2025-11-14T17:28:11+00:00 2024-12-31 346565596 ERNST & YOUNG US LLP 155 N WACKER DRIVE CHICAGO IL 60606 990EZ 2024-01-01 990582680 Carle Health East Region CARL 2173833311 611 W PARK STREET URBANA IL 61801 DENNIS HESCH EXEC VP & CFO 2173833311 2025-11-14 true true Kristen Farr Capizzi P02176875 3128792000 2025-11-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X WWW.CARLE.ORG X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION FOR PURPOSES THAT ARE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAW (THE "CODE"). IN FURTHERANCE FO SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES, THE CORPORATION SHALL ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE FOLLOWING HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE AFFILIATED WITH THE CORPORATION THROUGH THE PROVISION OF MANAGERIAL ASSISTANCE AND FACILITATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH SUCH ENTITIES: THE CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND HOOPESTON COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. SEE SCHEDULE O 0 0 0 X MEREDITH Mills Chair 1.000 0 0 0 MARTIN O'Donnell Vice Chair 1.000 0 0 0 KELLY Cunningham MD Secretary // Board Member 1.000 0 0 0 BRYAN Banks Board Member 1.000 0 0 0 RASHID Bashir PhD Board Member 0.500 0 0 0 STEPHEN Corn JD Board Member 0.300 0 0 0 DANIEL Marker Board Member 1.000 0 0 0 ANDREW Martin Board Member 1.000 0 0 0 CHRIS Slater-Vohs Board Member 1.000 0 0 0 DANA Morrison MD Board Member 1.400 0 0 0 MALEC Mokraoui MD Board Member 1.000 0 0 0 MATTHEW Kolb JD MHA Officer - President, Carle Health Regions // EVP, Chief Operating Officer 1.000 0 0 0 ELIZABETH Angelo DNP RN-BC Officer - President, Carle Health - East Region 0.100 0 0 0 DENNIS Hesch Officer - EVP, Chief Finance & Strategy Officer 2.000 0 0 0 JAMES C Leonard MD Officer - President & CEO 1.500 0 0 0 false false false false false 0 false false 0 0 0 0 false false DENNIS HESCH EXEC VP & CFO 611 W PARK STREET URBANA IL 61801 2173833311 false false false false false true false false false false false 0 true X X X 2 THE CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL 371119538 3 true 0 0 HOOPESTON COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 363637465 3 true 0 0 2 0 0 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true X true true Schedule A, Part I, Line 12g DESCRIPTION OF OTHER SUPPORT CARLE HEALTH - EAST REGION (THE EAST REGION) SERVES AS THE PARENT CORPORATION FOR AND SUPPORTS THE HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE EAST REGION OF CARLE HEALTH, AN INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE DELIVERY NETWORK, AND TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS IN PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES ON AN INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT OR OTHER BASIS THROUGH THE OPERATION OF THE HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND THROUGH ALL OTHER APPROPRIATE MEANS. THE EAST REGION ALSO SERVES TO PROVIDE FINANCING AND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE TO THE ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION; TO ACQUIRE, OWN, USE, LEASE AS LESSOR OR LESSEE, CONVEY AND OTHERWISE DEAL IN AND WITH REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AND ANY INTEREST THEREIN, ALL IN SUPPORT OF OR IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION; TO CONTRACT WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS (FOR PROFIT AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT), WITH INDIVIDUALS, AND WITH GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES IN SUPPORT OF, OR IN FURTHERANCE OF, THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION; TO OWN OR OPERATE FACILITIES OR OWN OTHER ASSETS FOR PUBLIC USE AND WELFARE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION. THERE ARE NO FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE SUPPORTED AND SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS. Schedule A, Part IV, Section A, Line 1 SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS CARLE HEALTH - EAST REGION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS STATE THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO BE ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND, SPECIFICALLY, THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF MANAGERIAL ASSISTANCE AND THE FACILITATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND HOOPESTON COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL; RELATED ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) AND SECTION 509(A)(1) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 AS AMENDED (OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF ANY UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAW) ("THE CODE"). Schedule A, Part IV, Section E, Line 3b 3C THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS, CARLE HEALTH - EAST REGION, ACTING THROUGH ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, HAS THE EXCLUSIVE POWER TO ELECT AND REMOVE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDITION TO FILLING VACANCIES. THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS ALSO HAS THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT AND POWER: TO AMEND THE BY-LAWS; TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF THE CORPORATION; TO AUTHORIZE ANY NON-BUDGETED EXPENDITURE IN EXCESS OF DETERMINED THRESHOLDS; TO ORGANIZE OR ACQUIRE, OR TO AUTHORIZE OR APPROVE THE ORGANIZATION'S ACQUISITION OF ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE OF THE CORPORATION; TO PLEDGE ALL OR ANY PART OF THE CORPORATION'S ASSETS AS SECURITY FOR A DEBT; AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO ANY CONTRACT OR ENGAGE IN ANY TRANSACTION OR ACTIVITY WHICH REQUIRES APPLICATION TO THE ILLINOIS HEALTH FACILITIES PLANNING BOARD FOR A PERMIT OR CERTIFICATE OF NEED. Schedule A, Part IV, Section D, Line 3 Supp. Org. Have Significant Voice In Investment Policies CARLE HEALTH - EAST REGION SERVES AS THE PARENT OF ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS. AT A MINIMUM, ONE MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BOARD ALSO SERVES ON THE BOARDS OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS. THERE IS AN INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF MANAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION WHEREBY MANAGEMENT OVERSEES ACTIVITIES OF EACH OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDITION TO THOSE OF CARLE HEALTH - EAST REGION. MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT OVER THE USE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S INCOME AND ASSETS IS LED BY THE SAME EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM OVER EACH OF THE SUPPORTING AND SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS. Form 990-EZ, Part III, Exempt Purpose PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION FOR PURPOSES THAT ARE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAW (THE "CODE"). IN FURTHERANCE FO SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES, THE CORPORATION SHALL ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE FOLLOWING HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE AFFILIATED WITH THE CORPORATION THROUGH THE PROVISION OF MANAGERIAL ASSISTANCE AND FACILITATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH SUCH ENTITIES: THE CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND HOOPESTON COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 28, Description PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2024, THE CARLE HEALTH SYSTEM IMPLEMENTED A NEW CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE AND CREATED A CARLE HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSSTEES. THERE ARE FIVE REGIONAL BOARDS INCLUDING THE EAST REGIONAL BOARD (ERB) UNDER THIS SYSTEM BOARD. THE ERB HAS OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CARLE HEALTH PROVIDER ENTITIES IN THE CHAMPAIGN, HOOPESTON, AND DANVILLE AREAS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THE QUALITY COMMITTEE REVIEWED METRICS AND PATIENT OUTCOMES FOR CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND CARLE HOOPESTON REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER ON A REGULAR CADENCE. THE COMMITTEE DIRECTED INTERVENTIONS TO CONTINUE TO REDUCE HOSPITAL ACQUIRED CONDITIONS AND SAW SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS IN FALLS WITH INJURY, SERIOUS PATIENT SAFETY EVENTS, AND OBSERVATION LENGTH OF STAY. THE PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE SUPPORTED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SEVERAL NEW FUNDS. THE TEAM MEMBER EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUND DISBURSED ASSISTANCE TO TEAM MEMBERS EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL NEEDS, AND THE COMMITTEE ASSISTED IN RAISING FUNDS FOR THE CARLE AUDITORY ORAL SCHOOL AND GREATEST NEEDS FUNDS. PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT ALSO FUNDED A NEW DAY ROOM AT THE CARLE GUEST HOUSE TO SUPPORT FAMILIES WHOSE LOVED ONES ARE HOSPITALIZED. THE AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE CONTINUED THEIR FOCUS ON REVENUE COMPLIANCE, RISK BASE, AND REVENUE INTEGRITY. SPECIAL ATTENTION WAS GIVEN TO CYBERSECURITY, PHISHING TRAINING, AND HELPING STAFF MEMBERS TO BETTER IDENTIFY RISKS RELATED TO CYBERSECURITY. THE COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES COMMITTEE WAS SEATED IN 2024 AND ENGAGED A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN DISCUSSIONS ABOUT COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND CARLE'S INTERVENTIONS TO SUPPORT THE CARE NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. Form 990-EZ, Part IV COLUMN B THE AVERAGE ESTIMATED HOURS PER WEEK LISTED FOR THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION ARE BASED ON A STANDARD 40 HOUR WEEK. MEMBERS MAY FREQUENTLY DEVOTE MORE THAN 40 HOURS OF SERVICE TO THE ENTIRE ORGANIZATION DURING AN AVERAGE WEEK.