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
HARBOR SCHOOLS INCORPORATED
Employer identification number
04-2523961
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.") ....
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..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
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..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
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..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
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
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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15
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
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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
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))
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15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
HARBOR SCHOOLS INCORPORATED
Employer identification number
04-2523961
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
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1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
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2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
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3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
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4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
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5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
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6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
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6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
EXPLANATION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY PUBLICATION
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
HARBOR SCHOOLS, AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROVIDER, RECEIVES ALL REFERRALS FROM THE DEPT OF ED & STATE AGENCIES. THE NON-DISCRIMINATON POLICY IS IN THE BY LAWS, BROCHURES & CONTRACTS. DIVERSITY OF THE POPULATION CAN BE EASILY DEMONSTRATED.
EXPLANATION OF GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
HARBOR SCHOOLS RECEIVED FUNDS FROM THE NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM; SOCIAL SERVICES BOOK GRANTS; TITLE 1 REMEDIAL READING AND TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF).
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
HARBOR SCHOOLS INCORPORATED
Employer identification number
04-2523961
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE, INC., A NEW HAMPSHIRE VOLUNTARY CORPORATION IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF HARBOR SCHOOLS, INC., ACTING THROUGH ITS GOVERNING PROCESSES. THE MEMBER SHALL SELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THIS CORPORATION AND SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO REMOVE ANY DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OF THIS CORPORATION, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE, INC., A NEW HAMPSHIRE VOLUNTARY CORPORATION IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF HARBOR SCHOOLS, INC., ACTING THROUGH ITS GOVERNING PROCESSES. THE MEMBER SHALL SELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THIS CORPORATION AND SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO REMOVE ANY DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OF THIS CORPORATION, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS FISCAL COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES LONG TERM BORROWINGS UP TO $100,000 AND RECOMMENDS TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF $100,000. THE FISCAL COMMITTEE IS EMPOWERED TO ADOPT ALL RECOMMENDED RESOLUTIONS AND TO TAKE ALL OTHER ACTIONS TO AFFECT SUCH BORROWINGS ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION AND ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE COMPLETED IRS FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO A BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMITTEE OF THE PARENT ORGANIZATION, EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE, INC., FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IT SHALL BE AGAINST THE POLICY OF HARBOR SCHOOLS INC., TO HAVE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, STAFF OR MEMBERS OF THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES. HARBOR SCHOOLS, INC. SHALL MAINTAIN A WRITTEN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. SHOULD ANY ITEM COME BEFORE THE BOARD THAT MIGHT RESULT IN A DIRECTOR HAVING OR APPEARING TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EITHER BY OCCUPATION, PLACE OF RESIDENCE OR OTHER HOLDINGS, OR ANY OTHER INTEREST, THE DIRECTOR SHALL MAKE HIS/HER PERSONAL INTEREST KNOWN TO THE BOARD AS SOON AS HE/SHE RECOGNIZES A POSSIBLE CONFLICT AND SHALL REFRAIN FROM VOTING ON MATTERS REGARDING THE ISSUE, AND SHALL OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PROCESS, TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF MASSACHUSETTS LAW. (A) EACH DIRECTOR, PRIOR TO TAKING A POSITION ON THE BOARD, AND ALL PRESENT DIRECTORS SHALL SUBMIT IN WRITING TO THE PRESIDENT OR THE PRESIDENT'S DESIGNEE A LIST OF ALL BUSINESSES OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF WHICH THE DIRECTOR IS AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, MEMBER, OWNER (EITHER AS SOLE PROPRIETOR OR PARTNER), SHAREHOLDER, EMPLOYEE OR AGENT, WITH WHICH THE CORPORATION HAS, OR MIGHT REASONABLY IN THE FUTURE ENTER INTO, A RELATIONSHIP OR A TRANSACTION IN WHICH THE DIRECTOR WOULD HAVE CONFLICTING INTERESTS. THIS INFORMATION SHALL BE UPDATED ANNUALLY AND SHALL COVER THE SAME INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS OF DIRECTOR'S IMMEDIATE FAMILIES, AS WELL. THE PRESIDENT OR DESIGNEE SHALL BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE STATEMENTS OF ALL DIRECTORS IN ORDER TO GUIDE THE CONDUCT OF THE BUSINESS OF THE BOARD SHOULD POSSIBLE TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING DIRECTORS ARISE. (B) AT SUCH TIME AS ANY MATTER COMES BEFORE THE BOARD IN SUCH A WAY AS TO GIVE RISE TO CONSIDERATION OF A PECUNIARY BENEFIT TRANSACTION INVOLVING A DIRECTOR OR MEMBER OF THE DIRECTOR'S FAMILY, THE AFFECTED DIRECTOR SHALL MAKE KNOWN THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT, WHETHER DISCLOSED BY HIS WRITTEN STATEMENT OR NOT, AND AFTER ANSWERING ANY QUESTIONS THAT MIGHT BE ASKED HIM, SHALL WITHDRAW FROM THE MEETING FOR SO LONG AS THE MATTER SHALL CONTINUE UNDER DISCUSSION. SHOULD THE MATTER BE BROUGHT TO A VOTE, NEITHER THE AFFECTED DIRECTOR NOR ANY OTHER DIRECTOR WHO HAS HAD A PECUNIARY BENEFIT TRANSACTION IN THE SAME FISCAL YEAR SHALL VOTE ON IT. A VOTE TO FIND THAT THE TRANSACTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CORPORATION BY 2/3RDS OF THE BOARD SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE, INC. IS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION WITH OVERSIGHT AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR NINE NON PROFIT SUBSIDIARY ENTITIES: EASTER SEALS NEW YORK, INC.; EASTER SEALS MAINE, INC.; EASTER SEALS RHODE ISLAND, INC.; EASTER SEALS CONNECTICUT, INC.; EASTER SEALS VERMONT, INC.; HARBOR SCHOOLS, INC.; SPECIAL TRANSIT SERVICE, INC.; MANCHESTER ALCOHOLISM REHABILITATION CENTER AND AGENCY REALTY, INC. WHILE 100% OF COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS PAID BY EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE, EACH OF THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ALSO SUPPORT THE NINE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. THESE ORGANIZATIONS BENEFIT FROM ALL SERVICES OF THE OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE FUNCTIONS, AND THIS STRUCTURE ALLOWS FOR MAJOR COST SAVINGS AS A RESULT OF NOT HIRING OR FILLING OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE POSITIONS IN EACH OF THE SUBSIDIARY ENTITIES. A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF COMPENSATION IS SUPPORTED FINANCIALLY BY THE NINE ENTITIES AND REIMBURSED TO EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE. EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE'S SHARE, AS PARENT ORGANIZATION IS 50%, AND THE OTHER ENTITIES REIMBURSE EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE FOR THEIR PROPORTIONATE SHARE. EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE, INC. HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT IS MADE UP OF FORMER CHAIRS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OTHER DIRECTORS. IT MEETS ANNUALLY AND REVIEWS DATA ON COMPARABLE NOT-FOR-PROFIT EXECUTIVES OF SIMILAR SIZED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA IN WHICH WE OPERATE. THAT DATA IS COMPILED FROM INFORMATION GATHERED BY THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND SUBMITTED TO THE COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE MEETS INDEPENDENTLY TO REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT, MEETS WITH THE PRESIDENT TO OBTAIN HIS INPUT, AND THEN RECOMMENDS COMPENSATION LEVELS. IT THEN SUBMITS ITS REPORT TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH MEETS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO REVIEW THE PROCESS AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS. THE COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL EMPLOYEES AND PROVIDES INPUT TO THE PRESIDENT IN SETTING THEIR COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
COPIES OF THE IRS FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. COPIES OF THE IRS FORM 990 AND THE NON PROFIT STATUS DETERMINATION DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE CORPORATE OFFICE.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 730. INTEREST RATE SWAP VALUATION ADJUSTMENT 14,638. LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS -41,479. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -26,111.
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATON
SCHEDULE J, PART II
EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE, INC. IS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION WITH OVERSIGHT AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR NINE NON PROFIT SUBSIDIARY ENTITIES: EASTER SEALS NEW YORK, INC.; EASTER SEALS MAINE, INC.; EASTER SEALS RHODE ISLAND, INC.; EASTER SEALS CONNECTICUT, INC.; EASTER SEALS VERMONT, INC.; HARBOR SCHOOLS, INC.; SPECIAL TRANSIT SERVICE, INC.; MANCHESTER ALCOHOLISM REHABILITATION CENTER AND AGENCY REALTY, INC. WHILE 100% OF COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS PAID BY EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE, EACH OF THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ALSO SUPPORT THE NINE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. THESE ORGANIZATIONS BENEFIT FROM ALL SERVICES OF THE OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE FUNCTIONS, AND THIS STRUCTURE ALLOWS FOR MAJOR COST SAVINGS AS A RESULT OF NOT HIRING OR FILLING OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE POSITIONS IN EACH OF THE SUBSIDIARY ENTITIES. A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF COMPENSATION IS SUPPORTED FINANCIALLY BY THE NINE ENTITIES AND REIMBURSED TO EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE. EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE'S SHARE, AS PARENT ORGANIZATION IS 50%, AND THE OTHER ENTITIES REIMBURSE EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE FOR THEIR PROPORTIONATE SHARE. EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE, INC. HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT IS MADE UP OF FORMER CHAIRS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OTHER DIRECTORS. IT MEETS ANNUALLY AND REVIEWS DATA ON COMPARABLE NOT-FOR-PROFIT EXECUTIVES OF SIMILAR SIZED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA IN WHICH WE OPERATE. THAT DATA IS COMPILED FROM INFORMATION GATHERED BY THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND SUBMITTED TO THE COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE MEETS INDEPENDENTLY TO REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT, MEETS WITH THE PRESIDENT TO OBTAIN HIS INPUT, AND THEN RECOMMENDS COMPENSATION LEVELS. IT THEN SUBMITS ITS REPORT TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH MEETS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO REVIEW THE PROCESS AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS. THE COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL EMPLOYEES AND PROVIDES INPUT TO THE PRESIDENT IN SETTING THEIR COMPENSATION.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.