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
HEBREW SENIORLIFE INC
Employer identification number
90-0183119
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.") ....
13,910,784
4,336,102
3,838,204
4,682,001
7,997,696
34,764,787
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..
13,910,784
4,336,102
3,838,204
4,682,001
7,997,696
34,764,787
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)..
1,589,213
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
33,175,574
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..
13,910,784
4,336,102
3,838,204
4,682,001
7,997,696
34,764,787
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,366,680
1,040,110
107,702
456,296
544,025
3,514,813
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..
24,354
24,354
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
38,303,954
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
54,926,503
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
86.611 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
85.880 %
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
...............
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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))
......
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 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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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
HEBREW SENIORLIFE INC
Employer identification number
90-0183119
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Description of Relationships
Form 990, Part VI, Question 2
In the interest of transparency, the following relationships between directors of HSL and directors of affiliates are noted: Thomas Alperin, HSL board co-chair, is the son of Myer Alperin, Director of the Housing Affiliates. Andrew Glincher, HSL Chair of Life, is the husband of Marjorie, an executive director of Simon Fireman Community. Steven Levy, HSL Vice Chair, is the husband of Sarah Levy, a trustee of HSL. Description of Classes of Members or Stockholders Form 990, Part VI, Question 6 Hebrew SeniorLife, Inc. is a Massachusetts charitable membership corporation. Its members are the Board of Directors. Description of Classes of Persons and the Nature of Their Rights Form 990, Part VI, Question 7a FROM THE BYLAWS OF HEBREW SENIORLIFE, INC.: SECTION 1 - AUTHORITY. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL SERVE AS THE GENERAL ADVISORY BODY OF THE CORPORATION, SHALL ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS; SHALL HEAR REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; MAY MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONCERNING CORPORATE ACTION AND POLICY; AND, FOLLOWING APPROVAL OF SUCH ACTIONS BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SHALL VOTE ON EACH OF THE FOLLOWING MATTERS: (A) CONSOLIDATIONS AND MERGERS IN WHICH THE CORPORATION IS NOT THE SURVIVING ENTITY, (B) SALES OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION AND (C) ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION AS SET FORTH IN ITS ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OR IN THESE BYLAWS, IN WHICH CASE A 67% NEGATIVE VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT AND VOTING WOULD REQUIRE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECISION TO BE REVISED AND RESUBMITTED. Describe the Process used by Management &/or Governing Body to Review 990 Form 990, Part VI, Question 11 PREPARATION OF THE FORM 990 BEGINS INTERNALLY WITH HEBREW SENIORLIFE STAFF AND ERNST & YOUNG PREPARES THE FORM WITH INPUT PROVIDED BY HEBREW SENIORLIFE. ALL FORMS 990 AND 990T OF THE AFFILIATES OF HEBREW SENIORLIFE, INC. (HSL IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF EACH AFFILIATE) WILL BE REVIEWED PRIOR TO FILING BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF HEBREW SENIORLIFE, INC. SUBSEQUENT TO SUCH REVIEW AND PRIOR TO FILING COPIES WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EACH AFFILIATE. THE GOVERNING BOARDS WILL HAVE 5 DAYS TIME IN WHICH TO REVIEW THE FULL AND ACCURATE RETURNS PRIOR TO THEIR FILING.
Description of Process to Monitor Transactions for Conflicts of Interest
Form 990, Part VI, Question 12c
The conflicts of interest policy is rigorously monitored by the conflicts review committee of the Board of Directors. This involves annually mailing a conflicts disclosure form to all members of the Board of Directors, Board committees and senior management. This committee reviews signed disclosure forms and identifies potential conflicts. The committee discusses the potential conflict with the Interested Person and receives any additional information pertaining to the potential conflict. The Interested Person leaves the committee room, the committee deliberates and reaches a conclusion regarding the potential conflict and makes a recommendation to the Board. The recommendation of the committee shall be determined given (i) that a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably attainable under circumstances not giving rise to a conflict of interest, (ii) that the transaction or arrangement is in the best interest of the Organization and for its own benefit, and (iii) that the transaction or arrangement is fair and reasonable to the Organization. Based on these recommendations made by the conflicts review committee, the entire Board, excluding the Interested Person, will make the final determination to authorize the transaction giving rise to the potential conflict of interest. If either the conflicts review committee or the Board of Directors has reasonable cause to believe an Interested Person has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, the Interested Person shall be notified and allowed an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. Following such discussion, the committee or board shall deliberate and determine if a failure to disclose has occurred and shall take appropriate corrective action.
Offices & Positions for Which Process was Used, & Year Process was Begun
Form 990, Part VI, Question 15a and 15b
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE HEBREW SENIORLIFE BOARD, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF INDEPENDENT, EXPERT CONSULTANTS, HAS REVIEWED THE CEO'S TOTAL COMPENSATION, THE PRESIDENT'S TOTAL COMPENSATION AND THE COMPENSATION OF ALL OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS HIGHLY COMPENSATED (>$150,000) EMPLOYEES OF HSL AND ITS AFFILIATES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST PERFORMED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2011. THE FULL HSL BOARD FURTHER REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION OF THE OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES AND HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES OF HSL AND ITS AFFILIATES. ALL OF THESE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS. DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS OF COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE MAINTAINED WITH RESPECT TO DELIBERATIONS AND COMPENSATION DECISIONS.
Avail of Gov Docs, Conflict of Interest Policy, & Fin Stmts to Gen Public
Form 990, Part VI, Question 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE COMM OF MASS WEBSITE. THESE AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE OFFICES OF HSL AT 1200 CENTRE ST. BOSTON, MA 02131. WE HAVE ALSO RESPONDED TO TELEPHONE AND EMAIL REQUESTS FOR DOCUMENTS.
Reconciliation of Net Assets
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
Unrealized loss on investments ($3,993,005) 108 Centre Expenses combined ($16,661) with HSL in AFS presentation Net Assets transferred to affiliates ($582,735) Net Assets transferred from affiliate $1,220,737 ___________ Total Other Changes in Net Assets ($3,371,664)
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.