FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT HEALTHCARE IN SOUTHEAST ALABAMA AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE HOUSTON COUNTY HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY DBA SOUTHEAST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER (SOUTHEAST HEALTH) AND ITS AFFILIATES BY ESTABLISHING PARTNERSHIPS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN SOUTHEAST ALABAMA, NORTHWEST FLORIDA AND SOUTHWEST GEORGIA. THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SOUTHEAST HEALTH, ITS AFFILIATES AND THE COMMUNITY WHILE HELPING FUND BOTH PRESENT AND FUTURE EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, FACILITY EXPANSION AND CLINICAL PROGRAM NEEDS. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO SUPPORT THE FEASIBILITY, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF PHYSICAL STRUCTURES OUTLINED IN THE LONG-RANGE FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR SOUTHEAST HEALTH AND ITS AFFILIATES; ASSIST IN UNDERWRITING NEW TECHNOLOGY AND LIFESAVING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT; PREVENT OR LESSEN THE IMPACT DETECTION PROGRAMS AND INTERVENTION; FACILITATE INITIATIVES THAT ENCOURAGE A HEALTHY COMMUNITY; AND IDENTIFY AND CULTIVATE FUNDING PARTNERS INTERESTED IN IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES; OFFER COMMUNITY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR NURSES AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND SUPPORT MEDICAL EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE RELATED RESEARCH AND BIO-MEDICAL INITIATIVES. |
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AS A RESULT OF THE DEVASTATION CAUSED BY HURRICANE MICHAEL, THE FOUNDATION BEGAN A BENEVOLENCE FUND TO ASSIST SOUTHEAST HEALTH EMPLOYEES SUFFERING FROM FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES. THIS FUND IS SUPPORTED BY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM EMPLOYEES OF SOUTHEAST HEALTH. EMPLOYEES IN FINANCIAL NEED SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE FOUNDATION REQUESTING SPECIFIC SUPPORT FOR SPECIFIC ITEMS. IF APPROVED BY THE FOUNDATION'S ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE, PAYMENT IS MADE DIRECTLY TO A VENDOR FOR RENT, UTILITY OR OTHER SERVICE PROVIDER. ALSO, THE FOUNDATION BEGAN A PERINATAL BEREAVEMENT FUND FOR FAMILIES SUFFERING FROM THE LOSS OF A CHILD DURING PREGNANCY, BIRTH OR SHORTLY AFTER BIRTH. THE FUNDING, APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS ARE THE SAME AS FOR THE BENEVOLENCE FUND. |
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EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2018, THE BYLAWS OF THE SOUTHEAST ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION WERE CHANGED TO ALLOW THE SAME INDIVIDUAL TO HOLD MORE THAN ONE OF THE OFFICER POSITIONS (CHAIRMAN, VICE-CHAIRMAN, SECRETARY AND TREASURER OF THE BOARD, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FOUNDATION). EFFECTIVE APRIL 2, 2019, THE CEO OF THE HOUSTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY NO LONGER SERVES AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
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THE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL FORM 990 IS REVIEWED EXTENSIVELY BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE ORGANIZATION'S TREASURER PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE FORM, IF POSSIBLE, PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. |
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TRUSTEES ARE REQUESTED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO COMPLETE AND SIGN THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM. |
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THE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND IN PERSON AT 1922 FAIRVIEW AVENUE, DOTHAN, ALABAMA 36301. |
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RECLASSIFIED EVENT EXPENSES 123,420 RECLASSIFIED EVENT EXPENSES -123,420 |