The franciscan sisters of chicago service corporation ("fscsc") is sponsored by the franciscan sisters of chicago ("fsc"). Fscsc is organized and operated exclusively for the charitable and religious purpose to support the ministries of fsc. Fscsc is the sole corporate member of franciscan communities, Inc., Franciscan communities, Inc. II, university place Inc., The village at mercy creek, franciscan community services, Inc., Franciscan community benefit services, Inc., St jude house, st joseph senior housing, and samc, Inc. Fscsc provides program and administrative support for its affiliates including operational oversight, financial management, treasury management, information technology, compliance, marketing, human resources, resident services, and construction and development management. Fscsc owns and rents a medical office building to an unrelated exempt organization that provides services to certain residents of affiliate communities and the community.