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
HEARTSONG INC
Employer identification number
13-3665796
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
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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.") ....
427,637
220,442
490,915
352,633
332,657
1,824,284
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..
427,637
220,442
490,915
352,633
332,657
1,824,284
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)..
183,817
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
1,640,467
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..
427,637
220,442
490,915
352,633
332,657
1,824,284
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
12,776
3,909
1,740
487
120
19,032
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..
8,416
8,416
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
1,851,732
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
664,409
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
88.590 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.770 %
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
..............................................
18
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
...............
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
....
20
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, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME
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
HEARTSONG INC
Employer identification number
13-3665796
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1
HEARTSONG WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1992 BY THE PARENTS OF A CHILD WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND HAS SERVED MORE THAN 1,200 CHILDREN SINCE ITS INCEPTION. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CLINICALLY-BASED MUSIC AND ART THERAPY PROGRAMS THAT SEEK TO ENHANCE THE FUNCTIONING LEVEL AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES. HEARTSONG SERVES WESTCHESTER COUNTY, AS WELL AS NEIGHBORING COUNTIES AND THE BRONX. CLIENTS SERVED RANGE IN AGE FROM FOUR TO TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE DISABILITIES SUCH AS AUTISM, CEREBRAL PALSY, MENTAL RETARDATION, MULTIPLE DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, AND DOWNS SYNDROME. FIFTY-TWO PERCENT OF THOSE ENROLLED IN HEARTSONG HAVE A DIAGNOSED AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. HEARTSONG'S INNOVATIVE GROUP FORMAT IMPROVES EACH PARTICIPANT'S SOCIAL SKILLS WHILE REDUCING ISOLATION OFTEN FELT BY THESE CHILDREN. HEARTSONG ALSO SEEKS TO ADDRESS THE UNMET NEEDS OF SEGMENTS WITHIN THE POPULATION IT SERVES. PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN INITIATED OR ARE IN PLANNING STAGES FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS AND ADOLESCENT CLIENTS. THESE INCLUDE "MOMMY AND ME" SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE FIVE, A COLLABORATION WITH THE SCHOOLHOUSE THEATER IN CROTON, NEW YORK, FOR OLDER ADOLESCENTS AND A PILOT DANCE THERAPY PROJECT WITH THE GRADUATE DANCE PROGRAM OF SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE IN BRONXVILLE. IN 2010, HEARTSONG REALIZED A PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORTING FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ALL STAGES OF THE LIFE CYCLE. THIS COLLABORATION ALLOWS HEARTSONG TO INCREASE ITS IMPACT BY ADDING WEEKDAY SESSIONS AND ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF TEENS THAT "AGE OUT" OF ITS CORE SERVICES. NOW FAMILIES CAN FIND THE MULTIPLE SERVICES THEY NEED IN ONE, SHARED LOCATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
HEARTSONG, INC. OUTSOURCES ITS ACCOUNTING SERVICES TO FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
HEARTSONG, INC. HAS ITS FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND HAS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING REVIEW PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION REPORTED IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. WHEN THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN PREPARED, REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND IS READY TO BE FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, IT IS ELECTRONICALLY SENT TO THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR ANY COMMENTS. ANY COMMENTS ARE THEN GROUPED, SUMMARIZED AND PROVIDED TO THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS. EACH ISSUE IS DOCUMENTED AND ADDRESSED UNTIL THE RETURN IS FINALIZED AND APPROVED FOR FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS APPLICABLE TO EMPLOYEES, BOARD MEMBERS, AND OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. IF AN INTERESTED PERSON BECOMES AWARE OF A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT, THEY MUST DICLOSE THIS IMMEDIATELY. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE OR SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY OF HEARTSONG IN WHICH THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAKES ACTION CONCERNING A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT PREVIOUSLY REVIEWED BY A COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY, THE BOARD SHALL MAKE ITS OWN DETERMINATION OR AFFIRM THE DETERMINATION OF THE COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. A. INTERESTED PERSONS SHALL COUNT TOWARD THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM AT MEETINGS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY OF HEARTSONG NOTWITHSTANDING THAT INTERESTED PERSONS MAY NOT DELIBERATE OR VOTE ON A DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS OR ON A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IN WHICH THEY HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST. B. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISIONS OF HEARTSONG'S BY-LAWS, VOTES ON CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS OR ARRANGEMENTS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE SAME PERCENTAGE OF THE DISINTERESTED PERSONS PRESENT AT A MEETING AS WOULD BE REQUIRED BY THE BY-LAWS OF HEARTSONG FOR ACTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY, UNLESS A DIFFERENT PERCENTAGE IS REQUIRED BY STATUTE. WHEN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DETERMINED TO EXIST: A. AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY OF HEARTSONG, BUT AFTER SUCH PRESENTATION AND ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE OR SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT RESULTS IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. B. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY SHALL, IF HE OR SHE DEEMS IT APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE OF DISINTERESTED PERSONS TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. C. ONLY DISINTERESTED PERSONS UNRELATED TO AND NOT SUBJECT TO THE CONTROL OF THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY VOTE ON THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. D. PRIOR TO VOTING ON THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY SHALL OBTAIN APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY. E. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY SHALL DOCUMENT THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION AS TO THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THE DETERMINATION, AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 5 OF ARTICLE III OF THE POLICY AND PROCEDURES. F. IF A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INCLUDES A NON-FIXED PAYMENT (SUCH AS A DISCRETIONARY BONUS), THERE SHALL BE A SPECIFIED CAP ON THE AMOUNT OF THE NON-FIXED PAYMENT AND THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT AND ITS COMPARABILITY SHALL BE CONSIDERED ON THE BASIS OF THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT PAYABLE. FAILURE TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: A. IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY OF HEARTSONG OR AN ENTITY CONTROLLED BY HEARTSONG HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT A DISQUALIFIED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE DISQUALIFIED PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE DISQUALIFIED PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. B. IF, AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE OF THE DISQUALIFIED PERSON AND MAKING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS MAY BE WARRANTED IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY DETERMINES THAT THE DISQUALIFIED PERSON HAS, IN FACT, FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. C. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY SHALL MAKE A WRITTEN RECORD, IN ITS MINUTES OR OTHERWISE, OF ITS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT A DISQUALIFIED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN IT AND THE DISQUALIFIED PERSON CONCERNING THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE, AND ITS DETERMINATION AND ANY ACTION TAKEN REGARDING THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EACH COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS, AND EACH AUTHORIZED BODY OF HEARTSONG OR AN ENTITY CONTROLLED BY HEARTSONG SHALL CONTAIN: (I) THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO DISCLOSED OR OTHERWISE WERE FOUND TO HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE NATURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST, ANY ACTION TAKEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS PRESENT, AND THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IN FACT, EXISTED; AND (II) THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO WERE PRESENT FOR DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, A SUMMARY OF THE DISCUSSION, INCLUDING ANY ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, AND A RECORD OF ANY VOTES TAKEN IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. B. DOCUMENTATION OF THE BASIS FOR EACH DETERMINATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY CONCERNING THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH INTERESTED PERSONS SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (I) THE TERMS OF THE APPROVED FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT AND THE DATE APPROVED; (II) THE DIRECTORS OR THE OTHER MEMBERS OF AN AUTHORIZED BODY WHO WERE PRESENT DURING THE DEBATE ON THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT WAS APPROVED AND THOSE WHO VOTED ON IT; AND (III) THE COMPARABILITY DATA OBTAINED AND RELIED UPON BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY AND HOW THE DATA WAS OBTAINED. C. DOCUMENTATION OF THE BASIS FOR THE DETERMINATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY CONCERNING THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH INTERESTED PERSONS SHALL BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY OR SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE DETERMINATION, WHICHEVER IS SOONER. DOCUMENTATION OF THE BASIS FOR THE DETERMINATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY CONCERNING THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH INTERESTED PERSONS MAY BE RECORDED BY COMPLETING A CHECKLIST FOR COMPENSATION OR A CHECKLIST FOR PROPERTY, AS APPLICABLE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM INCLUDED IN APPENDIX A OF THE POLICY AND PROCEDURES. EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE OF HEARTSONG, EACH MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH POWERS DELEGATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HEARTSONG OR AN ENTITY CONTROLLED BY HEARTSONG, AND EACH MEMBER OF AN AUTHORIZED BY HEARTSONG OR AN ENTITY CONTROLLED BY HEARTSONG SHALL SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON: (I) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF HEARTSONG'S POLICY AND PROCEDURE ON CONFLICT OF INTEREST; (II) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY AND PROCEDURES; (III) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY AND PROCEDURES; AND (IV) UNDERSTANDS THAT HEARTSONG IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION, IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES THAT ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. B. EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE OF HEARTSONG SHALL COMPLETE, SIGN AND SUBMIT ANNUALLY TO THE SECRETARY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ANNUAL STATEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD AT HER HIRE DATE IN FEBRUARY 2008. IN THE FALL OF 2008, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY WAS CUT BY 15% DUE TO ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. IN HER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT IT STATES THAT THERE COULD BE THE POSSIBILITY OF A BONUS PAID BASED ON PERFORMANCE, BUT IT WAS DEPENDENT ON THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE ORGANIZATION AT THAT TIME. IN NOVEMBER 2010, THE BOARD VOTED TO AWARD THE DIRECTOR A BONUS OF $10,000 BASED ON HER PERFORMANCE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSULTED WITH THE ADVISORY BOARD ON INCENTIVE BONUSES FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWED OTHER FORM 990'S FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMPENSATION STUDIES DONE BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS (SUCH AS CHARITY NAVIGATOR, GUIDESTAR, ETC). BASED ON THE BOARD'S REVIEW, THE BOARD APPROVED A BONUS OF $10,000 IN ADDITION TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S ANNUAL SALARY. THE APPROVAL WAS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. AT THE SUBSEQUENT BOARD MEETING, THE BONUS RECOMMENDATION WAS MADE TO THE FULL BOARD BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. IT WAS APPROVED AND DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES TO THAT BOARD MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE BY POSTING IT ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES. IN ADDITION, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST OR BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS DID NOT CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.