Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Topeka Association for Retarded Citizens Inc
Employer identification number
48-6086732
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2,908,834
2,970,157
3,343,638
3,204,914
2,718,280
15,145,823
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
1,028,023
1,062,924
1,099,031
1,099,031
1,099,032
5,388,041
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
3,936,857
4,033,081
4,442,669
4,303,945
3,817,312
20,533,864
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
20,533,864
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
3,936,857
4,033,081
4,442,669
4,303,945
3,817,312
20,533,864
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
107,642
104,361
64,857
45,550
25,125
347,535
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
58,804
104,548
48,077
19,397
29,227
260,053
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
21,141,452
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
45,849,735
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
97.126 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
97.200 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Topeka Association for Retarded Citizens Inc
Employer identification number
48-6086732
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
MEMBERS
FORM 990 PART VI SECTION A LINE 6
MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, ALL PARENTS, RELATIVES, GUARDIANS AND FOSTER PARENTS OF CITIZENS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND TO OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. IN THE EVENT OF THE DISSOLUTION OF THE ORGANIZATION, ALL PROPERTY AND ASSETS SHALL REVERT TO AN ORGANIZATION SERVING PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
ELECTION OF GOVERNING BODY
FORM 990 PART VI SECTION A LINE 7A
THE GENERAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP HELD IN NOVEMBER SHALL BE DELEGATED AS THE ANNUAL MEETING FOR THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
FORM 990 PART VI SECTION A LINE 7B
CONTROL OF THE ORGANIZATION RESTS WITH THE MEMBERSHIP. ANY ACTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE MEMBERSHIP.
REVIEW OF FORM 990
FORM 990 PART VI SECTION B LINE 11
A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE RETURN. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FISCAL DIRECTOR ARE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS. WHEN ALL QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED, THE BOARD APPROVES THE RETURN FOR FILING. THE TREASURER SIGNS THE COPY TO BE FILED AND THE COPY TO BE RETAINED FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION
FORM 990 PART VI SECTION B LINES 15A AND 15B
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE COMMITTEE APPROVES ANY SALARY INCREASE AND COMMUNICATES THAT INFORMATION TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE FISCAL DIRECTOR. THE RESULTS FROM THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW ARE FACTORED INTO ANY SALARY INCREASE AND THE RELATED DOCUMENTATION IS RETAINED IN THE PERSONNEL FILE. IN ADDITION, THE FULL BOARD APPROVES ALL SALARIES EACH YEAR WHEN THE BUDGET IS ADOPTED. COMPARABILITY INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FOR ALL STAFF POSITIONS FROM A STATEWIDE AFFILIATE WHICH PERFORMS A SALARY STUDY EVERY TWO YEARS. ADDITIONAL COMPARABILITY INFORMATION IS OBTAINED LOCALLY, REGIONALLY AND STATEWIDE THROUGH INDEPENDENT SALARY SURVEYS, THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S KANSAS WAGE SURVEY.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC
FORM 990 PART VI SECTION C LINES 18 AND 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FORM 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND MAY BE REVIEWED AT TARC, INC. 2701 SW RANDOLPH AVE., TOPEKA, KS 66611 DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS.
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS
FORM 990 PART XI LINE 5
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OF $11,363 REFLECTS THE NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS/LOSSES.
POLICIES
FORM 990 PART VI LINES 12B AND 12C
IN 2011 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WILL ALSO BE MONITORED AND ENFORCED ON A REGULAR AND CONSISTENT BASIS.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990 PART III LINE 4D
ADULT SERVICES INCLUDE DAY SERVICE(61 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SERVICES) AND SENIOR SERVICE(29 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SERVICES). DAY SERVICE PROVIDES LEISURE, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENCOURAGE GROWTH AND ACTIVE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND PROMOTE PERSONAL SATISFACTION AND ACCOMPLISHMENT. SENIOR SERVICE IS FOR THOSE 55 & OLDER OR WHO HAVE A DIAGNOSIS OF ALZHEIMER'S, DEMENTIA OR OTHER RELATED DISORDERS. IT OFFERS INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTS, HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND WELLNESS MONITORS BY AN RN, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL HORTICULTURE AND ANIMAL THERAPY, SERVICE COORDINATION, SPECIALIZED TECHNOLOGY & SKILLS ASSESSMENT AS WELL AS RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES. CASE MANAGEMENT PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS & THEIR FAMILIES WITH SKILLED PROFESSIONALS WHO ASSIST IN NAVIGATING THE DISABILITY SYSTEMS, ACTIVELY ADVOCATE ON THE PERSON'S BEHALF AND ASSIST WITH IDENTIFYING AND OBTAINING NEEDED RESOURCES AND SUPPORT. 268 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY ORGANIZATION (CDDO) CONTRACTS WITH SRS TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT FOR ALL MENTAL RETARDATION/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY (MR/DD) SERVICES PROVIDED BY ALL AFFILIATED PROVIDERS IN SHAWNEE COUNTY AND SERVES AS THE SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY FOR SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MR/DD AND THEIR FAMILIES. 1,036 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY/ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT(AT/AE) PROVIDES INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE THROUGH THE USE OF COMPUTERS, EQUIPMENT, SPECIALIZED SWITCHES AND SOFTWARE. IT SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS AS THEY DEVELOP SKILLS, GAIN INCREASED ACCESS TO THEIR ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCE INCREASED INDEPENDENCE. SERVICES INCLUDE EQUIPMENT ADAPTATIONS WHICH ENHANCE AN INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO GAIN INDEPENDENCE. SPECIALIZED SEATING ARRANGEMENTS ARE INDIVIDUALIZED AND BUILT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN INCLUDING HIGH CHAIRS, BOOSTER SEATS, STROLLERS AND BATH SEATS. OTHER PROJECTS INCLUDE WHEELCHAIR SEAT DESIGN, REPAIR OF COMMUNICTION DEVICES AND ADAPTED TOYS AND TOOLS. 478 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SERVICES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.