Christus Trinity Mother Frances Foundation

“Form 990, part vi, line 7a individuals who may elect members of the governing body: christus trinity mother frances health system, the supported organization, has the power to appoint the majority of the directors within the governing body.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 7b the member has the authority to approve or disapprove certain matters previously approved by the board of directors.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 11b the form 990 is prepared and reviewed by the christus health tax department. The christus health accounting department works with the tax department in preparation and review of the form 990. The filing organizations cfo, or other designee, reviews the form 990. The final form 990 that will be filed with the irs was reviewd prior to filing with the irs in the spring 2018 by the organizations president and secretary, based on a set of suggested review processes developed by christus health. At a board meeting subsequent to filing with the irs, the president and secretary will report to the full board on the form 990.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 12c the board reviews and resolves, if necessary, any transactions as they arise throughout the year in accordance with policy standards. The organizations internal accountants distribute and review annual questionnaires to identify any potential conflicts of the board members, officers and the highest compensated employees. When a conflict of interest is identified, the individual is removed from discussions and cannot vote on any transactions involving the conflict.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 15a & 15b the organization uses compensation consultants and national compensation surveys to determine compensation of employees. Compensation is approved by the organizations governing body and ultimately approved by christus trinity mother frances health system. Laura lockhart, ctmfhs director of total rewards, and candy land, ctmfhs compensation analyst, conducted the most recent review of officer compensation in 2016. All reviews are documented in the market adjustment files. The organization utilizes mgma national compensation survey to determine the compensation of providers (physicians and advanced practice providers). On a bi-annual basis, the organization engages an outside, national provider compensation consulting firm to conduct a fair market value assessment of the total compensation of all providers.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 19 the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“From 990, part xi, line 9 transfer of restricted donations $1,932,537 assets released from restrictions ($1,813,655) contribution ($7,346,655) ------------ total ($7,227,773)”