2018-03-09T14:35:20-06:00 2017-06-30 131517563 LOEB & TROPER LLP 655 THIRD AVENUE 12TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10017 990 2016-07-01 133865634 MERCY CENTER INC MERC 7189932789 377 EAST 145TH STREET BRONX NY 10454 STEPHEN J STRITCH III EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6465583761 2018-03-08 1 AARON SHAPIRO P01333816 2128674000 38.98.118.70 2018-03-09 15:27:45 ES P 73A2BDB4DEE3E1301F7FB9DCBA9193E2BC5F7900 73A2BDB4DEE3E1301F7FB9DCBA9193E2BC5F7900 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z STEPHEN J STRITCH III 377 EAST 145TH STREET BRONX NY 10454 4623528 0 X WWW.MERCYCENTERBRONX.ORG X 1990 NY IN THE TRADITION OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY, MERCY CENTER EMPOWERS WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE SOUTH BRONX TO LIBERATE THEMSELVES FROM ECONOMIC POVERTY. WE ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE PERSON, DEVELOP SKILLS FOR HEALTHY FAMILY LIVING AND BUILD A COMMUNITY OF RESPECT, HOSPITALITY, AND NON-VIOLENCE 13 13 45 294 0 0 1864124 2298300 32000 0 40782 56829 49627 55562 1986533 2410691 0 0 0 0 1562922 1754939 0 0 316198 627496 689015 2190418 2443954 -203885 -33263 4452098 4556891 427858 425182 4024240 4131709 X SEE SCHEDULE O 0 0 1111460 SEE SCHEDULE OADULT EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/IMMIGRANT SERVICES: THESE PROGRAMS ACHIEVED OUTSTANDING RESULTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2017. WE ADDED 3 ADDITIONAL ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) CLASSES TO MAKE TOTAL OF 16 CLASSES OFFERED AND AN ADDITIONAL 326 STUDENTS ENROLLED, AS COMPARED TO FY16. WITH THE ADDITION OF THE NEW CLASSES IN FY17, WE ENROLLED 991 ESOL STUDENTS, 803 COMPLETED ONE, TWO OR THREE CYCLES, AND 91% WERE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT LEVEL. ALSO, WE ADDED ANOTHER "CONTEXTUALIZED LEARNING" ESOL CLASS TO OUR ROSTER FOR STUDENTS IN THE HEALTH CARE FIELD AND CONTINUED TO OFFER TWO CONTEXTUALIZED LEARNING CLASSES FOR HOSPITALITY WORKERS. ALSO, STARTING IN JANUARY 2017, WE INTEGRATED AN ONLINE LEARNING COMPONENT INTO EVERY ESOL AND HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE) CLASS. WE COMPLETED OUR SECOND FULL YEAR OF HSE TEST PREPARATION CLASSES. WE OFFERED TWO CLASSES IN SPANISH AND ONE IN ENGLISH. 122 STUDENTS COMPLETED ONE, TWO, OR THREE CYCLES, AS COMPARED TO 92 STUDENTS IN FY16. IN FY17, OUR IMMIGRANT SERVICES PROGRAM SUBMITTED A TOTAL OF 218 CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS, 35 DACA APPLICATIONS AND 33 GREEN CARD RENEWAL APPLICATIONS, ALL OF WHICH EXCEEDED THE PROGRAM'S YEARLY GOALS. IN ADDITION, 97 INDIVIDUALS WERE ABLE TO CONSULT WITH AN IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY ABOUT A VARIETY OF LEGAL ISSUES. IMMIGRATION SERVICES STAFF ALSO PROVIDED INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS TO PARTICIPANTS ABOUT CHANGES IN FEDERAL IMMIGRATION POLICIES. 441635 SEE SCHEDULE OFAMILY DEVELOPMENT / FAMILY SKILLS / SOCIAL SERVICES IS A GROUP OF PROGRAMS THAT AIMS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY FUNCTIONING AND TO HELP PARTICIPANTS TO NAVIGATE SYSTEMS AND RESOLVE PROBLEMS. IN FY17, 240 PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED AND 159 COMPLETED ONE OR MORE OF OUR PARENTING SKILLS CLASSES/ACTIVITIES: PARENTING (ENGLISH), PARENTING (SPANISH), ABRIENDO PUERTAS (FOR LATINO PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN), ANGER MANAGEMENT (SPANISH) AND MOM'S SUPPORT GROUP. IN FY17, WE EXPERIENCED INCREASED DEMAND FOR OUR ANGER MANAGEMENT (SPANISH) CLASS, WITH 58 STUDENTS ENROLLING AS COMPARED TO 41 ENROLLEES IN FY16. IN FY17, 33 FAMILIES (135 INDIVIDUALS) PARTICIPATED IN OUR TWO-YEAR FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. 89% OF GRADUATING PARTICIPANTS AGREED OR STRONGLY AGREED ON AN EXIT SURVEY THAT THEIR FAMILY WAS HELPED ACROSS A RANGE OF PROGRAM GOALS. OUR SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND REFERRALS FOR PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED IN OTHER MERCY CENTER PROGRAMS. THE UNIT PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 335 CASE MANAGEMENT SESSIONS FOR 193 INDIVIDUALS. THE TOP THREE ISSUES (BY NUMBER OF VISITS) ADDRESSED IN FY17 WERE FOOD STAMPS, HOUSING, AND IMMIGRATION. 196968 SEE SCHEDULE OTHE YOUTH PROGRAMS UNIT OFFERS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. IN FY17, MERCY CENTER PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 216 YOUNG PEOPLE WITH 25,801 "OFF THE STREET" ACTIVITY HOURS IN OUR AFTER SCHOOL, SATURDAY READING ENRICHMENT, GIRL TALK SUPPORT GROUP, GIRLS & BOYS MOVIE NIGHTS, HOUSE OF THE ROSES DANCE PROGRAM, CHORUS, SUMMER CAMP, AND BABYSITTING PROGRAMS. 100% OF THE PARTICIPANTS IN OUR AFTER SCHOOL AND SATURDAY READING PROGRAMS WERE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT GRADE. 95% OF AFTER SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS AND 100% OF SATURDAY READING PARTICIPANTS IMPROVED OR REMAINED AT THE SAME HIGH LEVEL FOR THEIR READING ASSESSMENT. OUR AFTER SCHOOL, SATURDAY READING, AND BABYSITTING PROGRAMS WERE ASSISTED BY 237 VOLUNTEERS (MOSTLY HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS), WHICH FAR EXCEEDS THE 125 VOLUNTEERS WHO WORKED WITH US IN FY16. THE 237 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED A TOTAL OF 7,728 SERVICE HOURS. 81146 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT / COMMUNITY EDUCATION / COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES IS A GROUP OF PROGRAMS THAT OFFER PARTICIPANTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND ENRICHMENT WITHIN A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CLASSES IN YOGA, MEDITATION, AND SPIRITUALITY (ENGLISH AND SPANISH); WOMEN'S MOVIE DISCUSSION GROUP, AND "CAPACITAR" WELLNESS AND STRESS REDUCTION WORKSHOPS. THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO OUR PARTICIPANTS' LIVES AND OUR COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES HELP TO CREATE A SAFE, WELCOMING AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY IN WHICH PARTICIPANTS CAN BE EMPOWERED TO MAKE CHANGE IN THEIR LIVES. IN FY17, OUR MOST POPULAR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WERE OUR YOGA FOR BEGINNERS (74) AND CHAIR YOGA & MEDITATION (32) CLASSES. OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION STAFF RESPONDED TO CHANGES IN IMMIGRATION POLICY BY CONDUCTING SPECIAL "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" WORKSHOPS IN EVERY ESOL AND OTHER CLASSES. THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION WORKSHOP WITH THE HIGHEST ATTENDANCE IN FY17 WAS OUR WOMEN'S HEALTH FAIR, WHICH SERVED 42 WOMEN. AS PART OF OUR COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES, 693 CHILDREN FROM 315 FAMILIES RECEIVED HOLIDAY GIFTS, AS COMPARED TO 667 CHILDREN FROM 288 FAMILIES IN FY16 AND 583 CHILDREN FROM 263 FAMILIES IN FY15. 81146 1831209 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 22 0 1 45 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NY X LINDA SIMMONS 7189932789 377 EAST 145TH STREET BRONX NY 10454 BLANCA COFINO CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SEAN DAVEY VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH CASSINO TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KATHRYNE LYONS SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARIA BRINKMANN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CANDIDA CARRASQUILLO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GEORGE GRACE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MAUREEN KING RSM BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 YADIRA MAYA BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHLEEN NOLAN RSM BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 EVELYN OLIVER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GREGORY STEPHENSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANA TORRES BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN J STRITCH III EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 126905 0 6000 LINDA SIMMONS FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 89072 0 6000 215977 0 12000 1 0 0 0 0 361384 824398 1112518 2298300 37620 37620 2143453 2124244 19209 19209 19209 48592 361384 85010 -36418 -36418 49850 3583 46267 46267 OTHER 900099 45713 45713 45713 2410691 0 0 112391 236346 182573 28165 25608 1268413 914697 190884 162832 129320 99898 15411 14011 120860 93362 14402 13096 15500 12385 1407 1708 8160 8160 114114 81917 6285 25912 5815 4129 462 1224 140353 94538 11255 34560 40353 33950 2739 3664 211168 193179 3137 14852 15928 12540 2883 505 98591 79170 8477 10944 20001 16019 1772 2210 NATURALIZATION FEE 12180 12180 MISCELLANEOUS 5852 672 108 5072 BAD DEBT 1000 1000 2443954 1831209 296547 316198 227195 260093 653594 205553 302935 260770 177826 44988 56714 2242442 851167 1472601 1391275 768129 1696618 1382364 54167 54167 4452098 4556891 87059 83481 82050 88784 258749 252917 427858 425182 X 3171876 3092065 386789 574069 465575 465575 4024240 4131709 4452098 4556891 -33263 140732 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1421827 1426444 1586044 1853749 2298300 8586364 1421827 1426444 1586044 1853749 2298300 8586364 1157794 7428570 50905 52148 46394 40782 37620 227849 19986 6968 8900 64257 45713 145824 8960037 0.82910 0.80760 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENTS FEE FOR SERVICE OTHER INCOME RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 626958 21416 3282 645092 628893 14362 16297 626958 619202 15285 5594 628893 532369 14380 -72453 619202 476108 12486 -43775 532369 0.72170 0.27830 0 0 27000 27000 1687315 662385 1024930 380564 73556 307008 147563 115226 32337 1391275 POOLED INVESTMENTS 1382364 F 1382364 DEFERRED RENT 41934 DEFERRED WORK ALLOWANCE 210983 252917 X 2804485 140732 261222 401954 2402531 8160 8160 2410691 2697016 261222 261222 2435794 8160 8160 2443954 PART V, LINE 4: THE AGENCY'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF AN INDIVIDUAL DONOR RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUND ENSTABLISHED TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS. PART X, LINE 2: THE AGENCY HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PERIODS ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 AND SUBSEQUENT REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITIES. GALA 375711 341651 34060 179 68005 5485 GOLF 25440 14690 10750 7245 133 1 8825 5043 3782 3963 409976 361384 48592 179 79213 133 5485 85010 -36418 49850 1000 32 2551 0 49850 1000 32 2551 3583 46267 NY 1 0 0 0 1.00000 0 0 FROM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - ORGANIZATION MISSION IN THE TRADITION OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY, MERCY CENTER EMPOWERS WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE SOUTH BRONX TO LIBERATE THEMSELVES FROM ECONOMIC POVERTY. WE PROMOTE THE RIGHT TO AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE BY ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE PERSON, DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR HEALTHY FAMILY LIVING AND ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT, AND BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF RESPECT, HOSPITALITY, AND NON-VIOLENCE. FOR 27 YEARS, MERCY CENTER HAS RESPONDED TO FOUR CHRONIC PROBLEMS IN OUR MOTT HAVEN NEIGHBORHOOD: UNEMPLOYMENT AND A CYCLE OF ECONOMIC POVERTY; VIOLENT AND OPPRESSIVE BEHAVIORS IN FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY; UNDER-PERFORMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND THE POWERLESSNESS AND ESTRANGEMENT THAT ACCOMPANY THE ISOLATION INHERENT IN THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE. WE TAKE AN INTEGRATED AND HOLISTIC APPROACH TO THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES THAT FALL INTO SIX OVERALL PROGRAM AREAS: 1.ADULT EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, BASIC ADULT EDUCATION, SKILLS BUILDING AND JOB READINESS. SERVICES INCLUDE: CLASSES IN ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES, COMPUTER LITERACY, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY, AND THE WORK READINESS WORKSHOPS; AND INDIVIDUAL ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE FOR PARTICIPANTS SEARCHING FOR EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING HELP WITH RESUMES, JOB SEARCHES, APPLICATIONS, AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION. 2.IMMIGRANT SERVICES OFFERS IMMIGRANTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN CIVIC AND ECONOMIC LIFE IN THEIR NEW COUNTRY BY PROVIDING HELP WITH CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS, GREEN CARD RENEWAL APPLICATIONS, AND DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA) APPLICATIONS; ACCESS TO AN IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY, AND SCREENING AND REFERRALS FOR OTHER IMMIGRATION MATTERS. 3.FAMILY SKILLS AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT AIM TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY FUNCTIONING AND PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING, NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION, AND IMPROVED RELATIONSHIP SKILLS. THE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM HELPS PARTICIPANTS TO SET AND ACHIEVE FAMILY GOALS, SOLVE CHALLENGING FAMILY PROBLEMS, AND IMPROVE ECONOMIC SECURITY. TWENTY FAMILIES ARE SERVED DURING A TWO-YEAR "ACTIVE PHASE" WITH CASE MANAGEMENT, WORKSHOPS, AND HOME VISITS. THE FAMILY SKILLS PROGRAM OFFERS SKILLS-BASED CLASSES (WITH ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT) IN ADULT PARENTING (IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH), ANGER MANAGEMENT (IN SPANISH), AND A MOM'S SUPPORT GROUP. 4.SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND REFERRALS FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN OTHER MERCY CENTER PROGRAMS. PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED WITH SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE IN NAVIGATING SYSTEMS AND SOLVING PROBLEMS THAT MAY LIMIT THEIR SUCCESS IN ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS AT MERCY CENTER. COMMON ISSUES INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT, CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PUBLIC BENEFITS, CHILD WELFARE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. 5.YOUTH PROGRAMS OFFERS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP EACH CHILD IMPROVE ACADEMIC SKILLS AND PERFORMANCE, DEVELOP THE ABILITY TO RESOLVE CONFLICT, AND LEARN HOW TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS AS A LEADER AT HOME, IN SCHOOL AND IN THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL, SATURDAY READING ENRICHMENT & READING CLUB, GIRL TALK SUPPORT GROUP, HOUSE OF THE ROSES DANCE PROGRAM, GIRLS & BOYS MOVIE NIGHTS, SUMMER CAMP, AND BABYSITTING. 6.PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES OFFER PARTICIPANTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND ENRICHMENT WITHIN A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CLASSES IN YOGA, MEDITATION, AND SPIRITUALITY (ENGLISH AND SPANISH); WOMEN'S MOVIE DISCUSSION GROUP, AND "CAPACITAR" WELLNESS AND STRESS REDUCTION WORKSHOPS. THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO OUR PARTICIPANTS' LIVES SUCH AS FAMILY BUDGETING, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND TENANTS' RIGHTS. OUR COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES HELP TO CREATE A SAFE, WELCOMING AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY IN WHICH PARTICIPANTS CAN BE EMPOWERED TO MAKE CHANGE IN THEIR LIVES. EVENTS INCLUDE THE THANKSGIVING FOOD PANTRY, COMMUNITY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CULTURAL CELEBRATION, AND DAY OF THE DEAD ART WORKSHOP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE LEADERSHIP TEAM OF THE MID-ATLANTIC COMMUNITY OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE AMERICAS ARE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE LEADERSHIP TEAM OF THE MID-ATLANTIC COMMUNITY OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE AMERICAS, AS THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION, HAVE ESTABLISHED THE SPONSOR COUNCIL AND HAVE DELEGATED CERTAIN POWERS TO IT. THE SPONSOR COUNCIL WILL ENSURE THAT THE MINISTRIES UNDER ITS SUPERVISION WILL OPERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARISM AND MISSION OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHING, DISCIPLINE, AND NORMS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. THE SPONSOR COUNCIL WILL EXERCISE THE FOLLOWING POWERS: (A)RECOMMEND TO THE MEMBERS THE ADOPTION AND THEREAFTER A CHANGE IN THE MISSION,PURPOSE, OR PHILOSOPHY. (B)RECOMMEND TO THE MEMBERS THE ADOPTION AND THEREAFTER A CHANGE IN THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS. (C)APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD. REMOVE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN CONSULTATION WITH THE MEMBERS. (D)APPOINT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE MEMBERS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD. (E)REMOVE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE MEMBERS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. (F)APPROVE A CAPITAL BUDGET THAT IS LARGER THAN 2% OF THE APPROVED OPERATING BUDGET OR A DEFICIT OPERATING BUDGET. (G)RECOMMEND TO THE MEMBERS THE INCURRENCE OF DEBT WHERE THE AMOUNT EXCEEDS THE LIMIT ESTABLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE MEMBERS. (H)RECOMMEND TO THE MEMBERS THE TRANSFER, SALE, ENCUMBRANCE, OR GIFT OF ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION WHERE THE AMOUNT EXCEEDS THE LIMIT ESTABLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE MEMBERS. (I)RECOMMEND TO THE MEMBERS THE DISSOLUTION, MERGER, CONSOLIDATION OR OTHER FUNDAMENTAL REORGANIZATION OF THE CORPORATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION MAY INITIATE AND IMPLEMENT, AND MUST APPROVE, ANY PROPOSAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (A)ADOPT OR APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE MISSION OF THE CORPORATION, PURPOSE, OR A CHANGE TO THE GENERAL STRUCTURE OF THE CORPORATION AS A CHARITABLE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. (B)ADOPT AND THEREAFTER AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF THE CORPORATION. (C)ADOPT AND THEREAFTER AMEND THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION. (D)DISSOLVE, DIVIDE, LIQUIDATE OR WIND UP THE CORPORATION, OR CONSOLIDATE OR MERGE THE CORPORATION WITH ANOTHER CORPORATION OR ENTITY. (E)SELL ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION. (F)EFFECT ANY TRANSFER OR ENCUMBRANCE OF PROPERTY WHICH REQUIRES APPROVAL PURSUANT TO CANON LAW. (G)CREATE OR DISSOLVE THE SPONSOR COUNCIL AND APPOINT OR REMOVE THE MEMBERS OF THE SPONSOR COUNCIL AND ESTABLISH THE POLICIES FOR ITS OPERATION. (H)ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL LIMIT ON THE AMOUNT OF DEBT TO BE INCURRED BY THE CORPORATION THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE MEMBERS. (I)ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL LIMIT ON THE AMOUNT OF ASSETS THAT CAN BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD, ENCUMBERED OR GIFTED BY THE CORPORATION THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE AUDIT/FINANCE/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE AND THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IRS FORM 990 PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. IF THERE WERE CHANGES, THEY WERE MADE. THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE 990 WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO FILLING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH YEAR, BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETE A REQUIRED DISCLOSURE FORM. IF ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, IT MUST BE DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO IMPORTANT DECISION VOTES TAKEN. IF THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOES EXIST, THE INDIVIDUAL ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONFLICT IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS RELATING TO THAT CONFLICT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF MERCY CENTER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONDUCTS AN EVALUATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE(S) OF THE ORGANIZATION. IT ALSO SERVES AS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. A COMPARATIVE SALARY SURVEY IS USED TO BENCHMARK EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE(S). THE COMMITTEE MEETS INDEPENDENT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE(S) TO DISCUSS PERFORMANCE RELATIVE TO THE POSITION. DURING THESE DELIBERATIONS, THE COMMITTEE ALSO CONSIDERS INPUT OBTAINED FROM OTHER SOURCES, POSSIBLY INCLUDING OTHER BOARD MEMBERS, STAFF, PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS, GRANTORS, AND OTHER INFORMED COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS. ONCE A CONSENSUS IS REACHED REGARDING PERFORMANCE, A SIMILAR DISCUSSION IS HELD CONCERNING COMPENSATION RELATIVE TO ANNUAL BENCHMARK AND ESTABLISHED OBJECTIVES. THE COMMITTEE THEN MAKES ITS DECISIONS, REPORTS TO THE BOARD, AND INFORMS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE(S) ABOUT THE RESULTS. THE PROCESS WAS LAST PERFORMED IN 2014. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FORM 990, PART XII LINE 2C THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR. SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE AMERICAS 515 MONTGOMERY AVENUE MERION PA 19066 204874208 RELIGOUS CHARITABLE MO 501(C)(3) LINE 1 N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0