Shands Jacksonville Affiliates Inc

“The filing organization does not compensate the top management official of the organization; therefore, Line 15a has been answered "no" in accordance with the Form 990 instructions. The organization's top management official is paid by the Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, a RELATED ORGANIZATION, WHICH DETERMINED THE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION DURING THE TAX YEAR. SJMC'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ENGAGES MERCER, AN INDEPENDENT FIRM ENGAGED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPENSATION SURVEYS ON EXECUTIVE PAY LEVELS ACROSS DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES, TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE DATA AND GUIDANCE ON DETERMINING APPROPRIATE AND REASONABLE RANGES AND SALARIES. MERCER ANNUALLY REVIEWS ALL ASPECTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION-INCLUDING ALL ELEMENTS OF SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS- TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE REASONABLE TOTAL REMUNERATION LEVELS. SJMC'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE USES THE MERCER COMPARABILITY DATA TO REVIEW AND APPROVE COMPENSATION FOR MANY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS INCLUDING THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL. The compensation committee, according to the bylaws, has the power and authority of the independent board to review and approve CEO compensation annually. THE REVIEW IS DONE ANNUALLY AND WAS LAST CONDUCTED IN Fiscal Year 2024. THE RELATED ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS THE DECISIONS AND DETERMINATIONS IN COMMITTEE MINUTES.”

“The filing organization does not compensate the other officers of the organization; therefore, Line 15b has been answered "no" in accordance with the Form 990 instructions. THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS ARE PAID BY A RELATED ORGANIZATION. THE RELATED ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ENGAGES MERCER, AN INDEPENDENT FIRM ENGAGED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPENSATION SURVEYS ON EXECUTIVE PAY LEVELS ACROSS DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES, TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE DATA AND GUIDANCE ON DETERMINING APPROPRIATE AND REASONABLE RANGES AND SALARIES. MERCER ANNUALLY REVIEWS ALL ASPECTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION-INCLUDING ALL ELEMENTS OF SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS- TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE REASONABLE TOTAL REMUNERATION LEVELS. THE RELATED ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE USES THE MERCER COMPARABILITY DATA TO REVIEW AND APPROVE COMPENSATION FOR MANY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS. THE REVIEW IS DONE ANNUALLY AND WAS LAST CONDUCTED IN fiscal year 2024. THE RELATED ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS THE DECISIONS AND DETERMINATIONS IN COMMITTEE MINUTES.”

“Jon Debardeleben; Greg Miller; Patrick Green, Dean Cocchi - Business relationship”

“The filing organization's sole member is Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Inc.”

“Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Inc. (the sole member) appoints directors to the board of directors and has the authority to remove directors at any time with or without cause.”

“The sole member has the power to amend the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws.”

“There were no committees during the year with authority to act on the behalf of the governing body.”

“A complete copy of the Form 990 is provided to the Board of Directors, President, Secretary and Treasurer of the corporation before the return is filed.”

“The Corporate Compliance Department's Conflicts of Interest policy covers any director, officer, member of a board committee or key staff member who has a direct or indirect financial interest as defined by the policy. The individuals covered under the policy are required to disclose a conflict of interest or a potential conflict of interest when it arises. The Deliberative Body, as defined by the policy, reviews and monitors conflicts of interests annually and as they arise. Any individual who has a conflict of interest is prohibited from participating in the Deliberative Body's deliberations and decision in the transaction.”

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