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        <Explanation>JOHN ZOILO, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, HAS A COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERSHIP THAT IS USED FOR BUSINESS MEETINGS WITH CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE DONORS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE EXECUTIVE REIMBURSEMENT TO JOHN ZOILO, WHICH INCLUDES THE GROSS-UP OF THE PERSONAL USE OF THE COUNTRY CLUB DUES, HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION RELIED ON THE RELATED ORGANIZATION, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON, TO ESTABLISH THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S COMPENSATION. JOHN ZOILO'S COMPENSATION WAS PAID THROUGH A COMMON PAYMASTER OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON. PART I, LINE 4B - WILLIAM CONSIDINE IS A PARTICIPANT IN A SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AS OF JANUARY 1, 2010. THE PLAN IS A NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN. IT IS AN UNFUNDED PLAN MAINTAINED PRIMARILY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING DEFERRED COMPENSATION BENEFITS. THE PARTICIPANT RECEIVES CREDITS IN THE PLAN FOR EACH FULL CALENDAR YEAR OF SERVICE AND HE IS 100% VESTED.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>GREG MCDERMOTT DIRECTOR IS A VICEPRESIDENT WITHIN FIRST MERIT BANK OF WHICH AKRON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION CONDUCTS THEIR OPERATING AND INVESTMENTS BANKING JAMES SISEK ESQ DIRECTOR IS THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF FARMERS TRUST BANK WHICH IS THE TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN THE KIKEL TRUST BELONGING TO THE AKRON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>(CONTINUED FROM FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A) AT THE SAME TIME, THEY REALIZED THAT THIS GROWTH COULD NOT BE FINANCED FROM PATIENT FEES ALONE. ON JUNE 3, 1971, THEY FORMALLY ESTABLISHED THE AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, A SEPARATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, TO SECURE FUNDS WHICH WOULD "ADD BREADTH AND DEPTH TO THE HOSPITAL'S CAPABILITIES IN HEALTH CARE, MEDICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION." ONE OF THE FIRST INITIATIVES OF THE BOARD OF THE NEWLY-FORMED FOUNDATION WAS TO CONDUCT A FUND RAISING APPEAL TO THE COMMUNITY, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, USING VOLUNTEER SOLICITORS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED VARIOUS PROCEDURES FOR MANAGING AND INVESTING FUNDS THEY HOPED AND EXPECTED TO RAISE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO COMMITTED SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO EXPAND PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE HOSPITAL AND ITS ROLES AS A REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN, AS WELL AS BURN VICTIMS OF ALL AGES. IN 2012, 6,804,010 FOUNDATION FUNDS WERE USED BY THE HOSPITAL TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION. OF THAT AMOUNT, 1,021,615 WAS USED FOR CAPITAL PURCHASES SUCH AS 210,000 FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE REINBERGER CENTER, 104,926 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ALEX'S PLAYGROUND AT THE MAHONING VALLEY BEEGHLY CAMPUS, 127,548 FOR THE PURCHASE OF (7) NEW OMNIBEDS, 96,750 FOR OPHTHALMOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND 66,032 FOR (2) VENTILATORS. 2,068,000 WAS ALSO PROVIDED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR HOSPITAL PROGRAM OPERATING EXPENSES AT THE AKRON AND MAHONING VALLEY LOCATIONS THAT WOULD NOT HAVE OTHERWISE BEEN AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ANNUAL BUDGET. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT ALSO WENT FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: 289,000 PALLIATIVE CARE, 563,000 HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY, 228,000 ADOPTION CENTER, 298,000 COMMUNITY YOUTH FITNESS, 157,000 REGIONAL BURN CENTER, 204,000 GLOBAL HEALTH FUND, 165,000 PSYCHIATRY INTAKE PROGRAM, 130,000 REACH OUT AND READ PROGRAM, AND 59,000 AUTISM FAMILY CHILD LEARNING CENTER. THE REMAINING AMOUNT WAS USED FOR RESEARCH, TRAINING, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS INCLUDING NEONATAL, PEDIATRICS, CHILD ADVOCACY, AND OTHER PROGRAMS. SINCE THE FOUNDATION'S CREATION, THE VISION OF ITS FOUNDERS HAS BEEN JUSTIFIED. ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FOUNDATION HAVE PROVIDED A WIDE RANGE OF SPECIALIZED LIFESAVING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT WHICH MIGHT NOT HAVE OTHERWISE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHIN THE HOSPITAL'S BUDGET LIMITATIONS. THE FOUNDATION HAS FINANCED MEDICAL RESEARCH INTO CAUSE, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF COMPLEX CHILDHOOD DISEASES AND PROBLEMS, AND HAS PROVIDED COMMUNITY SAFETY PROGRAMS IN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, PATIENT INFORMATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. THE NET EFFECT OF THESE EFFORTS HAS BEEN TO KEEP CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON AT THE FOREFRONT OF HEALTHCARE, WHILE MINIMIZING THE COST OF SUCH CARE TO PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART V</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>LINE 2 (A) AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION DOES HAVE ITS OWN EMPLOYEES BUT USES A COMMON PAYMASTER WITH ITS RELATED ORGANIZATION, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON PREPARES AND ISSUES ALL W-2'S TO THE EMPLOYEES OF AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CAYMAN ISLANDS</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON IS THE PARENT COMPANY OF AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION AND ITS GOVERNING BODY HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT OR APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE IS A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EMPOWERED TO COMPLETE THE REVIEW ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION ARE ADMINISTERED BY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON ("CHILDREN'S"). IT IS CHILDREN'S POLICY THAT ALL EMPLOYEES DISCLOSE REAL OR APPARENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT CHILDREN'S ALSO REQUIRES THAT EACH EMPLOYEE DISCLOSE IN WRITING, ANNUALLY, TO THE PRESIDENT A LIST OF ALL BUSINESSES OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN WHICH HE/SHE IS AN OFFICER, MEMBER, OWNER, SHAREHOLDER, TRUSTEE OR EMPLOYEE FOR WHICH HE/SHE ACTS AS AN AGENT OR MIGHT REASONABLY IN THE FUTURE ENTER INTO A RELATIONSHIP OR TRANSACTION IN WHICH THE EMPLOYEE COULD HAVE A DUALITY OF INTEREST. IF A SITUATION ARISES IN WHICH THERE IS A DUALITY OF INTEREST, OR A QUESTION OF DUALITY OF INTEREST, AND, AS SUCH, POTENTIAL FOR A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT IS THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL DIRECTLY INVOLVED AND RESPONSIBILITY OF OTHER PERSONNEL, TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY BECOME AWARE OF A DUALITY OF INTEREST, TO MAKE IMMEDIATE AND COMPLETE WRITTEN DISCLOSURE TO THE APPROPRIATE VICE PRESIDENT. HE/SHE WILL REVIEW THE SITUATION WITH THE VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE SERVICES WHO WILL PRESENT IT TO THE PRESIDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PRESIDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EVALUATE ANY CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A DUALITY OF INTEREST EXISTS, (IF KNOWN, WHEN DISCLOSED OR UNDISCLOSED), TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE DUALITY REPRESENTS THE POTENTIAL FOR A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND WHETHER SUCH CONFLICT IS SO SUBSTANTIAL THAT IT IS DEEMED TO BE DETRIMENTAL TO CHILDREN'S. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO IS DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY INVOLVED IN A SITUATION WHICH REPRESENTS A DUALITY OF INTEREST, AND AS SUCH, A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, WILL ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING POLICIES: 1. INDIVIDUAL WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ACCESS TO ANY INFORMATION WHICH MAY PROVIDE AN UNFAIR ADVANTAGE TO THAT INDIVIDUAL OR THE FIRM HE/SHE REPRESENTS. 2. INDIVIDUAL WILL BE REQUIRED TO WITHDRAW FROM ANY MEETING IN WHICH THE MATTER IS DISCUSSED. 3. INDIVIDUAL WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN DELIBERATION OR VOTE ON THE MATTER AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE ROOM DURING VOTING. 4. ANY EMPLOYEE IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM RELEASING ANY "SENSITIVE INFORMATION" REGARDING A DECISION MADE OR BEING CONSIDERED TO ANY PERSON WHO MAY HAVE A DUALITY OF INTEREST, AND AS SUCH, A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 5. ANY ATTEMPT ON THE PART OF AN EMPLOYEE TO UNFAIRLY INFLUENCE OR IMPACT THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS IN FAVOR OF PERSONAL INTEREST MAY BE CONSIDERED BREACH OF TRUST AND MAY BE CAUSE FOR REMOVAL FROM HIS/HER POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY OR OTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION UP TO AND INCLUDING DISCHARGE.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON'S EXECUTIVE TOTAL COMPENSATION PROGRAM IS GOVERNED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (COMMITTEE) OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO ALSO DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. KEY COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: - ENSURE EXECUTIVE TOTAL COMPENSATION IS APPROPRIATE IN LIGHT OF THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION AND VALUES, AND - APPROVE AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY, THE ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS, AND ALL COMPENSATION ACTIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL EXECUTIVES. THE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE HOSPITAL BOARD WHO HAVE NO PERSONAL INTEREST IN ANY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TRANSACTION. - SHOULD A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST BE IDENTIFIED, THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE EXTENT OF THE CONFLICT AND THE MEANS TO ADDRESS IT. - IN CERTAIN CASES, A COMMITTEE MEMBER MAY BE ASKED NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS OF, OR VOTE ON, A PARTICULAR COMPENSATION TRANSACTION. THE COMMITTEE GOVERNS THE HOSPITAL'S EXECUTIVE TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR ALL SENIOR EXECUTIVES WHO ARE DEEMED TO BE DISQUALIFIED PERSONS. THE COMMITTEE ALSO GOVERNS THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS, E.G., FAMILY MEMBERS OF BOARD MEMBERS OR EXECUTIVES WHO ARE EMPLOYED BY THE HOSPITAL. THE COMMITTEE FOLLOWS ALL STEPS REQUIRED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO QUALIFY FOR THE SAFE HARBOR UNDER THE INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS REGULATIONS. IT: - REVIEWS MARKET COMPENSATION DATA FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE COMPILED BY AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT IT ENGAGES, - USES THIS DATA TO MAKE EXECUTIVE DECISIONS, AND - DOCUMENTS ITS COMPENSATION DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS APPROPRIATE SECTIONS OF THE HOSPITAL IRS FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED TO ENSURE ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. AN INDEPENDENT SALARY SURVEY WAS COMPLETED IN 2012 AND RECOMMENDATIONS WERE PROVIDED AND PRESENTED BY THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>AN INDEPENDENT SALARY SURVEY WAS COMPLETED IN 2012 AND WAS PROVIDED AND PRESENTED BY THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO THE COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE LOCATED ON THE OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE'S WEBSITE. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO DISCLOSED ON THE EMMA (ELECTRONIC MUNICIPAL MARKET ACCESS) WEBSITE.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>INCREASED VALUE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUSTS 211,164</Explanation>
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