Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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MediumBullet Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.IRS.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2016
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2016 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2016 , and ending 09-30-2017
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER

% STEPHEN MAJETICH
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 province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BENNINGTON, VT05201
D Employer identification number

22-2563241
E Telephone number

(802) 442-6361
G Gross receipts $ 164,308,517
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
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
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 21
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 19
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2016 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 1,114
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 122
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) ......... 792,864 692,315
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 158,915,294 162,078,122
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 372,329 329,063
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 30,924 28,724
12 Total revenueadd lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 160,111,411 163,128,224
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 13 )... 314,116 60,350
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) 56,888,090 58,363,586
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, 11f24e).... 96,783,810 97,952,878
18 Total expenses. Add lines 1317 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 153,986,016 156,376,814
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 6,125,395 6,751,410
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 81,182,934 83,249,174
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 63,036,641 51,604,887
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 18,146,293 31,644,287
Part II
Signature Block
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Signature of officer Date
JumboBullet STEPHEN MAJETICHCFO
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Brian D Todd
Preparer's signature
Brian D Todd
Date
PTIN
P00422601
Firm's name MediumBullet
BKD LLP
Firm's EIN MediumBullet
Firm's address MediumBullet
910 E ST LOUIS 200/PO BOX 1190

SPRINGFIELD, MO658062523
Phone no. (417) 865-8701
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2016)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 organizations program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations 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 $ 110,905,830 including grants of $ 60,350 ) (Revenue $ 136,613,763 )
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, INCLUDING 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 SATELLITE CAMPUSES IN DEERFIELD VALLEY, NORTHSHIRE AND POWNAL. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
4b (Code: ) (Expenses $ 33,127,715 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 25,464,359 )
THE MEDICAL PRACTICE GROUP INCLUDES: PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, RHEUMATOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY, RADIATION ONCOLOGY, MEDICAL ONCOLOGY, PEDIATRIC PRACTICE, GENERAL SURGERY PRACTICE, GASTROENTEROLOGY, ALLERGY PRACTICE, UROLOGY PRACTICE, ORTHOPAEDICS, THREE OFF CAMPUS CLINICS, INTERNAL MEDICINE PRACTICE, INFECTIOUS DISEASE PRACTICE AND AN OB/GYN PRACTICE.
4c (Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet144,033,545
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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 (see instructions)? 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, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
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 IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which 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 IClick to see attachment..................
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...
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 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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 IVClick to see attachment..............
9
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
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, line 10?
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 VIIClick 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 VIIIClick 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 IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick 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 XClick 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 and XII 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 and XII 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, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
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 (see instructions) ....
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)
Yes
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....Click to see attachment
20a
Yes
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? Click to see attachment
20b
Yes
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If Yes, complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If Yes, complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If No, go to line 25a...............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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
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 ...................
25b
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
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
........................
28a
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
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 direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
No
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, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
b
If Yes to line 35a, 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
35b
No
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 11b 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 or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
148
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
1,114
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
No
b
If Yes, has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If No to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
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, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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 as charitable contributions? ...
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.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
b
Did the sponsoring 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.
See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
b
Enter the 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 amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
No
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 or note to any line 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
21
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
19
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
Yes
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
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
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
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
11a
Has the organization provided a complete 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 this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
14
Did 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 15a or 15b, 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," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take 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 made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletSTEPHEN MAJETICH100 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 or note to any line 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. 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 organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) THOMAS DEE......................................................................
CEO
40.0
.................
4.0
X X 492,388 0 116,080
(2) RICHARD ADLER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.0
.................
2.0
X 0 0 0
(3) MICHAEL BRADY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.0
.................
3.0
X 0 0 0
(4) JAMES BROWN......................................................................
2ND VICE CHAIR
1.0
.................
2.0
X X 0 0 0
(5) CHRISTOPHER CASEY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.0
.................
2.0
X 0 0 0
(6) SEAN CASEY......................................................................
SECRETARY
1.0
.................
2.0
X X 0 0 0
(7) KATHLEEN FISHER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.0
.................
2.0
X 0 0 0
(8) WAYNE GRANQUIST......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.0
.................
2.0
X 0 0 0
(9) TOMMY HARMON JR......................................................................
CHAIR
1.0
.................
2.0
X X 0 0 0
(10) CONNIE JASTREMSKI......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.0
.................
2.0
X 0 0 0
(11) MARNY KRAUSE......................................................................
FOUNDATION BOARD PRESIDENT
1.0
.................
3.0
X 0 0 0
(12) SUE MAGUIRE......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.0
.................
2.0
X 0 0 0
(13) ANGIE MARANO......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.0
.................
2.0
X 0 0 0
(14) DAVID MEISELMAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.0
.................
2.0
X 0 0 0
(15) BRUCE MULLEN......................................................................
1ST VICE CHAIR
1.0
.................
3.0
X X 0 0 0
(16) CLAIRE MURRAY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.0
.................
2.0
X 0 0 0
(17) WILBUR RICE......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.0
.................
2.0
X 0 0 0
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Form 990 (2016)
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) ERIC SEYFERTH........................................................................
CHAIR OF UHA
40.0
.......................2.0
X 33,259 0 1,330
(19) LARA SHORE-SHEPPARD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.0
.......................2.0
X 0 0 0
(20) STANLEY STROUP........................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.0
.......................2.0
X 0 0 0
(21) ANN MARIE SWANN MD........................................................................
PRESIDENT MEDICAL STAFF
1.0
.......................2.0
X 0 0 0
(22) STEPHEN MAJETICH........................................................................
CFO
40.0
.......................6.0
X 360,417 0 53,872
(23) KEVIN DAILEY........................................................................
VP OF HR
40.0
.......................0.0
X 222,552 0 38,184
(24) CAROL CONROY........................................................................
CHIEF NURSING OFFICER, VP OPS
40.0
.......................0.0
X 291,538 0 22,738
(25) RICHARD OGILVIE........................................................................
VP INFORMATION SERVICES
40.0
.......................0.0
X 214,090 0 34,510
(26) CARL DOBSON........................................................................
CMO
40.0
.......................4.0
X 0 0 0
(27) THOMAS AMES........................................................................
MEDICAL PHYSICIST
40.0
.......................0.0
X 188,775 0 6,701
(28) JOHN MCLELLAN........................................................................
PHYSICIAN
25.0
.......................0.0
X 180,337 0 7,215
(29) SHEILA BONI........................................................................
WOMEN'S & CHILDREN'S SVCS DTR
40.0
.......................0.0
X 167,283 0 24,193
(30) BILLIE ALLARD........................................................................
NURSING ADMINISTRATION DTR
40.0
.......................0.0
X 167,271 0 7,255
(31) ANTONIETTA MAZZARIELLO........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF REVENUE CYCLE
40.0
.......................0.0
X 156,181 0 5,662
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 2,474,091 0 317,740
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet51
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
No
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. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organizations tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER,
ONE MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
LEBANON,NH03756
PHYSICIAN PSA 25,046,601
BERKELEY RESEARCH GROUP LLC,
2200 POWELL STREET SUITE 1200
EMERYVILLE,CA94608
CONSULTING 2,093,356
ANESTHESIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF BENNIN,
PO BOX 252
LEWISTON,ME04243
PHYSICIAN PSA 1,062,045
RENOVO SOLUTIONS LLC,
4 EXECUTIVE CIRCLE SUITE 185
IRVINE,CA92614
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERI 914,684
LOCUMTENENSCOM,
PO BOX 405547
ATLANTA,GA303845547
PHYSICIAN LOCUM 546,475
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet16
Form 990 (2016)
Form 990 (2016)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a
b Membership dues..1b
c Fundraising events..1c
d Related organizations1d 655,819
e Government grants (contributions)1e
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 36,496
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 692,315
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE 621990 157,589,121 157,589,121
b CAFETERIA INCOME 722514 535,863 535,863
c EHR REVENUE 621990 285,893 285,893
d PHARMACY 446110 2,363,333 2,363,333
e CHILD CARE 624410 375,036 375,036
f All other program service revenue . 928,876 928,876
g Total.Add lines 2a2f....MediumBullet 162,078,122
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 139,907 139,907
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents 28,724
b Less: rental expenses
c Rental income or (loss) 0 28,724
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 28,724 28,724
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 12,671 1,356,778
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 20,499 1,159,794
c Gain or (loss) -7,828 196,984
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 189,156 189,156
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 0
b Less: direct expenses ...b 0
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 0
b Less: direct expenses ...b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d All other revenue ....
e Total. Add lines 11a11d ...... MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 163,128,224 162,078,122 357,787
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Form 990 (2016)
Page 10
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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 60,350 60,350
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 0
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16. 0
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,152,270 1,129,513 1,022,757
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0
7 Other salaries and wages 44,175,627 39,850,526 4,325,101
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,516,037 1,444,699 71,338
9 Other employee benefits ....... 7,205,444 6,431,927 773,517
10 Payroll taxes ........... 3,314,208 2,941,380 372,828
11 Fees for services (non-employees):
a Management ...... 0
b Legal ......... 220,269 220,269
c Accounting ........... 158,783 158,783
d Lobbying ........... 0
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0
f Investment management fees ...... 33,576 33,576
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 40,816,854 38,460,087 2,356,767
12 Advertising and promotion .... 448,134 406,129 42,005
13 Office expenses ....... 4,482,326 4,115,184 367,142
14 Information technology ...... 2,442,370 2,115,390 326,980
15 Royalties .. 0
16 Occupancy ........... 4,157,443 3,694,922 462,521
17 Travel ............ 280,916 206,819 74,097
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 318,205 94,438 223,767
20 Interest ........... 529,616 490,058 39,558
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 6,036,981 5,586,067 450,914
23 Insurance ... 564,825 524,474 40,351
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a MEDICAL SUPPLIES & DRUGS 22,174,926 22,174,926
b PROVIDER TAX 9,056,992 9,056,992
c BAD DEBT 4,951,346 4,951,346
d LICENSES, DUES, SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,276,752 298,189 978,563
e All other expenses 2,564 129 2,435
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 156,376,814 144,033,545 12,343,269 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).
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Form 990 (2016)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cashnon-interest-bearing ........ 245,640 1 246,003
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 17,427,153 2 10,661,212
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 15,048,792 4 13,977,305
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L .............
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L ..............
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 2,526,983 8 2,831,786
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 942,934 9 1,288,357
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 140,634,359
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 100,770,322 35,053,505 10c 39,864,037
11 Investmentspublicly traded securities . 5,734,596 11 6,606,342
12 Investmentsother securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 12 0
13 Investmentsprogram-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 4,203,331 15 7,774,132
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 81,182,934 16 83,249,174
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 20,700,577 17 22,644,491
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 18,684 19 18,684
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 7,628,180 20 7,418,513
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 3,148,363 23 3,035,887
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 31,540,837 25 18,487,312
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 63,036,641 26 51,604,887
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 18,146,293 27 31,644,287
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 0 28 0
29 Permanently restricted net assets 0 29 0
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 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 ........... 18,146,293 33 31,644,287
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 81,182,934 34 83,249,174
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Form 990 (2016)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
163,128,224
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
156,376,814
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
6,751,410
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
18,146,293
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
405,503
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
6,341,081
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
31,644,287
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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
If Yes, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organizations financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
If Yes, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 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?
2c
Yes
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
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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