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SHEPHERD CENTER INC: Form 990, tax year 2024

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Organization
SHEPHERD CENTER INC (EIN 51-0141601)
Tax period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31
Filed
2026-01-27
IRS object ID
202610279349301046
Schema version
2024v5.5
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2026-01-27T15:33:34-06:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2025-03-31TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer Firm EIN994625061PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1CRI ADVISORS LLCBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line14004 SUMMIT BLVD NE SUITE 800AddressLine1Txt
CityATLANTACityNm
State AbbreviationGAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP30319ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2024-04-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN510141601EIN

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1SHEPHERD CENTER INCBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlSHEPBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone4043507310PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line12020 PEACHTREE ROAD NWAddressLine1Txt
CityATLANTACityNm
State AbbreviationGAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP30309ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonBETH BOATWRIGHTPersonNm
Person TitleCFOPersonTitleTxt
Phone4043507310PhoneNum
Signature2026-01-22SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (1)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr0IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd

Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer PersonMINAL PATELPreparerPersonNm
PTINP00976165PTIN
Phone7703948000PhoneNum
Preparation2026-01-22PreparationDt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2024TaxYr
Build TS2025-03-06 01:10:19ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line12020 PEACHTREE ROAD NWAddressLine1Txt
CityATLANTACityNm
State AbbreviationGAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP30309ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$366,426,876GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For Affiliates0GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.SHEPHERD.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1975FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateGALegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionSEE SCHEDULE O FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF SHEPHERD CENTER'S MISSION STATEMENT.SHEPHERD CENTER'S MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY CAUSED BY INJURY OR DISEASE REBUILD THEIR LIVES WITH HOPE, INDEPENDENCE, AND DIGNITY, ADVOCATING FOR THEIR FULL INCLUSION IN ALL ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY LIFE WHILE PROMOTING SAFETY AND INJURY PREVENTION.ActivityOrMissionDesc
Voting Members Governing Body34VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt
Voting Members Independent29VotingMembersIndependentCnt
Total Employee2193TotalEmployeeCnt
Total Volunteers1000TotalVolunteersCnt
Total Gross UBI$149,520TotalGrossUBIAmt
Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm$0NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt
PY Contributions Grants$129,576,925PYContributionsGrantsAmt
CY Contributions Grants$70,037,645CYContributionsGrantsAmt
PY Program Service Revenue$272,104,390PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
CY Program Service Revenue$281,359,017CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
PY Investment Income$10,487,282PYInvestmentIncomeAmt
CY Investment Income$7,278,224CYInvestmentIncomeAmt
PY Other Revenue$5,920,387PYOtherRevenueAmt
CY Other Revenue$7,751,990CYOtherRevenueAmt
PY Total Revenue$418,088,984PYTotalRevenueAmt
CY Total Revenue$366,426,876CYTotalRevenueAmt
PY Grants And Similar Paid$0PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
CY Grants And Similar Paid$1,695,467CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
PY Benefits Paid To Members$0PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
CY Benefits Paid To Members$0CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid$162,892,301PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid$168,709,761CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns$0PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns$0CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Fundraising Expense$0CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt
PY Other Expenses$136,079,437PYOtherExpensesAmt
CY Other Expenses$152,464,747CYOtherExpensesAmt
PY Total Expenses$298,971,738PYTotalExpensesAmt
CY Total Expenses$322,869,975CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses$119,117,246PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses$43,556,901CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
Total Assets BOY$898,923,890TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$1,004,152,577TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$110,541,328TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$156,803,585TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY$788,382,562NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$847,348,992NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionSHEPHERD CENTER'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE ACUTE AND REHABILITATIVE HOSPITAL CARE TO PATIENTS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES, ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURIES, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, AND OTHER NEUROMUSCULAR AND NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. WE STRIVE TO BE THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE CATASTROPHIC CARE SPECIALTY HOSPITAL IN THE WORLD, COMMITTED TO IMPROVING OUR PATIENTS' LIVES.MissionDesc
Significant New Program Srvc0SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd
Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$221,796,947ExpenseAmt
Grant$1,695,467GrantAmt
Revenue$281,359,017RevenueAmt
DescIN REFERENCE TO THE PROVISION OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES, SHEPHERD CENTER IS DEDICATED TO HELPING PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED CATASTROPHIC INJURY OR DISEASE REBUILD THEIR LIVES WITH HOPE, DIGNITY, AND INDEPENDENCE, ADVOCATING FOR THEIR FULL INCLUSION IN ALL ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY LIFE. IN THE LAST FISCAL YEAR, SHEPHERD CENTER INCURRED EXPENSES TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR 944 INPATIENT ADMISSIONS, 48,808 INPATIENT DAYS, 58,117 DAY PATIENT VISITS, AND 81,339 OUTPATIENT VISITS.Desc

Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Expense$23,751,139ExpenseAmt
Revenue$22,034,255RevenueAmt
DescBECAUSE OF THE GENEROUS FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY, SHEPHERD CENTER IS ABLE TO PROVIDE MANY COMMUNITY FUNDED SERVICES THAT ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN OTHER HOSPITALS. SHEPHERD CENTER OFFERS SERVICES SUCH AS FAMILY HOUSING AND TRAINING, EXPANDED THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SERVICES, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AS WELL AS MEDICAL CARE FOR PATIENTS WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO PAY FOR THESE SERVICES.Desc

Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Expense$7,322,092ExpenseAmt
Revenue$5,749,517RevenueAmt
DescWITH REGARD TO RESEARCH ACTIVITY, SHEPHERD CENTER IS A SITE FOR LEADING-EDGE RESEARCH AND PROVIDES IMPORTANT OUTCOMES TRACKING THAT HELP SHAPE THE FACE OF REHABILITATION IN THE UNITED STATES. OUR VISION IS TO BE A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE, PARTICIPATING IN RESEARCH THAT WILL ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST OUTCOMES AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OUR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES.Desc
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Expenses$252,870,178TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt
Described In Section501c3Yes (1)DescribedInSection501c3Ind
Schedule B Required0ScheduleBRequiredInd
Political Campaign Acty0PoliticalCampaignActyInd
Lobbying ActivitiesYes (1)LobbyingActivitiesInd
Subject To Proxy Tax0SubjectToProxyTaxInd
Donor Advised Fund0DonorAdvisedFundInd
Conservation Easements0ConservationEasementsInd
Collections Of Art0CollectionsOfArtInd
Credit Counseling0CreditCounselingInd
Donor Rstr Or Quasi EndowmentsYes (1)DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd
Report Land Building EquipmentYes (1)ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd
Report Investments Other Sec0ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd
Report Program Related Invst0ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd
Report Other Assets0ReportOtherAssetsInd
Report Other LiabilitiesYes (1)ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
Include FIN48 FootnoteYes (1)IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd
Independent Audit Fincl Stmt0IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd
Consolidated Audit Fincl StmtYes (1)ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd
School Operating0SchoolOperatingInd
Foreign Office0ForeignOfficeInd
Foreign Activities0ForeignActivitiesInd
More Than5000 K To Org0MoreThan5000KToOrgInd
More Than5000 K To Individuals0MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd
Professional Fundraising0ProfessionalFundraisingInd
Fundraising Activities0FundraisingActivitiesInd
Gaming Activities0GamingActivitiesInd
Operate HospitalYes (1)OperateHospitalInd
Audited Financial Stmt AttYes (1)AuditedFinancialStmtAttInd
Grants To OrganizationsYes (1)GrantsToOrganizationsInd
Grants To IndividualsYes (1)GrantsToIndividualsInd
Schedule J RequiredYes (1)ScheduleJRequiredInd
Tax Exempt BondsYes (1)TaxExemptBondsInd
Invest Tax Exempt Bonds0InvestTaxExemptBondsInd
Escrow Account0EscrowAccountInd
On Behalf Of Issuer0OnBehalfOfIssuerInd
Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans0EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd
PY Excess Benefit Trans0PYExcessBenefitTransInd
Loan Outstanding0LoanOutstandingInd
Grant To Related Person0GrantToRelatedPersonInd
Business Rln With Org Mem0BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd
Business Rln With Fam MemYes (1)BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd
Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent0BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd
Deductible Non Cash ContriYes (1)DeductibleNonCashContriInd
Deductible Art Contribution0DeductibleArtContributionInd
Terminate Operations0TerminateOperationsInd
Partial Liquidation0PartialLiquidationInd
Disregarded Entity0DisregardedEntityInd
Related EntityYes (1)RelatedEntityInd
Related Organization Ctrl EntYes (1)RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd
Transaction With Control EntYes (1)TransactionWithControlEntInd
Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org0TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd
Activities Conducted Prtshp0ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd
Schedule O RequiredYes (1)ScheduleORequiredInd
IRP Document258IRPDocumentCnt
IRP Document W2 G0IRPDocumentW2GCnt
Backup Wthld ComplianceYes (1)BackupWthldComplianceInd
Employee2193EmployeeCnt
Employment Tax Returns FiledYes (1)EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd
Unrelated Bus Incm Over LimitYes (1)UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd
Form990 T FiledYes (1)Form990TFiledInd
Foreign Financial Account0ForeignFinancialAccountInd
Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans0ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd
Taxable Party Notification0TaxablePartyNotificationInd
Nondeductible Contributions0NondeductibleContributionsInd
Quid Pro Quo Contributions0QuidProQuoContributionsInd
Form8282 Property Disposed Of0Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd
Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct0RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct0PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
Indoor Tanning Services0IndoorTanningServicesInd
Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt0SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd
Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc0SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd
Info In Schedule O Part VIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd
Governing Body Voting Members34GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt
Independent Voting Member29IndependentVotingMemberCnt
Family Or Business RlnYes (1)FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd
Delegation Of Mgmt Duties0DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd
Change To Org DocumentsYes (1)ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd
Material Diversion Or Misuse0MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd
Members Or Stockholders0MembersOrStockholdersInd
Election Of Board Members0ElectionOfBoardMembersInd
Decisions Subject To Approva0DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd
Minutes Of Governing BodyYes (1)MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd
Minutes Of CommitteesYes (1)MinutesOfCommitteesInd
Officer Mailing Address0OfficerMailingAddressInd
Local Chapters0LocalChaptersInd
Form990 Provided To Gvrn BodyYes (1)Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd
Conflict Of Interest PolicyYes (1)ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd
Annual Disclosure Covered PrsnYes (1)AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd
Regular Monitoring EnfrcYes (1)RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd
Whistleblower PolicyYes (1)WhistleblowerPolicyInd
Document Retention PolicyYes (1)DocumentRetentionPolicyInd
Compensation Process CEOYes (1)CompensationProcessCEOInd
Compensation Process OtherYes (1)CompensationProcessOtherInd
Investment In Joint Venture0InvestmentInJointVentureInd
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States Where Copy Of Return Is FldMEStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldTNStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
Own WebsiteYes (X)OwnWebsiteInd
Other WebsiteYes (X)OtherWebsiteInd
Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd

Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1KIMBERLY L LABOONEBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Phone4043507336PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line12020 PEACHTREE RD NWAddressLine1Txt
CityATLANTACityNm
State AbbreviationGAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP303091402ZIPCd

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (51 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRtAverage Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRtIndividual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorIndOfficerOfficerIndReportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmtReportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmtOther CompensationOtherCompensationAmtKey EmployeeKeyEmployeeIndHighest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd
ALANA SHEPHERD
CHAIRMAN30.0030.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
ANDREW ALIAS
BOARD MEMBER1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
BETH BOATWRIGHT
CFO40.001.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$216,638$0$7,070
BRYANT G COATS
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
CHARLES L DAVIDSON III
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
CLARK H DEAN
CHAIR ELECT1.000.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
CYNDAE ARRENDALE
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DAVID F APPLE JR MD
MED DIR EMERITUS30.001.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$130,499$0$13,051
DONALD P LESLIE MD
MED DIR EMERITUS20.001.00Yes (X)$147,636$0$33,424
DOUGLAS LINDAUER
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
FRED V ALIAS
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JAMES D THOMPSON
CHAIR ELECT1.000.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
JAMES E STEPHENSON
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JAMES H SHEPHERD III
PRESIDENT/CEO40.0040.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$632,092$0$36,328
JARRAD TURNER
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOHN ROOKER
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOHN S DRYMAN
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JULI OWENS
RECORDING SECRETARY1.000.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
JUSTIN JONES
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
K BOYNTON SMITH
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KELLY LOEFFLER
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
LARRY R ELLIS GENERAL RET
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MICHAEL R YOCHELSON MD
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER40.000.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$841,304$0$38,628
MOLLY Y LANIER
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ROBERT CUNNINGHAM
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SALLY D NUNNALLY
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SARA S CHAPMAN
CORPORATE SECRETARY1.000.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
SARAH MORRISON
FORMER CEO40.001.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$1,601,539$0$29,801
SHALER ALIAS
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
STEPHEN B HOLLEMAN
FORMER CFO40.001.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$514,607$0$32,652
SUSAN HAWKINS
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
TALBOT NUNNALLY
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
VINCENZO PISCOPO
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
W CLYDE SHEPHERD III
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
WILLIAM C FOWLER
BOARD MEMBER1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ATUL KANVINDE
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER40.001.00Yes (X)$295,764$0$9,863
BRIAN BARNETTE
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER/40.000.00Yes (X)$172,990$0$29,937
STEPHEN K MARSH
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER & GENERAL COUNSEL40.000.00Yes (X)$177,308$0$33
BROCK BOWMAN MD
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR40.000.00$604,279$0$43,203Yes (X)
DEBORAH BACKUS
VP RESEARCH AND INNOVATION40.000.00$301,436$0$31,962Yes (X)
JO TAPPER
VP MARKETING AND COMMUNICA40.000.00$304,260$0$8,604Yes (X)
JOE NOWICKI
VP FACILITY SERVICE40.000.00$296,396$0$23,903Yes (X)
KATHERINE CREEK
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER40.000.00$339,761$0$22,517Yes (X)
SARAH BATTS
SR VICE PRESIDENT ADVANCEMENT1.0040.00$341,666$0$18,568Yes (X)
TIFFANY LECROY
CHIEF NURSING OFFICER40.000.00$215,580$0$42,945Yes (X)
WILMA BUNCH
VP PATIENT EXPERIENCE40.000.00$249,127$0$25,736Yes (X)
BEN W THROWER
PHYSICIAN40.000.00$601,282$0$36,189Yes (X)
DAVID QUINTERO
PHYSICIAN40.000.00$615,902$0$8,599Yes (X)
ERIK SHAW
PHYSICIAN40.000.00$742,667$0$43,193Yes (X)
PHILIP WEXLER
PHYSICIAN40.000.00$613,071$0$33,693Yes (X)
SHERRILL LORING
PHYSICIAN40.000.00$638,119$0$15,036Yes (X)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org$10,593,923TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org$0TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation$584,935TotalOtherCompensationAmt
Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K355IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees ListedYes (1)FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (1)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other Srcs0CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)

Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCdServicesServicesDescCompensationCompensationAmt
CHOATE CONSTRUCTION
8200 ROBERTS DRIVE SUITE 600ATLANTAGA30350CONSTRUCTION SERVICES$69,789,325
BRASFIELD & GORRIE LLC
2999 CIRCLE 75 PARKWAYATLANTAGA30339CONSTRUCTION SERVICES$41,915,827
PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE
PO BOX 100062ATLANTAGA303480062MEDICAL SERVICES$7,035,991
PIEDMONT COMMUNITY CONNECT
PO BOX 117464ATLANTAGA303687464INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAINTENANCE SERVI$2,544,724
MAY ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS LLC
1175 PEACHTREE STREET NE SUITE 1800ATLANTAGA30361ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN SERVICES$2,113,004
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K56CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Government Grants$3,544,330GovernmentGrantsAmt
All Other Contributions$66,493,315AllOtherContributionsAmt
Noncash Contributions$88,622NoncashContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$70,037,645TotalContributionsAmt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
NET INPATIENT SERVICE900099$184,654,920$184,654,920
NET OUTPATIENT SERVICE900099$86,152,361$86,152,361
NET DAYPATIENT SERVICE900099$10,551,736$10,551,736
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue$281,359,017TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$7,241,743TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$7,241,743ExclusionAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other$36,481OtherAmt

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other$0OtherAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other$36,481OtherAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$36,481TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$36,481ExclusionAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtExclusionExclusionAmtUnrelated Business RevenueUnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
CAFETERIA REVENUE900099$1,781,923$1,781,923
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES532000$78,809$78,809
RENTAL INCOME532000$70,711$70,711

Miscellaneous Revenue MiscellaneousRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$5,820,547TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$5,820,547RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$7,751,990OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$366,426,876TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$287,179,564RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$149,520UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$9,060,147ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part IXYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,610,497TotalAmt
Program Services$1,610,497ProgramServicesAmt

Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$84,970TotalAmt
Program Services$84,970ProgramServicesAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$11,178,860TotalAmt
Program Services$5,791,699ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$5,387,161ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$124,857,134TotalAmt
Program Services$102,858,655ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$21,998,479ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,203,482TotalAmt
Management And General$4,203,482ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$8,957,229TotalAmt
Program Services$7,379,062ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,578,167ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$19,513,056TotalAmt
Program Services$7,925,269ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$11,587,787ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagementGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,414,090TotalAmt
Program Services$660,411ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$753,679ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$279,723TotalAmt
Management And General$279,723ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$213,226TotalAmt
Management And General$213,226ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$59,223TotalAmt
Management And General$59,223ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$23,374,747TotalAmt
Program Services$15,921,685ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$7,453,062ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,112,983TotalAmt
Program Services$39,332ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,073,651ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,099,213TotalAmt
Program Services$2,550,033ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,549,180ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$7,828,083TotalAmt
Program Services$145,310ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$7,682,773ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,336,981TotalAmt
Program Services$1,034,688ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,302,293ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$793,208TotalAmt
Program Services$639,303ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$153,905ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,443,633TotalAmt
Program Services$813,163ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$630,470ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,462,221TotalAmt
Management And General$2,462,221ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$14,697,581TotalAmt
Program Services$5,051,707ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$9,645,874ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,512,321TotalAmt
Program Services$162,963ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,349,358ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt
MEDICAL SUPPLIES$77,655,211$77,655,211
OTHER DIRECT EXPENSES$7,681,979$216,188$7,465,791
EQUIPMENT RENTAL & MAIN$4,500,324$2,844,207$1,656,117
ALLOCATION OF INDIRECT$0$19,485,825-$19,485,825

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$322,869,975TotalAmt
Program Services$252,870,178ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$69,999,797ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$16,229,173BOYAmt
EOY$24,523,011EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$147,018,389BOYAmt
EOY$142,394,652EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,487,075BOYAmt
EOY$1,717,773EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$93,794,767BOYAmt
EOY$83,106,651EOYAmt

Oth Notes Loans Receivable Net OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$67,301BOYAmt
EOY$62,654EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,384,497BOYAmt
EOY$5,325,523EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,872,551BOYAmt
EOY$5,179,906EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$585,867,004LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$225,931,651LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$268,781,244BOYAmt
EOY$359,935,353EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$341,131,300BOYAmt
EOY$364,688,109EOYAmt

Intangible Assets IntangibleAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$10,321,280BOYAmt
EOY$8,053,031EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$8,836,313BOYAmt
EOY$9,165,914EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$898,923,890BOYAmt
EOY$1,004,152,577EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$46,480,920BOYAmt
EOY$41,282,531EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$846,732BOYAmt
EOY$534,815EOYAmt

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$55,850,100BOYAmt
EOY$107,650,100EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$7,363,576BOYAmt
EOY$7,336,139EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$110,541,328BOYAmt
EOY$156,803,585EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$613,009,731BOYAmt
EOY$657,813,047EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$175,372,831BOYAmt
EOY$189,535,945EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$788,382,562BOYAmt
EOY$847,348,992EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$898,923,890BOYAmt
EOY$1,004,152,577EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$43,556,901ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$5,411,348NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$9,998,181OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Info In Schedule O Part XIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consolidated Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredYes (1)FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd
Federal Grant Audit PerformedYes (1)FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
HospitalYes (X)HospitalInd

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

Total Grassroots Lobbying TotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$18,547FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Total Direct Lobbying TotalDirectLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$220,927FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Total Lobbying Expend TotalLobbyingExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$239,474FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Other Exempt Purpose Expend OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$252,630,704FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Total Exempt Purpose Expend TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$252,870,178FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Lobbying Nontaxable Amount LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$1,000,000FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Grassroots Nontaxable GrassrootsNontaxableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$250,000FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Tot Lbbyng Grassroot Mns Non Tx TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$0FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Tot Lbby Expend Mns Lbbyng Non Tx TotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$0FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Avg Lobbying Nontaxable Amount AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$1,000,000CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$1,000,000CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$1,000,000CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$1,000,000CurrentYearAmt
Total$4,000,000TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Lobbying Ceiling$6,000,000LobbyingCeilingAmt

Avg Total Lobbying Expend AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$86,399CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$149,890CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$235,218CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$239,474CurrentYearAmt
Total$710,981TotalAmt

Avg Grassroots Nontaxable AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$250,000CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$250,000CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$250,000CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$250,000CurrentYearAmt
Total$1,000,000TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grassroots Ceiling$1,500,000GrassrootsCeilingAmt

Avg Grassroots Lobbying Expend AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus2$22,137CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$18,122CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$18,547CurrentYearAmt
Total$58,806TotalAmt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART II-A SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationSHEPHERD EMPLOYED ABIGAIL THOMPSON GARCIA AS THE DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND ADVOCACY. THIS YEAR SHE WAS INVOLVED IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: (1) REPRESENTED SHEPHERD CENTER ON HEALTHCARE AND RELATED ISSUES BEFORE THE GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY, STATE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, AND APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCIES. (2) REPRESENTED SHEPHERD CENTER ON HEALTHCARE AND RELATED ISSUES BEFORE CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES AND FEDERAL AGENCIES (E.G., HHS, CMS). (3) REPRESENTED SHEPHERD CENTER IN COLLABORATION WITH ADVOCACY GROUPS THAT AIM TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND IMPROVE PUBLIC ACCESSIBILITY. THE ADVOCACY GROUPS INCLUDE THE UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION AND THE SIDE-BY-SIDE CLUBHOUSE, AMONG OTHERS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$48,105,745BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$1,252,420ContributionsAmt
End Year Balance$49,358,165EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$48,082,776BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$22,969ContributionsAmt
End Year Balance$48,105,745EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$45,563,086BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$2,519,690ContributionsAmt
End Year Balance$48,082,776EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$44,573,483BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$989,603ContributionsAmt
End Year Balance$45,563,086EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$44,534,489BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$38,994ContributionsAmt
End Year Balance$44,573,483EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Board Designated Balance EOY0.00000BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY1.00000PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Term Endowment Balance EOY0.00000TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated Org0EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related Org0EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$44,910,980OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$44,910,980BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$341,998,407OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$77,510,684DepreciationAmt
Book Value$264,487,723BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$188,958,812OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$146,882,307DepreciationAmt
Book Value$42,076,505BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$9,998,805OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$1,538,660DepreciationAmt
Book Value$8,460,145BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$359,935,353TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescANNUITIES PAYABLEDesc
Amt$7,336,139Amt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$7,336,139TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART V, LINE 4:SHEPHERD CENTER HAS ESTABLISHED MULTIPLE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO SUPPORT A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY FUNDED PROGRAMS SUCH AS RECREATION THERAPY, HOUSING, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND MANY OTHER PROGRAMS THAT ARE NOT TRADITIONALLY OFFERED IN OTHER HOSPITALS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE VALUE ADDED SERVICES THAT ARE NOT REIMBURSED BY THIRD PARTY PAYORS AND ENSURE THAT SHEPHERD CENTER PROVIDES A FULL AND EXPANDED CONTINUUM OF CARE THAT HELPS FULFILL OUR MISSION OF HELPING PATIENTS REBUILD THEIR LIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT POSSIBLE.
PART X, LINE 2:SHEPHERD AND FOUNDATION HAVE BOTH BEEN GRANTED TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE CODE) AS ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) WHEREBY ONLY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 512(A)(1) OF THE CODE, IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAX. SHEPHERD AND FOUNDATION HAD NO SIGNIFICANT UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME DURING 2025 AND 2024; ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION OR BENEFIT FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE PROVISIONS OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS FOR INCOME TAXES REQUIRE THAT A TAX POSITION BE RECOGNIZED OR DERECOGNIZED BASED ON A 'MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT' THRESHOLD. THIS APPLIES TO POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE CENTER DOES NOT BELIEVE ITS CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE CENTER IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR CALENDAR YEARS BEFORE 2021.

Schedule H IRS990ScheduleH

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Financial Assistance PolicyYes (1)FinancialAssistancePolicyInd
Written PolicyYes (1)WrittenPolicyInd
FPG Reference Free CareYes (1)FPGReferenceFreeCareInd

Free Care Oth Percentage FreeCareOthPercentageGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
OtherYes (X)OtherInd
Free Care Other250.000000000000FreeCareOtherPct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
FPG Reference Discounted Care0FPGReferenceDiscountedCareInd
Free Care Medically IndigentYes (1)FreeCareMedicallyIndigentInd
Financial Assistance BudgetYes (1)FinancialAssistanceBudgetInd
Expenses Exceed BudgetYes (1)ExpensesExceedBudgetInd
Unable To Provide Care0UnableToProvideCareInd
Annual Community Bnft ReportYes (1)AnnualCommunityBnftReportInd
Report Publically AvailableYes (1)ReportPublicallyAvailableInd

Financial Assistance At Cost Typ FinancialAssistanceAtCostTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Activities Or Programs1ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt
Persons Served1126PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$5,520,580TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$700,366DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$4,820,214NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01490TotalExpensePct

Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaidGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Activities Or Programs1ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt
Persons Served1065PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$505,813TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$0DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$505,813NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00160TotalExpensePct

Total Financial Assistance Typ TotalFinancialAssistanceTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Activities Or Programs2ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt
Persons Served2191PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$6,026,393TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$700,366DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$5,326,027NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01650TotalExpensePct

Community Health Services CommunityHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Activities Or Programs112ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt
Persons Served10624PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$14,042,564TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$9,572,602DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$4,469,962NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01380TotalExpensePct

Health Professions Education HealthProfessionsEducationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Activities Or Programs6ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt
Persons Served1360PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$614,882TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$183,864DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$431,018NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00130TotalExpensePct

Subsidized Health Services SubsidizedHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Activities Or Programs17ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt
Persons Served9963PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$1,839,425TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$1,769,711DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$69,714NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00020TotalExpensePct

Research ResearchGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Activities Or Programs59ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt
Persons Served1118PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$8,792,002TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$8,863,030DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$0NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00000TotalExpensePct

Cash And In Kind Contributions CashAndInKindContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Activities Or Programs1ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt
Persons Served1PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$40,000TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$40,000NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00010TotalExpensePct

Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Activities Or Programs195ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt
Persons Served23066PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$25,328,873TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$20,389,207DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$5,010,694NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01540TotalExpensePct

Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Activities Or Programs197ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt
Persons Served25257PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$31,355,266TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$21,089,573DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$10,336,721NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.03190TotalExpensePct

Physical Imprv And Housing PhysicalImprvAndHousingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Activities Or Programs1ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt
Persons Served719PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$925,069TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$924,569DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$500NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00000TotalExpensePct

Other Communtity Building Acty OtherCommuntityBuildingActyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Activities Or Programs6ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt
Persons Served944PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$961,375TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$904,563DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$56,812NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00020TotalExpensePct

Total Communtity Building Acty TotalCommuntityBuildingActyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Activities Or Programs7ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt
Persons Served1663PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$1,886,444TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$1,829,132DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$57,312NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00020TotalExpensePct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bad Debt Expense Reported0BadDebtExpenseReportedInd
Bad Debt Expense$1,329,181BadDebtExpenseAmt
Reimbursed By Medicare$27,431,063ReimbursedByMedicareAmt
Cost Of Care Reimbursed By Medcr$48,666,016CostOfCareReimbursedByMedcrAmt
Medicare Surplus Or Shortfall-$21,234,953MedicareSurplusOrShortfallAmt

Costing Methodology Used CostingMethodologyUsedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cost To Charge RatioYes (X)CostToChargeRatioInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Written Debt Collection PolicyYes (1)WrittenDebtCollectionPolicyInd
Financial Assistance PrvsnYes (1)FinancialAssistancePrvsnInd
Hospital Facilities1HospitalFacilitiesCnt

Hospital Facilities HospitalFacilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Facility1FacilityNum

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1SHEPHERD CENTER INCBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line12020 PEACHTREE ROAD NWAddressLine1Txt
CityATLANTACityNm
State AbbreviationGAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP30309ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Website AddressWWW.SHEPHERD.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
State License060-500StateLicenseNum
Licensed HospitalYes (X)LicensedHospitalInd
Research FacilityYes (X)ResearchFacilityInd

Hospital Fclty Policies Prctc HospitalFcltyPoliciesPrctcGrp

Hospital Facility Name HospitalFacilityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1SHEPHERD CENTER INCBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Facility1FacilityNum
First Licensed CY Or PY0FirstLicensedCYOrPYInd
Tax Exempt Hospital CY Or PY0TaxExemptHospitalCYOrPYInd
CHNA ConductedYes (1)CHNAConductedInd
Community DefinitionYes (X)CommunityDefinitionInd
Community DemographicsYes (X)CommunityDemographicsInd
Existing ResourcesYes (X)ExistingResourcesInd
How Data ObtainedYes (X)HowDataObtainedInd
Community Health NeedsYes (X)CommunityHealthNeedsInd
Other Health IssuesYes (X)OtherHealthIssuesInd
Community Hlth Needs Id ProcessYes (X)CommunityHlthNeedsIdProcessInd
Consulting ProcessYes (X)ConsultingProcessInd
Prior CHNA ImpactYes (X)PriorCHNAImpactInd
CHNA Conducted24CHNAConductedYr
Take Into Account Others InputYes (1)TakeIntoAccountOthersInputInd
CHNA Conducted With Other Fclts0CHNAConductedWithOtherFcltsInd
CHNA Conducted With Non Fclts0CHNAConductedWithNonFcltsInd
CHNA Report Widely AvailableYes (1)CHNAReportWidelyAvailableInd
Rpt Available On Own WebsiteYes (X)RptAvailableOnOwnWebsiteInd
Own Website URLSHEPHERD.ORGOwnWebsiteURLTxt
Paper Copy Public InspectionYes (X)PaperCopyPublicInspectionInd
Implementation Strategy AdoptYes (1)ImplementationStrategyAdoptInd
Implementation Strategy Adpt24ImplementationStrategyAdptYr
Strategy Posted WebsiteYes (1)StrategyPostedWebsiteInd
Strategy Website URLWWW.SHEPHERD.ORGStrategyWebsiteURLTxt
Organization Incur Excise Tax0OrganizationIncurExciseTaxInd
Elig Criteria ExplainedYes (1)EligCriteriaExplainedInd
FPG Family Incm Lmt Free DscntYes (X)FPGFamilyIncmLmtFreeDscntInd
FPG Family Incm Lmt Free Care250.000000000000FPGFamilyIncmLmtFreeCarePct
Asset Level CriteriaYes (X)AssetLevelCriteriaInd
Medical Indigency CriteriaYes (X)MedicalIndigencyCriteriaInd
Insurance Status CriteriaYes (X)InsuranceStatusCriteriaInd
Underinsurance Stat CriteriaYes (X)UnderinsuranceStatCriteriaInd
Explained BasisYes (1)ExplainedBasisInd
App Financial Asst ExplnYes (1)AppFinancialAsstExplnInd
Described InfoYes (X)DescribedInfoInd
Described Suprt DocYes (X)DescribedSuprtDocInd
Provided Hospital ContactYes (X)ProvidedHospitalContactInd
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SHEPHERD CENTER, INC.PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: THE SHEPHERD CENTER CHNA STEERING COMMITTEE OVERSAW THE CHNA PROCESS, LED BY ITS DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND CONSULTING GROUP PUBLIC GOODS GROUP (PGG). TOGETHER, THE TWO FORMED THE CORE TEAM TO CONDUCT THE CHNA. THE COMMITTEE, COMPRISED OF 13 HOSPITAL CLINICAL AND OPERATIONS TEAM MEMBERS, HELD ITS FIRST MEETING ON FEBRUARY 08, 2024, DURING WHICH THE CHNA PROCESS WAS PRESENTED AND APPROVED. THE COMMITTEE ALSO GUIDED STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT, THE DEFINITION OF SHEPHERD'S COMMUNITY, AND POTENTIAL DATA INDICATORS TO COLLECT.MEMBERS OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE INCLUDED: LAURIE BAKER, PH.D., DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY; DEBORAH BACKUS, PH.D., VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION; MARSHA HANSON, DIRECTOR, OUTPATIENT SERVICES; MARIELLEN JACOBS, PEER SUPPORT LIAISON; DIANE JOHNSTON, DIRECTOR, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION; ATUL KANVINDE, VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER; TIFFANY LECROY, CHIEF NURSING OFFICER, DIRECTOR, COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION UNIT AND INTENSIVE CARE UNIT; SHARI MCDOWELL, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, SPINAL CORD INJURY REHABILITATION PROGRAM; KATIE METZGER, DIRECTOR, BRAIN INJURY SERVICES; VINCENZO PISCOPO, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION, AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SHEPHERD CENTER; JAMIE SHEPHERD, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER; JO TAPPER, VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS; MICHAEL YOCHELSON, M.D., CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICERPGG INTERVIEWED 36 STAKEHOLDERS WITH RELEVANT EXPERTISE AND KNOWLEDGE OF SHEPHERD'S COMMUNITY AS PART OF ITS PRIMARY DATA ANALYSIS. THESE INTERVIEWS INCLUDED REPRESENTATIVES FROM SHEPHERD CENTER, THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE, GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM, AND THE BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. SHEPHERD ALSO HOSTED EIGHT FOCUS GROUPS: SHEPHERD CENTER'S CONSUMER ADVISORY GROUP, TWO CASE MANAGEMENT GROUPS, PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS, CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE WITH DISORDERS OF CONSCIOUSNESS, PATIENTS OF SHEPHERD'S SPINE AND PAIN INSTITUTE, ADOLESCENT PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND PATIENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP MEMBERS. ADDITIONALLY, SHEPHERD CONDUCTED A COMMUNITY-BASED SURVEY WIDELY PROMOTED TO ASK FOR INPUT FROM PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. APPROXIMATELY 345 PATIENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS RESPONDED, OFFERING DIRECT INSIGHT INTO THEIR EXPERIENCES, CHALLENGES, AND NEEDS. SHEPHERD DISTRIBUTED THE SURVEY THROUGH DISTRIBUTION FLYERS IN ALL CLINIC WAITING ROOMS, SOCIAL MEDIA FOR PEER AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS, ONLINE ACCESS THROUGH EMAIL OUTREACH, AND OUTREACH BY THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION GEORGIA RSVP CLINIC. THE CLINIC PROVIDES FREE REHABILITATION SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH INJURIES AND CONDITIONS LIKE SHEPHERD TREATS. SHEPHERD ALSO DEPLOYED AN INTERNAL SURVEY WIDELY ADVERTISED THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL, AND 44 CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL EMPLOYEES RESPONDED. THIS SURVEY AIMED TO GATHER INSIGHTS INTO EMPLOYEE PERSPECTIVES ON PATIENT NEEDS AND BARRIERS AND UNDERSTAND WHAT WORKS WELL.
SHEPHERD CENTER, INC.PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THROUGH OUR MOST RECENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA), OUR COMMUNITY VOICED THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE EACH DAY THAT IMPACT THEIR HEALTH AND WELLNESS. IN CONSIDERATION OF THOSE NAMED NEEDS, SHEPHERD CENTER IDENTIFIED FOUR HEALTH PRIORITIES AND SUBSEQUENT STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY AND LAY GROUND TO BRIDGE THE GAP FOR THESE INEQUITIES. THE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY INCLUDED IN THE CHNA OUTLINES THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THE HOSPITAL WILL CONDUCT TO ADDRESS THOSE PRIORITIES. SHEPHERD CENTER WILL REGULARLY EVALUATE OUR WORK AND WILL PUBLISH AN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT DETAILING WHAT WE'VE ACCOMPLISHED OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS. PRIORITY #1: EXPAND ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE AND TIMELY CLINICAL SERVICES, INCLUDING TELEHEALTH, TELEPSYCHOLOGY, AND TELEREHABILITATION SERVICES, AND INCREASED EDUCATION FOR COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDERS, INCLUDING ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCESS TO SPECIALTY SERVICES LIKE VISION SCREENING, OB/GYN, AND OTHER SPECIALTY SERVICES. ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE AND TIMELY CLINICAL SERVICES CAN BE ESSENTIAL TO HEALTH, WELLNESS, INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL OF US. FOR SOMEONE WITH A COMPLEX NEUROLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS, ACCESS TO ROUTINE CARE AND SPECIALTY SERVICES CAN HAVE AN EVEN MORE CRITICAL IMPACT ON THEIR WELL-BEING. SHEPHERD CENTER IS COMMITTED TO EXPAND THE ACCESS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLEX NEUROLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS, SPECIFICALLY THROUGH THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS THAT WE CAN SERVE ALONG THE CONTINUUM OF CARE THROUGH INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES, BOTH IN PERSON AND THROUGH TELEMEDICINE; THROUGH PROVIDING EDUCATION FOR MEDICAL PROVIDERS OUTSIDE OF OUR INSTITUTION; AND THROUGH BUILDING A NETWORK OF EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY.STRATEGIES TO EXPAND ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE AND TIMELY CLINICAL SERVICES INCLUDE: GROWTH OF THE CENTER, PRO-BONO SERVICES, NEUROREHABILITATION LEARNING INSTITUTE (NRLI), SHARE ALUMNI PROGRAM, SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY. PRIORITY #2: SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS, INCLUDING INCREASED ACCESS TO FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES, NUTRITION EDUCATION, PROMOTION OF GOOD MENTAL HEALTH, AND SECONDARY AND TERTIARY PREVENTION. IN SUPPORT OF LIFELONG HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE COMMUNITY, SHEPHERD CENTER WILL ENGAGE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION THROUGH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EVENTS, ALONG WITH EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES.STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS INCLUDE: BURNALONG, MY SHEPHERD CONNECTION (MSC), COMMUNITY EVENTS (REC THERAPY, PROMOTION, SPORTS TEAMS), PEER SUPPORT, PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES, TBI OUTREACH, SMART PHONE APPS, AND INJURY PREVENTION. PRIORITY #3: PROMOTE ENGAGED AND THRIVING COMMUNITY LIVING, INCLUDING EFFORTS TO SUPPORT ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING, AND INCREASED SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES POST-DISCHARGE. THE COMMUNITY THAT SHEPHERD CENTER SERVES REQUIRES A MULTITUDE OF RESOURCES AND A STRONG SUPPORT SYSTEM TO SUSTAIN AND ENRICH THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY LIVING. SHEPHERD CENTER WILL SUPPORT THE SUCCESS OF ITS COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION AND BUILDING CONNECTIONS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACCESS AND ENGAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY LIVING.STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE THRIVING AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY LIVING INCLUDE: MY SHEPHERD CONNECTION (MSC), KEEPING ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULTS CONNECTED (KAYAC), PATIENT/FAMILY EXPO, AND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (DME) VENDOR FAIR. PRIORITY #4: STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS, INCLUDING EFFORTS TO SUPPORT ADAPTIVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, AND ADVOCACY FOR INCREASED INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT AND MEDICAID EXPANSION. A SUCCESSFUL AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY REQUIRES FINANCIAL STABILITY OF ITS MEMBERS. SHEPHERD'S COMMUNITY IS IMPACTED BY BOTH THE NEED FOR A SUSTAINABLE INCOME AND THE COST OF SERVICES FOR MEDICAL CARE. TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE INCOME, SHEPHERD CENTER WILL INVEST IN EFFORTS TO PROMOTE ADAPTIVE WORKFORCE AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TO SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT EFFORTS TO ENHANCE AN INDIVIDUAL'S INCOME. THE GREATER COMMUNITY OUTSIDE THOSE THAT SHEPHERD SERVES ARE IMPACTED BY THE COST OF MEDICAL SERVICES. SHEPHERD CENTER IS DEDICATED TO CLOSING GEORGIA'S MEDICAID COVERAGE GAP AND REDUCING THE UNINSURED RATE. SHEPHERD CENTER WILL SUPPORT POLICY EFFORTS AND CLOSELY FOLLOW THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH COVERAGE COMMISSION, TASKED WITH EXAMINING REIMBURSEMENT SHORTFALLS, EXPANDING ACCESS, AND IMPROVING QUALITY OF CARE TO SUPPORT CLOSING THIS GAP. TO IMPROVE PUBLIC ACCESS TO DISABILITY AND INJURY PREVENTION SERVICES, SHEPHERD CENTER WILL ADVOCATE FOR ENHANCED STATE FUNDING OF THE INDEPENDENT CARE WAIVER PROGRAM (ICWP), THE BRAIN AND SPINAL INJURY TRUST FUND COMMISSION, THE GEORGIA TRAUMA COMMISSION, AND FEDERAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT AGENCIES SUCH AS THE CDC'S INJURY CENTER AND THE AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY.STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS INCLUDE: PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, ADVOCACY EFFORTS, TRANSITION OF COVERAGE AND SUPPORT SERVICES, AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES.ALTHOUGH NOT EXPLICITLY IDENTIFIED AS THE PRIORITIES SHEPHERD WILL ADDRESS OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS, STAKEHOLDERS IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING TOPICS AS THOSE OF TOP CONCERN: 1) DIRECT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY 2) COMMUNITY-BASED HOUSING SERVICES POST-DISCHARGE 3) COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES FOR CHRONIC CONDITIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, ESPECIALLY HEART DISEASE AND DIABETES. THE HOSPITAL WILL WORK TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES WHEN POSSIBLE, AND MANY INTERVENTIONS IN PLACE TO ADDRESS THE CHOSEN PRIORITIES ARE LIKELY TO IMPACT THE OTHER PROBLEMS AS WELL.FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND INFORMATION REGARDING EACH NEED AND SHEPHERD IMPLEMENTATION PLANS AND PROGRESS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SHEPHERD.ORG FOR OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT POSTED UNDER ABOUT SHEPHERD CENTER/PUBLICATIONS.
SHEPHERD CENTER, INC.PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: WHEN PATIENTS ARE SCHEDULED OR AN ADMISSION REFERRAL IS MADE, APPROPRIATE FINANCIAL SCREENING IS PROVIDED.
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PART I, LINE 3C:IF INCOME EXCEEDS 250% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE REQUIRED FROM THE PATIENT OR GUARANTOR TO DETERMINE IF ASSISTANCE CAN BE GRANTED BASED ON A 'MEDICALLY NEEDY' SITUATION RESULTING FROM THE CATASTROPHIC EVENT NECESSITATING ADMISSION TO SHEPHERD CENTER.
PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES:SHEPHERD CENTER'S COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES ARE CONCENTRATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:1) HOUSING: HAVING THE FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES INVOLVED IN REHABILITATION AFTER A CATASTROPHIC INJURY IS IMPERATIVE TO THE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO COMMUNITY, HOME, WORK, AND/OR SCHOOL. PATIENTS WHO ARE NEWLY ADMITTED TO SHEPHERD CENTER'S INPATIENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM ARE PROVIDED ONE COMPLIMENTARY FURNISHED APARTMENT FOR THEIR LOVED ONES IF BOTH THE FAMILY AND PATIENT LIVE MORE THAN 50 MILES FROM THE CENTER. IN 2024, SHEPHERD CENTER EXPANDED THE HOUSING PROGRAM BY COMPLETING THE ARTHUR M. BLANK FAMILY RESIDENCES, WHICH IS ONLY HALF A MILE FROM SHEPHERD CENTER'S MAIN CAMPUS. THE NEW 16-FLOOR HOUSING BUILDING FEATURES 165 MODERN, WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE, FULLY FURNISHED APARTMENTS WITH IN-UNIT LAUNDRY. AT THE ARTHUR M. BLANK FAMILY RESIDENCES, FAMILIES ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO AN ON-SITE PARKING DECK, MEETING ROOMS, A GYM, A LIBRARY AND RECREATIONAL SPACES. THIS EXPANSION ALLOWS FAMILIES TO STAY CLOSE TO THEIR LOVED ONES THROUGHOUT THE FULL DURATION OF THEIR REHABILITATION. PATIENTS PARTICIPATING IN SHEPHERD CENTER'S DAY PROGRAMS WHO LIVE MORE THAN 30 MILES FROM THE CENTER MAY ALSO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A COMPLIMENTARY FURNISHED APARTMENT DURING TREATMENT. THIS ALLOWS PATIENTS TO APPLY WHAT THEY LEARNED FROM THE INPATIENT SETTING. ADDITIONALLY, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A PEER SUPPORT COMMUNITY FOR MILITARY PATIENTS, VETERANS PARTICIPATING IN SHEPHERD CENTER'S SHARE MILITARY INITIATIVE MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMPLIMENTARY HOUSING AT BISCAYNE PLACE, AN APARTMENT COMPLEX LOCATED WITHIN TWO MILES OF SHEPHERD CENTER'S MAIN CAMPUS. PROVIDING COMPLIMENTARY HOUSING IS CRUCIAL AND APPRECIATED BY FAMILIES, AS IT ENABLES THEM TO FOCUS ON THEIR LOVED ONE GETTING BETTER RATHER THAN THE FINANCIAL BURDENS AND STRESS THAT COMES WITH MOVING AWAY FROM HOME FOR CARE. MOST EVERY FAMILY MEMBER THAT STAYS AT SHEPHERD CENTER'S COMPLIMENTARY HOUSING HAS SHARED THAT BY HAVING HOUSING AVAILABLE TO THEM, SHEPHERD CENTER HAS ALLEVIATED THE STRESS OF FINDING A PLACE TO STAY AND HAS PROVIDED THEM A SENSE OF SECURITY AND CONVENIENCE THEY WOULD NOT HAVE OTHERWISE.2) RESCUE PROGRAM: AT SHEPHERD CENTER, WE UNDERSTAND THAT EMERGENCIES CAN POSE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE LIMITATIONS. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS IS CRITICAL, ESPECIALLY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS, WHO ARE AT HIGHER RISK DURING DISASTERS LIKE FIRES. THAT'S WHY WE LAUNCHED THE RESCUE PROGRAM A COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVE DEDICATED TO ENHANCING EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THROUGH THE RESCUE PROGRAM, THE CENTER PROVIDES HOME ALERT LABELS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO HELP CREATE EFFECTIVE EMERGENCY PLANS, ENSURING QUICKER RESPONSE TIMES IN CRITICAL SITUATIONS. INDIVIDUALS CAN DISPLAY THE RESCUE LABEL AT THEIR HOME'S ENTRANCE TO QUICKLY ALERT EMERGENCY PERSONNEL THAT THEY MAY NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. INDIVIDUALS CAN ALSO ENHANCE THEIR PREPAREDNESS BY REQUESTING RESCUE MATERIALS FROM SHEPHERD CENTER. THESE MATERIALS INCLUDE FIRE SAFETY TIPS AND RESOURCES TO KEEP INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES INFORMED AND PREPARED.3) INJURY PREVENTION: AT SHEPHERD CENTER, WE BELIEVE THAT PREVENTING INJURIES IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS TREATING THEM. TRAUMATIC INJURIES REMAIN A LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH AND LONG-TERM DISABILITY, PARTICULARLY AMONG YOUNG ADULTS. THE GOOD NEWS? MOST OF THESE INJURIES ARE PREVENTABLE. THROUGH SHEPHERD CENTER'S INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM, THE CENTER IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING, EQUIPPING, AND EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES TO DRAMATICALLY REDUCE INJURY RISKS AND ENHANCE SAFETY. SHEPHERD CENTER WORKS ALONGSIDE STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, AND FAMILIES TO DEVELOP EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE FOR SAFETY. SOME OF THE CENTER'S KEY PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO KEEP COMMUNITIES SAFER INCLUDE BUNK BED SAFETY, CAR SEAT SAFETY, DIVING INJURY PREVENTION, THE RESCUE PROGRAM, AND CURRICULUM FOR BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD INJURIES.
PART III, LINE 2:BAD DEBT EXPENSE IS RECORDED AT COST BASED ON ACTUAL BAD DEBT CHARGES WRITTEN OFF DURING THE FISCAL YEAR MULTIPLIED BY THE RATIO OF COST TO CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR.
PART III, LINE 4:THE CENTER GRANTS CREDIT WITHOUT COLLATERAL TO ITS PATIENTS, MOST OF WHOM ARE INSURED UNDER THIRD-PARTY PAYOR AGREEMENTS. PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ARE REPORTED AT THEIR NET REALIZABLE VALUE FROM THIRD-PARTY PAYORS, PATIENTS, RESIDENTS AND OTHERS FOR SERVICES RENDERED. ALLOWANCES ARE PROVIDED FOR THIRD-PARTY PAYORS BASED ON ESTIMATED REIMBURSEMENT RATES. ALLOWANCES ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS BASED ON AN ESTIMATE OF UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS. WRITE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS IS DETERMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS AFTER A REVIEW OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE INDIVIDUAL PATIENT ACCOUNTS.FOR FINAL SETTLEMENTS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN REACHED FOR BAD DEBT EXPENSE WITH MEDICARE FOR ANY FISCAL YEARS, MANAGEMENT EXPECTS THAT THE AMOUNTS PAYABLE OR RECEIVABLE FOR THE UNSETTLED YEARS WILL APPROXIMATE THE AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION. ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO AMOUNTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED, BASED ON FINAL SETTLEMENTS, ARE RECORDED IN THE PERIOD OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
PART III, LINE 8:SHEPHERD IS NOT TREATING ANY AMOUNT OF LINE 7 AS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT. THE AMOUNT ON LINE 6 IS DETERMINED BY MULTIPLYING GROSS MEDICARE CHARGES X SHEPHERD'S COST TO CHARGE RATIOS FOR INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT.
PART III, LINE 9B:ACCORDING TO SHEPHERD CENTER'S DEBT COLLECTION POLICY, ALL PATIENTS ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE A FINANCIAL SCREENING AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. IF THE PATIENT DEMONSTRATES ELIGIBILITY BASED ON PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY, HARDSHIP, THE FINANCIAL SCREENING OR THE PATIENT FINANCIAL EVALUATION FORM, USING THE HOSPITAL POLICY, PATIENT LIABILITY BALANCES OVER INSURANCE, OR THE FULL CHARGES WOULD BE WRITTEN OFF TO CHARITY CARE. SHEPHERD CENTER APPROVED COLLECTION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LETTERS, STATEMENTS, AND PHONE CALLS TO PATIENTS AND GUARANTORS.
PART VI, LINE 2:THE SHEPHERD CENTER CHNA STEERING COMMITTEE OVERSAW THE CHNA PROCESS, LED BY ITS DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND CONSULTING GROUP PUBLIC GOODS GROUP (PGG). TOGETHER, THE TWO FORMED THE CORE TEAM TO CONDUCT THE CHNA. THE COMMITTEE, COMPRISED OF 13 HOSPITAL CLINICAL AND OPERATIONS TEAM MEMBERS. PGG INTERVIEWED 36 STAKEHOLDERS WITH RELEVANT EXPERTISE AND KNOWLEDGE OF SHEPHERD'S COMMUNITY AS PART OF ITS PRIMARY DATA ANALYSIS. THESE INTERVIEWS INCLUDED REPRESENTATIVES FROM SHEPHERD CENTER, THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE, GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM, AND THE BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. SHEPHERD ALSO HOSTED EIGHT FOCUS GROUPS: SHEPHERD CENTER'S CONSUMER ADVISORY GROUP, TWO CASE MANAGEMENT GROUPS, PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS, CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE WITH DISORDERS OF CONSCIOUSNESS, PATIENTS OF SHEPHERD'S SPINE AND PAIN INSTITUTE, ADOLESCENT PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND PATIENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP MEMBERS. ADDITIONALLY, SHEPHERD CONDUCTED A COMMUNITY-BASED SURVEY WIDELY PROMOTED TO ASK FOR INPUT FROM PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. APPROXIMATELY 345 PATIENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS RESPONDED, OFFERING DIRECT INSIGHT INTO THEIR EXPERIENCES, CHALLENGES, AND NEEDS. SHEPHERD DISTRIBUTED THE SURVEY THROUGH DISTRIBUTION FLYERS IN ALL CLINIC WAITING ROOMS, SOCIAL MEDIA FOR PEER AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS, ONLINE ACCESS THROUGH EMAIL OUTREACH, AND OUTREACH BY THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION GEORGIA RSVP CLINIC. THE CLINIC PROVIDES FREE REHABILITATION SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH INJURIES AND CONDITIONS LIKE SHEPHERD TREATS. SHEPHERD ALSO DEPLOYED AN INTERNAL SURVEY WIDELY ADVERTISED THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL, AND 44 CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL EMPLOYEES RESPONDED. THIS SURVEY AIMED TO GATHER INSIGHTS INTO EMPLOYEE PERSPECTIVES ON PATIENT NEEDS AND BARRIERS AND UNDERSTAND WHAT WORKS WELL. SECONDARY DATA ANALYSIS INCLUDED A MIX OF NEARLY 10,000 INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL INDICATORS TO GIVE A SCALED VIEW OF THE COMMUNITY AND ITS NEEDS. THESE DATA SOURCES INCLUDED: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), GEORGIA BRAIN AND SPINAL INJURY TRUST FUND COMMISSION, GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION, NATIONAL SPINAL CORD INJURY STATISTICAL CENTER, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY MODEL SYSTEM PROGRAM, U.S. CENSUS, AND UNIFORM DATA SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL REHABILITATION (UDSMR).PGG CONDUCTED AN EXTENSIVE LITERATURE REVIEW OF REHABILITATION HOSPITALS TO UNDERSTAND HOW SIMILAR HOSPITALS CONDUCTED THEIR CHNA AND FIND ANY POTENTIAL NEW DATA SOURCES. THESE CHNAS INCLUDED SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITYLAB AND CRAIG HOSPITAL, AMONG OTHERS. THE GROUP ALSO REVIEWED CHNAS FROM HEALTH SYSTEMS WITHIN THE ATLANTA COMMUNITY, INCLUDING GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM, PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE HOSPITALS, AND WELLSTAR HOSPITALS. PGG ALSO REVIEWED REPORTS FROM DATABASES UNIQUE TO THE SHEPHERD COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THE NATIONAL SPINAL CORD INJURY STATISTICAL CENTER, THE STATE OF GEORGIA BRAIN AND SPINAL INJURY TRUST FUND COMMISSION, AND THE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY MODEL SYSTEM. THE GROUP REVIEWED MULTIPLE STUDIES AND JOURNALS FOR POTENTIALLY RELEVANT DATA, INCLUDING THOSE FROM NEUROLOGY AND ACUTE AND CRITICAL CARE. THE LITERATURE REVIEW HELPED INFORM BOTH THE PATIENT POPULATION AND THE IMPACT OF POTENTIAL HEALTH INEQUITIES ON PATIENT POPULATIONS TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED WITHIN HEALTHCARE.PGG PREPARED AN INTERIM DATA REPORT FOR PRESENTATION TO THE CHNA STEERING COMMITTEE ON APRIL 30, 2024, DURING WHICH COMMITTEE MEMBERS REVIEWED INITIAL FINDINGS AND PROVIDED FEEDBACK. ADDITIONALLY, IN APRIL AND MAY 2024, THE CORE TEAM MET WITH PROGRAM MANAGERS TO NAME ANY GAPS IN DATA AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE ANALYSIS.ONCE DATA GATHERING AND ANALYSIS WERE COMPLETE, THE TEAM TURNED TO PRIORITIZATION. TO HELP INFORM THIS PROCESS, PGG CREATED A HEALTH NEEDS MATRIX TO TRACK TRENDS ACROSS ALL DATA SOURCES. THE MATRIX OFFERED A CLEAR VIEW OF WHERE HEALTH ISSUES INTERSECTED WITH DATA AND COMMUNITY VOICES BY EVALUATING PUBLIC HEALTH DATA AND INTERNAL INFORMATION, COMPARISONS TO REGIONAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL FIGURES, INPUT FROM COMMUNITY LEADERS IN INTERVIEWS, INSIGHTS FROM FOCUS GROUPS, AND INPUT FROM PATIENT AND EMPLOYEE SURVEYS.
PART VI, LINE 3:IT IS SHEPHERD CENTER POLICY TO EXTEND SERVICES TO ALL PATIENTS DEEMED APPROPRIATE FOR OUR CLINICAL PROGRAMS. THOSE WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND WILL BE AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE. OUR APPLICATION PROCESS CONSISTENTLY COLLECTS SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO DETERMINE PATIENT(S) ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. WHEN PATIENTS ARE SCHEDULED OR AN ADMISSION REFERRAL IS MADE, APPROPRIATE FINANCIAL SCREENING IS PROVIDED. ALL PATIENTS WILL BE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE FINANCIAL SCREENING FORM REGARDLESS OF SERVICE LOCATION OR PATIENT TYPE. THE SCREENING FORMS WILL ALLOW PATIENTS WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE REQUEST ASSISTANCE TO BE PROVIDED EQUAL ACCESS TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THE INFORMATION THEY PROVIDE. THE SCREENING WILL INCLUDE DETERMINING WHETHER THIRD PARTY PAYER RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO COVER THE COST OF CARE FOR THE INPATIENT OR DAY PATIENT CHARGES IN FULL. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF CHARITY CARE WILL BE CONSIDERED IF FINANCIAL RESOURCES DO NOT APPEAR TO BE AVAILABLE. THE PATIENT OR GUARANTOR WILL BE ASKED TO COMPLETE A 'PATIENT FINANCIAL EVALUATION' FORM, (ALSO KNOWN AS FAP, 'FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM' FORM), TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT WILL FURTHER ASSIST US TO ASSESS THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR CHARITY ASSISTANCE. (NOTE: IF PATIENT IS AT LEAST L8 YEARS OLD THEY WILL BE QUALIFIED TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR OWN INCOME AND ASSETS RATHER THAN THEIR PARENTS.) THE PATIENT OR GUARANTOR WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION IN FULL AND PROVIDE SUPPORTING EVIDENCE TO SUBSTANTIATE INCOME. MINIMUM SUPPORTING EVIDENCE FOR INCOME WOULD INCLUDE: PROOF OF INCOME REPRESENTING CURRENT HOUSEHOLD INCOME I.E., PAY STUBS, W2'S, PRIOR YEAR INCOME TAX FORMS, ETC. IF THERE IS NO INCOME, LETTERS FROM PERSON(S) PROVIDING ROOM & BOARD TO PATIENT IS REQUIRED. (NOTE: FAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE APPLICATION).ONCE THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FORM IS COMPLETE, THE FINANCIAL COUNSELOR WILL REVIEW TO ASSURE THAT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IS ATTACHED, PROVIDE ALL THE CALCULATIONS REQUIRED, AND PROVIDE A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF ELIGIBILITY. ELIGIBILITY WILL BE BASED ON THE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY SHEPHERD CENTER AS FOLLOWS: CURRENT INCOME MUST NOT EXCEED 250% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. IF INCOME EXCEEDS 250% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE REQUIRED FROM THE PATIENT OR GUARANTOR TO DETERMINE IF ASSISTANCE CAN BE GRANTED BASED ON HARDSHIP.IF THE PATIENT HAS APPLIED FOR GEORGIA MEDICAID, THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FORM SHOULD BE COMPLETED AND IF SUCH CHARGES ARE ULTIMATELY NOT COVERED OR UNCOLLECTIBLE THE PATIENT IS DEEMED ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. IF THE PATIENT DOES NOT MEET CRITERIA, THE FINANCIAL COUNSELOR WILL ESTABLISH DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS BASED ON THE EXPECTED SERVICES AND WILL OFFER PAYMENT OPTIONS OR A PAYMENT PLAN AS APPROPRIATE. IF THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT APPROVES THE PATIENT FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, THE FINANCIAL COUNSELOR WILL PRESENT THE PACKET TO THE MANAGER OF PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR REVIEW AND QUALIFICATION APPROVAL.
PART VI, LINE 4:BECAUSE SHEPHERD IS A LONG-TERM ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL (LTACH) THAT FUNCTIONS AS AN ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL AND A REHABILITATION CENTER, ITS COMMUNITY IS DEFINED DIFFERENTLY THAN THAT OF TYPICAL ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS THAT USE GEOGRAPHY AS ITS PRIMARY POPULATION. INSTEAD, SHEPHERD DEFINES ITS COMMUNITY IN THREE WAYS: 1) SHEPHERD PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS, 2) INDIVIDUALS WITH SIMILAR CONDITIONS, INCLUDING ALL PERSONS WITH THE TYPES OF INJURIES AND DISEASE STATES SHEPHERD TREATS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THEY HAVE RECEIVED CARE AT SHEPHERD, AND 3) RESIDENTS OF GEORGIA AND METRO ATLANTA: WHILE SHEPHERD SERVES A BROAD POPULATION, HALF OF SHEPHERD'S PATIENTS COME FROM GEORGIA, AND NEARLY HALF OF THOSE LIVE IN THE METROPOLITAN ATLANTA AREA. FROM FY22 TO FY24, PATIENTS FROM 115 GEORGIA COUNTIES WERE ADMITTED TO SHEPHERD CENTER, WITH THE ATLANTA METROPOLITAN COUNTIES HAVING THE MOST SIGNIFICANT VOLUME OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS ADMITTED TO THE CENTER. THE TOP 10 GEORGIA COUNTIES BY HOSPITAL ADMISSION FOR FY22 TO FY24 WERE FULTON, DEKALB, COBB, GWINNETT, HENRY, CLAYTON, CHEROKEE, FAYETTE, PAULDING, AND COWETA. THESE COUNTIES REPRESENTED APPROXIMATELY 27% OF ALL INPATIENT ADMISSION FOR FY23 AND FY24.DUE TO THE UNIQUE NATURE OF ITS CARE, SHEPHERD DOES NOT SEE THE USUAL TYPE OF PATIENT PROFILE MOST TYPICAL ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS SEE: THEIR DIRECT GEOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY. INSTEAD, AND EVEN THOUGH SHEPHERD IS IN THE HEART OF THE DIVERSE CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA., SHEPHERD'S COMMUNITY MORE CLOSELY REFLECTS THAT OF NATIONAL CATASTROPHIC INJURY AND SIGNIFICANT NEUROLOGICAL CONDITION DIAGNOSIS TRENDS, WHICH BEND SIGNIFICANTLY TOWARD WHITE POPULATIONS.WHEN LOOKING AT GENDER, SHEPHERD IS IMPACTED BY TWO TRENDS REFLECTIVE OF NATIONAL DEMOGRAPHICS. CATASTROPHIC INJURIES TEND TO HAPPEN MORE TO MALES THAN FEMALES, ESPECIALLY FOR PEOPLE WITH SCIS WHOSE CARE OFTEN BEGINS WITHIN THE HOSPITAL AS AN INPATIENT. MS DIAGNOSES, THOUGH, ARE FAR MORE COMMON IN WOMEN AND ARE MOST OFTEN TREATED IN AN OUTPATIENT SETTING.THE OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF INPATIENTS AND OUTPATIENTS SPOKE ENGLISH ABOUT 98 PERCENT EACH YEAR BETWEEN FY22 AND FY24, ON AVERAGE. SPANISH IS THE MOST COMMON SECOND PRIMARY LANGUAGE SPOKEN.FROM FY22 TO FY24, OF ALL INPATIENTS, THOSE WITH AN ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY (ABI) AS THEIR PRIMARY IMPAIRMENT MADE UP THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF PATIENTS. PATIENTS WITH AN SCI AS THEIR PRIMARY IMPAIRMENT WERE THE SECOND HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF PATIENTS.
PART VI, LINE 5:SHEPHERD CENTER PROMOTES HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A PLANNED, ORGANIZED AND MEASURED APPROACH TO SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES THAT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD AND BRAIN INJURY, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, CHRONIC PAIN AND OTHER NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES, AS WELL AS THE FAMILY OR LOVED ONES AFFECTED. PATIENTS AT SHEPHERD CENTER GET MORE THAN MEDICAL CARE THEY RECEIVE THE FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE FROM EVALUATION AND MEDICAL TREATMENT TO REHABILITATION AND LIFELONG SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT EXTEND BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. OUR PATIENT POPULATION HAS UNIQUE NEEDS THAT ARE TYPICALLY UNDERSERVED, MAKING SHEPHERD AN IMPORTANT LIFELINE AND RESOURCE FOR OUR PATIENTS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFE. SHEPHERD CENTER'S COMMUNITY INCLUDES CURRENT AND FORMER PATIENTS, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES.TO FURTHER PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY, IN 2025, SHEPHERD CENTER'S CENTER FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EXPANDED ITS RESEARCH AND INNOVATION WITH SHEPHERD'S INNOVATION INSTITUTE, A 30,000-SQUARE-FOOT FACILITY FEATURING AN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SHOWROOM, ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO TRIAL DEVICES BEFORE PURCHASE. THIS WILL ENABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH DISABILITIES TO LEARN ABOUT AND ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES THAT ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO PERFORM DAILY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ACCESSING ELECTRONIC DEVICES, CONTROLLING THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT, DRIVING, AND MOVING AROUND.
PART VI, LINE 6:SHEPHERD IS NOT PART OF AN AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (19 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxtAddress Line2USAddress/AddressLine2Txt
BLAZESPORTS AMERICA INC
3000 BUSINESS PARK DRIVE ANORCROSSGA30071582087265501(C)(3)$5,000$0GENERAL SUPPORT
GEORGIA RSVP INC
1330 MAYFIELD MANOR DRIVEALPHARETTAGA30009850585273501(C)(3)$5,000$0GENERAL SUPPORT
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
733 THIRD AVENUENEW YORKNY10017135661935501(C)(3)$8,000$0GENERAL SUPPORT
SIDE BY SIDE BRAIN INJURY CLUBHOUSE
1001 MAIN STREETSTONE MOUNTAINGA30083582448708501(C)(3)$40,000$0GENERAL SUPPORT
SCI VENTURES LLC
636 MORRIS TURNPIKE SUITE 3ASHORT HILLSNJ07078923621629501(C)(3)$1,000,000$0SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH TO DEVELOP CURES FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE
228 ALDRICH HALLIRVINECA926971050952226406501(C)(3)$123,523$0RESEARCH GRANT
ALBERT EINSTEIN HEALTHCARE NETWORK
5501 OLD YORK ROADPHILADELPHIAPA19141232290323501(C)(3)$60,000$0RESEARCH GRANT
HEALTH TECH PAL CORP
1930 MARLTON PIKE E SUITE Q37CHERRY HILLNJ08003464086450C CORP$57,940$0RESEARCH GRANT
SENSORIA HEALTH INC
15600 REDMOND WAY SUITE 205REDMONDWA980523862823150893C CORP$47,416$0RESEARCH GRANT
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
1 SOUTH PARK CIR BUILDING 1SUITECHARLESTONSC29407576000722STATE AGENCY$40,806$0RESEARCH GRANT402
THE SPAULDING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL CORPORATION
300 FIRST AVENUECHARLESTOWNMA02129042551124501(C)(3)$40,000$0RESEARCH GRANT
FLINT REHABILITATION DEVICES
18023 SKY PARK CIRCLE SUITE H2IRVINECA92614453756413LLC$38,100$0RESEARCH GRANT
GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION
PO BOX 100117ATLANTAGA30384580603146501(C)(3)$37,066$0RESEARCH GRANT
VORTANT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
88 HIGH COUNTRY ROADWEAVERVILLENC28787161641817S CORP$35,679$0RESEARCH GRANT
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
1800 GRANT STREET SUITE 200DENVERCO80203846000555501(C)(3)$21,920$0RESEARCH GRANT
COUNCIL OF STATE ADMINISTRATORS OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
1 RESEARCH COURT SUITE 450ROCKVILLEMD208506252526071153501(C)(3)$16,748$0RESEARCH GRANT
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
633 CLARK STREETEVANSTONIL60208362167817501(C)(3)$10,386$0RESEARCH GRANT
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
12455 COLLECTIONS DRIVECHICAGOIL60693916001537STATE GOVERNMENT$8,980$0RESEARCH GRANT
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
550 S COLLEGE AVENUENEWARKDE19713516000297501(C)(3)$8,933$0RESEARCH GRANT
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org16Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org4TotalOtherOrgCnt

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant TypeSTAFF SUPPORT, PATIENT SUPPORTY & RESEARCH GRANTGrantTypeTxt
Recipient7RecipientCnt
Cash Grant$84,970CashGrantAmt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationPRIOR TO AWARDING ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS, AN ASSESSMENT IS MADE ON THE ULTIMATE USE OF THE FUNDS. FINAL DETERMINATION IS BASED ON WHETHER THE FUNDS ARE COMPLIMENTARY TO SHEPHERD CENTER'S MISSION AND/OR IN FURTHERANCE OF COMMUNITY NEEDS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
Form990 Of Other OrganizationsYes (X)Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance Payment0SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan0SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp Arrngm0EquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org0CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs0CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng OrgYes (1)CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs0CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed Payments0AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract Exception0InitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (22 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
SARAH MORRISON
FORMER CEO$799,798$0$801,741$0$0$0$14,488$0$15,313$0$1,631,340$0$0$0
MICHAEL R YOCHELSON MD
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER$625,084$0$216,220$0$0$0$10,675$0$27,953$0$879,932$0$0$0
ERIK SHAW
PHYSICIAN$732,667$0$10,000$0$0$0$15,250$0$27,943$0$785,860$0$0$0
JAMES H SHEPHERD III
PRESIDENT/CEO$483,996$0$148,096$0$0$0$8,050$0$28,278$0$668,420$0$0$0
SHERRILL LORING
PHYSICIAN$627,219$0$10,900$0$0$0$15,000$0$36$0$653,155$0$0$0
BROCK BOWMAN MD
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR$594,279$0$10,000$0$0$0$15,250$0$27,953$0$647,482$0$0$0
PHILIP WEXLER
PHYSICIAN$603,071$0$10,000$0$0$0$5,750$0$27,943$0$646,764$0$0$0
BEN W THROWER
PHYSICIAN$591,282$0$10,000$0$0$0$15,250$0$20,939$0$637,471$0$0$0
DAVID QUINTERO
PHYSICIAN$605,902$0$10,000$0$0$0$7,625$0$974$0$624,501$0$0$0
STEPHEN B HOLLEMAN
FORMER CFO$304,012$0$210,595$0$0$0$15,250$0$17,402$0$547,259$0$0$0
KATHERINE CREEK
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER$308,381$0$31,380$0$0$0$5,750$0$16,767$0$362,278$0$0$0
SARAH BATTS
SR VICE PRESIDENT ADVANCEMENT$308,296$0$33,370$0$0$0$8,050$0$10,518$0$360,234$0$0$0
DEBORAH BACKUS
VP RESEARCH AND INNOVATION$285,456$0$15,980$0$0$0$15,250$0$16,712$0$333,398$0$0$0
JOE NOWICKI
VP FACILITY SERVICE$271,936$0$24,460$0$0$0$2,948$0$20,955$0$320,299$0$0$0
JO TAPPER
VP MARKETING AND COMMUNICA$289,260$0$15,000$0$0$0$7,620$0$984$0$312,864$0$0$0
ATUL KANVINDE
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER$292,764$0$3,000$0$0$0$0$0$9,863$0$305,627$0$0$0
WILMA BUNCH
VP PATIENT EXPERIENCE$237,127$0$12,000$0$0$0$15,250$0$10,486$0$274,863$0$0$0
TIFFANY LECROY
CHIEF NURSING OFFICER$200,780$0$14,800$0$0$0$15,002$0$27,943$0$258,525$0$0$0
BETH BOATWRIGHT
CFO$216,638$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$7,070$0$223,708$0$0$0
BRIAN BARNETTE
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER/$172,190$0$800$0$0$0$10,675$0$19,262$0$202,927$0$0$0
DONALD P LESLIE MD
MED DIR EMERITUS$144,136$0$3,500$0$0$0$15,244$0$18,180$0$181,060$0$0$0
STEPHEN K MARSH
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER & GENERAL C$177,308$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$33$0$177,341$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART I, LINE 6THE SHEPHERD CENTER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED A "SHEPHERD SHARE" BONUS TO QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES FOR FY 2024, THAT WAS PAID IN FY 2025. THIS YEAR'S BONUS WAS BASED ON VARIOUS FACTORS INCLUDING PATIENT OUTCOMES, CUSTOMER SERVICE (INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL), AND FISCAL PERFORMANCE.
SCHEDULE J, PART IISARAH MORRISON RETIRED FROM THE CEO POSITION ON 09/20/2024 AND STEPHEN B. HOLLEMAN RETIRED FROM THE CFO POSITION ON 7/31/2024.

Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK

Tax Exempt Bonds Issues TaxExemptBondsIssuesGrp (2 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdBond Issuer EINBondIssuerEINCUSIPCUSIPNumBond IssuedBondIssuedDtIssue PriceIssuePriceAmtPurposePurposeDescDefeasedDefeasedIndOn Behalf Of IssuerOnBehalfOfIssuerIndPool FinancingPoolFinancingInd
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY
A581506878359900ZT72009-11-04$56,000,000PROVIDE FUNDS TO REFUND 4/20/05 ISSUE FOR HOSPITAL EXPANSION000
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY
B5815068782022-12-22$175,000,000PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CENTER000

Tax Exempt Bonds Proceeds TaxExemptBondsProceedsGrp (2 entries)

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A$15,200,000$56,000,000$56,000,0002007Yes (1)0Yes (1)Yes (1)
B$69,550,100$69,550,1002025000Yes (1)

Tax Exempt Bonds Private Bus Use TaxExemptBondsPrivateBusUseGrp (2 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdOwning Bond Financed PropertyOwningBondFinancedPropertyIndAny Lease ArrangementsAnyLeaseArrangementsIndMgmt Contract Bond Fincd PropMgmtContractBondFincdPropIndEngage Bond Counsel ContractsEngageBondCounselContractsIndAny Research AgreementsAnyResearchAgreementsIndPrivate Bus Concerning UBIPrivateBusConcerningUBIPctTotal Private Business UseTotalPrivateBusinessUsePctBond Iss Meet Prvt Sec Pymt TestBondIssMeetPrvtSecPymtTestIndChange In Use Bond Financed PropChangeInUseBondFinancedPropIndProcs Nonqualified Bond RemdtdProcsNonqualifiedBondRemdtdIndPrivate Bus Use By OthersPrivateBusUseByOthersPct
A0Yes (1)Yes (1)000.014000.01400000
B0Yes (1)000.009000.009000000.00000

Tax Exempt Bonds Arbitrage TaxExemptBondsArbitrageGrp (2 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdForm8038 T FiledForm8038TFiledIndRebate Not Due YetRebateNotDueYetIndException To RebateExceptionToRebateIndNo Rebate DueNoRebateDueIndVariable Rate IssueVariableRateIssueIndHedge Identified In Bks And RecHedgeIdentifiedInBksAndRecIndGross Proceeds Invested In GICGrossProceedsInvestedInGICIndGross Proceeds InvestedGrossProceedsInvestedIndWritten Proc To Monitor ReqsWrittenProcToMonitorReqsInd
A000000000
B000000000

Procedures Corrective Action ProceduresCorrectiveActionGrp (2 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdProcedures Corrective ActionProceduresCorrectiveActionInd
A0
B0

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Bus Tr Involve Interested Prsn BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp (6 entries)

Relationship DescriptionRelationshipDescriptionTxtTransactionTransactionAmtTransactionTransactionDescSharing Of RevenuesSharingOfRevenuesInd
JULIE SHEPHERD
FAMILY MEMBER$127,258EMPLOYEE0
CLARE HARTIGAN
FAMILY MEMBER$14,588EMPLOYEE0
YATES INSURANCE AGENCY
FAMILY MEMBER$82,500INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES0
CHOATE CONSTRUCTION
FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN OF CHOATE CONSTRUCTION IS TRUSTEE OF RELATED ENTITY$69,789,325CONSTRUCTION SERVICES0
BUCKHEAD EAR NOSE AND THROAT
FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER AND PHYSICIAN$313,475MEDICAL TREATMENT SERVICES0
BRASFIELD & GORRIE LLC
FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER$41,915,827CONSTRUCTION SERVICES0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCH L, PART IV, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
Explanation(D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: EMPLOYEE COMPENSATIONExplanationTxt

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Works Of Art WorksOfArtGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution2ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$3,800NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesFAIR MARKET VALUEMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution75ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$2,923,961NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesFAIR MARKET VALUEMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
DescVARIOUS GIFTSDesc
Contribution8ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$84,822NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesFAIR MARKET VALUEMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Any Property That Must Be Held0AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC GiftsYes (1)ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties Used0ThirdPartiesUsedInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 33:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationSHEPHERD CENTER USES THE ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING. SECURITY DONATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY SHEPHERD CENTER FOUNDATION AND PASSED THROUGH TO SHEPHERD CENTER. THESE SECURITIES ARE LIQUIDATED IMMEDIATELY AND THE PROCEEDS ARE RECORDED DIRECTLY TO THE TEMPORARILY AND PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS PORTION OF THE BALANCE SHEET. AS EXPENSES ARE INCURRED, THESE FUNDS ARE RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION AND ONLY THEN BECOME AN ELEMENT OF REVENUE. WE REPORT THE ENTIRE AMOUNT OF THESE DONATIONS ON SCHEDULE M FOR TRANSPARENCY SINCE THE AMOUNT ON THE STATEMENT OF REVENUE, LINE 1G DOES NOT FULLY REPRESENT THE NON-CASH DONATIONS RECEIVED.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (11 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2FAMILY RELATIONSHIP: ALANA SHEPHERD (CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND TRUSTEE), JAMES H. SHEPHERD, III (PRESIDENT/COO AND BOARD MEMBER), AND W. CLYDE SHEPHERD, III (BOARD MEMBER). FAMILY RELATIONSHIP: SHALER ALIAS (BOARD MEMBER), FRED ALIAS (BOARD MEMBER), AND ANDREW ALIAS (BOARD MEMBER AND TRUSTEE). FAMILY RELATIONSHIP: JUSTIN JONES (BOARD MEMBER) AND ELIZABETH ALLEN (TRUSTEE). FAMILY RELATIONSHIP: BERNIE MARCUS (BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS) AND BILLI MARCUS (TRUSTEE EMERITUS). NOTE: THE BOARD'S EMERITI DO NOT VOTE AND THEY ARE NOT EXPECTED TO ATTEND MEETINGS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4THE BYLAWS WERE AMENDED IN SEPTEMBER 2024 TO ADD THE TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE LIST OF COMMITTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BTHE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY CRI ADVISORS, LLC WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE ACCOUNTING STAFF AT THE SHEPHERD CENTER. THE RETURN IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER WITH FURTHER CONSULTATION WITH CRI FOR ALL QUESTIONS THAT ARE UNCLEAR AS TO MEANING AND INTENT. THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER THEN REVIEWS THE FORM 990 WITH THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SHEPHERD CENTER FOUNDATION FOR THEIR INPUT AND APPROVAL. THE SHEPHERD CENTER PROVIDES EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD WITH A FINAL COPY OF THE FILED 990 UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROCESS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CTHE SHEPHERD CENTER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. ALL PAPERWORK IS KEPT ON FILE IN THE EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. THE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ALSO CROSS REFERENCES WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING BOARD MEMBER AFFILIATIONS WITH OTHER ENTITIES WITH WHICH SHEPHERD CENTER DOES BUSINESS. ADDITIONALLY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING INTEGRITY AND OBJECTIVITY OF ITS STAFF IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR HOSPITAL OBLIGATIONS, IT IS THE POLICY OF THE SHEPHERD CENTER THAT CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS SHOULD BE AVOIDED WHERE POSSIBLE, OR DISCLOSED AND MANAGED SO AS TO AVOID VIOLATION OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND THE HOSPITAL CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY. SINCE THE EXISTENCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS NOT ALWAYS EASILY DETERMINED, STAFF IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THOSE RELATIONSHIPS OR KNOWLEDGE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, SO THAT A REASONABLE DETERMINATION CAN BE MADE REGARDING THE CONFLICT AND, IF NEEDED, THE APPROPRIATE MANAGEMENT OF SUCH CONFLICT. ALL SHEPHERD CENTER EMPLOYED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, SENIOR LEADERS AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SUBSTANTIAL PURCHASING AUTHORITY ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTERESTS QUESTIONNAIRE AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES. ALL PAPERWORK IS KEPT ON FILE IN THE COMPLIANCE OFFICE. PROVIDERS ARE SCREENED VIA THE OPEN PAYMENTS DATABASE ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15THE SHEPHERD CENTER UTILIZES A BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO AND OTHER EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT. THIS COMMITTEE UTILIZES OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS (SULLIVAN COTTER), INDUSTRY COMPENSATION SURVEYS, AND REVIEWS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS' FORM 990 TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATENESS OF COMPENSATION. SHEPHERD CENTER UTILIZES PAYFACTORS COMPENSATION SURVEYS TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT A COMPENSATION PACKAGE IS IN LINE WITH OUR REGION AND RELATIVE BED SIZE. THE HUMAN RESOURCES VICE PRESIDENT ANALYZES THE DATA AND GETS APPROVAL FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. SALARY INCREASES FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO, MEDICAL DIRECTOR, COO, AND CFO ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, WHICH IS DOCUMENTED IN THE COMMITTEE MINUTES. THE COMMITTEE MUST APPROVE RAISES AND THEY USE AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM (SULLIVAN COTTER) TO MAKE THEIR FINAL DECISION. THE FINAL RESULTS ARE SENT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES VICE PRESIDENT FOR PROCESSING AND INSERTION INTO THEIR EMPLOYEE FILES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18SHEPHERD CENTER'S COMPLETED 990 RETURN IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION ON THE CENTER'S WEBSITE: WWW.SHEPHERD.ORG. THE RETURN IS ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND IS LISTED FOR PUBLIC USE ON GUIDESTAR.ORG.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX:SHEPHERD CENTER HAS ALLOCATED A PORTION OF THE EXPENSES OF THESE INDIRECT COST CENTERS TO PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: APPLICATION SUPPORT, COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, ENGINEERING, DEPRECIATION EXPENSE, HUMAN RESOURCES, SECURITY, RENOVATION AND LANDSCAPING, INFORMATION SECURITY, FACILITIES, RISK MANAGEMENT, AMORTIZATION, AND FOOD SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:CHANGES IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS 12,892,479. CHANGES IN INTERCOMPANY ACCOUNTS -4,164,933. CHANGES IN PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS 1,270,635.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2CNO CHANGE HAS OCCURRED FROM PRIOR YEAR.
FORM 990,SCHEDULE M SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:SHEPHERD CENTER USES THE ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING. SECURITY DONATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY SHEPHERD CENTER FOUNDATION AND SHEPHERD CENTER. THESE SECURITIES ARE LIQUIDATED IMMEDIATELY AND THE PROCEEDS ARE RECORDED DIRECTLY TO THE TEMPORARILY AND PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS PORTION OF THE BALANCE SHEET. AS EXPENSES ARE INCURRED, THESE FUNDS ARE RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION AND ONLY THEN BECOME AN ELEMENT OF REVENUE. WE REPORT THE ENTIRE AMOUNT OF THESE DONATIONS ON SCHEDULE M FOR TRANSPARENCY SINCE THE AMOUNT ON THE STATEMENT OF REVENUE, LINE 1G DOES NOT FULLY REPRESENT THE NON-CASH DONATIONS RECEIVED.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp

Disregarded Entity Name DisregardedEntityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1SHEPHERD CENTER FOUNDATIONBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line12020 PEACHTREE ROAD NWAddressLine1Txt
CityATLANTACityNm
State AbbreviationGAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP30309ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN201238224EIN
Primary ActivitiesFUNDRAISING FOR SHEPHERD CENTER EXCLUSIVELYPrimaryActivitiesTxt
Legal Domicile StateGALegalDomicileStateCd
Exempt Code Section501(C)(3)ExemptCodeSectionTxt
Public Charity Status509(A)(1)PublicCharityStatusTxt
Direct Controlling NAN/ADirectControllingNACd
Controlled Organization0ControlledOrganizationInd

Id Related Org Txbl Corp Tr IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp

Related Organization Name RelatedOrganizationName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1SSC AFFILIATES INCBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line12020 PEACHTREE ROAD NWAddressLine1Txt
CityATLANTACityNm
State AbbreviationGAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP30309ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN581921355EIN
Primary ActivitiesRETAIL PHARMACY, MEDICAL SUPPLY, AND GIFT SHOPPrimaryActivitiesTxt
Legal Domicile StateGALegalDomicileStateCd

Direct Controlling Entity Name DirectControllingEntityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1SHEPHERD CENTER INCBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Entity TypeCEntityTypeTxt
Share Of Total Income-$17,057ShareOfTotalIncomeAmt
Share Of EOY Assets$1,511,428ShareOfEOYAssetsAmt
Ownership1.00000OwnershipPct
Controlled Organization0ControlledOrganizationInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsYes (1)ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth Org0GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth Org0GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth Org0LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related Organization0DivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other Org0AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other Org0AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset Exchange0AssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth Org0RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth Org0RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgYes (1)PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgYes (1)PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesYes (1)SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingYes (1)PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other Org0ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgYes (1)ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other OrgYes (1)TransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgYes (1)TransferFromOtherOrgInd

Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp (9 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeTxtInvolvedInvolvedAmtMethod Of Amount DeterminationMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt
SSC AFFILIATES INC
A$70,711FMV
SSC AFFILIATES INC
L$78,809FMV
SHEPHERD CENTER FOUNDATION INC
M$937,330FMV
SHEPHERD CENTER FOUNDATION INC
N$101,218FMV
SSC AFFILIATES INC
O$946,859FMV
SHEPHERD CENTER FOUNDATION INC
O$3,703,162FMV
SSC AFFILIATES INC
Q$730,000FMV
SHEPHERD CENTER FOUNDATION INC
R$82,551FMV
SHEPHERD CENTER FOUNDATION INC
S$74,541,372FMV