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MeritCare Minnesota: Form 990, tax year 2009

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Organization
MeritCare Minnesota (EIN 26-1530302)
Tax period
2009-07-01 to 2010-06-30
Filed
2011-05-13
IRS object ID
201141339349303654
Schema version
2009v1.4
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

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Address Line150 South Sixth Street Suite 2800AddressLine1
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ExplanationThe operations of MeritCare Minnesota were combined with Sanford Medical Center Thief River Falls (Northwest Medical Center) on July 1, 2009.Explanation

Schedule H IRS990ScheduleH

Form990 Schedule H Part V Form990ScheduleHPartV

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General ExplanationThe operations of MeritCare Minnesota were combined with Sanford Medical Center Thief River Falls (Northwest Medical Center) on July 1, 2009.GeneralExplanation

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (13 entries)

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Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII (6 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
Part I, Line 1aOn Part I, Questions Regarding Compensation, Sanford checked several of the items as provided to listed persons: First Class or Charter Travel - Charter travel for business purposes is provided for individuals as needed and as cost appropriate. These costs are not included in the W-2's of the individuals as they meet the business purpose of Sanford. Travel for Companions - Limited travel for companions is required for an annual meeting. These costs are not included in the W-2's of the individuals as they meet the business purpose of Sanford. Tax Indemnification and gross-up payments - Compensation may be grossed up to include appropriate tax amounts in certain circumstances. Health or social club dues or initiation fees - All Sanford employees are eligible for discounted wellness memberships, a portion of these discounts and other club dues are taxed as fringe benefits. Personal services - Individuals may have benefits which include tax preparation or planning, this benefit is included in income and taxed. Part I, Line 3: The Sanford Board of Trustees directly engages a nationally recognized independent compensation consulting firm to annually review the total compensation of arrangements of the officers of the organization, and to report findings and recommendations to the Sanford Board of Trustees for deliberation and action. The most recent study was completed in 2010.
Part I, Line 4aPart I, Line 4a: To be in compliance with the IRS regulatory environment, listed individuals compensation includes a one-time payment of deferred compensation; this compensation was earned over multiple periods, and should be treated as earned over that length of time in exchange for services provided. These amounts were already reported in previous years as compensation. Distributions were paid to the following individuals: Kelby Krabbenhoft $79,234 Michael Olson, MD $15,838 Dr. Roger Gilbertson was President and CEO of MeritCare Health System. MeritCare and Sanford Health merged on November 2, 2009 at which time Dr. Gilbertson retired. Upon retirement Dr. Gilbertson received a separation payment of $1,000,920 of which $48,624 was paid during the calendar year and $952,295 was accrued to be paid monthly through November 1, 2011. The payment was consistent with the President's Employment Agreement effective January 1, 2007. Part I, Line 4b/Schedule J, Part II, Column C: In addition to employer contributions to pension plans, amounts representing increases and decreases in actuarial value (actuarial value factors include age, tenure and salary) of defined contribution and defined benefit SERP Plans are included in Column C. Participants and changes in values include: Kelby Krabbenhoft $706,194 Roger Gilbertson, MD $ 94,324 Part I, Line 4c: Several listed individuals received payment distributions from a benefit plan that falls within the definition of an "equity based" compensation plan. These amounts were deferred over multiple year periods, and were included in compensation in those periods. Distributions were paid to: John Vander Woude, MD $920,379
Part I, Line 6Sanford physicians are compensated based on the professional services they perform within the clinic in which they provide care. Generally, the model is revenues less expenses. Physicians listed that were paid on this model include: Michael Olson, MD
Part IIICompensation reported on Schedule J includes: (B)(i) Base compensation - salaries are based on the experience and performance of each executive and bench-marked using independent compensation survey information. (B)(ii) - Bonus & incentive compensation - as part of executive compensation, individuals may be eligible for incentive performance compensation, however if the organization does not make its financial budget, the Executive does not receive an incentive payment regardless of performance. (B)(iii) Other Reportable Compensation - generally includes taxable executive benefits. It also includes the one-time payout of previously deferred compensation (which was also reported as compensation in the earned period). To be in compliance with the IRS regulatory environment, listed individuals compensation includes a one-time payment of deferred compensation; this compensation was earned over multiple periods, and should be treated as earned over that length of time in exchange for services provided. (C) Deferred Compensation includes employer contributions to pension plans and the increase (or decrease) in the actuarial value (actuarial value factors include age, tenure and salary) of the benefit plans. (D) Nontaxable Benefits generally includes health insurance premiums.Supplemental Information
Part IIIA memo regarding executive compensation, written by the Chairman of the Sanford Board of Trustees, is on file and available upon request.Supplemental Information
Part IIIThe total compensation paid to Kelby Krabbenhoft of $1,123,846 is comprised of Base salary of $746,924, the one-time payment of previously deferred compensation of $79,234 (see also explanation above) and Other Taxable Earning of $297,688.Supplemental Information

Schedule N IRS990ScheduleN

Disposition Table DispositionTable

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Form990 Schedule N Part III Form990ScheduleNPartIII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ExplanationPart II, Line 2e: Roger Gilbertson, Douglas Vang, Lisa Carlson, Paul Richard were and are Trustees / Board members pre and post transfer of assets.Trustees are employees of Sanford, a related organizationExplanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (12 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
Form 990, Part III, line 3Changes in Program ServicesAs a part of the Sanford Delivery System, MeritCare Minnesota operated an ambulatory surgery center in Thief River Falls, MN called MeritCare Thief River Falls Southeast Surgery Center. During the tax year, the operations of this business were moved to Sanford Medical Center Thief River Falls (a related organization).
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2Pamela Anderson, Trustee and Lisa Carlson, CFO, have a business relationship.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4The number and composition of the Board of Directors of MeritCare Minnesota has changed in the past fiscal year. The number of individuals who are members of the Board of Directors was amended to the members shall consist of those individuals who from time to time serve as members of the Board of Trustees for Sanford North. The new Bylaws state the officers of MeritCare Minnesota consist of the President and CEO of Sanford North and those persons serving from time to time as officers of the Board of Trustees of Sanford North. Officers of the Board of Directors shall consist of a Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary / Treasurer.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6Sanford North is the sole corporate member of MeritCare Minnesota. Sanford North's members are its Trustees. The Trustees of Sanford North are also the Trustees of MeritCare Minnesota and approve the actions of both organizations.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7aThe Trustees of Sanford North are also the Trustees of MeritCare Minnesota and approve the actions of both organizations.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7bThe Trustees of Sanford North approve the actions by MeritCare Minnesota.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11The Form 990 is prepared internally by the finance department and reviewed by executive management, including both the System CEO and CFO. An external accounting firm reviews the return prior to filing and presents return highlights and key disclosures to the Board of Trustees at the meeting immediately following the return filing date. After the return is filed, a complete copy is made available to the current trustees.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12cThe annual Conflict of Interest disclosure process is managed by the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). The CCO is responsible for assuring that all completed forms are returned in a timely and complete manner. Conflict of Interest questionnaires are sent to Sanford Trustees, members of the governing boards for subsidiary entities, officers, and key employees. The disclosures are summarized for review by the executive committee of the Board of Trustees, pursuant to policy. This review allows: 1) The Board to acquire an awareness of financial relationships of board members and key management employees and can invoke the recusal process on a case-by-case basis when potential conflicts are implicated in Board decisions and deliberations, and, 2) Gives the Board the opportunity to seek additional information and clarification about disclosures to determine potential conflicts of interest and how to manage such.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15The Sanford Board of Trustees directly engages a nationally recognized independent compensation consulting firm to annually review the total compensation arrangements of the officers and operating unit executives of the organization, including the CEO, and to report the findings and recommendations to them for deliberation and action. The deliberations and actions are recorded in the minutes of the Sanford Board of Trustees. The most recent study was completed in 2010.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19Although the organization does not maintain a website where the public can access these documents, it would respond individually to any requests or inquiries from the public for these documents.
Form 990, Part VIIBoard members of Sanford provide services to Sanford subsidiaries. Hours reported for each individual reflect the time spent on work related to either the filing organization or related organization. Sanford Board of Trustees has ultimate governance responsibilities for each entity within the Sanford system. In addition, a Board of Directors is established for each entity, which has specific delegated responsibilities from the Board of Trustees related to the oversight of day to day operations of that entity.
Form 990, Schedule R, Part VCosting Method for Related Party TransactionsThe transfer of assets to Sanford Medical Center Fargo was recored at cost.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII (22 entries)

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Agassiz Assurance Company
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Sanford Research USD
1305 W 18th St PO Box 5039Sioux FallsSD571175039460450378ResearchSD501(c)(3)4Sanford Health
Sanford World Clinics
1305 W 18th St PO Box 5039Sioux FallsSD571175039262707628HealthcareSD501(c)(3)3Sanford Health
Sanford
801 N Broadway DriveFargoND58122271218956Supporting OrganizationND501(c)(3)11-II
SHM-MeritCare
801 N Broadway DriveFargoND58122271213717Supporting OrganizationND501(c)(3)11-II
SHM-Sanford
1305 W 18th St PO Box 5039Sioux FallsSD571175039271213769Supporting OrganizationSD501(c)(3)11-II

Form990 Schedule R Part III Form990ScheduleRPartIII (2 entries)

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National Student Housing - South Dakota LLC
100 S Phillips AveSioux FallsSD57104202129839InvestmentSDSanfordRelated00
RAC Rentals LLC
100 S Phillips AveSioux FallsSD57104261961077InvestmentSDSanfordRelated00

Form990 Schedule R Part IV Form990ScheduleRPartIV (5 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEINEINPrimary ActivityPrimaryActivityLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Type Of EntityTypeOfEntity
Healthcare Environmental Services Inc
1420 40th St NWFargoND58102450336598Laundry & Incineration ServicesNDSanford NorthC
Heart Partners at Sanford
1305 West 18th StSioux FallsSD57117460449572HealthcareSDSanford HealthC
Sanford Home Medical Equipment Inc
2710 West 12th StreetSioux FallsSD571043701460388597Healthcare EquipmentSDSanford HealthC
Sanford Health Plan
300 Cherapa Place 201Sioux FallsSD57103911842494InsuranceSDSanford HealthC
Sanford Health Plan of Minnesota
301 Cherapa Place 201Sioux FallsSD57103460445852InsuranceMNSanford HealthC
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Ann Rents Royalties0ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr To Other Org0GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg
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Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees From Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg
Sale Of Assets To Other Org0SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg
Purchase Of Assets From Other Org0PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg
Exchange Of Assets0ExchangeOfAssets
Rental Of Facilities To Other Orgs0RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs
Rental Of Facilities Fr Other Orgs0RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services For Other Orgs0PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services By Other Orgs0PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs
Sharing Of Facilities0SharingOfFacilities
Sharing Of Paid Employees0SharingOfPaidEmployees
Reimbursement Paid To Other Org0ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg
Reimbursement Paid By Other Org0ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg
Other Transfer To Other Org1OtherTransferToOtherOrg
Other Transfer From Other Org0OtherTransferFromOtherOrg

Transactions Related Orgs Table TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable

Name Of Other Organization NameOfOtherOrganization

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1Sanford Medical Center FargoBusinessNameLine1
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Transaction TypeQTransactionType
Amount Involved1658626AmountInvolved