Liabilities / Assets
36th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 36% of similar nonprofits.
Healthcare Quality and Research Systems Inc
EIN 88-1094366 • 501(c)3 • Dallas, TX
Profile
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND OPERATIONS OF the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, INC.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.02x
Liabilities / Revenue
96th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 96% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
1st percentile
Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
99th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 24058.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
Score unavailable
A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.
Revenue Growth
Score unavailable
A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$1,300,940
Up $1,300,940 from 2022
Liabilities
Up$21,318
Up $21,318 from 2022
Net Assets
Up$1,279,622
Up $1,279,622 from 2022
Revenue
Up$5,000
Up $5,000 from 2022
Expenses
Up$27,146
Up $27,146 from 2022
Net Income
Down-$22,146
Down $22,146 from 2022
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $1,300,940
- Liabilities
- $21,318
- Net assets
- $1,279,622
- Revenue
- $5,000
- Expenses
- $27,146
- Net income
- -$22,146
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
- Signed
- May 9, 2025
- Return Version
- 2023v6.0
- Gross Receipts
- $5,000
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To support the mission and operations of american heart association, inc.
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND OPERATIONS OF the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, INC.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments Program Related | $1,295,321 | $1,295,321 | → $0 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $6,447 | $5,619 | ▼ $828 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Accounts Receivable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Other Securities | $0 | - | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Intangible Assets | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Loans From Officers Directors | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $1,301,768 | $1,300,940 | ▼ $828 |
| Other Assets Total | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $0 | $21,318 | ▲ $21,318 |
| Grants Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Other Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Deferred Revenue | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Escrow Account Liability | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 | $21,318 | ▲ $21,318 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $1,301,768 | $1,279,622 | ▼ $22,146 |
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $1,301,768 | $1,279,622 | ▼ $22,146 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $1,301,768 | $1,300,940 | ▼ $828 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Program Related Org | $434 | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| John Meiners | Director & President |
| Tammy Gregory | Director |
| Larry Cannon | Director, Secretary, Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $5,000
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $0
- Change in Net Assets
- $-22,146
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $27,146 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees for Services Accounting | $17,400 | $3,918 | - | $21,318 |
| Office Expenses | $5,828 | - | - | $5,828 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $23,228 | $3,918 | $0 | $27,146 |
International Activity
International Summary
- Offices
- 0
- Employees
- 0
- Spending
- $1,295,321
International Compliance
- Activity in boycott countries
- Yes
- Foreign corporation ownership
- Yes
- Foreign partnership interest
- No
- Interest in foreign trust
- No
- Passive foreign investment company interest
- No
- Transfers to foreign corporations
- No
International Activities
| Region | Activity | Services | Offices | Employees | Spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East and North Africa | Program related investments | - | 0 | 0 | $1,294,887 |
| South Asia | Program Related investments | - | 0 | 0 | $434 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- No
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- Yes
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- Yes
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons
“Larry Cannon, John Meiners, Tammy Gregory - Business relationship”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders
“The American Heart Association (AHA) is the sole member of Healthcare Quality and Research Systems, Inc. (HQRS).”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7A Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
“The AHA appoints and approves the HQRS Board of Directors.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7B Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders
“The AHA exercises control and direction over the policies, programs, and activities of HQRS. Any changes to HQRS bylaws must be approved by AHA.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 8B Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body
“HQRS did not have any committees during the reporting period.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B Review of form 990 by governing body
“This form 990 was reviewed prior to the filing by the supported organization's (AHA's) Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel. A final draft of this form 990 was provided to all members of the HQRS board of directors before filing.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C Conflict of interest policy
“HQRS has adopted a conflict of interest policy that has been reviewed and approved by the board of directors. The policy is binding on all directors, employees, officers and agents of HQRS. HQRS officers, board of directors and designated staff must complete a relationship disclosure Questionnaire, which includes an acknowledgement of the conflict of interest and ethics policies, on an annual basis and update that whenever material changes occur in their employment, other relationships identified as relevant, or their HQRS Role.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public
“HQRS is included in the AHA's consolidated financial statements. The AHA makes available the three most recent years of audited financial statements on AHA's internet website, www.heart.org. The form 990, form 990t and conflict of interest policy are available upon request. HQRS does not make its governing documents available to the general public.”
Form 990, Part VI, Lines 15A & 15B Process to Establish Compensation of Management Officials
“HQRS currently does not compensate any top management official, officers, directors or key employees. HQRS officers and directors do receive compensation from its parent organization, AHA, for services provided to AHA. AHA's board of directors authorizes a compensation, benefits, and human resources Committee to oversee compensation-related matters within AHA. Based upon the advice of an independent compensation consultant, the committee is responsible for making determinations about compensation for AHA's ceo and Disqualified persons, including employed officers and key employees.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Healthcare Quality and Research Systems Inc
- EIN
- 88-1094366
- Phone
- 2143736300
- Address
- 7272 Greenville Avenue 2400, Dallas, TX 75231
Signing Officer
- Name
- John Meiners
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 2143736300
- Signed
- 2025-05-09
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Formed
- 2022
- Legal Domicile
- De
- Voting Board Members
- 3
- Independent Board Members
- 0
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Preparer
- Firm
- Deloitte Tax Llp
- Address
- 111 MONUMENT CIRCLE SUITE 4200, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
- Preparer
- Jeffrey D Frank
- Phone
- 3174648600
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C Audit Committee Oversight
“HQRS through its parent organization, AHA, has an audit committee that assumes the responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. The process has not changed from the prior year.”
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| IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | HQRS's parent organization, AHA, PROVIDES A 457(F) RETIREMENT RESTORATION PLAN TO CERTAIN AHA MEMBERS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT. WHILE AHA EMPLOYEES ARE GENERALLY ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN AND THE 403(B) PLAN, CONTRIBUTIONS BY AHA TO THE QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN AND THE 403(B) PLAN ARE CAPPED PURSUANT TO IRS REGULATIONS. UNDER THE RETIREMENT RESTORATION PLAN, AHA IS ALLOWED TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS BASED ON THE AMOUNT A PARTICIPANT WOULD HAVE BEEN ALLOWED TO RECEIVE IF THE RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS BY AHA WERE NOT CAPPED. THE RETIREMENT RESTORATION PLAN SEEKS TO MAKE WHOLE, UPON A SPECIFIED VESTING DATE, THOSE PARTICIPANTS WHOSE COMPENSATION IS SUCH THAT THE ALLOWABLE QUALIFIED RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION IS CAPPED DURING THEIR SERVICE TO AHA. ONCE A PARTICIPANT IS VESTED, THE RESTORATION PLAN BALANCE (THAT ACCUMULATED OVER MANY YEARS AND INCLUDES GAINS/LOSSES FROM THE MARKET) IS PAID OUT TO THE PARTICIPANT IN A LUMP SUM. AFTER THE PARTICIPANT HAS PASSED HIS OR HER VESTING DATE, ANY CONTRIBUTION THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE RESTORATION PLAN IS PAID TO THE EMPLOYEE ON A MONTHLY BASIS. THE PAYMENTS ARE CONSIDERED EARNED INCOME WITH APPLICABLE TAXES WITHHELD. IF THE EMPLOYEE LEAVES AHA PRIOR TO REACHING HIS OR HER VESTING DATE, THE ACCOUNT BALANCE IS FORFEITED. DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR, SOME ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS IN AHA'S RETIREMENT RESTORATION PLAN HAD PREVIOUSLY REACHED THEIR VESTING DATE AND RECEIVED LUMP SUM PAYMENTS FROM THE PLAN. THOSE VESTED IN PREVIOUS YEARS RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS: JOHN MEINERS, $20,704. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The American Heart Association (AHA) is the sole member of Healthcare Quality and Research Systems, Inc. (HQRS). |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | The AHA appoints and approves the HQRS Board of Directors. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | The AHA exercises control and direction over the policies, programs, and activities of HQRS. Any changes to HQRS bylaws must be approved by AHA. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | HQRS did not have any committees during the reporting period. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | This form 990 was reviewed prior to the filing by the supported organization's (AHA's) Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel. A final draft of this form 990 was provided to all members of the HQRS board of directors before filing. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | HQRS has adopted a conflict of interest policy that has been reviewed and approved by the board of directors. The policy is binding on all directors, employees, officers and agents of HQRS. HQRS officers, board of directors and designated staff must complete a relationship disclosure Questionnaire, which includes an acknowledgement of the conflict of interest and ethics policies, on an annual basis and update that whenever material changes occur in their employment, other relationships identified as relevant, or their HQRS Role. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | HQRS is included in the AHA's consolidated financial statements. The AHA makes available the three most recent years of audited financial statements on AHA's internet website, www.heart.org. The form 990, form 990t and conflict of interest policy are available upon request. HQRS does not make its governing documents available to the general public. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 8 | HQRS currently does not compensate any top management official, officers, directors or key employees. HQRS officers and directors do receive compensation from its parent organization, AHA, for services provided to AHA. AHA's board of directors authorizes a compensation, benefits, and human resources Committee to oversee compensation-related matters within AHA. Based upon the advice of an independent compensation consultant, the committee is responsible for making determinations about compensation for AHA's ceo and Disqualified persons, including employed officers and key employees. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 9 | HQRS through its parent organization, AHA, has an audit committee that assumes the responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. The process has not changed from the prior year. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 8b Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 7 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 8 | Form 990, Part VI, Lines 15a & 15B Process to Establish Compensation of Management Officials |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 9 | Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c Audit Committee Oversight |
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