Nelle Norrell Foundation Methodist Hospital

“Line 15A & 15B are answered no in accordance with the IRS instructions. The organization does not compensate officers or directors, all compensation reported is from a related entity.”

“THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY An outside PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. DURING THE RETURN PREPARATION AND REVIEW PROCESS, THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM COLLABORATES WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES, ACCOUNTING, LEGAL, CORPORATE COMPLIANCE, AND TREASURY FOR ASSISTANCE IN PREPARING A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE RETURN. UPON COMPLETION THE RETURN IS REVIEWED WITH THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION'S APPLICABLE SENIOR FINANCIAL OFFICER PRIOR TO FILING.”

“Annually, each director, officer, and trustee shall complete and submit a conflicts of interest disclosure form to the board of directors, disclosing any financial interests and external loyalties. During the year, each director, officer, or trustee shall disclose any financial interest or external loyalty, orally or in writing, when he or she becomes aware that a related contract, transaction or other relevant decision is under consideration or that a financial interest or external loyalty has not been disclosed. Each director, officer, and trustee shall seek and accept resolution of any conflicts of interest arising from financial interests or external loyalties, to the satisfaction of the board of directors. In the event of any finding that potential conflict of interest issues are present, the issue(s) are reported to the board chairman and the audit & corporate oversight committee ("audit committee") chair, together with a recommended resolution for the potential conflict. The board chair and audit committee may approve the proposed resolution or either may recommend further measures. Either the board chairman or the audit committee may refer an issue to the full audit committee for further review and action. A director, officer, or trustee who has, or whose relative has, private interests or relationships that might constitute a financial interest or an external loyalty has an affirmative duty to (a) disclose the facts on the financial interest or external loyalty to the board of directors; (b) request a determination by the board of directors on whether the facts disclosed raise questions of actual or apparent potential conflicts of interest; (c) resolve to the board's satisfaction any issue raised by financial interests or external loyalties in the event the board then or later deems them to be potential conflicts of interest; and (d) not vote on or otherwise participate in mhs's decisions on contracts, transactions, or relationships that affect financial interests or external loyalties.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request at the corporate offices.”