2025-06-25T13:36:46-07:00 2024-06-30 581307612 Fountain Arrington Bass Mercer & Lee PC 2101 Brookstone Centre Parkway Suit Columbus GA 31904 990 2023-07-01 580917974 COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY COLU 7065711482 707 CENTER STREET COLUMBUS GA 31901 SARAH POPE Treasurer 2025-06-25 true true SCOTT WACTER CPA P00926143 7063225482 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SARAH POPE 707 CENTER STREET COLUMBUS GA 31901 456054 false X WWW.COLUMBUSREGIONAL.COM X 1963 GA SERVING COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTH PATIENTS AND THE COMMUNITY WITH COMPASSION AND RESPECT. 10 10 0 86 0 7841 16472 2250 1170 5898 4917 193312 194114 209301 216673 31316 32058 0 131642 118576 0 0 43839 36969 206797 187603 2504 29070 522647 531002 49970 9363 472677 521639 THE MISSION OF COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY IS TO CREATE AN ENGAGED TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN EVERY LIFE TOUCHED. false false 187603 32058 THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY PROVIDE A VARIETY OF VALUABLE SERVICES TO PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND EMPLOYEES. COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY ALSO SUPPORTS AND DIRECTS FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE AUXILIARY WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1963 AND WAS KNOWS AS THE MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY. ON APRIL 1, 2013, THE AUXILIARY MERGED WITH AFFILIATE, DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TO FORM COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY. ON APRIL 1, 2018 THE COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY BECAME PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY, IN LINE WITH COLUMBUS REGIONAL JOINING PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE. THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION IS PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. MEMBERS VOLUNTEER IN DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND ASSIST WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL.THE COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY PROVIDES COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS WITH THE SERVICES LISTED BELOW:JOHN B. AMOS CANCER CENTER - INFUSION CENTER - VOLUNTEERS ASSIST AND COMFORT THE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN THE CHEMOTHERAPY SUITE.JOHN B. AMOS CANCER CENTER INFORMATION DESK - VOLUNTEERS WELCOME EVERYONE WHO ENTERS, GIVE DIRECTIONS, WALK WITH NEW PATIENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT THEY NEED TO GO TO AND ANSWER THE PHONE.EMERGENCY TRAUMA CENTER - VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS LIAISONS BETWEEN FAMILIES AND NURSING STAFF, ACT AS COURIERS, ESCORT PATIENTS TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS, MINIMIZE PATIENT AND FAMILY ANXIETIES AND ASSIST WITH CLERICAL FUNCTIONS. GUEST RELATIONS DESK - VOLUNTEERS ASSIST GUESTS AND VISITORS BY GIVING DIRECTIONS, PATIENT CONDITION REPORTS, AND ROOM NUMBERS.GIFT SHOPS - VOLUNTEERS HELP CUSTOMERS WITH IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS WHEN THEY NEED TO PICK OUT JUST THE RIGHT ITEM TO BRIGHTEN SOMEONE'S DAY OR PICK THE PERFECT BABY GIFT TO CELEBRATE THIS HAPPY OCCASION. HEALING NOTES - INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS OR GROUPS SHARE THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS BY PERFORMING FOR GUESTS AND PATIENTS.NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT - VOLUNTEERS WELCOME PARENTS AND VISITORS AND HELP THEM NAVIGATE THE NICU. VOLUNTEERS TAKE CARE OF THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF OUR SMALLEST PATIENTS.NURSING UNITS AT MIDTOWN CAMPUS - VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS LIAISONS BETWEEN FAMILIES AND NURSING STAFF, ACT AS COURIERS, ESCORT PATIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS, ASSIST WITH CLERICAL FUNCTIONS. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE THE PATIENT'S NON-CLINICAL NEEDS.NURSING UNITS AT NORTHSIDE CAMPUS - VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS LIAISONS BETWEEN FAMILIES AND NURSING STAFF, ACT AS COURIERS, ESCORT PATIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS, AND ASSIST WITH CLERICAL FUNCTIONS. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH THE PATIENT'S NON-CLINICAL NEEDS.PLAY PAWS - PET PARTNERS CERTIFIED PET HANDLERS AND THEIR DOGS VISIT THE CHILDREN'S CENTER AND NURSING UNITS. THESE VOLUNTEERS AND DOGS PROVIDE INCREASED SOCIALIZATION, ENHANCE THE PATIENT'S ACTIVITY LEVEL AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAUGHTER AND PLAY.OFFICE ASSISTANT - VOLUNTEERS ASSIST IN THE VOLUNTEER SERVICES OFFICE BY ANSWERING THE PHONE, TYPING, FILING, WORKING WITH THE COMPUTER AND PERFORMING OTHER CLERICAL DUTIES.PASTORAL CARE - VOLUNTEERS WORK HAND-IN-HAND WITH THE HOSPITAL PASTOR. VOLUNTEERS VISIT PATIENTS AND PRE-SURGERY PATIENTS, VISIT FOR A FEW MINUTES OF CONVERSATION AND COMFORTING WORDS.SPECIAL EVENTS - THESE EVENTS ARE FOR WHEN VOLUNTEERS CANNOT VOLUNTEER ON A REGULAR BASIS. VOLUNTEERS MAY SIGN UP FOR THESE EVENTS. SOME OF THESE EVENTS ARE BLOOD DRIVES, BOOKS ARE FUN, JEWELRY SALE, SWEETS AND TREATS, DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS, CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK TELETHON, TREE OF LIGHT AND SENIOR FOCUS PROGAMS. 187603 true false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false true true true true true false false false true true true true true false false false GA X SARAH POPE 7066606194 707 CENTER STREET COLUMBUS GA 31901 X PATRICIA CUTLER AST Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BETH PARSONS PAST PRESIDENT 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SARAH POPE Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BRENDA SANKS V-PRES & CHPLN 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TESA JAQUES Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JULIA SANDO President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SHIRLEY JAY Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CYNTHIA HAINAN Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROBYN PATE MBR ENGAGEMENT 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 M SCOTT HILL EX-OFFICIO 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ALLEN HOLLADAY EX-OFFICIO 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 16472 16472 Membership Dues & Assessments 1170 1170 1170 4917 4917 0 0 0 0 0 0 433495 239381 194114 194114 0 216673 200201 32058 32058 0 0 0 0 0 118576 118576 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2725 2725 0 25876 25876 0 0 150 150 1955 1955 0 0 0 0 774 774 0 CELEBRATION OF LIFE 2148 2148 VOLUNTEER WEEK 1215 1215 Postage and Shipping 551 551 AWARDS 498 498 1077 1077 187603 187603 0 0 141761 103068 22165 22183 0 0 0 0 0 106367 131837 0 24485 22403 5313 2082 0 247041 271832 0 0 0 522647 531002 49970 9363 49970 9363 X 472677 521639 472677 521639 522647 531002 29070 19892 X false false false X X 1 PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL 581685139 3 false 0 0 1 0 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true X true true Part IV, Section D, Line 3: Role The Organization's Supported Orgs. Played COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. HAS TWO AFFILIATE HOSPITALS, MIDTOWN MEDICAL CENTER AND NORTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL AND THE DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES SHALL BE EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE AUXILIARY. ALL ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH THE LIAISON THROUGH THE DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES. Part IV, Section E, Line 2a: Identify Supported Orgs. and Explain How Activities Furthered Exempt Pu THE AUXILIARY'S PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS(SEE PART III, LINE 4A) DIRECTLY ENHANCE THE MISSION OF PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL WHICH IS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND HEALING OF OUR PATIENTS. EACH ACTIVITY PERFORMED EITHER PROMOTES THE HEALTH OF PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL'S PATIENTS OR THE HEALING OF ITS PATIENTS. Part IV, Section E, Line 2b: Reasons For The Organization's Position ALL ACTIVITIES THAT THE AUXILIARY PERFORMS WOULD HAVE BEEN PROVIDED BY THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION IF THE AUXILIARY WERE TO CEASE ITS INVOLVMENT WITH PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL. 7994 7210 784 16491 15193 1298 2082 271832 true PIEDMONT COLS REGIONAL FDN 707 CENTER STREET COLUMBUS GA 31901 581501642 27000 0 ACTUAL GENERAL SUPPORT VARIOUS 707 CENTER ST COLUMBUS GA 31901 5058 0 ACTUAL GENERAL SUPPORT 1 1 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY COMES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE VOLUNTEER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND ARE MONITORED BY THE DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES. THE GRANT FUNDS LISTED IN PART II COVER OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE VOLUNTEER SERVICES DEPARTMENT. EXPENDITURES ARE SUBJECT TO THE SAME PROCEDURES AS ALL OTHER DEPARTMENTS OF THE MEDICAL CENTER, INC. PURCHASE REQUISITIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR ALL PURCHASES. REQUISITIONS MUST BE FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BY AN INDIVIDUAL WITH SUFFICENT APPROVAL AUTHORITY. PURCHASE ORDERS ARE ISSUED BY MATERIALS MANAGEMENT AND GOODS ARE DELIVERED TO MATERIALS MANAGEMENT WHENEVER POSSIBLE. ALL INVOICES ARE SUBMITTED TO ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WITH THE APPROPRIATE CHECK REQUEST SIGNED BY AN INDIVIDUAL WITH SUFFICIENT APPROVAL AUTHORITY. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION IS PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL - A RELATED 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATION. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY IS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL - A RELATED 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATION. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY DETERMINES THE ISSUES THAT ARE BROUGHT UP FOR DISCUSSION AND MOST ITEMS CAN BE APPROVED ALONG WITH THE EXECUTIVE TEAM OF PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL - A RELATED 501(3)(C) ORGANIZATION. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF $500,000 MUST BE APPROVED BY PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b INFORMATION FOR FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM FOR PREPARATION OF THE RETURN. AFTER THE RETURN IS PREPARED, IT IS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE PROVIDED WITH A THOROUGH AND CONDENSED OVERVIEW OF THE INFORMATION ON THE RETURN AT THE BOARD MEETING BY THE TREASURER OF THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED BY THE INDEPENDENT CPA PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE RETURN. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL AND ITS AFFILIATES ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES AS WELL AS TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR BOTH THE INTEGRITY OF ITS ACTIONS AS WELL AS PERCEPTIONS RELATED TO THOSE ACTIONS. CONSEQUENTLY, THERE EXISTS BETWEEN PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL AND THE PUBLIC THE FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY WHICH CARRIES WITH IT A BROAD AND UNBENDING DUTY OF LOYALTY AND FIDELITY. COLUMBUS REGIONAL AGENTS (I.E., BOARD MEMBERS, MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTED PARTIES AND CREDENTIALED STAFF) HAVE THE RESPONSIBILTIY OF ADMINISTERING THE AFFAIRS OF THE ORGANIZATION HONESTLY AND PRUDENTLY, AND OF EXERCISING THE BEST CARE, SKILL, AND JUDGMENT FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION. THOSE AGENTS SHALL EXERCISE THE UTMOST GOOD FAITH IN ALL TRANSACTIONS INVOLVED IN THEIR DUTIES AND SHALL NOT USE THEIR POSITION WITH THE ORGANIZATION OR KNOWLEDGE GAINED FOR THEIR PERSONAL BENEFIT IN ANY MANNER. THE INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION MUST BE THE FIRST PRIORTIY IN ALL RELATED DECISIONS AND ACTIONS. THIS POLICY IS ALSO DIRECTED TOWARD ANYONE WHO HAS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION CONCERNING COLUMBUS REGIONAL.IT IS THE POLICY OF PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL AND ITS AFFILIATES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, ASSOCIATED AGENTS MUST ANNUALLY DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF A FINANCIAL OR OTHERWISE BENEFICIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED CONFLICTING TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT.A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY ARISE IN THE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL AGENTS AND PERSONS OR FIRMS SUPPLYING GOODS AND SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION; PERSONS AND FIRMS FROM WHOM THE COMPANY LEASES PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT; PERSONS AND FIRMS WITH WHOM PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL IS DEALING OR PLANNING TO DEAL IN CONNECTION WITH THE GIFT, PURCHASE OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE, SECURITIES OR OTHER PROPERTY; COMPETING OR AFFINITY ORGANIZATIONS; DONORS, MEMBERS OR OTHERS SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION; AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS WHICH AFFECT THE OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY AND FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST MAY ARISE IN A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES AND TRANSACTIONS. IT IS ASSUMED THAT PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL AGENTS WILL RECOGNIZE SUCH AREAS AND RELATIONS BY ANALOGY.TRANSACTIONS WITH PARTIES WITH WHOM A CONFLICTING INTEREST EXISTS MAY BE UNDERTAKEN ONLY IF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE OBSERVED: THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS FULLY DISCLOSED; THE PERSON WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS EXCLUDED FROM THE DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF SUCH TRANSACTION; A COMPETITIVE BID OR COMPARABLE VALUATION EXISTS FOR PURCHASING OR RELATED DECISIONS; AND THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, IN CONSULTATION WITH OTHERS AS APPROPRIATE, HAS DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSACTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION.ALL DISCLOSURES MUST BE MADE TO THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (OR IF SHE/HE IS THE ONE WITH THE CONFLICT, THEN THE BOARD CHAIR), WHO WILL BRING THE MATTER TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD AS NECESSARY. THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, IN CONSULTATION WITH OTHERS AS APPROPRIATE, SHALL DETEMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND IN THE CASE OF AN EXISTING CONFLICT, WHETHER THE CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTION MAY BE AUTHORIZED AS JUST, FAIR AND REASONABLE TO PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL. THE DECISION OF THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND/OR BOARD ON THESE MATTERS WILL REST IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION, AND THEIR CONCERN MUST BE FOR THE WELFARE OF THE ORGANIZATION IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF ITS PURPOSE.EACH MEMBER OF MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES WITH DELEGATED POWERS WHO CAN INFLUENCE THE ACTIONS OF PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLETED THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT; HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; AND HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY.IN ADDITION, SHOULD A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST OCCUR DURING THE YEAR BUT PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE, THE INDIVIDUAL IS OBLIGATED TO CONTACT THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND UPDATE THEIR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IN A TIMELY MANNER.IF THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL AGENT HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, HE/SHE SHALL INFORM THE INDIVIDUAL OF THE BASIS OF SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD HIM/HER THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE INDIVDUAL'S RESPONSE AND AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER DETERMINES THE INDIVIDUAL HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, HE/SHE SHALL FORWARD THE INFORMATION TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND/OR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENT POLICIES, ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. 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