HUTCHINSON HEALTH FOUNDATION

CORPORATE STRUCTURE, PURPOSE, GOVERNANCE HUTCHINSON HEALTH FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS A MINNESOTA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("IRC") SECTION 501(C)(3) AND IS PART OF THE HEALTHPARTNERS ORGANIZATION. FOUNDED IN 1957, HEALTHPARTNERS IS AN INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION, PROVIDING HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND HEALTH PLAN FINANCING AND ADMINISTRATION. HEALTHPARTNERS' MISSION IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR MEMBERS, PATIENTS, AND COMMUNITY. HEALTHPARTNERS SEEKS TO TRANSFORM HEALTH CARE THROUGH A RELENTLESS FOCUS ON THE TRIPLE AIM - PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE POPULATION, AND MAINTAINING AFFORDABILITY. HEALTHPARTNERS, INC. (HPI) IS A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND LICENSED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 501(C)(4) AND IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF HEALTHPARTNERS ORGANIZATIONS REFERRED TO COLLECTIVELY AS "HEALTHPARTNERS". HEALTHPARTNERS INCLUDES AN ARRAY OF TAX-EXEMPT AND TAXABLE ORGANIZATIONS. HEALTHPARTNERS PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERY AND HEALTH PLAN SERVICES INCLUDING INSURANCE, PATIENT CARE, ADMINISTRATION AND HEALTH AND WELL-BEING PROGRAMS. HEALTHPARTNERS HEALTH PLANS SERVE MORE THAN 1.8 MILLION MEDICAL AND DENTAL MEMBERS NATIONWIDE. HEALTHPARTNERS MEDICAL CARE SYSTEM INCLUDES MORE THAN 2,000 EMPLOYED PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS, EIGHT OWNED HOSPITALS WITH OVER 1,000 ACUTE CARE BEDS, OVER 100 PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE MEDICAL FACILITIES AND DENTAL FACILITIES WITH PRACTICES IN MINNESOTA AND WESTERN WISCONSIN SERVING MORE THAN 1.34 MILLION PATIENTS. HEALTHPARTNERS HEALTH PLANS CONTRACT WITH OTHER PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY MEDICAL FACILITIES AND DENTAL FACILITIES, PHYSICIAN GROUPS, HOSPITALS, AND RELATED HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO SERVE PLAN MEMBERS. HEALTHPARTNERS ALSO PROVIDES MEDICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT THE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. HEALTHPARTNERS COLLABORATES WITH OTHER PLANS, CARE PROVIDERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE REGION AND THROUGHOUT THE NATION TO INCREASE ACCESS, CREATE AND SHARE QUALITY MEASURES AND INITIATIVES, PARTICIPATE IN DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC POLICY, AND COLLABORATE IN IMPROVEMENTS THAT SUPPORT THE TRIPLE AIM. AMONG HEALTHPARTNERS' SIGNATURE INITIATIVES ARE TOTAL COST OF CARE MEASUREMENTS (A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED METRIC, ENABLING MEASUREMENT AND INCENTIVES BASED ON COORDINATION AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES), MENTAL HEALTH (REDUCING STIGMA, AND ASSURING ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY CARE IN THE MOST APPROPRIATE SETTINGS), CHILDREN'S HEALTH (IMPROVING CHILD HEALTH BY PROMOTING EARLY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDING FAMILY CENTERED CARE, AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES), EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ANTI-RACISM (ADDRESSING HEALTH EQUITY, ELIMINATING HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES, INCREASING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN OUR WORKPLACES, BUILDING AN ANTI-RACIST CULTURE, AND DEEPENING OUR COLLECTIVE UNDERSTANDING OF CULTURAL HUMILITY) AND SUSTAINABILITY (ENERGY EFFICIENCY, WASTE REDUCTION, AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT). A COMPLETE LISTING OF ALL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN HEALTHPARTNERS, AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THEM, CAN BE FOUND ON SCHEDULE R WITHIN THIS 990 RETURN. DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EACH TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE INDIVIDUAL FORM 990 RETURN FOR THAT ORGANIZATION. HEALTHPARTNERS, INC. (HPI) IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF HEALTHPARTNERS AND IS A MINNESOTA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION AND LICENSED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(4). HPI IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF PARK NICOLLET HEALTH SERVICES WHICH IN TURN IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF HUTCHINSON HEALTH, BOTH OF WHICH ARE MINNESOTA NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("IRC") SECTION 501(C)(3). HUTCHINSON HEALTH IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF THE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION IS RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO HUTCHINSON HEALTH. ALL OF HHF'S ACTIVITIES EITHER DIRECTLY SUPPORT HUTCHINSON HEALTH OR ARE IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS MISSION. HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION: IN 2023, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 5 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING DEGREES IN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY RELATED FIELDS. THE SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED TO RECOGNIZE THE ONGOING NEEDS OF BOTH OUR COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SYSTEM FOR QUALIFIED, CARING HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. THE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TOTALED $6,000. THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDRAISING AND GRANTING: THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $206,785 IN DONATIONS FOR 2023. THESE FUNDS WERE DIRECTED TO SEVERAL PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS WELL AS INTERNAL PROGRAMS, GREATEST NEED ALLOCATIONS AND CAPITAL REQUESTS WITHIN HUTCHINSON HEALTH. PROGRAMS RECEIVING FUNDING INCLUDED: - VARIOUS HEALTH AND WELL-BEING PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH EMPHASIS ON MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND FOOD EQUITY AT A TOTAL OF $115,793. - SUPPORTED OUR E-NICU PROGRAM AT HUTCHINSON HEALTH ($18,316), PROVIDING AN EXTRA LAYER OF CARE FOR OUR LITTLEST PATIENTS. - THE PURCHASE OF A SPECIALIZED PHLEBOTOMY PRACTICE ARM ($2,111) THAT WILL ALLOW LAB ASSISTANTS WITH LIMITED PHLEBOTOMY EXPERIENCE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE ON A LIFE-LIKE TOOL, ALLOWING FOR BETTER PATIENT CARE. - $2,350 TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF SENSORY ITEMS FOR HUTCHINSON HEALTH'S INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH. SENSORY APPROACHES IN MENTAL HEALTH ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST PATIENTS TO REGULATE PHYSIOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL RESPONSE. SENSORY ITEMS HAVE BEEN HIGHLIGHTED AS NON-INVASIVE, SELF-DIRECTED AND EMPOWERING INTERVENTIONS THAT MAY SUPPORT RECOVERY-ORIENTED AND TRAUMA-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE. - $2,183 TOWARDS A BIOFEEDBACK UNIT TO AID PATIENTS IN OUR REHAB, PELVIC HEALTH, AND SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAMS. - $8,.400 TO UNITED COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP AN ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR THOSE IN MCLEOD COUNTY - $5,000 TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF DIAPERS, WINTER CLOTHING, FOOD, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR COMMON CUP. THESE PROGRAMS HELP MEET THE BASIC NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN MCLEOD COUNTY, WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING KIDS FEEL A SENSE OF DIGNITY, SUPPORT, AND REASSURANCE. - $2,000 TO THE WHEEL & COG CHILDREN'S MUSEUM TO HELP PRODUCE A NEW ENGAGING, INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT IN WHICH CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS CAN EXPERIENCE CONCEPTS OF HEALTHY BEHAVIORS AND HANDS-ON LEARNING THROUGH PLAY THAT WILL GROW INTO LIFE-LONG SKILLS AND INTERESTS. - $200 TO HOME HEALTH CARE FOR TRANSIT TOKENS. TOKENS ELIMINATE TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS THAT LEAD TO RESCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS, DELAYED CARE AND MISSED MEDICATION. - THE PURCHASE OF A BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION UNIT ($5,094) THIS UNIT ALLOWS FOR MORE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT TREATMENT FOR PATIENTS THAT CANNOT TOLERATE LARGE AMOUNTS OF STRESS TO THEIR TISSUES DURING THE REHABILITATION PROCESS, INCLUDING POST-OPERATIVE PATIENTS, GERIATRIC PATIENTS, AND ATHLETES. - PROVIDED THE POWER OF PRODUCE KIDS CLUB WITH $5,947 TO FUND A TOKEN PROGRAM AIMED AT ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO PURCHASE FRESH GARDEN VEGETABLES AND FRUITS AT THE HUTCHINSON FARMERS MARKET. - $1,481 TO HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR CALM DOWN CORNERS. CALM DOWN CORNERS HELP CHILDREN PRACTICE IDENTIFYING EMOTIONS TO BETTER MANAGE STRESS, SELF-REGULATE AND CONTROL THEIR IMPULSES. THEY PROVIDE A SAFE SPACE WITHIN THE CLASSROOM FOR STUDENTS TO PRACTICE REGULATING STRONG FEELINGS AS THEY OCCUR. - $2,000 FOR FUNDING OF OUR LOCAL MEALS ON WHEELS- A NON-PROFIT WHO PROVIDES SENIORS WITH AFFORDABLE AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS. - THE PURCHASE OF TWO PEDIATRIC HEATED HIGH FLOW CANNULAS ($6,792) TO MEET THE INCREASED NEEDS OF OUR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WITH RESPIRATORY NEEDS. - THE CREATION OF A MILK BANK IN HUTCHINSON HEALTH'S BIRTH CARE CENTER. PROVIDING BREAST MILK IMPROVES THE WELL-BEING OF INFANTS AND IS A RELIABLE SOURCE OF NUTRITION. THE DEMAND FOR SAFE DONOR MILK IS INCREASING IN MINNESOTA AS THE IMPORTANCE OF HUMAN MILK FOR BOTH THE PRETERM AND TERM INFANT IS BETTER RECOGNIZED BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, HOSPITALS AND FAMILIES ($5,000). - PROVIDED $15,000 OF FUNDING FOR LOCAL IN HOME HOSPICE CARE