health System, Inc.: a) Appoint, elect, remove (if necessary) and fill vacancies of all Trustees and executive and board officers of the organization; b) Approve and revise the operating and capital budgets of the organization; c) Approve all amendments to the Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the organization; d) Approve any merger, sale, liquidation or voluntary bankruptcy or receivership petition of the organization; e) To implement policies and directives (including conflicts of interest) and to take any other action as provided in these bylaws; f) To be the point of contact with respect to vendors of the organization and to require the organization's participation in any agreement negotiated by Wellstar as it relates to the organization; g) To adopt a strategic plan for the organization or approve or permit any material departure from a previously-approved strategic plan; h) Add to, subtract from, revise or otherwise amend the purpose of the organization; i) Enter into, participate in or renew any material strategic relationship, or create any new affiliate; j) Approve the purchase or lease of assets or services other than pursuant to approved budgets; k) Approve the incurrence of debt whether through loan, lease, installment purchase or other arrangement other than pursuant to approved budgets; l) Approve the contribution, donation or transfer of assets with or without consideration to recipients outside Wellstar Health System, Inc.; m) To require participation by the organization in Wellstar Health System, Inc. indebtedness of a taxable or non-taxable nature; and n) To access or require asset transfers (with or without consideration) by the organization to any Wellstar Health System, Inc. affiliate, for any purpose that it determines to be in the best interest of the system. As a result the same group of people who manage and direct the activities of Wellstar Health System, Inc. also manage and direct the activities of the organization. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B BOARD REVIEW OF FORM 990 Internal staff prepares the organization's Form 990. Before filing the return with the Internal Revenue Service an external accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP reviews and sign-offs on the completed return. This reviewed form is then made available to both the organization's Finance committee of the Board of Directors as well as the full board in the form of an electronic (pdf. format) version and hard copy of the return. The organization's CFO or de”

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