Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2010 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2010 and ending 09-30-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER

Doing Business As

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
100 HOSPITAL DRIVE
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
BENNINGTON, VT05201
D Employer identification number

22-2563241
E Telephone number

(802) 447-5011
G Gross receipts $ 140,452,475
F Name and address of principal officer:
THOMAS DEE
100 HOSPITAL DRIVE
BENNINGTON,VT05201
I
Tax-exempt status: ( ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.svhealthcare.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet
K Form of organization:
L Year of formation: 1912
M State of legal domicile: VT
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organizations mission or most significant activities: PROVIDING HEALTH CARE ON BOTH AN INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT BASIS WITH FACILITIES IN AND AROUND THE BENNINGTON, VT AREA.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 15
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 11
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 1,201
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 266
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 403,699 240,116
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 135,156,279 138,828,967
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 214,274 244,273
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 25,860 33,542
12 Total revenueadd lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 135,800,112 139,346,898
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 13 )... 110,448 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 510) 71,174,440 71,920,037
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a11d, 11f24f).... 57,153,525 57,662,834
18 Total expenses. Add lines 1317 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 128,438,413 129,582,871
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 7,361,699 9,764,027
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 66,225,965 60,564,737
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 41,174,793 41,242,843
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 25,051,172 19,321,894
Part II
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Firms name (or yours
if self-employed),
address, and ZIP + 4
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SPRINGFIELD, MO658062523
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organizations mission: TO CARE FOR AND COMFORT OUR PATIENTS, RESIDENTS, AND THEIR LOVED ONES AND TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If Yes, describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If Yes, describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organizations three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code: ) (Expenses $ 90,922,938 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 114,432,661 )
SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER IS A 99 BED HOSPITAL THAT PROVIDES INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND PHYSICIAN SERVICES IN BENNINGTON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. IT IS VERMONT'S ONLY MAGNET HOSPITAL FOR NURSING EXCELLENCE. ITS SERVICES INCLUDE A FULLY STAFFED EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, INLCUDING A CHEST PAIN UNIT, CANCER CENTER, A FAMILY CENTERED BIRTH PLACE, MINIMALLY INVASIVE AND OTHER SURGICAL SERVICES, A RENAL DIALYSIS UNIT, A FULL SERVICE ACCREDITED LABORATORY, PRIMARY CARE AND SPECIALIST PHYSICIANS. THERE ARE SATELITE CAMPUSES IN DEERFIELD VALLEY AND NORTHSHIRE. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
4b (Code: ) (Expenses $ 25,185,645 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 20,381,581 )
THE MEDICAL PRACTICE GROUP INCLUDES: PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, RHEUMATOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY, RADIATION ONCOLOGY, ONCOLOGY PRACTICE, PEDIATRIC PRACTICE, GENERAL SURGERY PRACTICE, GASTROENTEROLOGY, ALLERGY PRACTICE, UROLOGY PRACTICE, TWO OFF CAMPUS CLINICS, INTERNAL MEDICINE PRACTICE, INFECTIOUS DISEASE PRACTICE AND AN OB/GYN PRACTICE.
4c (Code: ) (Expenses $ 4,208,684 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 4,014,725 )
SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES VISITING NURSE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE SERVICES TO THE BENNINGTON AREA WHICH INCLUDE ROUTINE HOME CARE, WOUND CARE, REHABILITATION SERVICES, INFUSION SERVICES, MOTHER AND CHILD CARE, AND HOSPICE CARE FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 120,317,267
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If Yes, complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If Yes, complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If Yes, complete Schedule C,
Part II
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4
Yes
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If Yes, complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If Yes, complete
Schedule D, Part I
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6
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If Yes, complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
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7
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If Yes, complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If Yes,
complete Schedule D, Part IV
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9
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If Yes, complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
No
11
If the organizations answer to any of the following questions is Yes, then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If Yes, complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
b
Did the organization report an amount for investmentsother securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If Yes, complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investmentsprogram related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If Yes, complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If Yes, complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If Yes, complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
f
Did the organizations separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organizations liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If Yes, complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If Yes, complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If Yes, and if the organization answered No to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If Yes, complete Schedule E
13
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If Yes, complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If Yes, complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If Yes, complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If Yes, complete Schedule G, Part I
17
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If Yes, complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If Yes, complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
No
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If Yes, complete Schedule H..... Click to see attachment
20a
Yes
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. ..... Click to see attachment
20b
Yes
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If Yes, complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If Yes, complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
No
23
Did the organization answer Yes to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organizations current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If Yes, complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If Yes, answer questions 24b24d and complete Schedule K. If No, go to line 25................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?
......................
24c
No
d
Did the organization act as an on behalf of issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If Yes, complete Schedule L, Part I...... Click to see attachment
25a
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organizations prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If Yes, complete Schedule L, Part I................ Click to see attachment
25b
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organizations tax year? If Yes, complete Schedule L,
Part II
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26
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If Yes, complete Schedule L, Part III............... Click to see attachment
27
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If Yes,
complete Schedule L, Part IV
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28b
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If Yes, complete Schedule M
29
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If Yes, complete Schedule M............
30
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If Yes, complete Schedule N,
Part I
...........................
31
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If Yes, complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If Yes, complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If Yes, complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
No
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If Yes, complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If Yes, complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If Yes, complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
143
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
1,201
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
b
If Yes, has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If No, provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
No
c
If Yes to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
No
b
If Yes, did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
No
b
If Yes, did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
No
d
If Yes, indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
b
If Yes, enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note.
All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If No, provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each Yes response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a No response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
15
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
11
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
Yes
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organizations assets? .
5
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
Yes
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organizations mailing address? If Yes, provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
No
b
If Yes, does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If No, go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If Yes, describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organizations CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
No
b
If Yes, has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organizations exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
STEPHEN MAJETICH
100 HOSPITAL DRIVE
BENNINGTON,VT05201
(802) 447-5011
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organizations tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organizations current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organizations current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organizations five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organizations former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organizations former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title
(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)
(C)
Position (check all that apply)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) DONALDO ALBANO
TRUSTEE
1.0 X 0 0 0
(2) MICHAEL E BRADY DDS
CHAIR BEG. 10/2010
1.0 X X 0 0 0
(3) SEAN L CASEY
SECRETARY BEG. 10/2010
1.0 X X 0 0 0
(4) LILA CESTONE
TRUSTEE THROUGH 10/2010
1.0 X 0 0 0
(5) TOMMY A HARMON JR
TRUSTEE
1.0 X 0 0 0
(6) TIMOTHY T HOLBROOK
TRUSTEE
1.0 X 0 0 0
(7) WAYNE M KACHMAR
VICE CHAIR BEG. 10/2010
1.0 X X 0 0 0
(8) HOWARD MCNALLY
TRUSTEE
1.0 X 0 0 0
(9) RICHARD PEMBROKE
TRUSTEE
1.0 X 0 0 0
(10) WILLIAM TOCK MD
PRESIDENT MEDICAL STAFF
1.0 X 235,281 0 35,496
(11) ERIC SEYFERTH MD
UHA CHAIR
1.0 X 34,066 0 0
(12) THOMAS DEE
CEO
40.0 X X 465,971 0 3,428
(13) MARK WALLACE
TRUSTEE
1.0 X 0 0 0
(14) CLAIRE MURRAY
TRUSTEE
1.0 X 0 0 0
(15) KEVIN DAILEY
TRUSTEE BEG. 10/2010
1.0 X 0 0 0
(16) MARNY KRAUSE
TRUSTEE BEG. 10/2010
1.0 X 52,971 0 13,445
(17) FRANK SKALA
INTERIM CFO THROUGH 12/2010
40.0 X 0 0 0
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title
(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)
(C)
Position (check all that apply)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) RICHARD LAUVE
INTERIM CMO THROUGH 07/2010
40.0 X 0 0 0
(19) STEPHEN D MAJETICH
CFO BEG. 12/2010
40.0 X 12,000 0 0
(20) MARK DONAVAN
CMO
40.0 X 128,894 0 4,471
(21) MARK NOVOTNY MD
VP MEDICAL GROUP
40.0 X 377,597 0 48,771
(22) DIANNE PROBOLA
VP OF OPERATIONS
40.0 X 177,146 0 64,698
(23) ORION HOWARD
PHYSICIAN
40.0 X 453,949 0 29,124
(24) ANDREW YOUNG
PHYSICIAN
40.0 X 421,289 0 38,630
(25) CHARLES SALEM
PHYSICIAN
40.0 X 418,598 0 8,906
(26) RONALD MENSH
PHYSICIAN
40.0 X 450,992 0 30,016
(27) ANTHONY DONALDSON
PHYSICIAN
40.0 X 364,389 0 31,146
(28) ROBERT WESTERGAN
VP MEDICAL GROUP THROUGH 12/09
X 358,834 0 2,177
(29) HARVEY YORKE
FORMER CEO
X 366,567 0 64,656


1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 4,318,544 0 374,964
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet97
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If Yes, complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
Yes
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If Yes, complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If Yes, complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTHCARE

LAB TESTING 526,189
HEALTHCARE FUTURES

CONSULTING 332,730
MEDQUIST

CONSULTING 346,516
LA CONSULTING LLC

CONSULTING/INTRM CMO 365,136
INSIGHT HEALTH PARTNERS LLC

CONSULTING/INTRM CFO 612,884
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet15
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a
b Membership dues....1b
c Fundraising events....1c
d Related organizations...1d 240,116
e Government grants (contributions)1e
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above
1f
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 240,116
 Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE 621,990 136,464,424 136,464,424
b CAFETERIA INCOME 722,210 674,655 674,655
c LAUNDRY 812,300 4,441 4,441
d PHARMACY 446,110 507,140 507,140
e CHILD CARE 624,410 400,088 400,088
f All other program service revenue . 778,219 778,219
g Total. Add lines 2a2f........MediumBullet 138,828,967
 Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 229,028 229,028
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 33,542
b Less: rental expenses
c Rental income or (loss) 33,542
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 33,542 33,542
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,115,322 5,500
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 1,103,405 2,172
c Gain or (loss) 11,917 3,328
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 15,245 15,245
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a
b Less: direct expenses ...b
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a
b Less: direct expenses ...b
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a
b
c
d All other revenue ....
e Total. Add lines 11a11d ......MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 139,346,898 138,828,967 277,815
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service expenses
(C)
Management and general expenses
(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 0
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 0
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,654,235 797,627 856,608
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 792,234 361,011 431,223
7 Other salaries and wages 56,289,727 52,890,912 3,398,815
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,696,818 1,603,151 93,667
9 Other employee benefits ....... 7,506,769 6,934,322 572,447
10 Payroll taxes ........... 3,980,254 3,666,662 313,592
11 Fees for services (non-employees):
a Management ...... 978,020 978,020
b Legal ......... 371,999 371,999
c Accounting ........... 25,318 25,318
d Lobbying ........... 0
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0
f Investment management fees ...... 23,103 23,103
g Other .......... 9,746,551 9,303,289 443,262
12 Advertising and promotion .... 243,274 225,831 17,443
13 Office expenses ....... 2,830,000 2,717,354 112,646
14 Information technology ...... 600,274 546,302 53,972
15 Royalties .. 0
16 Occupancy ........... 4,431,509 3,841,453 590,056
17 Travel ............ 246,834 213,227 33,607
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 241,183 206,676 34,507
20 Interest ........... 429,002 429,002
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 5,807,442 5,390,689 416,753
23 Insurance .............. 1,149,258 1,066,785 82,473
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a BAD DEBT 3,946,000 3,946,000
b LICENSES, DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 727,036 341,417 385,619
c RECRUITING & RETENTION 300,035 279,588 20,447
d MEDICAL SUPPLIES & DRUGS 18,597,826 18,597,826
e PROVIDER TAXES 6,939,370 6,939,370
f All other expenses 28,800 18,773 10,027
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 129,582,871 120,317,267 9,265,604 0
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cashnon-interest-bearing .......... 77,820 1 214,846
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 15,382,986 2 11,631,733
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 3
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 11,323,714 4 10,781,455
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 5
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 6
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 795,855 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 2,112,642 8 2,304,326
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 1,850,880 9 2,047,577
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 113,865,880
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 87,080,040 26,800,575 10c 26,785,840
11 Investmentspublicly traded securities .......... 3,964,255 11 3,987,125
12 Investmentsother securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 12
13 Investmentsprogram-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 13
14 Intangible assets ......... 14
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 3,917,238 15 2,811,835
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 66,225,965 16 60,564,737
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 12,207,140 17 10,605,896
18 Grants payable .......... 18
19 Deferred revenue .......... 167,734 19 133,582
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 8,736,185 20 8,571,516
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 21
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 22
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 1,340,664 23 1,248,976
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 24
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 18,723,070 25 20,682,873
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 41,174,793 26 41,242,843
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 25,051,172 27 19,321,894
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 28
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 29
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ..... 30
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ..... 31
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 25,051,172 33 19,321,894
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 66,225,965 34 60,564,737
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
139,346,898
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
129,582,871
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
9,764,027
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
25,051,172
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
-15,493,305
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
19,321,894
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organizations financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
No
b
Were the organizations financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
c
If Yes, to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
...........................
2c
Yes
d
If Yes to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
No
b
If Yes, did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
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