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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VIII - STATEMENT OF REVENUE</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>PER THE INSTRUCTIONS TO FORM 990, THE VALUE OF DONATED SERVICES IS DISREGARDED FOR REPORTING PURPOSES. HOWEVER, THE FOUNDATION WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE THE DONATED SERVICES IT RECEIVES, AS THEY ARE VITAL TO ITS SUCCESS. IT RECEIVED $1,008,818 IN DONATED SERVICES IN 2010. OF THIS AMOUNT, $926,251 WAS FROM BENEFIS HEATH SYSTEM IN THE FORM OF EMPLOYEES, PURCHASED SERVICES, ADVERTISING, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES USED BY THE FOUNDATION.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B - POLICIES</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ALL POLICIES MAINTAINED AND FOLLOWED BY BENEFIS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION ALSO APPLY TO THE FOUNDATION'S SINGLE-MEMBER LLC, BENEFIS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION PROPERTIES, LLC.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART III - ADDITIONAL DESCRIP</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>BENEFIS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION CONNECTS COMPASSIONATE PEOPLE WITH THE HEALTHCARE EFFORTS THEY CARE ABOUT THE MOST. WE EXIST TO HELP DONORS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE FOR PATIENTS AT BENEFIS HEALTH SYSTEM AND PEOPLE THROUGHOUT NORTHCENTRAL MONTANA. THE FOUNDATION'S SOLE FOCUS IS HEALTHCARE - A VITAL ASPECT OF LIFE THAT AFFECTS EVERYONE.THE FOUNDATION IS ABLE TO PROVIDE INNOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS IN PATIENT CARE AND SERVICES BEYOND WHAT BENEFIS, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION, CAN DO THROUGH PATIENT REVENUE ALONE.THE FOUNDATION WORKS YEAR-ROUND TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENTS OF BENEFIS HEALTH SYSTEM AS WELL AS UNRESTRICTED FUNDS TO MEET THE GREATEST NEEDS AT BENEFIS HEALTH SYSTEM'S MEDICAL FACILITIES AND FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ASSISTING PEOPLE WITH HEALTH-RELATED NEEDS. WE MANAGE THESE NUMEROUS FUNDS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY DONATION, IN ITS ENTIRETY, GOES TO THE CAUSE THE DONOR CARES ABOUT THE MOST AND THEREFORE SPECIFIES.BENEFIS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: SPECIAL EVENTS, ANNUAL GIVING, PLANNED GIVING, THIRD-PARTY (COMMUNITY) FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND EMPLOYEE GIVING. WE ACCEPT A WIDE VARIETY OF GIFTS INCLUDING CASH, SECURITIES, VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE POLICIES. THE FOUNDATION ISSUES CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES AND DEFERRED PAYMENT CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES AS WELL AS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTS GIFTS THROUGH WILLS AND CHARITABLE TRUSTS.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 19</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>BENEFIS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND BOARD-APPROVED POLICIES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT THE FOUNDATION OFFICE LOCATED AT 2800 11TH AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE #23, GREAT FALLS, MT.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, AT WWW.BENEFISFOUNDATION.ORG.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. UPON REVIEW, ALL MEMBERS SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS AND VERIFIES COMPLIANCE ANNUALLY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND IS PRESENTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UPON APPROVAL BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.</Explanation>
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