Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2010 and ending 06-30-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
4255 NORTHFIELD ROAD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
HIGHLAND HILLS, OH44128
D Employer identification number

34-0714766
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 9,057,575
F Name and address of principal officer:
SCOTT PEPLIN
4255 NORTHFIELD ROAD
HIGHLAND HILLS,OH44128
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.ACHIEVEMENTCENTERS.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1940
M State of legal domicile: OH
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MISSION OF THE ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN IS TO ENABLE AND EMPOWER (CONTINUED ON SCH. O) (CONTINUED FROM PART I, LINE 1) CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO GROW, LEARN, PLAY AND PREPARE FOR LIFELONG ACHIEVEMENT IN SOCIETY.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 39
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 39
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 308
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 607
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 1,767,439 2,094,654
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 4,325,316 4,828,658
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 969,489 890,329
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 649,034 550,173
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 7,711,278 8,363,814
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 5,182,836 5,814,386
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet358,695    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 1,915,410 2,056,109
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 7,098,246 7,870,495
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 613,032 493,319
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 20,600,156 22,125,212
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 1,406,946 1,515,071
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 19,193,210 20,610,141
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,557,604 including grants of $ 293,158 ) (Revenue $ 1,367,566 )
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDES A RANGE OF SOCIAL WORK SERVICES, INCLUDING COUNSELING, PARENT EDUCATION, SERVICE COORDINATION, SUPPORT GROUPS, RESOURCE AND REFERRAL INFORMATION AND OTHER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO GIVE PARENTS THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN WITH A DISABILITY AS WELL AS OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. OUR EARLY INTERVENTION HOME-BASED PROGRAM DELIVERS SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (BIRTH THROUGH THREE YEARS) AND THEIR FAMILIES, IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE CHILD'S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS AND FAMILY FUNCTIONING.AS A STATE AND COUNTY CERTIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER, THE ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS ALSO OFFERS A RANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM TO ADDRESS (CONTINUED ON SCH. O) (CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4A) THE CHALLENGES AND PROMOTE THE STRENGTHS OF VERY YOUNG CHILDREN EXPERIENCING SIGNIFICANT MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES THAT ARE FREQUENTLY ACCOMPANIED WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE HOME VISITING SERVICES TO EXPECTANT MOTHERS, YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THAT ARE HIGH RISK DUE TO CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH FACTORS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,698,724 including grants of $ 143,693 ) (Revenue $ 1,457,760 )
RECREATION HAS BEEN A FOCUS SINCE THE AGENCY'S INCEPTION. CAMP CHEERFUL IN STRONGSVILLE WAS THE FIRST ACCESSIBLE RESIDENTIAL CAMP FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN OHIO. CAMP CHEERFUL PROVDIES RESIDENTIAL CAMPING PROGRAMS, DAY CAMP PROGRAMS AND YEAR ROUND OVERNIGHT WEEKEND PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS OTHER SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS. SOME OF THE THERAPEUTIC CAMP PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS INCLUDE CHEERFUL DAYS, A DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AGES 5 TO 21 YEARS OF AGE; SENSATIONAL DAY PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 21 YEARS OF AGE WHO HAVE AUTISM; A WEEK LONG RESIDENTIAL CAMP IN CONJUCTION WITH THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION; AND NUMEROUS OTHER RESIDENTIAL CAMP PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS. ALL CAMPING PROGRAMS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) (CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4B) PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED RESPITE FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. WEEKEND CAMP PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND. CHAMP CAMP, AT OUR HIGHLAND HILLS SITE AND OUR WESTLAKE SITE PROVIDE SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 21 AND INCLUDE CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES. A VERY POPULAR YEAR ROUND THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING PROGRAM, AND A FULLY ACCESSIBLE HIGH ROPES CHALLENGE COURSE ARE ALSO IMPORTANT FEATURES OF CAMP CHEERFUL. ADAPTED SPORTS IS A NEWER PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES ADAPTED BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, BASEBALL AND AQUATICS. ADAPTED SPORTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE SPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. WHILE THE ADAPTED SPORTS OFTEN PARALLEL EXISTING SPORTS PLAYED BY ABLE-BODIED ATHLETES, THERE MAY BE SOME MODIFICATIONS IN THE EQUIPMENT AND RULES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PARTICIPANTS. THE ADAPTED WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN 8-17 YEARS OF AGE WITH PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS AND OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PLAYERS TO COMPETE IN A CONFERENCE MADE UP OF TEAMS FROM MICHIGAN, INDIANA, AND ILLINOIS. OUR ADAPTED FOOTBALL LEAGUE IS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS AND OFFERS 3 DIVISIONS: 1) FOR PARTICIPANTS WITH PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS, 2) FOR PARTICIPANTS WITH COGNITIVE AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, 3) FOR PARTICIPANTS WITH COGNITIVE AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS WITH PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS. OUR ADAPTED BASEBALL IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES BEGINNING WITH AGE 7.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,435,942 including grants of $ 501,804 ) (Revenue $ 789,251 )
EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONSIST OF A VARIETY OF SERVICES INCLUDING VERY SPECIALIZED AND SUCCESSFUL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE A DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM, PRESCHOOL (STARTING AT AGE 3) THROUGH FIFTH GRADE; THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP), WHICH FACILITATES THE INCLUSION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES INTO CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AND SCHOOLS; AND OUR 3 STAR (HIGHEST LEVEL AWARDED) STEP UP TO QUALITY, CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, WHICH IS AN INCLUSIVE CHILD CARE PROGRAM THAT SERVES PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,907,611 including grants of $ 71,022 ) (Revenue $ 1,316,530 )
THERAPY SERVICES INCLUDE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH/LANGUAGE THERAPIES ALL DESIGNED TO ENGAGE AND CHALLENGE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. OUR THERAPISTS HAVE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING IN PEDIATRICS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE AND IN NUMEROUS SCHOOL SYSTEMS. WE HAVE ADDED INTENSIVE THERAPY CLINICS TO OUR THERAPY SERVICES AT BOTH OUR EAST AND WEST LOCATIONS AND HAVE STARTED AN ADAPTED AQUATICS PROGRAM AT OUR WESTLAKE SITE. OUR INTENSIVE THERAPY CLINICS WERE DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR NEUROLOGICAL DIAGNOSES THAT NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE DEVELOPMENT OF MOTOR SKILLS AND THE ABILITY TO BE FUNCTIONALLY INDEPENDENT. INTENSIVE THERAPY PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS TO EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF DEVOTING CONCENTRATED TIME AND EFFORT TOWARDS ACHIEVING SPECIFIC GOALS WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF A LONG TERM PLAN. THE ADAPTED AQUATICS PROGRAM TEACHES CHILDREN WATER SAFETY AND HOW TO SWIM AND HAS NUMEROUS BENEFITS, ESPECIALLY WHEN LINKED TO THERAPY PROGRAMS.CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EDUCATION PROVIDERS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A PROGRAM CALLED ACHIEVE CONSULTING. ACHIEVE CONSULTING PROVIDES PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES FOR EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH AUTISTIC CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM HELPS TO FILL A TRAINING VOID IN THE NORTHEAST OHIO EDUCATION SYSTEM AND ALLOWS MANY MORE CHILDREN TO BENEFIT FROM THE EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL BLENDED MODEL THAT THE ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS HAS PIONEERED AND HAS HAD MUCH SUCCESS.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 1,907,611 including grants of $ 71,022 ) (Revenue $ 1,316,530 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 6,599,881
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
19
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
308
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
No
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
No
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
39
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
39
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
OH
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
SCOTT PEPLIN
4255 NORTHFIELD ROAD
HIGHLAND HILLS,OH44128
(216) 292-9700
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) ROBERT J BENTLEY II
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(2) WILLIAM BRANCOVSKY
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(3) R ANTHONY BRICE
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(4) JULIE BOLAND
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(5) FRANZISKA H DACEK
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(6) GREGORY A FERRENCE
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(7) DARRYL GREENE
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(8) RICHARD J GREISCH
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(9) KEVIN GROBELNY
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(10) JOHN S GULAS JD
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(11) NICOLE T HILBERT
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(12) CHARLES W HARDIN JR
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(13) IRWIN JACOBS MD
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(14) LAWRENCE M HIRSH
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(15) MICHAEL L KOEHLER MD
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(16) TRACEY E KOOSER
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(17) DAVID JENKINS
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) TIMOTHY J LATHE
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(19) THOMAS N LITTMAN
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(20) YVONNE A MCNULTY CPA
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(21) MATT OTTAWAY
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(22) KEVIN D OWEN
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(23) JAMES K PEEL
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(24) NICK RUSSO
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(25) THOMAS E MORAN
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(26) PETER J SHIPLEY
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(27) STEVEN SNEIDERMAN
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(28) KAREN SORACE-THOMAS
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(29) STEPHEN OH
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(30) ROB SWARTZ
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(31) MARVIN A THOMAS JR
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(32) TIFFANI TUCKER
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(33) JENNIFER L VERGILII
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(34) RICHARD T WALLACK
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(35) MIKE BUNKER
TRUSTEE
   X           0 0 0
(36) DAVID DUNSTAN
CHAIRMAN
       X       0 0 0
(37) STEPHEN B PERRY
VICE-CHAIRMAN
       X       0 0 0
(38) MOZELLE JACKSON
TREASURER
       X       0 0 0
(39) ROBERT J WELLS
SECRETARY
       X       0 0 0
(40) PATRICIA NOBILI
PRESIDENT & CEO
 40.00       X X   176,491 0 20,920
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 176,491 0 20,920
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 384,170
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		1,710,484
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 2,094,654
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a FEES FOR SERVICES 900,099 4,828,658 4,828,658    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 4,828,658
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 204,458     204,458
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 25,077  
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 25,077  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 25,077     25,077
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,170,494  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 484,623  
c Gain or (loss) 685,871  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 685,871 685,871    
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 730,357
b Less: direct expenses ...b 209,138
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 521,219   521,219
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900,099 3,877 3,877    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 3,877
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 8,363,814 5,518,406 0 750,754
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....        
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 4,638,628 3,796,379 587,615 254,634
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 144,527 116,574 19,511 8,442
9 Other employee benefits ....... 701,968 566,200 94,766 41,002
10 Payroll taxes ........... 329,263 265,580 44,451 19,232
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 85 71 11 3
c Accounting ........... 28,097 23,805 3,174 1,118
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other .......... 362,844 313,705 41,835 7,304
12 Advertising and promotion .... 43,462 39,253 3,187 1,022
13 Office expenses .......        
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 525,311 498,069 25,327 1,915
17 Travel ............ 146,970 143,635 2,809 526
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 45,181 43,321 1,567 293
20 Interest ........... 2,633 2,633    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 469,195 403,641 55,218 10,336
23 Insurance .............. 27,185 23,322 3,254 609
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a SUPPLIES 221,149 203,730 12,133 5,286
b PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO 66,358 54,279 8,257 3,822
c TELEPHONE 60,591 54,685 4,975 931
d EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MA 25,513 23,981 25 1,507
e POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 24,325 20,635 3,108 582
f All other expenses 7,210 6,383 696 131
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 7,870,495 6,599,881 911,919 358,695
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
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Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 1,150 1 1,150
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 623,230 2 659,653
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 775,361 3 854,361
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 1,062,090 4 1,193,168
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 36,589 9 38,234
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 15,304,978
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 5,744,173 9,864,587 10c 9,560,805
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 5,492,685 11 7,197,893
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 2,738,998 12 2,603,331
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 5,466 15 16,617
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 20,600,156 16 22,125,212
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 518,774 17 603,436
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 704,870 19 743,752
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 183,302 23 167,883
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 1,406,946 26 1,515,071
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 17,865,701 27 19,175,722
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 742,509 28 849,419
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 585,000 29 585,000
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 19,193,210 33 20,610,141
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 20,600,156 34 22,125,212
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
8,363,814
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
7,870,495
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
493,319
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
19,193,210
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
923,612
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
20,610,141
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN
 
Employer identification number

34-0714766
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
f
g
(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? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(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.") .... 2,675,385 3,257,690 1,910,127 1,767,439 2,094,654 11,705,295
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.. 2,675,385 3,257,690 1,910,127 1,767,439 2,094,654 11,705,295
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)..           3,216,848
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           8,488,447
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.. 2,675,385 3,257,690 1,910,127 1,767,439 2,094,654 11,705,295
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 327,179 332,638 243,554 243,562 229,535 1,376,468
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.. 19,063 25,906 21,443 31,252 3,877 101,541
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           13,183,304
12
12
21,149,333
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
64.390 %
15
15
60.410 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
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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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN
 
Employer identification number

34-0714766
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN
  		Employer identification number

34-0714766
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN
  		Employer identification number

34-0714766
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN
  		Employer identification number

34-0714766
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN
 
Employer identification number

34-0714766
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 8,231,683 7,278,141 9,088,967
b Contributions ........   300,000 250,000
c Investment earnings or losses ... 1,779,065 854,965 -1,844,724
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		209,524 201,423 216,102
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ...... 9,801,224 8,231,683 7,278,141
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet94.030 %
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet5.970 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   2,194,701 2,194,701
b Buildings ................   7,157,576 1,334,265 5,823,311
c Leasehold improvements ............   4,160,374 2,943,332 1,217,042
d Equipment ................   1,672,695 1,348,144 324,551
e Other .................   119,632 118,432 1,200
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 9,560,805
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) MONEY MARKET FUNDS 		1,769,581 F

(B) ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS 		833,750 F







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 2,603,331
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 8,363,814
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 7,870,495
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 493,319
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5 24,147
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 899,465
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 923,612
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 1,416,931
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 9,807,985
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 899,465
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 405,631
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 1,305,096
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 8,502,889
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b -139,075
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -139,075
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 8,363,814
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 8,391,054
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 381,484
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 139,075
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 520,559
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 7,870,495
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 7,870,495
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS: PART V, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUND CONSISTS OF COLLECTIVELY INVESTED FUNDS ESTABLISHED TO FUND BOARD DIRECTED NEEDS AND PROGRAMS.
PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS 899,465.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES, NET AGAINST REVENUE -139,075.
PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES, NET AGAINST REVENUE 139,075.
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN
 
Employer identification number

34-0714766
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

SPARKLE, SHIMMER, SHINE
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

A MOST EXCELLENT RUN
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

2
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 458,524 123,300 148,533 730,357
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		       
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		458,524 123,300 148,533 730,357
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 115,825 45,350 47,963 209,138
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 209,138
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow 521,219
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN
 
Employer identification number

34-0714766
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) PATRICIA NOBILI (i)
(ii)		 176,491
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		20,920
0 		197,411
0 		0
0















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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN
 
Employer identification number

34-0714766
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE, AND ACCOUNTING MANAGER PARTICPATE AND REVIEW INITIALLY. AN AD-HOC COMMITTEE IS FORMED (COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY'S FINANCE COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AND INCLUDING THE TREASURER). THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING MANAGER MEET WITH THE AD-HOC COMMITTEE TO PRESENT THE DRAFT 990 AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR THEIR REVIEW.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON: (A) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; (B) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; (C) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND (D) UNDERSTANDS THAT THE CORPORATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT IS DETERMINED AND SET BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMMITTEE, NONE OF WHOM HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THIS ISSUE, DELIBERATE AMONG THEMSELVES, CONSULT MULTIPLE COMPENSATION SURVEYS, AND CONSULT WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT BOARDS IN ORDER TO SET THE COMPENSATION LEVEL. THE COMMITTEE IS ALSO ABLE TO ACCESS PUBLIC INFORMATION REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IN OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. SOME OF THE COMPENSATION SURVEYS USED ARE: CHARITY NAVIGATOR, OANO/UNITED WAY AND EMPLOYER'S RESOURCE COUNCIL, AND MORE. WHILE THE PRESIDENT SETS THE COMPENSATION LEVEL FOR OFFICERS, MANAGERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, THIS IS DONE AFTER CONSULTING COMPENSATION SURVEYS, CONSIDERING MARKET CONDITIONS, AND HAVING AN AWARENESS OF WHAT OTHER NON-PROFITS PAY FOR SIMILIAR POSITIONS. ADDITIONALLY, ALL COMPENSATION IS INCLUDED IN THE AGENCY'S BUDGET, AND THE BUDGET IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE INDEPENDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL THE AFOREMENTIONED DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: DONATED SERVICES AND USE OF FACILITIES: 24,147. UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS 899,465. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 923,612.
ORGANIZATIONS MISSION: FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1: WE ANNUALLY SERVE APPROXIMATELY 4,000 CHILDREN WITH ALL TYPES OF DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES, AT THREE DIFFERENT NORTHEAST OHIO LOCATIONS: HIGHLAND HILLS, WESTLAKE AND CAMP CHEERFUL IN STRONGSVILLE, AS WELL AS IN FAMILIES' HOMES AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS. OUR DIVERSE PROGRAMS ADDRESS THE VERY COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE A "CIRCLE OF CARE" FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILY THROUGH A CARING, EXPERIENCED STAFF WITH PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING KEY AREAS: EDUCATION, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, THERAPY SERVICES, CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EDUCATION PROVIDERS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, RECREATION, AND ADAPTED SPORTS. MANY OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PARTICIPATE IN MORE THAN ONE OF OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. WE SERVE INDIVIDUALS FROM INFANCY THROUGH ADULTHOOD. HOWEVER, APPROXIMATELY 80% OF THE CHILDREN WE SERVE IN OUR NON-RECREATIONAL/ADAPTED SPORTS SERVICES ARE AGED BIRTH THOUGH FIVE AND APPROXIMATELY 60%-65% HAVE INCOMES IN THE LOW TO MID-INCOME RANGE. OVER 83% OF ALL MONEY RAISED ON OUR BEHALF GOES DIRECTLY TO PROVIDING SERVICES AND WE ARE RATED HIGHLY BY CHARITY NAVIGATOR. OUR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CRITICAL SERVICES THAT HELP CHILDREN WITH A WIDE RANGE OF PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, NEUROLOGICAL, AND/OR EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN LIFE. WE WORK NOT JUST WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS BUT ALSO ACTIVELY INVOLVE THE ENTIRE FAMILY. WE HELP FAMILIES DEAL WITH THE OFTEN CHALLENGING AND EMOTIONAL TIMES THAT ACCOMPANY RAISING A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY. WE ARE PARTNERS IN A FAMILY'S JOURNEY AND HELP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FIND HOPE. FAMILIES KNOW THAT WHATEVER THE CHALLENGE, WHATEVER THE OUTCOME, THEY HAVE ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND ARE NOT ALONE. WE INVITE INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.ACHIEVEMENTCENTERS.ORG.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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