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
GROUP HOMES OF FORSYTH INC
Employer identification number
56-1097900
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?
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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.") ....
135,030
1,248,441
1,192,830
1,038,654
1,032,862
4,647,817
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
135,030
1,248,441
1,192,830
1,038,654
1,032,862
4,647,817
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.
4,647,817
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..
135,030
1,248,441
1,192,830
1,038,654
1,032,862
4,647,817
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
16,503
11,796
2,898
1,267
931
33,395
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..
40
40
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
4,681,252
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
5,071,069
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
99.290 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.970 %
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
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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
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
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18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
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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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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GROUP HOMES OF FORSYTH INC
Employer identification number
56-1097900
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER BY EMAIL FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. THE ORGANIZATION'S CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT IS INVITED TO ATTEND THE NEXT BOARD MEETING TO DISCUSS THE 990 IF THERE ARE ANY UNCLEAR ISSUES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SIGNS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. PURSUANT TO THE BYLAWS, THE BOARD IS REQUIRED EACH YEAR TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND SIGN A DISCLOSURE AND CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS ALL SALARIES OF UPPER MANAGEMENT. A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION IS DONE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL, AND THE BOARD FOLLOWS A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTING INCREASES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PARTICIPATES IN A NATIONAL SURVEY FOR REVIEW OF CHANGES IN THE SALARY MARKET TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
ALL DOCUMENTS ARE IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S HANDBOOK; COPIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT/QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ANNUAL REVIEW.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 11,904.
AT GROUP HOMES OF FORSYTH, INC. (GROUP HOMES) WE ENDEAVOR TO PROVIDE THE RESIDENTS IN OUR PROGRAMS WITH A SETTING THAT IS CONDUCIVE TO INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY AND TO ASSIST IN DIMINISHING THOSE FEATURES THAT TEND TO SET THEM APART FROM SOCIETY. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE A MEANINGFUL AND EFFECTIVE RETURN OF PREVIOUSLY INSTITUTIONALIZED RESIDENTS INTO THE COMMUNITY AND TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE RESIDENTS OF OUR COMMUNITY WHO HAVE INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY ADMISSION INTO OUR COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS WHERE PEOPLE ARE PROVIDED WITH LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING AND AFFORDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FULL DEVELOPMENT AND MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE. 46 CLIENTS WERE SERVED DURING 2010-2011. A TOTAL OF 38 BEDS WERE AVAILABLE DURING THE YEAR. ALL OF OUR CLIENTS ARE BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL OF INCOME AND DO NOT HAVE RESOURCES TO MAKE IT ON THEIR OWN. OUR FACILITIES ARE OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. OUR CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED PERIODIC PHYSICAL AND DENTAL EXAMINATIONS. OTHER MEDICAL NEEDS, SUCH AS SPEECH AND PHYSICAL THERAPY OR PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT ARE ADDRESSED AS NEEDED THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICES. THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF GROUP HOMES IS TO ENSURE THE BASIC NEEDS OF ALL ARE AVAILABLE AND PROTECTED TO ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALIZED DEVELOPMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE REINFORCED BY TRAINING IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY. STAFF ENSURE THAT ACTIVITIES ARE SUITABLE FOR THE AGES, INTERESTS, AND TREATMENT/HABILITATION NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS. OUR CLIENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE PLANNING OR DETERMINING OF ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE OF INTEREST TO THEM. THEY ARE OFFERED A MILESTONE OF OPPORTUNITIES AND THE STAFF ENJOY THE CONTRIBUTION OF FILLING THE VOIDS. WITHIN THE PAST YEAR, GROUP HOMES HAS RATED HIGH IN FIRE, SANITATION, AND FACILITY INSPECTIONS. DURING 2009-2010, 5 OF OUR 7 LOCATIONS WERE RECOGNIZED FOR HAVING SUPERIOR RATINGS FROM THE NC HOUSING COALITION. IN 2003, GROUP HOMES RECEIVED THE SMALL BUSINESS AWARD FROM THE WINSTON-SALEM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. GROUP HOMES ACHIEVED CARF ACCREDITATION FOR 2009 TO 2012. THOUGH THE REWARDS ARE FEW, GROUP HOMES PRIDES ITSELF ON HELPING INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME SELF-RELIANT AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY BUILT ON RECOGNITION OF SELF-RESPECT, HOPE AND THE ABILITY TO LOOK FOR THE NEED BEHIND THE PROBLEM. GROUP HOMES IS ACTIVELY MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING HOUSING, TRAINING, AND PROTECTION FOR THOSE WHO MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE SUPPORT TO LIVE A PRODUCTIVE LIFE. WE ARE MEETING THE NEEDS OF MANY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF: HOUSING, MEDICAL CARE, INDEPENDENCE, PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, AND THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND FUNCTION IN A COMMUNITY WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.